Christmas In Fairfax

AA Open Meetings
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, starting January 3rd, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC’s Library.
At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the “meeting before the meeting”.
Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
These are open meetings.
OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)
DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)
STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Join us for hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery!
Chat, make friends, and work on sewing projects with your community.
Sewing machine and basic sewing materials provided.
Registration not required.
Adults and Teens.

VHS Christmas Carol
2025-12-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
I don’t know a lot about this but it’s definitely local and Christmas-y!
Music and Lyrics by Clark Baxtresser – Originally produced by StarKid Productions | The classic Christmas story about human goodness.
Join StarKid for a new holiday tradition blending Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with 80’s music videos into a synth-elating Live Visual Album experience!
This reimagining of the classic tale from composer Clark Baxtresser features and all-star(kid) cast serving up vibes from Christmases past, an escape from Christmas present, and a cutting edge blend of live and filmed performances straight out of Christmas future!
Is this Christmas Carol?

It is the exact story you know and love with a brand-new soundtrack! The language and music is updated to more 80s style. This is about a PG for language.
Info about cost and tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vhs-christmas-carol-tickets-1512694001479

Overstock Book Sale
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Stop by Kings Park Library during open hours September 2 through September 13 for a special sale of overstocked books by popular authors provided by the Friends of Kings Park Library.
Wide range of titles is available. Stock will be replenished; so, come more than once. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Kings Park Library.
Please note: All FCPL Libraries will be closed on September 12 for Staff Development Day.

Christmas Train Rides at Strasburg Rail Road
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | Strasburg Railroad, 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA, 17572, United States
Can you hear the sound? It’s the jingle, jolly, and joy of a steam engine pulling into the station with a very special guest: Mr. Kris Kringle.
Hop aboard the Paradise Express for a Strasburg Rail Road Christmas and experience all of your winter wishes coming true. This all-inclusive package features a:

Historic Train Ride: A 45-minute ride through the Winter Wonderland of Amish Country on a working steam locomotive. Choose between the standard coach, first class, club, and dining cars.
Santa Ride Along: Visit with Santa on the train, snap a selfie, and get merry!
Mrs. Claus Meet-and-Greet: Visit Mrs. Claus at the station and make your next holiday memory.
Christmas Revue Show: Visit the Town Square Stage for a theatrical Christmas revue show.
North Pole Letter Station: Write your letter to Santa and ship it to the North Pole to let him know what you’d like for Christmas this year.

Searching for the perfect Christmas train rides for kids? Embrace sleigh bells and smiles with the Santa Clause Limited Christmas train ride at Strasburg Rail Road.
Build a new tradition this year with a 45 minute ride on one of our historic steam train rides. Enjoy a brief personal visit with Mr. Claus and grab a photo op.
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere with a real pot-belly stove and holiday music. Embrace the reason behind the season – spreading smiles and sparkles to the young and old.
Experience a Storybook Holiday With the Night Before Christmas Train Rides
Cookies, milk, and holiday cheer abound at the Night Before Christmas train event. This exclusive Strasburg Rail Road event brings Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas” to life.
Each authentic Victorian train car features a professional performer, who dramatizes the story with a live reading. All guests, young and old, will receive a complimentary cup of milk and a cookie.
Hop aboard the best Christmas train around and step into the world of a classic storybook this Christmas!
Book Christmas Trains

Letters to Santa
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Drop in and write a letter to Santa!

Holiday Card Exchange
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
Exchange your unused holiday cards for new designs at our holiday card display.
December 1-31. Adults.

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2025-12-18, 2025-12-19, 2025-12-20 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Train Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Stop by the information desk for a fun train filled scavenger hunt!

Preschool Storytime!
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave, McLean, 22101, United States
Stories and Songs Together!
Join us at the Dolley Madison library for Preschool Storytime fun with songs, rhymes, and stories!
Stay for playtime after!
Ages 3 – 5 years
Register here.

English Conversation Group
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Practice English with a native speaker in a small group setting.
Walk-in Only.

Knits and Knots
2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Learn to knit with an expert knitter or bring your knitting project and work at your own pace.
Enjoy the company of fellow knitters and get expert advice.
All levels welcome.
Basic supplies provided.
No registration required. Just drop-in!

Herndon Quilters
2025-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects.
No registration needed. Just drop-in!

English Conversation Group
2025-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group.
Adults.

Holiday On the Farm
2025-12-19 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-20 16:30 - 19:30 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, 20171, United States
Gather your family for an evening of holiday magic on the farm—wagon rides, crafts, campfires, and Santa himself await!
Fridays and Saturdays, December 5-6, 12-13 or 19-20, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Ticket Information:

Online Presale: $15 (Sales end day before event)
At the Door: $20

Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm! With an evening filled with:

Wagon rides though a dazzling light show
Carousel and trackless train rides
Create holiday crafts
Cozy campfire
Visit with farm animals
Meet Santa himself
