Christmas In Fairfax

Holiday Card Exchange
2026-10-19, 2026-10-26 | Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr,, Reston, 20190, United States
Swap your unused holiday cards for new, festive designs!
The display table is located near the front of the library.
All ages.

Writers of Chantilly
2026-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
A diverse group of published and aspiring writers, we transform our words and thoughts into creative stories that we share with each other for thoughtful discussion, positive direction and maximum impact.
New members are always welcomed.
Adults.

VHS Christmas Carol
2026-10-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-26 19:30 - 20:30 and 3 more dates | 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

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2026-10-20, 2026-10-21, 2026-10-22, 2026-10-23, 2026-10-24, 2026-10-25, 2026-10-26, 2026-10-27 and 2 more dates | 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.

ROMEOs
2026-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Bob Evans, 14050 Thunderbolt Pl, Chantilly, 20151, United States
Retired Old Men Eating Out are currently meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at Bob Evans on Route 50.
Contact Keith Saddler for more information.

AA Open Meetings
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | 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)

Fires and Fables: Speculative Fiction Book Club at Herndon Library
2026-10-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Fire and Fables is intended to be a relaxed space for adults to discuss fantasy and science fiction. All subgenres are welcome! You never know when you’re going to find a new subgenre or author to love. The goal is to chat about what we do and don’t find effective about the book of the moment.
This group meets every 6 weeks, and copies of the selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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Upcoming Selections
2026
Jan 3: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Feb 14: Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
March 28: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
May 9: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
June 20: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
Aug 1: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Sept 12: Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang
Oct 24: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Dec 5: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Fires and Fables: Speculative Fiction Book Club at Herndon Library
2026-10-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Fire and Fables is intended to be a relaxed space for adults to discuss fantasy and science fiction. All subgenres are welcome! You never know when you’re going to find a new subgenre or author to love. The goal is to chat about what we do and don’t find effective about the book of the moment.
This group meets every 6 weeks, and copies of the selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
—
Upcoming Selections
2026
Feb 14: Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
March 28: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
May 9: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
June 20: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
Aug 1: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Sept 12: Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang
Oct 24: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Dec 5: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

World Pasta Day
2026-10-25 | VA
Who knew? October 25 is World Pasta Day.
People have been eating pasta since at least 5,000 B.C.
However, this delightful holiday was only established in 1995, when 40 pasta producers from around the world gathered to hold the globe’s first World Pasta Congress.
Since then, the world has joined forces each October to pay tribute to one of the most delicious and versatile foods known to man.
Whether you prefer rigatoni, spaghetti, or pappardelle, you’ll love this holiday!
World Pasta Day is celebrated at home and restaurants, which may offer specials on the day. Many other locations, such as senior centers and churches, may host pasta parties and all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinners.
Pasta is made with flour, salt, water, and eggs.
Where will you celebrate?
