Community Corner

Winter Walk of Lights, Black Friday Deals, and the Nutcracker this Weekend

See what's happening in Fairfax County this weekend.

By Greg Hambrick

See our large list of holiday events from across the region. And our list of Turkey Trot and other race events this season.

Bright Lights, Big Holiday: Meadowlark’s annual Winter Walk of Lights display includes over 500,000 LED lights. $12, adults. $7, children. 5:30 p.m. Through Jan. 5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.

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Givin’ Back: It’s an “artistic feast” at The Giving Gathering: Supporting Your Art Community. The event includes poetry readings, visual art and music. Artisans will be selling a variety of items for under your tree. $5. 5 p.m. Sunday. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E., Vienna. See thecomplete Jammin’ Java schedule.

Creative Deals: Forget the mall, the Black Friday Holiday Celebration at the Workhouse includes unique gifts, along with demonstrations on Portrait Painting, Flame Working, Mosaics and more. There will be tables for paper snowflake and gingerbread houses, along with dance performances and a visit with Santa. Free. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. See the complete Workhouse schedule.

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Reston Revelry: The Reston Holiday Parade and so much more arrives Friday. The event includes the Gingerbread Man Mile, photos with Santa, tree lighting and sing along, carriage rides, Gingerbread Village, Rock-n-Skate and more. Free. 8 am. to 10 p.m. Friday. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston.

Mice, Men, Music, Memories: Classical Ballet Theatre presents“The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic with stunning costumes, beautiful choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music. From $18. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ernst Community Cultural Center Theatre, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.

Herndon's Chanukah On The Town Square. Bring family and friends for an evening of Chanukah fun. Giant Menorah lighting, crafts, refreshments and more. This Sunday, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. in front of Town Hall at 730 Elden St., Herndon.

McLean WinterFest Parade: The McLean WinterFest Parade gathers at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday and steps off at 3:30 p.m. sharp. The route follows Old Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Road to Elm Street. WinterFest 2013 will also have a number of food trucks in the Langley Shopping Center parking lot. More info here.

Do you have an event to share on Patch? Email greg.hambrick@patch.com.


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