Tale of Two Independent Bookstores
Shoppers support small business Saturday.
When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of independent bookstores in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023 at 2,599, reports Statista.
Reston Town Center Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting 2023
Good neighbor volunteers are the sparkle.
Reston Town Center launched the season, celebrating on Friday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the annual Reston Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting.
Encore Performers Present ‘Santa’s Special Delivery’
Dazzling songs and dances in a holiday-themed story.
Filled with the joy and wonder of the holiday season, Encore Theatrical Arts Project presents “Santa’s Special Delivery.” This Broadway-style extravaganza features some 30 performers, creative choreography, elaborate sets, colorful costumes and nearly two dozen musical numbers.
Clifton Holiday Homes Tour and Horse Parade
The festivities begin Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. with a colorful horse parade, followed by the Holiday Homes Tour from 4-7 p.m.
Capital Art & Craft Festival
The largest-ever Capital Art & Craft Festival returns to Northern Virginia Dec. 8-10, 2023 with more than 300 juried artisans taking over two Dulles Expo Center halls.
Reston Museum Puzzle Swap
On Dec. 2, visitors are encouraged to bring a puzzle and leave with a "new to you" puzzle.
A Whole New World
Momentum Collective’s Aladdin JR a magical success.
“Kids from different backgrounds came together in this production.” — Momentum Collective founder Jason Ellis
Latinoamérica, Tierra Querida!
An enchanting evening of Latin American music and culture with the Brass Band of Northern Virginia! Under the direction of Dr. Brian Bowman
McLean Community Players Present ‘Proof’
This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
McLean Community Players Present Proof by David Auburn- This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’
What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Parade viewing areas along one mile of the Old Town Alexandria waterfront
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk on Dec. 2
During Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
