This Week's Leesburg Area Events

Leesburg VA

28 June, 2021

12:18 PM

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LEESBURG, VA — Looking for things to do in the Leesburg area? Your Leesburg Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Common Threads | Fiber Arts Virtual Discussion When: Monday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Loudoun County Public Library What: Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or fiber art project of any kind and join us for a discussion on the use of color in crafting. Use this link to participate. The link will become active beginning at the start time listed for this program. Meeting number (access code)... Learn More Writing Workshop: Self-Publishing When: Wednesday, June 30th at 6:03 p.m. Where: Loudoun County Public Library What: A huge shift in the publishing world has made it possible to publish your own work and connect with a wide audience. Writer and writing coach David Hazard will give you the important basics and resources to help you with the process. The link for this program will be added... Learn More The Colorful History of Tartan When: Thursday, July 1st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Loudoun County Public Library What: Once a colorful pattern woven and worn by Scottish Highlanders and tartan was outlawed by the British government after the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745. Melissa Weaver-Dunning shares the stories and characters of how tartan came to be both fashionable and a national symbol of Sc... Learn More Watercolor Workshop | Free Virtual Program When: Friday, July 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Loudoun County Public Library What: Gain experience painting with watercolors in a loose, fluid style. Instructor Jyotsna Umesh, winner of the Loudoun Book & Arts Festival Plein Air contest, guides you through strokes and painting techniques. The link for this program will be added prior to the program ti... Learn More South Riding's Star-Spangled Parade and Fireworks When: Friday, July 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: 43055 Center St What: The parade ends at the South Riding Golf Club. There, residents can lay out chairs and blankets and enjoy live music by the band E3. Food will also be available from vendors, and the night will end with a fireworks display. Photo from Shutterstock.  Learn More Purcellville Independence Day Parade When: Saturday, July 3rd at 12:00 p.m. What: The parade will run from Blue Ridge Middle School to Emerick Elementary School. Photo from Shutterstock.  Learn More Waterford Fireworks and Independence Day Picnic When: Saturday, July 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Water Street What: The picnic for residents will begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to commence at 9:15 p.m. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Learn More Leesburg Independence Day Parade When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ida Lee Park Recreation Center What: The parade includes the Patriot's Cup Competition, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. Residents compete to create the best parade entry with their flags, Lady Liberty costumes, and any other festive touches they can think of. Photo from Shutterstock. Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Leesburg Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.