Reston Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Reston VA

09 December, 2021

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RESTON, VA — Looking for things to do in the Reston area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Reston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see 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. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Reston: Conservatory Ballet presents: THE NUTCRACKER When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Reston Community Center What: More than 65 local students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet's 49th annual production of "The Nutcracker." Performances run Thursday, 12/9 through Sunday, 12/12 at The CenterStage at the Reston Community Center. Tickets can be purchased online ... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Capital Art & Craft Festival When: Friday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dulles Expo Center What: Handcrafted home goods, , furnishings, clothing, jewelry, specialty foods, fine arts, and more from over 200 artisans and crafts persons. Opens at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and and Sunday www.cacf.art Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Capital Art & Craft Festival (Susan Bracken) 70's Rock Night w/Foreplay When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Tally Ho Theater What: Named after the iconic instrumental piece to Boston's Foreplay/Longtime, this award winning, and regional favorite delivers the electric energy of the iconic vinyl era. They'll have you rockin' & reminiscing to the guitar and harmony driven rock music of the 70's from the like... Learn More Conservatory Ballet presents: THE NUTCRACKER When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Reston Community Center What: More than 65 local students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet's 49th annual production of "The Nutcracker." Performances run Thursday December 9 through Sunday December 12 at The CenterStage at the Reston Community Center located in the Hunters ... Learn More Featured Event: Vale Church's Christmas Tree Sale to Fight Hunger Starts November 27th! When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Vale United Methodist Church What: Buy a Christmas Tree From Vale UMC in Oakton – Feed 100 Hungry People! Starting on Saturday, November 27th, buy a freshly-cut Christmas tree from Vale United Methodist Church (11528 Vale Road, Oakton, VA), and your purchase will provide 100 life-saving meals for hungry childre... Learn More Featured Event: Vale Church's Christmas Tree Sale to Fight Hunger Starts November 27th! (Stronachnw) Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Required Certification Classes When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ORS Interactive IncWhat:                          Classes in Spanish and English! DMV Region – Managers and supervisors from restaurant and foodservice establishments, and members of the public, are invited to participate in "live, in-person" Professional Food Safety Training Classes leading to Food P... Learn More Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Required Certification Classes (Doug Adair) Featured Event: Encore Theatrical Arts Project presents Christmas is Just Around the Corner When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Cente What: The people of tiny Centretown, USA know how to celebrate the holidays and welcoming a new neighbor is just an added bonus. Or is it? Find out at Encore Theatrical Art Project's new holiday spectacular. Six performances, December 11, 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; December 12, 3:30 p.m... Learn More Featured Event: Encore Theatrical Arts Project presents Christmas is Just Around the Corner (Kerry Keim) Featured Event: Reston National Holiday Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston National Golf Course What: Join the Reston National Neighborhood Study Group for a family-friendly event that is free, open to the public, and full of holiday cheer at the Reston National Golf Course! This event will feature local vendors, Santa meet-and-greet, cookie, and stocking decorating stations,... Learn More Featured Event: Reston National Holiday Market (Greg Hamm ) Featured Event: Herndon WinterMarkt When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 777 Lynn St What: A traditional European-style Christmas Market with a family focus supporting the Town of Herndon and surrounding communities. This is open and free to the public (additional costs for food/beverage and gift items). Visits from Santa Claus, St. Niklaus, and Toy Soldier, the Ger... Learn More Featured Event: Herndon WinterMarkt (Keven J LeBlanc) Featured Event: Holiday Fun When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Aldrin Elementary School What: Enjoy joyous sounds of winter-time favorites.  Featuring students of Aldrin Elementary School and — your remarkable singing! Please wear a festive mask. Would you like to play along with us at rehearsals and the concert? Pre-register (Name, Instrument) on the RCO website. Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Fun(rcomanager la) Featured Event: Gingerbread Bash at St. Matthew's! When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:30 p.m. Where: St. Matthew's Episcopal Church What: Gingerbread Bash at St. Matthew's Dec 11, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Join us this year for the"Gingerbread Bash." It's a fun, hands-on way for the whole family to celebrate Christmas together! We'll make a gingerbread nativity, play games, hear the Christmas story from the Bible, and disc... Learn More Featured Event: Gingerbread Bash at St. Matthew's! (St. Matthew's Episcopal Church) Featured Event: Master Singers of Virginia Presents Serenity and Renewal When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: St. James' Episcopal Church What: Northern Virginia's premier a cappella ensemble presents its holiday concert featuring joyous music including Christ-Child's Lullaby by Gwyneth Walker, O Magnum Mysterium by Kevin Mumley and favorites such as Ola Gjeilo's The Holly and the Ivy. Tickets - $25 Adults, $20 Senior... Learn More Featured Event: Master Singers of Virginia Presents Serenity and Renewal (Karen Knobloch) Cookies with Santa When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Lake House What: Join Reston Association when Santa makes his first stop in Reston! Join the holiday countdown with a cookie jar full of fun and see Santa Claus before he embarks on his annual journey around the world! With crafts and activities to create a jumpstart the holiday season and a l... Learn More Conservatory Ballet presents: THE NUTCRACKER When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Reston Community Center What: More than 65 local students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet's 49th annual production of "The Nutcracker." Performances run Thursday December 9 through Sunday December 12 at The CenterStage at the Reston Community Center located in the Hunters ... Learn More Photos with Santa + Train Rides @ Reston Farm Garden Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 10800 Baron Cameron Ave What: Santa will be at the Reston Farm Garden Market Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Take your own pictures — free of charge. Add more joy to your visit  — take a train ride around the Garden Market with Santa for just $7 per person. We're all about the holiday cheer! Visit with ... Learn More Holiday Sparkle Show at Reston Art Gallery and Studios When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: Enjoy the gallery experience at a show of giftable and seasonal art – authentic, local works of paintings, mixed media, jewelry, mobiles, fine craft objects, cards, and more created by the 8 artists of RAGS. See the show through December 31, open on weekends from 10am–5pm on S... Learn More Mystery Authors Extravaganza 2021 When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Mystery lovers unite! On Saturday, Dec. 11th, 16 crime writers will speak on Zoom about their new books and short stories published this year. Come hear about the new tales by William Ade, Ellen Byerrum, Emmie Caldwell, Karen Cantwell, Maddi Davidson, Eleanor Cawood Jones, Tar... Learn More Laser Cutting: Engrave a Photo into Wood When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: With the holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to learn how to engrave any picture on wood. Using the laser cutter and a clear picture of a beloved pet, person, or thing, you can make beautiful personalized gifts for your loved ones. Attendees will start in a computer clas... Learn More Handmade Holiday Ornament Workshop When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art What: Sign up the whole family for fun holiday-inspired activity bags! Each bag contains instructions and the necessary materials for several hands-on art activities to complete at home. Simply stop by the gallery on Saturday, December 11, between 1-2:30pm to pick up your bag and pr... Learn More Claus & Paws When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Browns Chapel Playground What: Reston Association invites you to dress up your pet for a photo with Santa and join us for a holiday event for your four legged family members. This event will be held outdoors. Fee: $30 per dog or $20 with a toy donation. Times: 2pm, 3pm or 4pm. Registration is required as sp... Learn More Featured Event: 14,000+SF Potomac Manor Online Auction, Real Estate & Furniture When: Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 11804 Centurion Way, Potomac, MD, 20854 What: BUY THE FURNITURE AND/OR THE MANSIONONLINE AUCTION Property Tax Assessed: $5,098,100Opening Bid: $1,750,000CLICK FOR REAL ESTATE AUCTION, FULL PROPERTY INFORMATION & TO BID ON THE MANSION: https://www.primeauctionsoluti... CLICK FOR FURNITURE AUCTION AND BID YOUR PRICE ON ... Learn More Featured Event: 14,000+SF Potomac Manor Online Auction, Real Estate & Furniture (Sorelle Realty) Featured Event: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play When: Sunday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: United Christian Parish What: The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. ... Learn More Featured Event: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play (United Christian Parish of Reston) Virginia Beach, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 3345 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD Virginia Beach, VA What: Hey Virginia Beach!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisser... Learn More Photos with Santa + Train Rides @ Reston Farm Garden Market When: Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 10800 Baron Cameron Ave What: Santa will be at the Reston Farm Garden Market Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Take your own pictures — free of charge. Add more joy to your visit  — take a train ride around the Garden Market with Santa for just $7 per person. We're all about the holiday cheer! Visit with ... Learn More Conservatory Ballet presents: THE NUTCRACKER When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Community Center What: More than 65 local students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet's 49th annual production of "The Nutcracker." Performances run Thursday December 9 through Sunday December 12 at The CenterStage at the Reston Community Center located in the Hunters ... Learn More Holiday Sparkle Show - giftable art at Reston Art Gallery and Studios When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: Enjoy the gallery experience at a show of giftable and seasonal art – authentic, local works of paintings, mixed media, jewelry, mobiles, fine craft objects, cards, and more created by the 8 artists of RAGS. See the show through December 31, open on weekends from 10am–5pm on S... Learn More Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services:. Monday 10-4 When: Monday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 104, Fairfax, VA, 22030 What: (703)691-4190 Polishing Plating Repair Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love. They provide restoration for tea sets, ... Learn More Featured Event: A Bluegrass Christmas When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Jammin Java What: Get in the Christmas spirit as Sweet Yonder performs a narrated Christmas story featuring Bluegrass music and ending with a traditional Christmas sing-along!With Special guest dancer, Agi Kovacs and a very special mystery guest!Doors open at 6pm, Show at 7:30pm-9:00pm Dinner &... Learn More Featured Event: A Bluegrass Christmas (Sweet Yonder) Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones in concert @ Amphora - Tuesday Dec. 14th When: Tuesday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Amphora Diner Deluxe What: The Folk Club of Reston-Herndon presents Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones in concert at Amphora Diner Deluxe, 1151 Elden St. in Herndon, Tuesday December 14th at 7:15 pm. The performance is part of the Folk Club's monthly concert series and marks the duo's first appearance at t... Learn More Featured Event: Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones in concert @ Amphora - Tuesday Dec. 14th (Kevin Nordlie) Senior Movie Day When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:15 a.m. Where: Bow Tie Cinemas What: The Reston Association presents Senior Movie Day, sponsored by Hunter's Woods at Trails Edge, on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except Nov. & Dec are the 3rd Wed). Refreshments are provided, and door prizes are distributed prior to the movie. 12/15* Featuring, A Beaut... Learn More Senior Movie Day at Bow Tie Cinemas - Reston Association When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Reston AssociationLearn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Reston 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.