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In today’s edition, we say goodbye to much of our fall fun and welcome in some of your favorite winter and holiday-themed events that are set to kick off this weekend! Let’s dive in! ⬇️

In this week’s newsletter:

• New markets in Chantilly and McLean, Reston Town Center’s ice skating opens

• “Disco Rodeo” in Fairfax

• Classic musicals come to stages in Tysons and Falls Church

• LEGO discounts, park reopens in Alexandria area

• Commanders host Lions on Sunday

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Matt

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Things To Do

Winter and festive fun kicks off, antique markets, and more! 🚗

• 32nd Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market

  • 300 artisans from more than 30 states will pack the Dulles Expo Center for one of NOVA’s first holiday kickoff events from Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9. Tickets: $9.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights Opens

  • The Winter Walk of Lights is illuminating the gardens for its 14th season starting on Friday, Nov. 7. Tickets: $20.

    • 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna

• Reston Town Center’s Ice Skating Opens Friday

  • A seasonal favorite in Reston returns this Friday, Nov. 7 — weather permitting — where skaters, both beginner and experienced, can hit the ice. Cost: $9-11, plus skate rental.

    • 1818 Discovery St., Reston

• McLean Antiques Show & Sale

  • Discover fine antiques, art and collectibles, as well as the unusual from across the globe during the two day same on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at the McLean Community Center. Admission: $11.

    • 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean

• Pupatella European Car Show in Fairfax

  • A classic car show pulls into the Mosaic District’s Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

    • 2980 District Ave., Fairfax

• Light The Night in Reston

  • Raise money and support a good cause during the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night on Friday, Nov. 7. The event, including a one-mile walk, starts at 5:00p.m.

    • 11900 Market St., Reston

• Find Fall Fun This Weekend

  • A lot of the events in our Fall Fun Guide have wrapped up for the season. But, a few are hanging on like the leaves on the trees, including Fall at Nall’s in Alexandria and Cox Farms in Centreville. Check out the Guide!

Food & Drink

Food, drink, and disco 🤝 country in Fairfax!

• NVA Thai Night Market

  • The popular Thai market comes to Annandale, where “all food, drink, and dessert” are “$8 and under,” on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 4:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Admission is free.

    • 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale

• Wine & Comedy Night

  • The Winery at Bull Run is hosting a Veterans Day Wine & Comedy Night on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:00p.m. Tickets: $35.

    • 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville

• Disco Rodeo at Commonwealth Brewing Co.

  • Enjoy everything from line dancing, Western-themed vendors, BBQ and other food and drink specials at this one-of-a-kind event on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

    • 10426 Main St., Fairfax

• Chili Cookoff at Honor Brewing

  • The Fairfax brewery’s first annual chili cook-off is Saturday, Nov. 8 from 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m. The contest is free to enter and you can judge/sample the entries for $5.

    • 11250 James Swart Circle, Fairfax

• Find A Farmers Market Near You

  • If you’re looking for fresh produce, local meats and eggs, artisan vendors, and more, check out our 2025 Farmers Market Guide!
    

Presented by Just Between Friends

The JBF Winter Sale in Fairfax runs November 13–16 at Twinbrooke Shopping Center. Families can shop gently used kids’ items—clothing, shoes, toys, books, games, baby gear and more—at 50–90% off retail. It’s a one-stop event for stocking up on seasonal essentials, holiday gifts and everyday must-haves for babies through teens.

Get your FREE tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/OandAFair

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

The classics take the stage across the area! 🎙️

• Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Performs “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

  • Tim Burton’s beloved classic comes to life at Capital One Hall on Friday, Nov. 7. Showtime: 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $51.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• North Mississippi Allstars Headline Wolf Trap

  • The blues-rock band brings their “Still Shakin’ Tour” to Wolf Trap on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8:00p.m. Tickets: $60.

    • 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna

• “Peter Pan & Wendy” Opens at Creative Cauldron

  • The classic tale comes to life at the Falls Church venue over the next few weeks. Opening night is set for Friday, Nov. 7. Tickets: $18-$20.

    • 127 E. Broad St., Falls Church

• Workhouse Art Center’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk & Open House

  • A night of art, artists, and adventure comes to the Lorton art center’s monthly event on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Admission is free and includes free and fee-based activities.

    • 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.

• Girls Rock NOVA Songwriting Workshop

  • Students age 11-18 can learn the foundations of songwriting from DMV musician Izzy Burke on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2:00p.m.-3:30p.m. at Vanguard Arts Center. The event is free, RSVPs are required.

    • 14155 Sullyfield Cir. J, Chantilly

Just Between Friends Sale — It's the last JBF Kids' Consignment sale of the season! Shop our Winter sale at Twinbrooke Shopping Center, November 13-16. Baby to Teen Clothing & Shoes, Toys, Baby Gear, Winter Coats, Holiday Items & Gifts. 50-90% Off Retail!

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Families & Kids

LEGOs, newly reopened park, and campfire fun! 🌳

• Military Appreciation Month at LEGO Discovery Center

  • Members of the military can receive free admission during the month of November (must be accompanied by a child aged 17-under for entry).

    • 6563 Springfield Mall Ste. 12004, Springfield

• News: Hybla Valley Park is Open

  • The newly renovated park includes a dedicated futsal court and basketball court, a brand-new playground suitable for all ages and abilities, and much more.

    • 3431 Lockheed Blvd. in Alexandria

• Campfire Fridays

  • A fun-filled night around the campfire — complete with s’mores — at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on Friday, Nov. 7 at 5:00p.m. Cost: $12. Ages 5+.

    • 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston

• Campfire Night Hike

  • Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6:00p.m. Ages 4+. Cost: $12.

    • 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly

Sports & Recreation

Together with

This high school football season, we are teaming up with the guys at “All Hitches — The NoVA Football Podcast” to provide you with local high school football coverage!

Be sure to tune in to the All Hitches “Friday Night Spotlight” on YouTube, where the guys take you LIVE to high school football games around Fairfax County and the region.

Check out their Games of the Week!

• Lake Braddock (7-2) at West Springfield (7-2)

• Alexandria City (6-3) at South County (6-3)

• Westfield (6-3) at South Lakes (5-4)

• Langley (7-2) at Washington-Liberty (7-2)

• George C. Marshall (4-5) at Herndon (3-6)

Home Games

• NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards

  • Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• NCAAM: Winthrop at George Mason

  • Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:00p.m., EagleBank Arena, Fairfax

• NWSL: Racing Louisville FC at Washington Spirit

  • Saturday, Nov. 8 at 12:00p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Washington Wizards

  • Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• NFL: Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders

  • Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4:25p.m., Northwest Stadium, Washington, D.C.

News & Notes

• The Washington Capitals are at Pittsburgh on Thursday and Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: Burke, Virginia is named after Silas Burke. Among Burke’s many titles include judge, sheriff, director of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company, and president of both the Fairfax Agricultural Society and the Fairfax Turnpike Company.

Before We Go, Some Good News!

For this week’s Good News, we go Out & About to Chantilly!

Congratulations are in order for these Chantilly High School students! Broadcast, news media, and yearbook students attended the VHSL Multimedia Championships in Harrisonburg on Oct.25. They received Trophy Class awards for broadcast, newsmagazine, online news, and yearbook. Learn more about their victory on the Chantilly High School Instagram page.

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