Weekend Planner: Holiday Concerts, Breakfast with Santa, and More

The holiday season is in full swing, and we’ve got a Weekend Planner full of local events for you to choose from. 

High School Varsity Basketball Home Games

Boys:  West Springfield HS, Lake Braddock SS

Girls:  Lake Braddock SS, Falls Church HS, Annandale HS

• Where: WSHS, 6100 Rolling Rd, Springfield; LBSS, 9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke; FCHS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church;
• When: Friday, Dec. 9.  Please click on the provided links for more information about start times and locations.
• Why Go: Support your local varsity girls and boys basketball teams as they host games on their home courts this weekend. 
• Price: Admission varies.  Please contact your local school for details.

 Falls Church High School Craft Show

• Where: FCHS, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church
• When: Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Why Go: This annual event will feature more than 50 vendors, along with music, food, and games.  Some of the items for sale will include woodwork, pottery, jewelry, glass, candles, and much more.
• Price: Admission is FREE.

 Concerts and Shows:

• American Festival Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops; ; Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.  Tickets range from $23-$46.
• George Winston: The Winter Show; ; Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.  Tickets range from $24-$48.
• “Ring in the Season” Handbell Concert; Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd, Springfield; Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE; donations will be accepted.
• A Winter Wonderland Concert with the Annandale Brass; Ernst Community Cultural Center, NOVA-Annandale, 8133 Little River Tpke, Annandale; Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.  Adult admission is $10; Senior Citizens and Teens $7; Children are free.
• 12th Annual Christmas Concert; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield; Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.  Admission is FREE.
• Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along Concert; ; Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.  Adult admission is $10; Senior Citizens and Students $5.

 Holiday Themed Events:

• 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza; Calvary Church, 8220 Little River Tpke, Annandale; Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Admission is FREE.
• Annual Breakfast with Santa; South Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation Dr, Springfield; Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 – 10 a.m. and 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.   Tickets are $15 per child (includes one parent; $5 for each additional parent); ages 2 and under are free.  Note: Reservations are required for this event.
• Breakfast with Santa; Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Rd, Burke; Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10 a.m.  Admission is $6 per person.
• Cocoa and Crafts; Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield; Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Admission is $25 for craft supplies and refreshments.
• Holiday Ornament Making Party; Annandale Community Park, 4030 Hummer Rd, Annandale; Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 – 4 p.m.  Admission is FREE.
• Burke Historical Society Christmas; Silas Burke House, 9595 Burke Lake Rd, Burke; Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 – 5 p.m.  This event is FREE.