Community Corner

The Nutcracker, Winter Walk, Black Friday and More

Here's your holiday guide of events this weekend to check out when you're done with your turkey.

By Greg Hambrick

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Holidays are busy days, and this holiday weekend is is no exception. Here are some events in the area to hit this weekend.

See our large list of holiday events from across the region. And our list of Turkey Trot and other race events this season.

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Mice, Men, Music, Memories: Classical Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic with stunning costumes, beautiful choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music. From $18. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ernst Community Cultural Center Theatre, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale.

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Bright Lights, Big Holiday:Meadowlark’s annual Winter Walk of Lights display includes over 500,000 LED lights. $12, adults. $7, children. 5:30 p.m. Through Jan. 5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.


Givin’ Back: It’s an “artistic feast” at The Giving Gathering: Supporting Your Art Community. The event includes poetry readings, visual art and music. Artisans will be selling a variety of items for under your tree. $5. 5 p.m. Sunday. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E., Vienna. See the complete Jammin’ Java schedule.


Creative Deals: Forget the mall, the Black Friday Holiday Celebration at the Workhouse includes unique gifts, along with demonstrations on Portrait Painting, Flame Working, Mosaics and more. There will be tables for paper snowflake and gingerbread houses, along with dance performances and a visit with Santa. Free. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. See the complete Workhouse schedule.

Reston Revelry: The Reston Holiday Parade and so much more arrives Friday. The event includes the Gingerbread Man Mile, photos with Santa, tree lighting and sing along, carriage rides, Gingerbread Village, Rock-n-Skate and more. Free. 8 am. to 10 p.m. Friday. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston.


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