 Friday,
Dec. 21: Just for Laughs
Holidays got you down? Laughter is the best medicine.
Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Erin Jackson, whose
warm, conversational style and relatable humor have helped to
propel her onto the national stage. Jackson has
appeared on "Ellen," Comedy Central and at the Gotham
Comedy Club, and was a was a semifinalist on season 6 of
"Last Comic Standing." Joining her is Jon Mumma,
who has appeared at the DC Improv and on SiriusXM. Ages 18
and above are welcome. Advance ticket reservations are
recommended. 8 p.m. (Also on Dec. 22.) Doors open for
seating 30 minutes prior. Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center. $20/person. For more information
call 703-584-2900.
Also on Friday:
Holiday Lights: Whether your prefer to take in the
holiday lights on foot or from behind the wheel, Northern
Virginia Regional Park Authority has you covered. At the
Bull
Run Festival of Lights drive through an
enchanted world of giant toy soldiers, snowmen, Santa and his
reindeer and so much more. Over 130,000 people visit the
festival every year. End your trip with a visit to the
Holiday Village, featuring games, rides, food and gift
vendors. 5:30 to 10 p.m. (Also Saturday and Sunday. 5:30 to
9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Through Jan. 6.) Bull
Run Regional Park. $20/car, $30/van (15-34
people). Discounted weekday rates. For more information
call 703-359-4633.
Prefer your holiday lights al fresco? Head over to
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for its Winter
Walk of Lights. Imagine the beauty of Meadowlark's
renowned gardens transformed into a winter wonderland,
including a flowing stream of softly glowing lights. On
the .6-mile walking path marvel at the two-story
animated fountain, stroll past the Gingerbread Village and
explore the beauty of nature like you've never seen it. 5:30,
6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. (through Jan. 6).
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. $13/adults, $8/children
ages 8 to 12. Discounted weekday rates. Tickets available online. For more
information call 703-255-3631.
 Saturday, Dec.
22: A Little Bird Told Me
Start a lifelong hobby watching backyard birds, with
Celebrate Urban Birds. Learn how to identify common
species and attract songbirds to your yard. Handouts
will help you continue bird watching at home and in making
your yard or balcony a wildlife habitat. Children must be
accompanied by a registered adult. 2 to 3:15 p.m. Hidden
Oaks Nature Center. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065.
Also on Saturday:
Winter
Walk Presents Cookie Decorating: Stop by the
Meadowlark atrium to take part in cookie decorating and
reindeer food-making. Each participant will receive a
bag of sugar cookies to decorate, with decorating materials
to help you get creative. There will also be ingredients to
make reindeer food. 5 to 9 p.m.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. $10/child. For information
call 703-255-3631.
Pigs at the Pole: Enjoy a fun puppet show by the
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Register
online for this light-hearted program for the whole
family. 11 to 11:50 a.m.
George Mason Library. Free. For information call
703-256-3800.
 Sunday, Dec. 23: All
Aboard!
Fun for all ages! Watch G-gauge trains wend their way
through a miniature western town in the
Holiday Model Train Display 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Colvin Run
Mill Historic Site. Free. For information call
703-759-2771.
Weekender will be on hiatus next week. Look for
a new edition on Thursday, Jan. 3. In the meantime,
check out these fun events:
Friday, Dec. 28
Saturday Dec. 29
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the
Fairfax County website. Additionally, the
towns of Herndon
and Vienna as well
as the city of Falls Church offer
many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available online.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call
703-324-3187.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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