Barbara Tomes-Chinn Park Regional Library

Prince William County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Lake Ridge-Occoquan

Virginia

Patch AM Team

Potomac Mills

County Center

Prince William

Occoquan

Dale City

Michelle Witte

Woodbridge

Fairfax County

Laurel Hill

Lorton

Marumsco

South Run

Newington Forest

Seton Hall

Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list at this festive holiday event featuring handmade crafts, unique holiday decor, and delicious baked goods. Admission is free, so bring your family and friends to get a head start on your holiday shopping with items made with love and shared with joy.

Local Event: 2026 Seton Crafters Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

2026 Seton Crafters Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake...

Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list at this festive holiday event featuring handmade crafts, unique holiday decor,...

2026 Seton Crafters Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

Join us for our monthly Open House featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.&nbsp; Discover how railways revolutionized travel and explore the clever problem-solving—including work by local inventors—that made the tracks safer and better.&nbsp; As an added feature, the Washington, Baltimore &amp;&nbsp;Annapolis Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will have an operating layout in the Schoolhouse.<ul><li>Train Layout &amp; Fun: Get an up-close look at this operating model train layout. Young engineers can put on an engineer's hat, sound the bell and whistle, and blow the horn!</li></ul>Plus,<ul><li>Final Bidding: Place your final bids on a vintage, fully furnished Magnuson "Queen Victoria" dollhouse. Designed by renowned model railroad pioneer Robert Lunde (of Lunde Studios and Magnuson Models), this 1:12 scale masterpiece features his iconic, handcrafted resin-cast brickwork and intricate traditional architecture. Bidding officially closes at 2 PM today!&nbsp; Can’t make it in person?&nbsp; You can view photos, watch a video tour, and place your online bid here: <a href="https://sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/</a>&nbsp;All auction proceeds directly benefit our upcoming 100th birthday schoolhouse restoration work. Thank you for supporting local history!</li></ul>

Local Event: All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE!

All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker...

Join us for our monthly Open House featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.  Discover how...

All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE!

Purcellville, VA

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the seventh annual Purcellville Artisan Tour, sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council.Find unique and beautiful pieces of art for people on your holiday shopping list! 
The list of participating artists, agri-artists, and tour stops is below.
TOUR STOP #1 - 19929 Telegraph Springs Road
Blooming Hill with homegrown and handmade lavender products, giclée prints of Western Loudoun historic towns
TOUR STOP #2 - 785 South 20th Street
Purcellville Makersmiths where you can tour the facility and view work created by artist members including Diane Bollinger, Courtney Cline, Melinda Gretsinger, Dawn Martin, Kiran Martin, Cricket Pagnano, Diane Painter, Glenda Skelley, and Lucile Weschler
TOUR STOP #3 - 511 South Nursery Avenue
<ul><li>Geoff DeMark with wheel-thrown and altered pottery</li><li>Lori DeMark with sterling silver, brass, copper, stoneware, or porcelain clay jewelry</li></ul>

TOUR STOP #4 - 516 South Nursery Avenue
Joe Baker with ink and mixed media art
TOUR STOP #5 - 200 North 21st Street
Purcellville Train Station
<ul><li>Jim Haller with pen and ink art with stippling</li><li>KarenLee Fabric Design with quilting and textiles</li><li>Patricia Stephenson with wearable and decorative art of wool and felt</li><li>Eric Wickstrom with photography</li></ul>



TOUR STOP #6 - 201 North Maple Avenue, Suite 207
Station Stitchers with heritage quilts
TOUR STOP #7 - 725 East Main Street
<ul><li>Eleven Eleven Brewing Company with hand-crafted small batch beers</li><li>Jenn Bodamer with hand-crafted, wheel-thrown pottery</li><li>Cheryl Chirillo with photography</li></ul>


TOUR STOP #8 - 37797 Drawbridge Way
Amy Berringer with photography, painting and ceramics
TOUR STOP #9 - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road
<ul><li>868 Estate Vineyards, a winery with tasting room art gallery</li><li>Lizzy B. Javier with acrylic and watercolor painting</li></ul>

Many of the artists on tour have their work displayed in Purcellville Town Hall as part of a Sneak Peek Art Show of the tour. Visit during regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays), and stop by during the week of Celebrate Purcellville to see the work and get a sticker in your Celebrate Purcellville Passport! 
The Purcellville Artisan Tour (PAT) was created by the Purcellville area members of the Loudoun County Artisan Trail and Purcellville Arts Council. Come and spend a day in Purcellville as the artists open their studios and share their stories and inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/</a>
and follow the Purcellville Artisan Tour on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Artisan Tour

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Purcellville Artisan Tour

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the...

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the seventh annual Purcellville Artisan Tour, sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council.Find unique and beautiful pieces of art for people on your holiday shopping list! 
The list of participating artists, agri-artists, and tour stops is below.
TOUR STOP #1 - 19929 Telegraph Springs Road
Blooming Hill with homegrown and handmade lavender products, giclée prints of Western Loudoun historic towns
TOUR STOP #2 - 785 South 20th Street
Purcellville Makersmiths where you can tour the facility and view work created by artist members including Diane Bollinger, Courtney Cline, Melinda Gretsinger, Dawn Martin, Kiran Martin, Cricket Pagnano, Diane Painter, Glenda Skelley, and Lucile Weschler
TOUR STOP #3 - 511 South Nursery Avenue
<ul><li>Geoff DeMark with wheel-thrown and altered pottery</li><li>Lori DeMark with sterling silver, brass, copper, stoneware, or porcelain clay jewelry</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #4 - 516 South Nursery Avenue
Joe Baker with ink and mixed media art
TOUR STOP #5 - 200 North 21st Street
Purcellville Train Station
<ul><li>Jim Haller with pen and ink art with stippling</li><li>KarenLee Fabric Design with quilting and textiles</li><li>Patricia Stephenson with wearable and decorative art of wool and felt</li><li>Eric Wickstrom with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #6 - 201 North Maple Avenue, Suite 207
Station Stitchers with heritage quilts
TOUR STOP #7 - 725 East Main Street
<ul><li>Eleven Eleven Brewing Company with hand-crafted small batch beers</li><li>Jenn Bodamer with hand-crafted, wheel-thrown pottery</li><li>Cheryl Chirillo with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #8 - 37797 Drawbridge Way
Amy Berringer with photography, painting and ceramics
TOUR STOP #9 - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road
<ul><li>868 Estate Vineyards, a winery with tasting room art gallery</li><li>Lizzy B. Javier with acrylic and watercolor painting</li></ul>
Many of the artists on tour have their work displayed in Purcellville Town Hall as part of a Sneak Peek Art Show of the tour. Visit during regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays), and stop by during the week of Celebrate Purcellville to see the work and get a sticker in your Celebrate Purcellville Passport! 
The Purcellville Artisan Tour (PAT) was created by the Purcellville area members of the Loudoun County Artisan Trail and Purcellville Arts Council. Come and spend a day in Purcellville as the artists open their studios and share their stories and inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/</a>
and follow the Purcellville Artisan Tour on Facebook.

NVFS Hunger Resource Center, 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110

For many families in Northern Virginia, affording groceries is a challenge year-round, and the holiday season puts additional strain on already tight budgets. 
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we help individuals and families meet essential needs and build lasting stability. This fall and winter, we invite you to join us in helping our neighbors access nutritious food through our Hunger Resource Center. 
Through our Hunger Resource Center (HRC), we connect hundreds of local families each month with fresh produce, pantry staples, and grocery store gift cards. Your food donation or financial contribution will help families put nourishing meals on the table this holiday season. Here’s how you can help: 
Donate Food 
Drop off food donations at the NVFS Hunger Resource Center, located at 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110. 
Most needed items include: 
<ul><li>Canned fruit (in natural juices, not syrup)</li><li>Canned soup (low sodium; vegetable soups and soups/stews with meat)</li><li>Canned tuna</li><li>Canned chicken</li><li>Dried beans (black, pinto, kidney, garbanzo)</li><li>Pasta</li><li>Pasta sauce (low/no sugar added)</li><li>Peanut butter (low/no sugar)</li><li>Low sugar cereals and oatmeal (examples: Kix, Cheerios</li><li>Cooking oil</li></ul>









Food Donation Drop-Off Dates: November 9, 16, 18, and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make a Financial Contribution 
<a href="https://nvfs.org/get-involved/events/fall-food-drive/?bbFormId=b42078eb-1d58-4be3-9a0b-c05603db9043" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate a financial gift online</a> to help NVFS purchase what’s needed most, including grocery store gift cards provided to families who visit the HRC before the holidays. 
Together, we can help ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food and essential resources throughout the fall and winter. Whether you donate food or make a financial contribution, your generosity will make a difference for families across Northern Virginia who are experiencing food insecurity. 
Learn more: <a href="https://nvfs.link/FFD_26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nvfs.link/FFD_26</a>

Local Event: Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays 

Manassas

Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help...

For many families in Northern Virginia, affording groceries is a challenge year-round, and the holiday season puts additional...

Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays 

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Fredericksburg city

Fredericksburg

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted...

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Dulles Town Center

NOVEMBER&nbsp;14 from 10am-5pmVIP&nbsp;Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip coffees from around the world, brought to you by local vendors. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors with products like teas, soaps, candles, gifts, and art! Enjoy time with your friends and family as you sample from the many vendors, learn from the experts, and shop for something nice to share later. Smile for an instagram shot, get your kids involved in the activities, and make it a family weekend to remember as we come together to support local businesses!

200+ Vendors to meet!
Classes &amp; Presentations
Free mascot photo opportunities
Gourmet Coffee Baristas
Sampling experiences provided by select vendors
Kids Coffee Filter Craft Table
Prize drawings for food drive supporters
Demonstrations &amp; More!

Local Event: DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition

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DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia...

NOVEMBER 14 from 10am-5pmVIP Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip...

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