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DC, NoVA Weekend: Chocolate Factory, Winter Walk Of Lights Open
Weekend highlights include various school craft fairs, Taste of Greater Springfield and the Alexandria Film Festival.
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, holiday-themed events have started to appear. There's plenty to do this upcoming weekend around Northern Virginia and DC. Between various holiday markets, a winter lights attraction and foodie events, there's something for you and your family to do.
We've rounded up numerous events going on in your communities from Friday, Nov. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 11. Some are free. Some have a fee.
Some of the larger events you'll find include: Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights, Alexandria Film Festival, SantaFest at Springfield Town Center, Taste of Greater Springfield, Czech Christmas Market and River-Sea Chocolate Factory Opening.
Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Friday, Nov. 9
- Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights opening
- Northern Virginia Christmas Market at Dulles Expo Center (through Nov. 11)
- Holiday Open House and Winter Market at The Old Lucketts Store (through Nov. 11)
- Alexandria Film Festival (through Nov. 11)
- DMV Black Restaurant Week (through Nov. 11)
- The Emporiyum DC (through Nov. 11)
- A First Look at the National World War I Memorial (through Nov. 12)
- MAD Drama Presents Noises Off at James Madison High School (through Nov. 10)
- Oakton HS Theatre Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher (through Nov. 10)
- Reston Community Players present "Hairspray" (dates through Nov. 10)
- Shrek The Musical at MVCCT (dates through Nov. 18)
- FREE Rides at Cycle Bar - Columbia Pike
- CYT Fredericksburg presents "Annie" (dates through Nov. 11)
Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday, Nov. 10
- SantaFest at Springfield Town Center
- River-Sea Chocolate Factory Opening
- Czech Christmas Market at Czech Embassy
- Holiday Shoppes at Flint Hill School
- Park View High School Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
- Patriot High School Fall Bazaar
- Ashby Ponds Annual Holiday Bazaar
- Dia de los Muertos Benefit Festival at Congressional Cemetery
- Vienna Woman's Club Holiday Bazaar
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Harvest Marketplace
- Edison High School Craft Fair
- Take of Senegal in Arlington
- Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast in Alexandria
- DC Beer-A-thon
- Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Vienna Fall Festival
- Linda Sittig speaks on "Strong Women and Their Stories" in Vienna
- Blooms of Joy Gala in Herndon
- Nuts & Bolts: NOVA Community College Faculty Art Exhibit
- Window Wonderland in Fredericksburg (starts Nov. 10)
- Officer James Shelhorse Memorial Urban Trailride in Fredericksburg
- Paws and Whiskers Bazaar Party in Fredericksburg
- Master Singers of VA Presents A Tribute to the Armed Services in Ashburn
- Catoctin Holiday Art Tour in Loudoun County
- Woofie’s Paws & Claus Holiday Party/Fundraiser
- Fall Celebration at Shirlington Branch Library
- Friends of Kingstowne Library Used Book Sale
- The General's Tour – Robert E. Lee in Alexandria
- Thanksgiving 1621 to the Present in Alexandria
- Manifest Your Creative Goals Workshop in Del Ray
- Tae Bo Workshop Weekend with Billy Blanks
Sunday, Nov. 11
- Taste of Greater Springfield
- Veterans Day at The Marshall House
- Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans
- Veterans Day Beer Bash in Chantilly
- Lab Rescue Event in Burke
- White Truffle Dinner at 2941 Restaurants
- Special Lost Dog Rescue Adoption Event in Falls Church
- Stanley Martin Custom Homes' FREE Meet The Builder Event in Arlington
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