Herndon Holidays: 6 Events This Weekend to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

Christmas shouldn’t just be celebrated on Dec. 25, it deserves a whole month of festivities and Herndon kicks off the season well with six holiday events planned this weekend. From theatre performances for the kiddos to a holiday tree lighting and sing-along the whole family will love, Herndon has some holiday cheer for everyone.

Check out the list of this weekend’s events below and get out your stockings, Santa Claus is coming to town!

“THE NUTCRACKER” CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES

Thur., Nov. 20, 10am and 1pm

• One-hour performances of the classic holiday ballet including costumes, choreography, Tchaikovsky’s music, and a fun photo opportunity; performed for preschool and kindergarten age children.
• Reservation required.
• Classical Ballet Theatre, 320 Victory Drive, Herndon. Free.
• Reserve space at 703-742-9395. cbtnva.org

TOWNE SQUARE SINGERS’ HOLIDAY CONCERTS

“A Town Square Christmas”

Fri., Dec. 5, 7:30-9pm

Sat., Dec. 6, 7:30-9pm

Sun., Dec. 7, 2-3:30pm

• The spirit of the season comes alive with festive holiday carols, including a group sing-along.
• Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon.
• $12, purchase tickets at the Herndon Community Center.
• 703-787-7300. herndon-va.gov

HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR OF HERNDON

Sat., Dec. 6, 10am-4pm

• Tour Herndon homes decorated for the holidays.
• Tickets available at the Herndon Florist, 716 Lynn St.
• Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon; and online at herndon-va.gov
• $15 before Dec 1, $20 week of event. 703-435-6800 x2222.
• facebook.com/holidayhomestour

Also Read: Holiday Homes Tour of Herndon

WINTER OPEN HOUSE & SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Sat., Dec. 6, 1-4pm

• Live entertainment including storyteller Gary Lloyd, holiday music from Bach to Rock staff, visits with Santa, children’s crafts and light refreshments.
• Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Herndon Library, the Council for the Arts of Herndon, the Fortnightly Club, and the Herndon Chamber of Commerce.
• Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon.
• Free. 703-437-8855. fairfaxcounty.gov/library

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & SING-ALONG

Sat., Dec. 6, 5-6pm

• Carols, tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
• Corner of Lynn and Elden Streets, Herndon.
• Free. 571-323-5304. dullesregionalchamber.org

Click here for more holiday events in Herndon throughout December.

HERNDON HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFT SHOW

Sun., Dec. 7, 10am-4pm

• More than 70 arts and craft vendors offer unique gifts, decorations and handmade items.
• Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon.
• Free. 703-787-7300. herndon-va.gov

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