Friday, November 25: A Gobbler's Tale
Bring the family and holiday guests to a lively and interactive retelling of the Thanksgiving Story, featuring Glee Mania’s Sue Counoyer, who is guaranteed to entertain and inform. Afterward work off some of your Thanksgiving feast with a walk in the park. Ages 2 and above are welcome. 11 to 11:40 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park. $4/person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call 703-437-9101.
Also on Friday:
Bull Run Festival of Lights: For over a decade this festival has drawn thousands of visitors from near and far to enjoy a dazzling display of over two and a half miles of holiday lights. And be sure to make time for a stop at the winter carnival when you're done tripping the lights fantastic. 5:30 to 10 p.m., Fridays through Sundays and holidays. (The event continues nightly through Jan. 8.) Bull Run Regional Park. $20/car or van. Full pricing details and times available online. For information call 703-631-0550.
Black Friday at the Workhouse: Enjoy a unique alternative Black Friday shopping experience. Avoid the craziness of the malls and browse the amazing works of over 100 local artists and craftsmen. The day will feature great art, fun and entertainment, including performances, workshops, a raffle, caroling, pictures with Santa, a tree-lighting ceremony and refreshments. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. For information call 703-495-0001.
Saturday, November 26: The Trail Less Traveled
Discover more than 2.5 miles of trails within 52-acre Annandale Community Park with Beyond the Old Oak Trail. Stroll with a naturalist to explore less traveled trails and see evidence of pre-Civil War activity. Bring binoculars. Ages 8 and above are welcome. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center. $5/person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information call 703-941-1065.
Also on Saturday:
Glaze Your Own Ornament: Come join the Workhouse Ceramic resident artists for a chance to create your own unique surface design and decoration on a pre-bisqued ornament, while showing your support for the Workhouse Ceramics Program. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. $22/ornament. All proceeds benefit the Lorton Arts Foundation and the Workhouse Ceramics Program. For information call 703-495-0001.
Calling All Flying Squirrels: Flying squirrels rival the population of gray squirrels, but nocturnal as they are, we rarely see them. Look for these amazing “fairy gliders," view the roosting boxes and find out how to encourage these charming creatures to visit your backyard. Ages 4 and above are welcome. 6 to 7 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center. $6/person. Register online. For information call 703-941-1065.
Sunday, November 27: High in Fiber
Displaying the beauty and creativity of fiber arts, The Art of Fiber is a national jury exhibition showcasing pieces from around the country and the world. Wearable art, sculpture and 2-D pieces will be on display. The Art of Fiber is the Workhouse's 2011 holiday exhibition. Daily through Dec. 31. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. For information call 703-495-0001.
Also on Sunday:
Music Friends Concerts at the Alden: Harpist Angelina Savoia and violinist Marina Aikawa present a concert as soloists and as a duo. Savoia was named “Emerging Artist for 2010-2011” by the Amadeus Orchestra and was the winner of the 2009 U.S. Army Orchestra Young Artist Competition. She is a student at the Juilliard School. At age 14, Aikawa was the youngest finalist in the National Symphony Orchestra Young Soloists’ Competition, performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. She also attends the Juilliard School. 3 p.m. McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre. For information call 703-790-0123.
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