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Reston’s Nationally Ranked Holiday Parade Returns for 2026 With Giant Balloons, Santa, + More
Everyone knows living in Northern Virginia means a lot of hustle and bustle, but many may not realize that many small-town traditions still make the holiday season unforgettable. One of our favorite traditions is the Reston Holiday Parade at the Reston Town Center. It has all the hallmarks of a quintessential small-town celebration: community groups + local elected officials marching in the parade, local personalities taking part in the event, live music, and lots of programming for the kids. The event is capped off with an appearance by none other than Santa, making this celebration a beloved tradition in Northern Virginia. This year’s Parade marks the 34th anniversary of the celebration, and we’ve got all the details. Here’s everything you need to know about the Reston Holiday Parade taking place on Friday, November 27th, 2026.
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Nov. 14 Alexandria Tour Tells the Stories of Enslaved and Free Black People at Lee-Fendall House
The tour, They Lived Here Too: Work & Slavery at Lee-Fendall, looks at the house’s years as a private residence, from 1785 to 1969. During that period, its occupants included several generations of the Lee family and, later, labor leader John L. Lewis. Saturday’s tour centers the experiences and contributions of the Black people who lived and worked there. The museum offers more context in its history of the property.
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Author makes trip from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for book reading
Journalist and author Christopher Vondracek drove from Washington, D.C. to Omaha for one in a series of book readings throughout the Midwest. His sophomore work, "Redlin or Rodin," is a series of essays cataloging moments from his childhood in Minnesota parallel to his adult obsession with painter Terry Redlin. Vondracek's...
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Where to commemorate Veterans Day around D.C.
Don't forget — Wednesday is Veterans Day . Why it matters: The DMV is filled with active-duty military, veterans and their loved ones. State of play: Here are some ways to observe the holiday around D.C.: Arlington National Cemetery: Head to the historic site for its annual Veterans Day event, including: Music by the United States Coast Guard Band and the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a parade of colors. (11am, music starts at 10:30; free , but attendance at wreath-laying limited to participants) Mount Vernon: Head to George Washington's home for a floral tribute at Washington's tomb, speeches from actors playing Washington and Henry Knox, music by Mount Vernon's fifer, the U.S. Air Force Strings, plus activities for kiddos. ( 9am; tickets $30 for adults, free for current and former military) Plus: Several memorials across D.C. will have events, too: African American Civil War Memorial: The African American Civil War Memorial Museum staff will do their annual reading of the names of the United States Colored Troops to commemorate the holiday and the museum's reopening. (10am; free ) World War II Memorial: Remember those who served during the war
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2026 Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremonies
Celebrate the start of the season — gather outside with your friends, family and community to enjoy the glow of the neighborhood holiday tree!. Join us for an enchanted evening to celebrate the start of the Holiday season sponsored by PenFed Credit Union!. Enjoy Santa’s grand arrival, Holiday performances,...
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John Dreyfuss (1949-2026): Master Sculptor, Restorer of Halcyon House
One of Georgetown’s most creative lights ever was extinguished on Nov. 7. Born in Washington, D.C., in Dec. 28,1949, to Edmund and Lorraine Dreyfuss, John Dreyfuss was educated at Wilson (Jackson Reed) High School, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University Graduate School Of Design. His father founded Edmund W. Dreyfuss and Associates, an architectural firm in D.C., and purchased Halcyon House in the 1966 from Georgetown University.
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McLean Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival – DEC 4th-6th
Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved. event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for. more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion. accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from 80. exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts,. treat yourself to lunch at the...