Tag: community events
Asian Night Market draws a crowd
A large crowd gathered in Annandale on April 11 for food and entertainment at an Asian Night Market presented by Neon District DMV. The event, on the parking lot at the ACCA Child Development Center on Columbia Pike, featured 32 food vendors – most of them offering Thai specialties – and 32 non-food vendors. Moradok … Continued
Health & Wellness: Manage your health with a DEXA scan
By Rachel Martin Imagine watching a basketball game and someone tells you one statistic afterwards: “That team made 10 three-pointers tonight.” What does that actually tell you? Not much. You don’t know if they won or lost the game. You don’t know how well they played defense. You don’t know how many shots they attempted. … Continued
Asian night markets coming to Annandale
A new organization called Neon District DMV is hosting monthly night markets in Annandale featuring Asian food vendors and entertainment, beginning next Saturday. The events will be held 3-9 p.m. at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. Neon District DMV is “a group of people who love food and getting together and want … Continued
The Walk for Peace will bypass Annandale
The Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are in Northern Virginia and nearing the end of their journey. The group consists of 24 Buddhist monks from the Theravada tradition, representing Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Cambodia, along with their dog, Aloka. They are walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to spread a message … Continued
Buddhist monks on a months-long Walk for Peace will pass through Annandale
A group of Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., is expected to pass through Annandale, Falls Church, and Seven Corners next week. The monks began their 2,300-mile journey at the Dhammacetiya Temple in Fort Worth on Oct. 29. They plan to arrive in D.C. on Feb. 11, where they … Continued
Art in Daily Spaces returns this spring – Applications now open
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Council After two successful years of transforming Annandale into a street-long art show, Art in Daily Spaces returns with expanded plans for 2026. Funded by a generous grant from ArtsFairfax to Community Art for Everyone (CAFE), Art in Daily Spaces will take to the streets of Annandale … Continued
A bar crawl in Annandale Dec. 20 will support a local nonprofit
The community is invited to a bar crawl on Saturday, Dec. 20, at four locations in Annandale. The event is a fundraiser for Me & You, a nonprofit organization that supports projects at nine schools in the metropolitan D.C. area, including Braddock Elementary School in Annandale. The Home for the Holidays Bar Crawl features four … Continued
Celebrate the season at the Annandale Winter Festival
Celebrate the season next Saturday at the annual Annandale Winter Festival and Tree Lighting hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section. The family-friendly event is Dec. 6, 3:30-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike. There will be live carolers, children’s crafts, a festive photo backdrop, hot drinks and snacks from … Continued
Local residents turn out in force for No Kings rally in Annandale
The pedestrian bridge over the beltway in Annandale was packed with “No Kings” protestors with signs and American flags on Oct. 18. Many beltway drivers honked and flashed their lights to show their support. There were No Kings events at Bailey’s Crossroads, Falls Church, throughout Fairfax County, and all over the country, as people came … Continued
Fall Festival this Saturday in Annandale
The Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale is becoming a busy place for fun weekend events. This Saturday, Oct. 18, Fairfax County’s Community Revitalization Section and the Park Authority are hosting a Fall Festival. The event is 1-4 p.m. at 7200 Columbia Pike. There will be a petting zoo, fall-themed arts and crafts, seedling giveaways, … Continued
Fire station hosts the public at an open house
Children got a chance to explore fire trucks, ambulances, and the Fairfax 1 helicopter at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s open house on Oct. 11, while also getting a lesson in fire prevention. As a volunteer-run fire department, the two stations in Annandale – at 7128 Columbia Pike and 8914 Little River Turnpike – depend … Continued
Creativity on display at the Mason District Art Festival in Annandale
Creativity in many forms – paintings, photography, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry – was on display Saturday at the Mason District Art Festival at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale. Thirty-some artists participated – and in some cases, sold their creations – at the event, which also featured music, dance, and poetry performances along with … Continued
Fire stations host open houses on Saturday
Explore a fire truck, teach your kids about fire safety, and meet Hector the Smoke Detector and Sparky the Fire Dog this Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s Open House. All Fairfax County fire stations are hosting an open house on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., as part of National Fire Prevention Week. … Continued
KORUS Festival features high-energy entertainment
The annual KORUS Festival in Annandale last weekend celebrated Korean-American culture with music, dance, food, and much more. Among the highlights of the two-day event at the K-Market parking lot: a talent contest, a concert by a Korean reality star, spirited K-pop performances, and an electrifying traditional Korean street dance by the JUB Korean Cultural … Continued
Meet local artists Saturday at the Mason District Art Festival
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Advisory Council A varied and intriguing group of artists is presenting their work during the Mason District Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. The 29 participating artists will display their work in a gathering of tents located at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space at 7200 Columbia … Continued