Tag: community events
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
The KORUS Festival is this weekend in Annandale
The community is invited to celebrate Korean-American culture at the KORUS Festival this weekend in Annandale. The event is at the K-Market parking lot on John Marr Drive on Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The festival features performances by Korean stars, the KORUS Got Talent contest, K-Pop dance, Asian … Continued
First-ever Mason Art Festival comes to Annandale
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Advisory Council In a season busy with festivals here in Annandale, a new event has come to town. For the first time ever, artists, performers, and art-lovers in Mason District will have their own festival. We hope it will be the first of many to come. … Continued
Everything you need to know about the Taste of Annandale
The Taste of Annandale is just two days away! Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy what’s sure to be a fun event for the whole family. The Taste of Annandale is Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The event is free to attend. Schedule … Continued
Here’s the Taste of Annandale schedule
Here’s the schedule for Taste of Annandale, this Saturday, Sept. 20. All events are on the stage at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike, unless noted otherwise. 9:30 a.m. – Taste of Annandale 5K, sponsored by RAMP Optimal Performance and Wellness, Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. 10:30 a.m. – Taste of Annandale … Continued
Mason arts council hosts a social hour
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council The Mason Arts Advisory Council invites artists, artist friends and the arts-curious to a social gathering at O’my ChiQ & Bar on Friday, Sept. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. This will be the third social hour hosted by the Mason Arts Advisory Council at the O’my ChiQ … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is sold out!
We’ve gotten so many vendors already for the 2025 Taste of Annandale – with another two and a half weeks to go – that we’ve run out of space. The Taste of Annandale is a free community festival on Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. … Continued