Tag: community events
The KORUS Festival returns to Annandale
The KORUS Festival is coming back to Annandale this fall. The 20th annual KORUS Festival will be held Oct. 13-15 in the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive. There will be live K-Pop bands, other music and dance performances, international food, a talent show, vendors, information booths, and kids’ activities. KORUS is a … Continued
Some fireworks shows will be on July 1 and 2
You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks, as many Independence Day celebrations are starting early this year. Here’s where to see them: July 1 – Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. The Fairfax County Park Authority is hosting fireworks at 9:15. Ticketed entry to the park begins at noon, … Continued
Block Party draws a crowd to Annandale
A Block Party food festival/night market drew people from all over the D.C. region to the EastGate Shopping Center parking lot on June 3. The Block Party was sponsored by The Block Foodhall and hypefoodies, a concept created by Cham Keat (CK) and Diana Nguyen. They interview small or unusual food purveyors throughout the area … Continued
Mardi Paws Pet Parade & Costume Contest this Saturday in Annandale
Community members – and their dogs – are invited to the Mardi Paws Pet Parade & Costume Contest on Saturday, April 22, in Annandale. The event is 1-3 p.m. at the Forest Hollow Swim Club, 4330 Old Columbia Pike. Register here. All proceeds will go to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Mardi Paws is … Continued
Wakefield Skate Park hosts ‘Skate the Wake’
Calling all skaters – Wakefield Skate Park is hosting a free party Saturday, May 13, with a contest, skateboard clinic, music, food, and vendors. Skate the Wake will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center. Meet Mimi Knoop, a five-time X-Games medalist, coach of the USA … Continued
Bike to Work Day will have a pit stop at the Annandale library
For the first time since Bike to Work Day was established 22 years ago in the D.C. area, there will be a pit stop at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Bike to Work Day is May 19. Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association are coordinating the event with the goal of raising … Continued
Planning underway for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on April 29
Save the date – Registration will open soon for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on April 29. The race will start at 9:30 a.m., just before the start of the Taste of Annandale community festival at 10 a.m. Runners should meet at the Eastgate shopping center parking lot on John Marr Drive. The course … Continued
You’re all invited to the Coach CJ Celebration
The Coach CJ Celebration is back – after a two-year hiatus. The seventh annual event will be held March 11, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 7128 Columbia Pike. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed party is a fundraiser for the scholarship program run by the Team Joyner Foundation. The Coach CJ … Continued
The Taste of Annandale to return in 2023
After a two and a-half-year break, the Taste of Annandale will be back in 2023. The family-friendly community festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale. Plans call for food trucks, restaurants, a 5K race, a full line-up of live music and dance, children’s … Continued
Chico’s hosts holiday party with pets
The holidays are all about celebrating with family – and that includes our beloved pets. Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a Holiday Fur All Party Dec. 18, 2:30-8 p.m., at 6464-C Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza for animal lovers and their pets. That’s Chico’s temporary space until the new store opens a couple of … Continued
The annual parade returns to Annandale
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the Annandale Parade returned Saturday morning on Columbia Pike. Lots more photos are posted are posted on the Annandale Today Facebook page. Among the participants: Several Bolivian dance groups in extravagant costumes, the Annandale High School marching band, Scout troops, Columbia Elementary School, the Annandale Fire … Continued
Public input sought on new community space in Annandale
The public is invited to a community engagement forum to provide input on the new community space at the Heritage Mall shopping center in Annandale. There are three sessions: Oct. 13, Oct. 27, and Nov. 3. All three meetings are 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 7611 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Related story: Discussions underway on a … Continued
Oak Hill Day offers a history lesson
For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, the community got a chance to explore Oak Hill in person. The Oak Hill property in Annandale is the last remaining remnant of the 24,000-acre Ravensworth Tract granted to William Fitzhugh in 1685. On Oak Hill Day, on Sept. 17, local residents toured the first floor … Continued
Annandale neighbors promote safety at community event
Annandale residents of all ages learned about crime prevention and community resources at Neighborhood Safety Day Sept. 10 at Ossian Hall Park. The event was organized by the Safety Working Group, a component of Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale.ON-Annandale, a Fairfax County program run by FACETS, helps residents of high-need neighborhoods plan programs and activities based on their … Continued
Oak Hill Day will be in-person
For the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, historic Oak Hill will host an in-person open house.The 2022 Oak Hill Day will be held Sept. 17, noon-4 p.m., at the historic property in Annandale. Visitors can park at the Nancy Sprague Technology Center, 4414 Holborn Ave., Annandale, and take a free shuttle … Continued