Tag: holidays
Annandale-area Halloween events for adults, kids, and dogs
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, a lot of holiday events will be happening a couple of days early – on Saturday. This weekend might also be a good time to check out Annandale’s legendary ghost sighting. Many people wandering in Round Tree Park at night have been freaked out by the specter … Continued
Annandale marching band is highlight of Chapel Square Halloween parade
The annual Halloween parade in the Chapel Square community took on a special poignancy this year. The Annandale High School marching band has long had close ties to the community and has been the centerpiece of the celebration for decades. But due to a school boundary change approved by the Fairfax County school board in … Continued
Local pool celebrates Fourth with kids parade
Thanks to Debo Burke for sending photos of the annual Fourth of July decorated bike/trike parade at the Broyhill Crest Recreation Club in Annandale.
Fairfax County celebrates the Fourth of July in style
Thanks to reader Allie Guidry for sending some photos from the City of Fairfax Fourth of July parade.
There are plenty of places to see fireworks in NOVA on July 4
UPDATE: Click here for information about fireworks on July 4, 2012. Unless you or your neighborhoods are doing your own show, you’ll have to get out of Annandale if you want to see some good fireworks on the Fourth of July. The biggest official gatherings closest to Annandale, as usual, will be in Fairfax … Continued
Annandale’s American Legion post commemorates Memorial Day
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.” These are the opening lines of the famous poem written by John McCrae during World War I. American Legion Post 1976 Auxiliary member … Continued
New Year’s Eve events scheduled for Annandale area
If you’re up for partying on New Year’s Eve but don’t want to drive into D.C., there are plenty of fun things to do right here in the Annandale area. In fact you don’t even have to wait for Dec. 31. A “Pre-New Year’s Eve Party” will take place Wed., Dec. 30, at the Camino … Continued
Happy holidays from the Annandale blog!
This house, at 7876 Newport Glen Pass, Annandale, is the first-place winner in the Lafayette Village Community Association holiday decorating contest.
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 3
Still looking for that perfect gift? Why not check out some local stores right here in Annandale. Our first two “shop Annandale” installments covered a variety of gift ideas from local shops. Here are a few more: Lil Thingamajigs, 7031 Little River Turnpike, in the shopping center behind the Food Corner Kabob House, has all … Continued
Outrageous Xmas displays light up Annandale
What motivates people to turn their front yard into a spectacular Christmas fantasy every December? Nelson and Esther Perez, of 4006 Patricia St. in Annandale, host a large annual Christmas gathering, and members of their extended Filipino family look forward to the blaze of multicolored lights covering the front lawn, trees, and shrubs. Having run out of space in … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 2
Our first post highlighting places for holiday shopping in Annandale covered Hello Fancy, the Treasure Trove, Petco, and a comic book store. Here are four more Annandale stores to put on your shopping itinerary: If you’re shopping for someone who likes to entertain, check out AnnSandra, 4417 John Marr Drive, an Annandale institution specializing in … Continued
Annandale lighting ceremony today at Tollhouse Park
The Annandale Chamber of Commerce invites all Annandaleans to the annual holiday lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. today at Tollhouse Park, at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Annandale Road. There will be music and a visit from Santa, followed by a reception at Burke & Herbert Bank, at 4235 Annandale Road, featuring the … Continued
Shop Annandale: gift ideas – part 1
If you’re not psyched about fighting the mall crowds and prefer a more personal experience than that offered online, you might want to consider doing at least some of your holiday shopping right here in Annandale. If you’re shopping for a girl, you can find Hello Kitty pillows for $10 to $80 and a large … Continued
Support Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Annandale’
If you’re planning to do some holiday shopping, why not consider checking out the small, one-of-a-kind shops in Annandale? If you shop today in neighborhood stores, you’ll be taking part in the first Annual Small Business Saturday initiative on Nov. 27, along with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Annandale campaign. Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and … Continued
American Legion ceremony honors Veterans in Annandale
“On behalf of the men and women of our Armed Forces, I am proud to salute our veterans on this special day,” Army Col. Ilean Keltz said at a Veterans Day ceremony in Annandale today. “May your example of service and sacrifice continue to inspire us all, proliferate throughout our community, and may we always … Continued