Tag: shopping
Library book sale starts next week
The George Mason Friends’ big book sale is May 19-22 at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. Books on sale range from mysteries to biographies, graphic novels to cookbooks, fiction to art books, and much more. There will be plenty of children’s books, as well as audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. … Continued
Farmers markets are open
The farmers markets in Annandale parks are now open. The Wakefield market at Wakefield Park, at 8100 Braddock Road, is open Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 26. The vendors include: Baguette Republic – croissants, muffins, and other baked goods. Doughboy Creamery – ice cream. F.J. Medina & Son Farm – vegetables, fruit, herbs. Happy Family … Continued
Celebrate Fairfax to focus on small events
Celebrate Fairfax Inc. will no longer host a large, weekend-long event with a carnival, nationally known bands, and dozens of activities and vendors. Instead, the organization will focus on a series of small events throughout the year, including Culmore Community Day this Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Library. Culmore Community Day … Continued
Farewell, AnnSandra
AnnSandra, an Annandale institution for 42 years, is relocating to Bethesda, Md. The last day at its current location, 4417 John Marr Drive, is Saturday, March 26. Most of the merchandise has already been sold or been moved to the new store, at 7920 Woodmont Ave., Suite 305. Everything that’s left is 50 to 90 … Continued
Couples boutique opens in Annandale
Night Dreams, a couples boutique, has relocated from Tysons to Annandale. The shop, at 7225 Little River Turnpike, is in the building that had housed Steinhorst Plumbing for decades. The adults-only shop sells lingerie, novelty items, sex toys, and bachelorette party supplies.
Lego attraction coming to Springfield
A Legoland Discovery Center is coming to the Springfield Town Center. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the shopping mall, announced an agreement with Merlin Entertainments to open a 32,000-square-foot indoor attraction in 2023. The Legoland Discovery Center will offer Lego-themed rides, a 4D theater, and other attractions, as well as a … Continued
New store features cowboy boots
There’s a new boot store at the Mosaic District. Tecovas offers handmade leather cowboy boots and other Western gear, such as belts, hats, bags, and jeans. The boots are made of calfskin, suede, lizard, ostrich, alligator, or crocodile. The store is located at 2905 District Ave. It’s open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday … Continued
Collector’s World opens in a bigger space
Collector’s World reopened Jan. 15 in its new, larger space a few feet from its old spot at the Annandale Shopping Center. The shop specializes in vintage and new comic books and sports memorabilia. “The new space offers more of a selection. It’s better organized, and it’s bigger and better in everything,” says co-owner Steve … Continued
Empty shelves at local grocery store
The Annandale Giant on Columbia Pike had many empty shelves on Jan. 11. Are you seeing shortages at other nearby grocery stores? A Giant manager blamed the empty shelves on slow deliveries. He anticipates a shipment of produce and milk will arrive this morning. Empty grocery shelves are a nationwide phenomenon. An article in the … Continued
Retro game retailer Super Bit opens in Annandale
Super Bit, a shop specializing in retro video games, game systems, and related toys, opened Dec. 1 at 7887 Heritage Drive, Annandale. The biggest-sellers are Nintendo 64 games. Super Bit also carries PlayStation, Cube, and Dreamcast games; video game magazines; VHS tapes, stuffed animals, and related items. The shop also buys games from customers and … Continued
Tobacco shop to open in Annandale
Annandale is getting another tobacco shop. Tobacco Max is “coming soon,” says a sign on a storefront on Columbia Pike next to the Juke Box Diner. That space was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist. The flower shop moved a few feet down the road to a standalone building at 7025 Columbia Pike in August 2020.
St. Alban’s Christmas bazaar this Saturday
The public is invited to get a jump on holiday shopping at the St. Alban’s Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The bazaar is at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale.
Retro video game store, Super Bit, is moving to Annandale
The future home of Super Bit at 7887 Heritage Drive. Super Bit, a shop specializing in retro video games, is moving from Falls Church to the Heritage Shopping Center in Annandale. Super Bit will take up two empty storefronts next to Hmart on Heritage Drive. Owner Chris Jackson is aiming for a soft opening on … Continued
Craft Gallery of Artisans United invites community to annual holiday show
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, do you want to avoid malls and instead search for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift? The Craft Gallery of Artisans United has what you’re looking for. The shop is located at the Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, close to Annandale Community Park and the Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
George Mason book sale returns Oct. 22 – smaller but longer
Some of the books available at the George Mason fall book sale. [Photos: George Mason Friends] After a long break due to the Covid pandemic, George Mason Friends is again hosting a book sale at George Mason Regional Library. This year’s sale, beginning Friday, Oct. 22, will be smaller but take place over 10 days.