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Things To Do In Herndon

Friday, January 11, 2013

Weekend Planner: Free Basketball Clinic, Party on the Farm and More

Here's what's happening in Herndon this weekend.

FRIDAY • Free Basketball Clinic - A free basketball clinic for those in grades 5-8 will include a review basketball mechanics for ball handling, passing and shooting, as well as instruction on rebounding defenses and screens.   • Addiction Incorporated with SLHS PTSA - Join the South Lakes PTSA for a screening of "Addiction Incorporated," which explores how tobacco companies addict the human brain. Sign up for the number of seats needed, no physical tickets necessary. Follow the link for more info. SATURDAY • Party on the Farm! Open House - The Party on the Farm! An open House for Education, Entrepreneurship and the Environment at Frying Pan Farm Park is sponsored by Three Birds. Hear about area organizations that do work in the community…

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Weekend Planner: Send Your Neighbors a Flock of Flamingos

Here's what's happening in Herndon this weekend.

FRIDAY • Lanigan Celebration & Fundraiser - The friends and family of Sean Lanigan will hold a celebration and fundraiser to celebrate the end of his three-year fight after being falsely accused of molesting a student at Sully's Restaurant and Lounge in Chantilly.  SATURDAY • Surviving the Holidays: Helping Those Dealing with Grief - Herndon United Methodist Church is holding a seminar to help those who've lost a loved one survive the holidays and work to discover new reasons to enjoy them again.  • Extended Holiday Shopping at The Closet - The Closet of Herndon will have extended holiday shopping hours from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Saturday. The last day for holiday sales this year will be Dec. 20.  • Mercury Rizing at Weekend Bluegrass Concert…

Friday, December 7, 2012

Weekend Planner: Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Toys for Tots Collection & More

The Jack Corkey Memorial Aquathon has been postponed.

If you're looking for fun holiday events, shopping and more, there's plenty happening in and around Herndon.  SATURDAY • Extended Shopping Hours at The Closet - Herndon thrift store The Closet will have extended holiday hours Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  • Jimmy's Downtown Chicken Dance - Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy's Old Town Tavern will do the chicken dance in his boxers in downtown Herndon at 2 p.m. to celebrate his King of the Wings win.  • Herndon Model Train Show & W&OD Caboose - Visit the Herndon Model Train show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and take a tour of the caboose. The event happens Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well. • Jingle on Lake Anne - Lake Anne rings in the holidays with a petting zoo, children's activities…

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Weekend Planner: Holiday Events, HHS' Brigadoon & More

Holiday events are everywhere in Herndon.

FRIDAY • Helping Others Home for the Holidays - JJ Deli is hosting a fundraiser for Fisher House that also offers attendees a chance to buy holiday gifts from local businesses, socialize with friends, get tips for the holidays and a chance at a grand prize raffle basket.  • Free Basketball Clinic - This free basketball clinic at Herndon Middle School is for children in 5th through 8th grade. Players should bring a good indoor basketball and have appropriate basketball shoes.  • Herndon High School Presents Brigadoon - Herndon Drama brings the Lerner and Loewe musical Brigadoon to the stage. With singing, dancing and action, the show will entertain the whole family. Tickets are $10. Additional performances will be Dec. 1 and 2.  • Herndon …

Friday, November 9, 2012

Weekend Planner: Nearly Naked Mile, Flute Choir and More

Herndon Middle School is hosting a free basketball clinic for kids 5-8 tonight.

See what's happening in our area this weekend. For more information about an event, click the bulleted link.  FRIDAY • Free Basketball Clinic - A free basketball clinic will be held for children ages 5-8 at Herndon Middle School at 6 p.m. Friday.  • Red Cross Blood Drive - US Geological Survey in Reston is hosting a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  SATURDAY • Refresh Rwanda: Water for Life 5K - The Refresh Rwanda 5K will take place at South Lakes High School in Reston at 7:30 a.m.  • FCCPAAA Holiday Bazaar and Coat Drive - The holiday bazaar and coat drive, hosted by the Fairfax County Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, begins at 10 a.m. at RCC Lake Anne.  • Southview Community Day - Southview Community Church is holding …

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Halloween Events and Activities in Herndon

Here's where to celebrate Halloween in Northern Virginia.

Still looking for something to do to celebrate fall and Halloween?  There's a lot happening in Herndon, from the Bradley Farm Haunted House to area pumpkin patches and more. Here's where to find the info on what's going on locally.  • Bradley Farm Haunted House • Pumpkin Patches Throughout Northern Virginia • Local Scares and Haunted Houses in Northern Virginia  • ArtSpace 'Wizard of Oz' Halloween Movie Night And don't forget! Whether you or your children are dressing up for Halloween events this weekend or on Oct. 31, upload your Halloween costume photos to our costume contest! The first place winner of Patch's nationwide contest wins $5,000. There will also be a top finalist in each state where Patch can be found. State finalists receive…

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Weekend Planner: Rock 'n' Roke, FNL and More

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's what's happening in Herndon.

THURSDAY • Uncle Pete Rocks is taking the stage at the Town Green for Farmers Market Fun Days at 10:30 a.m. today.  • The Breeze is hosting a Stars-n-Bars Texas Hold 'Em for free beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. Specials will be available.   • Rock 'n' Roke takes over at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern beginning at 9:30 p.m. sing karaoke to a live band.  • Floris United Methodist Church brings its production of The Music Man to the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds benefit Connections for Hope.  FRIDAY • Dr. FU and Herr Metal take the Friday Night Live stage at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green at the Herndon Municipal Center Friday with lots of rock music from the '80s through today.  • Floris United Methodist Church brings its production of The Music Man…

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Weekend Planner

This weekend is filled with events happening in the Herndon area from family events to concerts to art. Find it here.

There's a lot going on in Herndon this weekend—don't miss out on great activities and events for everyone in the family. Here's the run down of what's happening in Herndon.  FRIDAY • Kids Night Out at JW Tumbles - a night out for kids and a night off for parents at JW Tumbles • Float Night at the Herndon Community Center - it's time to bring out your pool float and splash in the pool • Zumba at the Herndon Community Center - those who love Zumba can head to the Zumba Party benefitting Park View High School • Ron Culberson book signing at Reston B&N - local author Ron Culberson will be signing his new book at Barnes & Noble • Friday Night Live on the Herndon Town Green - this week's Friday Night Live will feature Love Seed Mama Jump, a …

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Weekend Planner

This weekend in Herndon features a huge lineup of entertainment for all tastes.

ALL WEEKEND • The Herndon Towne Square Singers is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend with its spring show, featuring music from the big band era, to the Beatles to now. Shows will be held May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Industrial Strength Theater.  • ArtSpace Herndon is now featuring the Fine Arts Photography Competition. The exhibit features photographs from the finalists in the 2012 Fine Art Photography Competition in the Post Gallery at ArtSpace. FRIDAY • Friday Night Live kicks off the summer concert series with Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous this Friday night. The female-fronted band performs both covers and original music. Current weather predictions call for it to be 86 degrees on Friday. Follow FNL at…

Grace Han Wolf

6:14 am on Thursday, May 3, 2012

The 2012 Farmers Market season opens today, May 3! It's held every Thursday - 8:00 to Noon May through October at the 700 block of Lynn Street in front of the red caboose. Many great vendors! Please note that due to regulations from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, dogs are not allowed within the Farmers Market. See the Town's website for more info!   more ›

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Weekend Planner

Fundraisers, art exhibits, yard sales, Easter egg hunts, free bridal forums and more—happening right here in Herndon this weekend.

THURSDAY • Tonight Betsy Bradford, Anngi Tipton, Amie Brogan, Tonya Druen, Allison Deur, Heather Riley and Jim Ochoa will be guest bartending at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern to benefit the National Capital Lyme Disease Association from 6-11 p.m. They'll be guest bartending, selling raffle tickets and more. Raffle prizes include a three-month membership to Gold's Gym, gift certificates to local restaurants and more.  • The Breeze is holding a Texas Hold 'Em, hosted by Stars n Bars tonight. Two games will be held starting at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. First place gets $25 cash and second gets a $10 gift certificate, in each game. There will also be specials during the event, and there's no charge to play.  FRIDAY • The Northern Virginia Artists League …

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11:17 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012

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