November and Thanksgiving Events in Northern Virginia

In anticipation of the Holiday Season there is lots of stuff happening locally. Many events start in November, here are a few things I came across that's happening in the area in the month of November

Heritage Farm Museum
The Heritage Farm Museum in Loudoun county is hosting "Let's Talk Turkey" this coming weekend on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Kids can learn about turkeys and enjoy hands on activities, stories and games.

Visitors will have to pay regular admission fees to the museum, but the activities are free. Entrance fees are $5 adults, $4 seniors, and $3 ages 2-12. The Heritage Farm Museum is located at 21668 Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling, VA. You can learn more about this event and other information about the museum if you visit their website.

7th Annual Pentago Row Holiday Festival
This coming weekend, on Saturday, November 14 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm the annual festival takes place. There will be a festive snow fall, free horse and carriage rides, Santa comes to town, balloon art, face painting and more. For directions and more information about the event and the ice skating rink, please visit the Pentagon Row website.

Thanksgiving Weekend Art and Craft Showcase
The Vienna Community Center is hosting it's 27th annual Thanksgiving Weekend Art and Craft Showcase on Friday, November 27 and Saturday November 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. and on Sunday, November 29 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will feature more than 80 local artisans from the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild. There are lots of creations including gifts, home decor, art and more. You can learn more about the Handcrafters Guild and this event on their website.

Holidays Happen at the Reston Town Center
On November 27 from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, there's a big day planned out at the Reston Town Center as the holiday shopping season officially kicks off.

The festivities begin at 7:30 am when kids prepare to run "The Reston Mile". This event benefits www.neediestkids.org (please visit the website for sponsorship and registration information).

At 11:00 am the annual Holiday Parade kicks off. The parade is in it's 18th year. They'll be large balloons, Santa, Mrs. Claus, musical groups, dancers, antique cars and more! After the parade the kids can have an opportunity for a photo op with Santa beginning at 12:30 pm.

At 6:00 pm the holiday tree lighting and sing along begins. The Reston Chorale and brass quintet will be performing and playing along as everyong sings holiday songs. In addition, from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm visitors can tour the Town Center in a horse drawn carriage ride.

The Reston Town Center is located at 11900 Market St., Reston. You can learn more about this event and other Reston Town Center events on their website's calendar page.

In addition as another possibility of a festive event, you may want to consider visiting the Bull Run Festival of Lights which opens for the season on November 25, 2009.