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🌱 Patch AM: The Nutcracker and 13 more events
Happening soon: New Year's Eve Family Gala on the Annandale Patch calendar

Good morning Annandale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Falls Church Farmers Market at City Hall Parking Lot
- The Nutcracker at Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center
- Low Key New Year's Eve at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Annandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Morning mist; mostly cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 35, low: 33.
- Saturday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 33 degrees.
📸 Around Annandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Annandale
★ Featured events ★
- New Year’s Eve Family Gala
Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Woodburn
6:30 pm - Comedy Night in Manassas!
Aroma Wine Tasting Room, 9249 Center St, Manassas
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Falls Church Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
8:00 am - The Nutcracker
Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center , Theater , 8333 Little River Turnpike , Wakefield
2:00 pm - Low Key New Year's Eve
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
11:00 am - Individual Grief Support
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc , 4606 Ravensworth Rd , Annandale
9:30 am - Falls Church Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
8:00 am - Suicide Loss Support Group (On Line)
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc , 4606 Ravensworth Rd , Annandale
11:00 am - Winter Show Opening Reception and Card-Making Class at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United
Craft Gallery of Artisans United , 4022 Hummer Rd , Annandale
1:00 pm - English Conversation Practice (Tuesdays)
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
2:00 pm - George Mason Knitting and Crochet Group
George Mason Regional Library , 7001 Little River Turnpike , Annandale
7:00 pm - Ex Dir of ACLU of VA Mary Bauer to Speak at Jan 7, 2026 virtual LLI Forum
Virtual
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fairfax County firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm commercial building fire on Little River Turnpike in Annandale, with no injuries reported.
11:27PM on Dec 23: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue are on scene of a 2-alarm commercial building fire on Little River Turnpike in Annandale, with no… (Nextdoor )
- Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (part-time) - Annandale, VA 22003 in Annandale. Apply here.
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Part Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- ECU football heads to Washington, D.C., for Military Bowl preparations (wcti12.com)
- A Year-End Reflection and Invitation: The Office of Pastoral Life's Commitment to Support and Growth (oca.org)
Fairfax
- Fairfax County launches new way to recycle unwanted books (wtop.com)
- Senior living community aids immigrant workers in citizenship journey (wjla.com)
- ‘Never stop dreaming': Advice from a Make-A-Wish kid (wtop.com)
Ok Annandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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