Weekend Planner: Santa, Holiday Herd Lighting, Happily Never After

Strolling Santa at the Glen

When/Where: Dec. 1, 11 a.m. 4120 Merchant Plaza. 

Why Go: Santa is bringing free gifts for visiting kids. Get them while supplies last. 

Price: Free.

Ryan Buckle: The Science You Can Sing To

When/Where: Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive. 

Why Go: "Kids light up when Ryan Buckle and Zelda the Zookeeper perform a full-blown musical concert and exciting science demonstrations that teach kids about animal science, rockets and more."

Price: Free.

Children's Play: Happily Never After

When/Where: Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Woodbridge Senior High School, 3001 Old Bridge Road.

Why Go: "There will be concessions to buy and baskets of children's toys will be raffled."

Price: Free.

Town of Dumfries Christmas Tree Lighting

When/Where: Dec. 1, 5 p.m. 17755 Main Street, Dumfries. 

Why Go: "The Town of Dumfries invites you to join us in an evening of holiday fun decorating the Town tree, caroling, and merriment."

Price: Free.

Holiday Herd Lighting

When/Where: Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association, 12350 Oakwood Drive.

Why Go: "Help us create a beautiful display made of lit reindeer, or other free standing holiday light decorations, provided by homeowners to be placed in honor of someone or in memory of a departed loved one."

Price: Free.