🌱 Patch AM: Which free January adventures put Lorton families on the map?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which free January adventures put Lorton families on the map?

Also on today's calendar: Heirloom Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Now Open in Mclean VA, THURSDAYS 10-4.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 40, low: 29.
• Thursday: Cloudy, flurries; colder, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top Free Things To Do with Kids in DC in January 2026, According to Mommy Poppins Editors (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Lorton are highlighted with a free January outing at Mason Neck State Park, listed among top no-cost kid activities around the DC region. The guide also points to free theater, holiday events, and outdoor fun across Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland to keep kids busy without spending extra money.
   

📸 Around Lorton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Into The Woods with New Year's Eve Party
  Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Wy, Lorton
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Heirloom Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Now Open in Mclean VA, THURSDAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm St Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
  10:00 am

📣 Lorton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Cantando-Ando con Gabo y Mate!
  Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Take a Scarf, Leave a Scarf
  Lake Ridge Library -
• Noon Year Eve's Party
  Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Community Room
  11:30 am
• Los Dareyes De La Sierra
  El Ranchon , 13638 Jefferson Davis Hwy #2005 , Woodbridge
  9:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Hooked on Craft Kits
  Bull Run Library -
• History Hunters
  Manassas City Library -
• Bull Run Ukulele Players
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Winter Wonder Wanders
  Independent Hill Library -
  10:25 am
• Build a Winter Friend
  Independent Hill Library -
  10:30 am
• Reading to Dogs
  Nokesville Library -
  10:30 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Lorton PatchAM possible:

• Dogtopia of Woodbridge — (475) 338-3501
  Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Lorton. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Democratic Nominee Chosen For 17th House District Special Election (patch.com)

Annandale

Ok Lorton! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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