🌱 Patch AM: The Nutcracker and 11 more events

Good morning Oakton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Chantilly, VA (December 2025) at Dulles Expo Center
• Dec 20-21 (3 shows)--Alchemy Ballet presents The Andalusian Nutcracker at Herndon High School
• Annual Civil War Peace Service at Dranesville Church of the Brethren

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 46, low: 36.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 52 and low of 23 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Chantilly, VA (December 2025)
  Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
  10:00 am
• Dec 20-21 (3 shows)--Alchemy Ballet presents The Andalusian Nutcracker
  Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St, Herndon
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Annual Civil War Peace Service
  Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• The Nutcracker
  Center for the Arts , 4373 Mason Pond Dr , Fairfax
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Country Dance in Alexandria. Lessons: Line dances Ah Si! & Mamma Maria and Couples Two Step moves
  Lincolnia Senior Center , 4710 North Chambliss St , Alexandria
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Holiday Mixology Class @ Taco Rock Arlington!
  Taco Rock - Oakton , 2930 Chain Bridge Rd Ste 102 , Oakton
  1:00 pm
• Nutcracker in a Nutshell @ Oakton High School
  Oakton High School , 2900 Sutton Rd , Vienna
  3:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Heirloom- Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4
  6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• EXIN Blockchain Essentials 1 Day Training in Fairfax, VA
  HQ Fair Oaks , 11350 Random Hills Rd Suite 800 , Fairfax
  9:00 am
• Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights
  Meadowlark Botanical Gardens , 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct , Vienna
  5:00 pm
• Live Music: Lindsay Austin
  Honor Brewing Kitchen - Fairfax , 11250 James Swart Cir , Fairfax
  6:00 pm
• Botanical Soap Making Workshop at Fairfax Corner with White Lily Shoppe!
  Arhaus , 4229 Fairfax Cor Ave E Suite N105 , Fairfax
  6:00 pm
• December Puff and Paint
  Themes LLC , 10625 Courthouse Rd , Fredericksburg
  6:00 pm
• TGIF Pick Your Project Workshop
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Fairfax , 11215 Lee Hwy Suite J , Fairfax
  6:30 pm
• The Seven Valleys of Love: A Spiritual Journey Through Attar's Masterpiece with Erfan Rooholfada
  Iranian-American Community Center , 2236C Gallows Rd , Vienna
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Fairfax

• Fairfax County leaders advocate for education, Metro funding in meeting with state delegation (ffxnow.com)
• $50K Powerball Ticket Bought In Fairfax (patch.com)
• Shop At Main Street Market To Support Old Town Fairfax Business Owners (patch.com)

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