20 Winter Festivals And Events NoVA Residents Shouldn’t Miss

Winter festivals make cold weather fun for Virginia residents seeking an antidote for cabin fever that can set in at this time of year.

One event that is sure to draw NoVA folks is The 58th Annual Patrons’ Show in Alexandria, set for Feb. 15. The event is part fundraiser, part block party, and the Art League's biggest fundraising event of the year. Seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike have the opportunity to acquire high-quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a nonprofit organization and a community of artists. For each ticket drawn, ticketholders go home with a work of art valued anywhere from $245 to thousands of dollars.

We’ve rounded up 20 other winter events that bring people together and create warmth against the cold. Before we get to them, a reminder: If you’re planning a winter event, feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Jan. 14: SCNOVA Happy New Year Bingo at Foster's Grille - Vienna

Jan. 16 and 25: Pied Piper Theatre presents Grease, Manassas

Jan. 17: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market, Alexandria

Jan. 17: Loudoun Symphony Presents Peter and the Wolf, Purcellville

Jan. 17: Winter Fitness Festival - FREE parkour, aerials, dance, and more, Reston

Jan. 19: 41st Annual King Day Program and Celebration, Triangle

Jan. 24: Humane Society of Loudoun County Adoption Event, Leesburg

Jan. 24: Saturday Strolls with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescue Dogs, Fredericksburg

Jan. 24: HSLC Cat Adoption Event, Leesburg

Jan 27: George Washington's Mount Vernon Hear chamber music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by a reception of champagne and chocolates, Mount Vernon

Feb. 1: 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off, McLean

Feb. 1: NextStop Theatre’s ↓ D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword], Herndon

Feb. 1: Free Women’s Self Defense, Herndon

Feb. 8: National Shrine Organist Dr. Peter Latona in Concert in Clifton

Feb. 8: 15th Annual Used Book Sale, Arlington

Feb. 11: Battles and Bacteria: How the Civil War Sparked Insights on Infection, Fairfax

Feb. 13: Trouble in Deadwood - ARTfactory's Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Manassas

Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Comedy Show at Solace Brewing Co., Sterling

Feb. 14: The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show with Chris Sintetos, Arlington

Feb. 15: Loudoun Symphony Presents Rachmaninoff with Ying Li, Aldie