Civil War Christmas, Vienna Boys Choir, Holiday Ice Show and More this Weekend

This weekend in Alexandria and beyond: 

Experience a Civil War Christmas this week. Meet a civil war-era Santa Claus and talk with soldiers at the Fort Ward Park Museum from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the museum on 4301 W. Braddock Road in Alexandria. More information. 

The Mount Vernon RECenter’s Holiday Ice Show returns on Saturday. Experienced skaters and beginners will performed holiday-themed routines at the Mount Vernon Ice Arena. The free show is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 on 2017 Belle View Boulevard. 

The Vienna Boys Choir will be in Fairfax this week. They will perform program of classical and popular music that includes traditional Christmas carols, Gregorian chants, songs from around the world, and popular holiday favorites. The performance is at 8 p.m. Friday at the George Mason University Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. More info.

Check out some artwork at the Second Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse Arts Center. Over 100 visual artists will be presenting their work. The event starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at the arts center on 9601 Ox Road in Lorton.