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Ballet Nova’s performances of The Nutcracker are already sold out (some tickets may be available at the door on the day of the performance), but you can still buy tickets to a Nutcracker Tea at the Westin Gateway in Arlington on December 19th which will be followed by a mini-performance of the Nutcracker.
Linden Resources, a non-profit organization created to provide vocational services for more than 250 people with disabilities, hosts an annual Tree Lighting Celebration called “Miracle on 23rd Street” because it is held in Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood. Generally the first Friday in December, you can bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of holiday festivities and a visit from Santa! Please be sure to bring a food item for their Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Come to the Jumbotron at 1100 Wilson Boulevard on Thursday, December 2nd to see TBD-TV Anchor Morris Jones and local officials as they flip a giant light switch at exactly 6:31 p.m. turning on holiday lights along the rooftops of Rosslyn buildings for the 17th annual Light Up Rosslyn ceremony. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and the Potomac Harmony Chorus and Beltway Brass will perform during the ceremony. Activities begin at 5:00 PM.
Come to Shirlington for the annual Light Up the Village event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, carriage rides and entertainment. This event usually happens in late November. Check the Village of Shirlington website for details on this year’s event.
Bring a non-perishable food item for the Arlington Food Assistance Center.
This coffeehouse and gathering spot from celebrated pastry chef David Guas brings a little
bit of New Orleans to the Courthouse neighborhood in Arlington. Open 7am-5pm Monday through Saturday. Visit the Bayou Bakery Facebook page for more information.
Had too much turkey this Thanksgiving? Try a burger from BGR The Burger Joint at 3129 Lee Highway in North Arlington, open from 11am-9pm daily. Great shakes and sweet potato fries, too.
