Great Falls events
29 upcoming. What's on in Great Falls, Virginia itself: village celebrations, park programs at Great Falls and Riverbend parks, the Grange, the library, studio tours and the farmers market.
MondayNovember 16
7:30 to 9pm
Observatory Park at Turner FarmLearn how the moon's craters and lava flows formed, hear about Apollo and future missions, then observe the surface through high-powered telescopes. Ages 8 and up.
SaturdayNovember 21
All day, through Nov 22
Great Falls StudiosGreat Falls Studios' holiday art show and sale returns November 21 and 22. Times and venue details have not been published yet; the dates are set.
SaturdayNovember 28
6:30 to 8pm
Observatory Park at Turner FarmGirl Scouts ages 5 to 9 learn why dark skies matter, see light pollution's effects firsthand, and earn a patch, with support from the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
SaturdayDecember 5
11am to 3pm, through Dec 6
Colvin Run MillKids shop the General Store for holiday gifts with help from a secret shopper, who also helps wrap and tag each surprise. Gift costs are extra; adults can tour the site.
SundayDecember 6
4 to 6pmFree
Great Falls Village Centre GreenFree Great Falls tree lighting with school choirs, petting zoo, pony rides, and Santa by fire truck. Kids visit Santa after the 5pm lighting; live nativity closes the night.
SaturdayDecember 12
12:45 to 5pm, through Dec 13
Colvin Run MillVisit Santa at the working gristmill, tour the Miller's House dressed for the holidays, roast a marshmallow, and sip cocoa with crafts and festive music.
FridayDecember 18
6:30 to 8pm, through Dec 19
Colvin Run MillTour the 200-year-old mill and the decorated Miller's House by lantern light, hear how mill families spent the winter, and finish with holiday treats.
SaturdayDecember 19
3 to 3:30pm
Colvin Run MillMake your own holiday greeting cards inspired by traditions of the past, with a look at greeting history in the historic house and hot cocoa to finish. Ages 4 and up.
MondayDecember 21
10 to 11:30am
Colvin Run MillDecorate candy canes made by the mill's blacksmith, explore holiday traditions of the past, and finish with hot cocoa and candy canes. Ages 4 and up.
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