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Celebrate Christmas in the Sterling, Virginia area with one of these fun, family-friendly events. Get in the spirit of the season by spending time with loved ones and community members. more 6 Festive Christmas Events Near Sterling, Virginia 1. A Backstage Xmas With the Playmakers Enjoy a free staged reading of this classic holiday play with a local theater group. The event takes place on Sunday, December 22 at 2 p.m. at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl in Potomac Falls, less than a 10-minute drive away. 2. Timeless Concert This free concert features the Community Lutheran Church and Inspiro choirs singing classic holiday songs. The program will include Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, and many other standard carols. Join your neighbors to celebrate at the church on Saturday, December 21 at 6 p.m. It's located at 21014 Whitfield Place and all are welcome to attend. 3. Lighted Nights This holiday event at Claude Moore Park is free for all ages. Lighted Nights includes a self-guided walk through colorful holiday light displays from 5 to 7 p.m. each evening through December 23. Visit on Friday or Saturday to take part in the complimentary campfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate. The park is located at 21544 Old Vestal Gaps Rd. 4. Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Take a 20-minute drive to Vienna, VA in your Chevy to enjoy this light show at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The half-mile wheelchair-accessible paved trail showcases holiday, winter, and nature themes. You can also roast marshmallows and enjoy warm beverages after your stroll. The gardens are located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct and the Winter Walk of Lights is open every evening from 5 to 10 p.m. through January 5, 2025. Tickets cost $18 to $22 with free admission for children younger than 2. 5. Holiday Village and Carnival This fun carnival takes place about 30 minutes south of town in Bull Run. Take a spin on the Ferris wheel and other family amusement rides, then grab a treat from one of the festive food stands. You can also drive through a holiday light display and shop for unique gifts. Visit the village through January 5 from 5:30 to either 9:30 or 10 p.m. depending on the date. It's located at 7700 Bull Run Dr. 6. Dance Loudoun Holiday Performance Celebrate the season with a performance by this local dance troupe on Wednesday, December 18 at 6 p.m. The show will be held at Dulles Town Center in the lower-level Macy's wing, 21100 Dulles Town Circle. Shop for your next exceptional Chevy before the end of the year. Visit Ted Britt Chevrolet in Sterling, VA today to test drive any of our high-quality models.

Get behind the wheel of a spacious Chevy Traverse or Silverado and head to the best farmers' markets in and around Sterling, VA. Here you'll find only the best locally grown farm-fresh produce and delicious homebaked fare. 1. Cascades Farmers' Market The Cascades Farmers' Market promotes local, sustainable, and organic agriculture and is one of Loudoun County's oldest farmers' markets. Trusted local producers have sold their goods here for years, creating a vibrant Sunday atmosphere. more Buy fruit and vegetables from Beechwood Orchards and Westmoreland Produce, grass-fed Angus beef and lamb from Millroad Farm Inc., seasonal pies and quiches from Harvest Symphony, and beautiful flowers from Lesley's Garden. Oh, and you can't leave the market without Chef Eloy's Kickin' Salsas! Address and Hours Cascades Farmers' Market is at 21060 Whitfield Place in Sterling and is open from April to November on Sundays between 9 a.m. and noon. 2. Herndon Farmers' Market The Herndon Farmers' Market prides itself on being a strictly producer-only market supporting the area's agriculture and economy by only allowing vendors to sell products grown, raised, or produced within a 125-mile radius of Herndon. Vendors selling baked goods, desserts, sauces, and specialty meats are expected to use local raw ingredients when possible. Leisurely peruse the wide selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, beef, pork, chicken, and eggs and chat with the friendly bakers selling delicious cakes, pies, and cookies. Address and Hours The Herndon Farmers' Market is a short 4.7-mile drive away at 765 Lynn Street in Herndon and is open from May 4 to November 9 on Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 3. Eat Loco Farmers' Market The Eat Loco Farmers' Market is a bustling mega marketplace with 130 vendors and over 4500 visitors every Saturday, making it the largest and most visited market in Virginia. Here you'll find an abundance of the crispiest veggies to the freshest fruits, succulent beef, handcrafted cheeses, delectable baked goods, and beautiful work by artists and crafters. While exploring the market, try mouthwatering hot foods, including hand pies, corn on the cob, ribs, and delicious authentic ethnic dishes like teriyaki and empanadas. Address and Hours Eat Loco Farmers' Market is on Atwater Drive in Ashburn, a 5.8-mile drive from Sterling, and is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round. 4. Reston Farmers' Market At the Reston Farmers Market, local farmers gather to offer their best quality produce straight from the soil. You can buy honey directly from the hive, pasture-raised meat, delicious home-bakes, and fresh-cut flowers. Coulter Farms, Honeybrook Farms, Mt. Olympus Berry Farm, Penn Farm, and many more are just some of the local vendors participating. Moreover, some even offer online ordering with pickup for added convenience. Address and Hours The Reston Farmers' Market is at 1609 Washington Plaza North, Lake Anne Village Center in Reston, 7.8 miles away, and is open from April 29 to December 2 on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and noon. Support the local farmers, growers, bakers, and makers, and fill your pantry and fridge with the best local produce and homemade goods. Drop by Ted Britt Chevrolet today and take a spacious new Chevy for a spin. Image courtesy of Pixabay.com