Weekend Planner: Concerts, Santa Sightings, and More

Whether you’re interested in sports, concerts, or having breakfast with Santa Claus, Patch has found a wide variety of events for you to choose from this weekend.

High School Varsity Basketball Home Games

Boys: South County Secondary School

• Where: South County Secondary School
• When: Friday, Dec. 16. Please click on the provided links for more information about start times and locations.
• Why Go: Support your local varsity girls and boys basketball teams as they host games on their home courts this weekend.
• Price: Admission varies. Please contact your local school for details.

Concerts and Shows:

• The Perfect Gift: A Christmas Celebration; Burke Community Church, Burke; Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. and 7: p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• U.S. Army Chorus: Music of the Season; Westwood Baptist Church, Springfield; Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton; , Fairfax; Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $25 to $50.
• Christmas Musical: Season of Light; Fairfax Baptist Temple, Fairfax Station; Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano: Fiesta Navidad; , Fairfax, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets range in price from $23 to $46.

Holiday Themed Events:

• Holiday Party in Paradise; Paradise Springs Winery, Clifton; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Christmas Wine Festival: 20 Wines of Christmas; The Wine House, Fairfax; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 ($15 for Wine Club Members).
• Chanukah Giftshop Boutique; Temple B’nai Shalom, Fairfax Station; Sunday, Dec. 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• Journey to Bethlehem; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Springfield; Sunday, Dec. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE (free will offerings will be collected).

Santa Sightings:

• Studio 3 presents: Breakfast with Santa; , Lorton; Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 a.m. Adult admission (12 and up) is $24; Child admission is $20.
• Breakfast with Santa at Magill’s; Magill’s Pizza, Annandale; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. Admission is FREE.
• WSHS Choral Department Breakfast with Santa; West Springfield High School, Springfield; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission is $9; free admission for children under age two.
• Santa at Spartans; Spartans Family Restaurant, Burke; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• Santa’s Hayride and Lakeside Winter Village; Lake Accotink Park, Springfield; Saturday, Dec. 17 from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person; children under age two are free.