Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion
Daily until March
Public ice skating and skate rentals every day, including all holidays, from November until March. Also available are skating lessons, birthday parties, private and corporate parties, plus special events.
More information, rates, and schedules:
703.709.6300 | skating@restontowncenter.com | restontowncenter.com
Gingerbread Village Display at Hyatt Regency Reston
Daily through January 2
See the annual display on view in the hotel lobby.
703.709.1234 | reston.hyatt.com
Maremi Andreozzi Exhibit at Signature
Daily through January 7
Greater Reston Arts Center at Signature | 11850 Freedom Drive
In the Hidden Histories exhibit, see richly detailed paintings inspired by patterns, objects, and biographies from art and art history.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Nate Larson: Centroid Towns
Tuesdays – Saturdays until January 4 | 11 am – 5 pm
Greater Reston Arts Center
See the exhibition by Nate Larson who works with photographic media, artist books, and digital video creating projects widely shown across the US and internationally. Free.
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Run RTC with Lululemon
Thursdays until December 26 | 6 am
Break a sweat to kick off the day, no matter what your level or goal. Meet outside of Lululemon. Free.
Eventbrite information: https://bit.ly/2FXVNIP
College Night at the Ice Skating Pavilion
Thursdays until March 5 | 6 pm – 10 pm
Receive $2 off admission with valid college ID. (Not valid Dec. 26 or Jan. 2.)
703.709.6300 | skating@restontowncenter.com | restontowncenter.com
Rock the Rink at the Ice Skating Pavilion
Fridays until March 6 | 8 pm – 10 pm
DJ music, games & prizes until 10 pm; skating continues until 11pm.
703.709.6300 | skating@restontowncenter.com | restontowncenter.com
Cartoon Skate at the Ice Skating Pavilion
Saturdays until March 7 | 11 am – 1 pm
Share the ice with cartoon characters.
703.709.6300 | skating@restontowncenter.com | restontowncenter.com
Toys for Tots Drive
Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 12
Building lobbies
Enjoy the warm feeling of the holidays, knowing your gift is making a child’s wishes come true. In support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s annual campaign, donations of new, unwrapped toys are being collected in Reston Town Center building lobby boxes until our Donation Day event on Thursday, December 12.
Holiday Performance at Fountain Square
Friday, December 6 | 7 pm
Oak Hill Chorus
Local community groups perform music and dance throughout the holiday season.
Holiday Performances at The Promenade
Saturday, December 7
12 pm – Northern Virginia Ukulele Society
1 pm – Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble
3 pm – Rick Landers, Guitar and Vocals
One-hour music performances presented by Reston Community Center.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 7 | 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
$5 per person; children 5 and under ride free. Presented by Reston Town Center. All proceeds received by Leadership Fairfax.
=PR= Run with Santa 5K
Sunday, December 8 | 8:30 am
Fountain Square
Jump into the season’s spirit and wear your favorite holiday gear or costume! Free kids’ fun-run with finisher medals. Presented by Potomac River Running.
703.689.0999 | prraces.com/runwithsanta
Mini-Train Rides
Sunday, December 8 | 12 – 4 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
Donated proceeds are received by Kids R First. Presented by Reston Town Center.
Holiday Performances at The Promenade
Sunday, December 8 | 12 pm & 1 pm – two shows
Lindsey Hirshfeld, Guitar and Vocals
One-hour music performances presented by Reston Community Center.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
DMV2Go at the Pavilion
Tuesday, December 10 | 9 am – 4 pm
The wireless office on wheels offers all DMV services: driver’s license and ID card applications and renewals, driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, order disabled plates, and more.
Information on all services available at dmv.virginia.gov/general/#dmv_2go
Toys for Tots Donation Day
Thursday, December 12 | 11 am – 2 pm
In front of Pavilion
Join Reston Town Center and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in collecting Toys for Tots to help make children’s wishes come true. Donations of unwrapped toys are accepted in advance in building lobby boxes and through the event.
Holiday Performance at Fountain Square
Thursday, December 12 | 6 pm
Sunrise Valley ES Chorus
Music and dance performances are presented by local community groups throughout the holiday season.
Holiday Performances at The Promenade
Saturday, December 14
12 pm – Lindsey Hirshfeld, Guitar and Vocals
1 pm – Rick Landers, Guitar and Vocals
One-hour music performances presented by Reston Community Center.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Holiday Performances at Fountain Square
Saturday, December 14 | 1 pm & 3:30 pm – two shows
“The Grinch” – Rhythm Street Dancers
Music and dance performances are presented by local community groups throughout the holiday season.
Handmade Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, December 14 | 1 – 2:30 pm
Greater Reston Arts Center
Sign up the whole family for this fun workshop led by GRACE staff. Registration required; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may come on their own and do not need to be accompanied by a child. Ages 5+. Sponsored by Reston Community Center.
$10 Reston residents/$20 non-residents.
Register at restoncommunitycenter.com
703.471.9242 | restonarts.org
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 14 | 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
$5 per person; children 5 and under ride free. Presented by Reston Town Center. All proceeds received by The Reston Chorale.
Mini-Train Rides
Sunday, December 15 | 12 – 4 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
Donated proceeds are received by Friends of Reston. Presented by Reston Town Center.
Holiday Performances at The Promenade
Sunday, December 15
12 pm – Northern Virginia Ukulele Society
1 pm – Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble
3 pm – Rick Landers, Guitar and Vocals
One-hour music performances presented by Reston Community Center.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Meet Me at the Movies – Senior Movie Day at Bow Tie Cinemas
Wednesday, December 18 | 10 am (Doors open at 9:15)
Reston Association presents a feature film. Refreshments and prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+.
Information: Ashleigh@reston.org | 703.435.6577 | reston.org
Gift Wrapping at the Hyatt
Thursday, December 19 – Sunday, December 22 | 10 am – 7 pm
Monday, December 23 – Tuesday, December 24 | 10 am – 4 pm
Gifts beautifully wrapped to raise funds for Kids R First – drop off and pick up later. Located in the Hyatt hallway off Market Street.
703.850.3639 | KRF@kidsrfirst.org | kidsrfirst.org
Scout & Molly’s Holiday Appreciation Event
Friday, December 20, 10 am – 8 pm
Celebrate the season with cookies, hot cocoa, gifts with purchases, and special promotions to thank our customers.
571.526.4185 | scoutandmollys.com/reston
Holiday Performance at Fountain Square
Friday, December 20 | 7 pm
Supreme Chord Acapella
Music and dance performances are presented by local community groups throughout the holiday season.
Holiday Performances at The Promenade
Saturday, December 21
12 pm – Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble
3 pm – Rick Landers, Guitar and Vocals
One-hour music performances presented by Reston Community Center.
703.476.4500 | restoncommunitycenter.com
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturday, December 21 | 4:30 – 9:30 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
$5 per person. Children 5 and under ride free. Local charities receive all proceeds on designated dates. Presented by Reston Town Center.
Mini-Train Rides
Sunday, December 22 | 12 – 4 pm
Departures on Market Street near Clyde’s
Donated proceeds are received by Volunteer Fairfax. Presented by Reston Town Center.
Christmas Eve Extravaganza at Scout & Molly’s
Tuesday, December 24 | 9 am – 7 pm
Shop for last minute gifts – sweaters, jackets, dresses, winter accessories, booties, jewelry, and more.
571.526.4185 | scoutandmollys.com/reston
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
Call restaurants and shops for opening times.
INOVA Blood Drive
Thursday, December 26 | 1 – 6 pm
Beside the Pavilion
Schedule Bloodmobile appointments at 1.866.256.6372 or inova.org/donateblood. On-site registration.
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31
Dine, celebrate, and ice skate!