Holiday Happenings: Craft Shows, Tree Sales, Christmas Concerts, Nutcracker Performances, 5K Races and More

The weekend is here, and the holidays are coming! Whether you're looking for shopping opportunities, Christmas open houses, a bit of holiday music or a chance to see the Nutcracker -- it's all available in the Greater Alexandria area.

Everyday, Greater Alexandria residents, businesses, churches and volunteers use Patch to reach their neighbors with news, events, announcements and fundraisers. Post directly to the site by visiting the Patch Events listing and adding your event.

Here's a rundown of events scheduled for this weekend from our Patch calendar listing:

Christmas Craft Sale at Heritage Presbyterian Church.

St Aidan's Tree and Wreath Sale.

American Legion Auxiliary Alexandria Unit 24 - Holiday Craft Fair.

Evolution Home Holiday Sale.

Home for The Holidays with the Alexandria Singers.

Alexandria Nutcracker.

Snowman Stampede 5k.

Jackie Hoffman's A Chanukah Charol.

Children's Book Launch Party for KeeKee's Big Adventures in Rome, Italy.

Silly Goose!

Celtic Evensong and Communion.

Santa Pet Photos at Olde Towne Pet Resort.

Night in Bethlehem.

Christmas Advent Services.

Here's a list of what's happening elsewhere in Fairfax County.

And if you want even more options, here's our round-up of holiday events from across Northern Virginia.

Post your News and Events on Patch! For more information, contact Community Editor Jane Lemons @ jane.lemons@patch.com.