Apr
17
Sat
Earth Day Cleanup @ Claude Moore Park @ Claude Moore
Apr 17 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Would you like the chance to help keep the park looking wonderful? Look no further. Join us for the day and lend a helping hand in our continuous effort to keep the park’s trails, streams, and fields beautiful and clean.

Gus Goes Green: A Planet Earth Adventure
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Celebrate Earth Day with Gus, a giant dog puppet, who leads you on a STEM-inspired adventure around the globe. Brought to you by Bright Star Touring Theatre, Gus encourages you to help the Earth through recycling, energy conservation and creative thinking.

The link for this program will be added to the library event calendar program listing in the days prior to the event, and will be activated just prior to the program time listed.

Program length: 30 minutes.

Sep
18
Sat
“Clear the Shelters” Adoption Fees Waived
Sep 18 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Loudoun County Animal Services is hosting a “Clear the Shelters” event on Saturday, Sept. 18. All adoption fees will be waived.

The free pet adoption event will be held at the animal shelter from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The shelter, which moved to a new location over the summer, is located at 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg.

Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small pets are available for adoption at the shelter. All dogs, cats, and rabbits are spayed and neutered before going home with their new owner. Those animals are also microchipped.

Dogs and cats receive age-appropriate vaccinations before the adoption, the shelter said. Anyone interested in adopting a pet can view available animals online at the Loudoun County Animal Services website.

Nov
19
Fri
Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 20 at Village at Leesburg @ Village at Leesburg
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Photo: Credit: Darren Sharp

Join the community at the Village at Leesburg, Saturday, November 20 from 4-8 pm for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring the new Wish Tree.

Tree Lighting Event Activities:

• Visits with Santa & his helper Elf

• Strolling entertainment

• Merchant giveaways and specials

• Carolers singing modern holiday carols

• FREE Horse-drawn Carriage Rides throughout the event (carriage located in front of Altar’d State on Village Market Blvd)

• Live performances on the main stage:
The Dance Academy of Loudoun
Bella Ballerina
Bach to Rock

Dec
13
Mon
Mobile Hope’s Christmas Village Returns for its 10th Year @ Mobile Hope
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm
Mobile Hope's Christmas Village Returns for its 10th Year @ Mobile Hope

Mobile Hope’s Christmas Village will bring joy to kids for its 10th season. The campus will transform into a Christmas Village, COVID-safe, drive-through Christmas event at 302 Parker Court, SE in Leesburg for pre-registered families in need.

Last year, the holiday event served 2,534 children in need with toys, stuffed animals, diapers and seasonal clothing.

Registered clients will drive through the Christmas Village, as children are entertained by elves, holiday music, festive lights and delightful decorations.

Santa will also be there!

To sign up to wrap, decorate, or volunteer at the event, email getinvolved@mobile-hope.org.

Oct
28
Fri
Paws of Honor Charity Golf Tournament @ Top Golf
Oct 28 @ 9:30 am

Join us for 3rd Annual Stitely & Karstetter Charity Golf Tournament: Paws of Honor, October 28, 2022 at 9:30 AM.

All proceeds go to help support care for veteran working dogs.

Don’t golf, no worries! It’s food, drinks, and fun! Or, if you can’t make it, you can purchase a ticket and SPONSOR A VET TO PLAY.

Register soon because space is limited.

EACH ATTENDEE TICKET INCLUDES:

2 hours of Unlimited Top Golf TopContender Tournament Play
Full Breakfast Buffet
Unlimited Non-alcoholic Beverages and Coffee
Paws of Honor VIP Networking “PAR TEE” Lounge in the Signature Room

Individual Player: $80
Private Top Golf Bay: $400 (6 Players)
Sponsor a Vet: Pay for a Military Veteran to Play: $80
Sponsor a ticket and pay for a Veteran from Paws of Honor or our local military community to participate in the event at no cost.

Nov
5
Sat
Child Safety Day @ Village at Leesburg
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Child Safety Day @ Village at Leesburg

Loudoun County, VA– The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will hold the 10th Child Safety Day in partnership with the Town of Leesburg Police Department on Nov. 5, 2022, at the Village at Leesburg.

This free event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature emergency vehicles and displays from the LCSO, the Leesburg Police Department, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Office of the Loudoun Commonwealth’s Attorney, Loudoun County Child Advocacy Center, Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, Loudoun Child Protective Services, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Inova Loudoun Hospital Pediatrics, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Ryan Bartel Foundation.

Many of the displays at Child Safety Day will provide information to parents on how they can protect their child from becoming a victim of a crime.

This year the LCSO will again invite Loudoun youth to “lend a hand in fighting crime” by dipping their hands in non-toxic, washable paint and placing their handprints on a sheriff’s office patrol car.

The event will also include live entertainment and games.

The Village at Leesburg is located at 1602 Village Market Boulevard, SE, in Leesburg, VA.

Dec
9
Fri
Mission: Wish – A Pop-Up Musical @ Village at Leesburg
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Mission: Wish – a new Musical created by A Place To be Music Therapy, starring a cast of A Place To Be performers. With three original songs, this humorous production will get your holidays started off with some inspiration, laughter and fun!

All holiday events will be held on the Plaza in front of the WISH Tree and it’s free!

Event Dates:

Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9

Dec
10
Sat
Jingle Bell Rock & Run @ CFC Campus 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am

Celebrate the holidays and get your groove on with the Jingle Bell Rock & Run. Run the races or bring your little ones for the 1-Mile Jammie Jingle! Then, enjoy loads of fun at the after party. Let your kids meet with Santa and take part in the festivities that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. 

There are over $5,000 in awards and prizes!

5K & 10K Swag
Custom high-quality Tech-Race Shirt​
Race Bib
Digital Race Certificate
FREE Race Photo at FX Pictures Booth

1-Mile Jammie Jingle Fun Run
Race Bib
Holiday Dogtags

$5,000 in Awards and Prizes
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Jun
21
Wed
A Taste For History: 2023 Loudoun Museum Fundraiser @ DC Prime
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A Taste For History: Loudoun Museum Fundraiser

The Loudoun Museum’s annual fundraiser A Taste For History is an evening for celebrating history while enjoying a five-course meal with guided wine pairings and silent and paddle auctions.

All proceeds will benefit the Loudoun Museum, helping the nonprofit to bring history and community together as they preserve, explore, and engage people around Loudoun County history.

The evening will include:

5-course dinner with pairings, featuring wines from Doukenie, Stone Tower, and Amlés wineries.
A display of Loudoun Museum’s “Vintage Pursuits” exhibit on the history of Virginia wine.
Reflections on the Museum’s past and future by Executive Director Carrie Christoffersen.
Silent and live paddle auction of items ranging from art to experiences.