Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Spend Thanksgiving weekend relaxing and shopping! Check out Falls Church Arts' Functional Arts Show and Sale, discuss politics during happy hour with Drinking Liberally Arlington, drop the little ones off at Black Friday Fun Day for a few hours while you shop, enjoy a Black Friday champagne brunch at Stifel & Capra, check out a Civil War Thanksgiving at Cherry Hill Farmhouse or visit hotspot New Season Restaurant & Bar for an evening of live music.

Functional Arts Show and Sale: Stunning designs and skills are represented in this show featuring all hand-crafted and artist-designed objects, from the impressive “Art Quote Tote” to specially designed hats and scarves, beautiful one-of-a-kind woodworks and carvings, holiday cards, walking sticks, “legacy” gift bags, handmade glass pieces and pillows, lamps, and lovely ceramic pieces.
DAYTIME - Monday through Sunday: 12 - 2 p.m.
EVENINGS – Monday through Saturday: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(Through Dec. 22, closed Thanksgiving Day); Free
410 S. Maple Ave.; info@fallschurcharts.org

Drinking Liberally Arlington: Head to the Ruby Tuesday of Bailey's Crossroads for an unconventional Thanksgiving evening. Talk about Virginia politics, Arlington/ Fairfax politics, this week's controversies and whatever is on your mind over a drink or two. Drinking Liberally is an informal, inclusive progressive social group.
Thursday, Nov. 24, 7 - 9 p.m.; No cover 
5901 Leesburg Pike; (703) 820-6602

Black Friday Fun Day: Treat yourself to a morning of shopping while your little ones hang out at The Little Gym of Falls Church! They'll play games, jump on the AirTrak moon bounce, watch a movie and eat some yummy pizza while you go shopping, wash last night's dishes or even take a nap. Children must be 3 (potty independent) to 12.
Friday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $25-$40
7395C Lee Hwy.; (703) 207-4684

Black Friday Champagne Brunch: Join Stifel & Capra at the very civilized hour of 10 a.m. after waiting in line at the Best Buy to land the new electronic thing.  Here you will find cold champagne, soothing harp music, parking places and unique gifts both vintage and handmade. 
Friday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Free
260 West Broad St.; (703) 533-3557

A Civil War Thanksgiving: Costumed reenactors will re-create an 1863 Thanksgiving at Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Watch as they host the holiday meal, listen to their wartime conversation and take part in their parlor entertainment.
Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Free admission
312 Park Ave.; (703) 248-5171

Saturday Show Offs: Enjoy an evening of live music, great drinks and delicious food at New Season Restaurant & Bar.
Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.; No cover 
7279 Arlington Blvd.; (703) 573-1348