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Get into the holiday spirit this weekend with FIRSTfriday of Falls Church events, opening weekend of Creative Cauldron's holiday production, Christmas Cabin of Carnaween, the City's Holiday Craft Show and Children's Holiday Shop and Open Kitchen's Sauteing with the Season class!

FIRSTfriday: Don't miss the most popular event in Falls Church with plenty of shopping and dining options to choose from! December's highlights include artists for the second annual Holiday Craft Show with works of over a dozen artists. Additional artists include Elizabeth Loftis, Kasandra Johnston, Donna Parry, Catherine Guerard, Marina Troy, Christine Miller and Bill Abel. Get a free ceramic Christmas ornament to hang on your tree, see a play performance at ArtSpace and enjoy additional musical performances at Ireland's Four Provinces, Dogwood Tavern and Clare and Don's.
Friday, Dec. 2, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202

Christmas Cabin of Carnaween: Check out the preview performance of Creative Cauldron's annual Christmas classic. This family-friendly, original musical is based on an Irish folktale and is Creative Cauldron's signature production for the holidays!
Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, Dec. 18 (times vary); $12-$15
410 South Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288

Holiday Craft Show: More than 60 crafters will show their wares at the Community Center, where they will be selling unique handmade items and baked goods. There will also be children's entertainment and activities and a special performance by the George Mason High School Chamber Singers.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $1 All-Weekend Shopping Pass per person (ages 12 and older)
223 Little Falls St.; (703) 248-5027

Children's Holiday Shop: Take your kids to Cherry Hill Farmhouse to purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for their friends and family. Volunteers will be on hand to help children make their purchases and wrap their gifts.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Free admission for children under 12
312 Park Ave.; (703) 248-5171

Sauteing with the Season: Perfect your cooking skills and master the most widely used technique in cooking at Open Kitchen's hands-on class. Learn the tricks of the trade to create a fabulous seasonal meal based entirely on sautéing. The seasonal meal includes seared scallops with savory pumpkin risotto and cranberry gaustrique, sauteed greens and chocolate hazelnut crepes.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $89
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107; (703) 334-1504

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