Holiday Shopping at Yard Sales, Craft Shows & Thrift Stores

Whether you prefer to make your own art or purchase unique items already made, there are plenty of chances for you to do both this weekend.  If you're having a yard sale, feel free to add your information in the comments section.

Area Yard Sales: 

• 6100 Dana Ave, Springfield – Moving Sale, Everything Must Go – Furniture, antiques, exercise equipment, electronics, kitchen items, tools, and more.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Saturday, December 10
• 13150 Ashville Drive, Fairfax – Estate Sale – Antique furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, electronics, office furniture, sports equipment, chandeliers, and more.  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Saturday, December 10
• 12104 Goodwood Drive, Fairfax – Estate Sale – Antique furniture, beds, area rugs, garden furniture, tools, and more. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 

Holiday Art and Craft Shows: 

• Sugarloaf Craft Festival – – 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly – Over 300 juried artisans and crafters will offer items such as furniture, jewelry, glass, metal, pottery, and more.  There will be live demonstrations of paper making, iron forging, copper spinning, and stone sculpture.  Also enjoy gourmet foods, live music, and a puppet theater.  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, December 11
  
• Second Saturday Art Walk – – 9601 Ox Road, Lorton – View the works of over 150 artists while enjoying music and refreshments.  Visit with artists, purchase original works of art, and peruse featured exhibitions.  6 – 9 p.m. Saturday, December 10
  
• Cocoa and Crafts – Lake Accotink Park – 7500 Lake Accotink Park Road, Springfield – For $25 children ages 6-10 can make several crafts, including picture frames, gift bags, bookmarks, and more.  Also enjoy refreshments and a holiday movie.  Call 703-569-0285 to make a reservation.  10 a.m. Saturday, December 10
• Huntley Holiday Happening – Huntley Meadows Park – 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria – Enjoy holiday crafts and refreshments while you shop for gifts priced at a 10% discount during this event.  Noon – 3:30 p.m.  Sunday, December 11

Holiday Shopping at Local Thrift Stores:

• EC’s Closet - 9415 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke; 703-503-0772
• Pink Elephant Thrift Shop - 6127 Backlick Road Suite B, Springfield; 703-451-2467
• Treasured Child - 9411-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke; 703-978-4778
• Treasure Trove - 6416 Springfield Plaza, Springfield; 703-569-7751