Thursday, November 21

Ladies’ Night Out. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Merrifield Garden Center (Merrifield, Fair Oaks and Gainesville locations). See and shop decorated Christmas trees and decor, sample hors d’oeuvres and wine, live music and photo booth. This is a really fun event. I go every year!

Sunday, November 24

The Story of Pie tea and program. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. You’ll be able to sample some different kinds of pie. Historic Green Spring, Alexandria. $36.