<cal1>August
<cal2>National Night Out. A community crime and drug prevention event designed to strengthen the bonds between the local police force and the Herndon community. This year's event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. To register, call 703-787-7627 or 703-435-3134 or visit http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/.
Works Sunday. An annual event that brings people of different faiths from Reston and Herndon together for community service and fellowship, Aug. 15. Visit www.workssunday.org.
<cal1>September
<cal2>Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival. Herndon Town Green, Monday, Sept. 6, from noon-6 p.m. Music, Northern Virginia wines and food. Sponsored by the Council for the Arts of Herndon. Call 703-689-9535.
Pet Parade. On the Herndon Town Green, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 703-435-6868.
Nature Fest. Runnymede Park, off Herndon Parkway, between Elden Street and Dranesville Road, Sunday, Sept. 19, from 1-5 p.m. Games, nature crafts, music and snacks as well as stations presenting information and activities about a variety of nature themes. Call 703-435-6868.
Herndon Police Poker Run. A 100- to 125-mile ride for motorcycle riders, includes a complimentary lunch and a door prize ticket. Registration is $110 and includes one poker hand; $20 for three hands. Call 703-435-6843, Ext. 525.
<cal1>October
<cal2>Fall for Fairfax. 12th Annual. Entertainment, health, fitness and educational activities along with other fun fall activities that take place on the 8-acre ellipse behind the Fairfax County Government Center, Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit www.fallforfairfax.com.
Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament. Herndon Centennial Golf Course, Sunday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 a.m. Call 703-471-5769.
Folk Music Festival. Held on the Town Green, Sunday, Oct. 3, noon-6 p.m. Call 703-435-6868.
<cal1>November
<cal2>Veterans Day Ceremony. Town Green, Thursday, Nov. 11. Call 703-435-6800.
Turkey Trot 5K Race. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Saturday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. A 5K race featuring a first-place prize of a turkey; second place wins a pie. Pre-registration is $10 and a can of non-perishable food. Day of race registration is $12 and a can of non-perishable food. Call 703-435-6868 or visit www.active.com
"Herndon Lights Up the Holidays." Worldgate Center, Saturday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Candle-lighting ceremony, refreshments, entertainment, crafts. Sponsored by the Council for the Arts of Herndon. Call 703-689-9535.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show. High-quality craftsmanship including jewelry, woodworking, pottery, baskets, pencil drawings and ongoing demonstrations at the Hunters Wood Reston Community Center, 2130 Colts Neck Road, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-476-4500.
<cal1>December
<cal2>HHS Winter Concerts. Herndon High School's auditorium, 700 Bennett St. Band and Winter Choir perform. Call 703-810-2200.
Town Square Singers. Performances at Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Business Park Drive, Herndon, from Dec. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-435-6868.
Herndon Homes Tour. Depot Museum and historic downtown Herndon. Tour some of Herndon’s older homes. Advance tickets available at discounted price, Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. Call 703-437-6366.
Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-A-Long. Town Square, Saturday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. Call 703-437-5556.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-435-6868.
Breakfast with Santa. Every Saturday and Sunday in December at Reston Town Center: Clyde's on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon, call 703-787-6601; McCormick & Schmick's on Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon, call 703-467-0821. Must have reservations.
<cal1>January
<cal2>Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The annual MLK celebration sponsored by the Reston Community Center includes a commemorative march, concerts, awards programs, a prayer breakfast and prominent guest speakers. Call 703-476-4500.
<cal1>February
<cal2>Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. Westfields Marriott. Call 703-437-5556 for more information.
<cal1>March
<cal2>Reston Arts Week. Sponsored by the Arts Alliance of Reston. A 10-day celebration of the arts in Reston, featuring orchestra concerts, dance and theatrical performances, fine arts demonstrations and shows and a piano master class. Various locations. Call 703-742-9194.
Mosby's Raid Reenactment. This annual reenactment of the famous civil war raid on the Town of Herndon will be held Saturday, March 12. E-mail MosbyWeb@aol.com.
Herndon Parks and Recreation Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St. Call 703-435-6868.
<cal1>April
<cal2>Annual Taste of the Town. Worldgate Center welcomes area businesses to offer "tastes" to participants. Silent auction and entertainment. Call 703-689-9535 for updated information.
Annual MS Walk. This 6-mile walk starts and finishes at Reston Town Center for the benefit of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Call 202-296-5363.
Best of Reston Awards Dinner. Held at the Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St., Reston. Live entertainment and awards presentation. Call 703-787-3126.
Rotary Dinner. Dinner honoring a citizen for years of volunteer service and leadership sponsored by Herndon Rotary Club. For more information, call 703-761-4747.
<cal1>May
<cal2>Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Held at the Reston Town Center, features art work by over 170 painters, sculptors, fine-crafters and jewelers, May 21 and 22. Musical entertainment, festival food, children’s activities and more. Applications are available online at www.restonarts.org. Call 703-471-9242.
Community Day and Housing Fair. Live entertainment, cakewalk, cartoon characters, clowns, car safety seat checks, health screenings and a nature tent, as well as information on home buying and maintenance will all be at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center. Call 703-435-6830.
Memorial Day Services. Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, sponsored by the Herndon-Reston American Legion Post 184. New Avenue of Flags display honors veterans from the local community. Call Doug Swisher at 703-435-9340.
<cal1>June
<cal2>Taste of the Town. Reston Town Center featuring food samples from 30 restaurants and musical entertainment, Saturday, June 18. Call 703-707-9045 or visit www.restonchamber.org.
Herndon Festival. This year's event will be held in historic downtown Herndon June 2-5. Festivities will include live entertainment, arts and crafts, and 5K and 10K runs. Visit www.herndonfestival.org. Call 703-435-6868.
Celebrate Fairfax! Held the second weekend after Memorial Day at the Fairfax County Government Center. For more information about times and events, call 703-324-FAIR (3240).
Science Camp. The Reston Association and the US. Geological Survey join to offer a summer science camp for children ages 8-12, from June to August. Four sessions. Call 703-435-6551.
<cal1>July
<cal2>Fourth of July Celebration. Fireworks viewing on the Town Green. Music and food. Band until 11 p.m.
Annual Herndon Blues Festival. Frying Pan Park. Music and food to enjoy for the whole family. Call 703-689-9535.
One Act Play Festival. Reston Community Center. This annual event spotlights local Northern Virginia talent. Call for more information at 703-620-1778.
<cal1>SEASONAL
<cal2>Farmers Markets: Thursdays, Thursdays, 8:30-12:30 p.m., on Station Street at old Town Hall, May 6 to October 28. Call 703-787-7380.
Thursday Summer Concerts at the Town Green at 7:30 p.m. June 10 through Aug. 26, 2004. 703-435-6868.
Friday Night Live. The Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce sponsors concerts every Friday night, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., on the Town Green during the months of May-August. Call 703-481-6133.