Events Calendar
Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.
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Our OSG Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Not Your Average Joe’s.
Meet up: Please meet directly at Not Your Average Joe’s at 5:30PM.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe winter weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the in-person event.
IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Join OSG in exploring Huntley Meadows Park this morning!
Meet up: We will meet in the parking lot by the Nature Center at 10am. If you arrive late, please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group to determine where we currently are.
To prepare: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and feel free to bring a friend!
Weather Cancellation: In case of unsafe weather conditions, an announcement will be made on Whatsapp at least 2 hours prior to the start of the outdoor event.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the OSG Events Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
OSG is celebrating the holiday season at the U.S. Botanic Garden!
The U.S. Botanical Garden’s popular annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” will feature model trains in the gated outdoor gardens, festive lights throughout the Garden, and the Conservatory will feature poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants.
Meetup: Please plan to arrive at the U.S. Botanic Garden by 11am. We will meet at the Conservatory entrance on Maryland Avenue. Look out for the big glass dome!
Transportation: Street parking in downtown DC can be limited, so we recommend either using Uber/Lyft or taking the metro. The nearest metro stations to the Botanic Garden are L’Enfant Plaza (Yellow line) and Federal SW (Orange/Silver/Blue lines).
What to bring: Please review the following information carefully!
-Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly since we’ll be walking mostly outdoors.
-Food/drink: We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, as well as a snack.
-Public transport: If you’re taking the metro, remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Alternatively, you can bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass.
Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates and also stay in touch while in D.C.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our Waypoint Community is getting together to enjoy a cozy campfire, hot cocoa, smores, and more!
Meet up: Please meet outside Fairlington Presbyterian Church, on the side closer to King Street, anytime between 5-7pm. We recommend arriving sooner to make sure you get some hot cocoa and treats before they run out!
To prepare: Just bring yourself and maybe a neighbor! The hot cocoa and treats are free, but supplies are limited.
Parking: There is free guest parking at Fairlington Presbyterian Church and at the Waypoint.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
You’re invited to sip hot cocoa and paint holiday decorations at the Ovation!
Meet up: Please meet in the first floor club room at the Ovation at Arrowbrook. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Herndon Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not an Ovation resident, so you can be let in.
To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained. All supplies will be provided for free to participants.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
Parking: Guest parking is free in the lot directly in front of the Ovation.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our OSG Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern.
Meet up: Please meet directly at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern at 5:30PM.
To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Herndon Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
You’re invited to a movie night with our Queens Court community! Together we’ll watch this month’s group pick: Home Alone
Meet up: Please arrive by 6:00 PM and message the Movie Night Whatsapp group since a key card is needed to enter the building. After everyone has settled in, the movie will start promptly at 6:15PM.
To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Movie Night Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.
OSG is heading to the National Zoo for the annual ZooLights!
Registration: Entering the National Zoo requires a $6 entry pass for the specific date of attendance, December 16th. You can get your entry pass online HERE. Registering with OSG is not enough!
Meetup: Please plan to arrive at the National Zoo by 6pm. We will meet near the Visitor Center, which is by the Connecticut Avenue entrance of the Zoo. You can view the Zoo map here.
You can purchase a parking pass for the Zoo for $30, but we recommend using Uber/Lyft or the metro. The nearest metro station to the National Zoo is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Station, which is accessible by the red line.
What to bring: Please review the following information carefully!
-Attire: Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly since we’ll be walking mostly outdoors.
-Food/drink: We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, as well as a snack. Please bring a form of payment if you’d like to purchase something to eat or drink from the Zoo.
-Public transport: If you’re taking the metro, remember to bring your SmarTrip Card, or your Metro Access Card and a government id. Alternatively, you can bring cash/debit/credit card and purchase a roundtrip pass.
Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates and also stay in touch while at the Zoo.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our OSG Alexandria community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a restaurant near one of our Alexandria properties. This month, we’re going to Taj of India near the Arden.
Meet up: We’ll meet directly at Taj of India at 5:30PM. To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the Taj of India menu here.
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Alexandria Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.
IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.
Our OSG Arlington community is getting together on the third Thursday of every month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a spot near one of our Arlington properties. This month, we’re going to Ballston Quarter near the Cadence.
Meetup: Please meet at level C within Ballston Quarter at 5:30PM. This is a food court with several restaurants to order from. Everyone will order their own food from their restaurant of choice, and then we can sit and eat together in the dining hall.
To prepare: Please look at the restaurant options here if you’d like to plan where you want to order from. You are responsible for paying for your own order, so please remember to bring a form of payment!
Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Arlington Dinner Club Whatsapp group to receive important event updates and stay in touch.
IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate.
*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.