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.

Salmon

Our OSG Herndon community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. This month, we’re going to The Counter.

To prepare: Please remember to bring a form of payment! You can view the menu here.

Meet up: Please meet directly at The Counter at 5:30PM.

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.

Come create art in community at the Ovation each Saturday! This is the first session of 2024, so it’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and neighbors and get crafty each week. The group will be led by Garine, our art therapist intern from GW. All ages are welcome!

This week, each one of you can design and assemble a bead keychain to either keep or gift to a loved one.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

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 in-person event.

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 available on the street as well as in the Ovation garage. Please avoid the parking lot across from the Ovation entrance as you will get towed!

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Omnium Circus is spectacular entertainment celebrating diversity, creating joy, and enriching empathy. Omnium Circus is leading the way towards an active, inclusive culture as a force of change, pioneering an accessible circus experience for all while ensuring representation of disabled and BIPOC artists on a world class stage.

To prepare: Please make sure that you purchase a ticket for the circus in advance!

Registration: To attend this event, you MUST purchase a ticket for the circus through this link in addition to registering with OSG below. Please use this code to save 50% off your ticket(s): TWGSCPT. We recommend choosing seats in Center Balcony 2 if you want to sit nearby other OSG friends, but you’re welcome to find seating wherever you’d be most comfortable.

Meet up: Doors open at 1pm and the show starts at 2pm.

Contact: To connect with other OSG friends attending the performance, please message the OSG Events Whatsapp group when you arrive.

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.

*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: The Princess Bride.

To prepare: Please feel free to bring snacks, blankets, or anything you need to be comfortable.

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.

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 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.

Twice a month, OSG is hosting a Waypoint Wednesday at…you guessed it…the Waypoint! For this week, join us to play board games and video games in the community room!

To prepare: You don’t have to bring anything in order to participate, but, you’re welcome to bring your own games. Any video games compatible with the Nintendo Switch are especially encouraged.

Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community room on the first floor of the Waypoint. When you arrive, please message the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to request access to the locked building.

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 in-person event.

Parking: Free guest parking is available both at the Waypoint and at Fairlington Presbyterian Church next door.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Happy Palentine’s Day! Let’s get together for a community dinner to celebrate love and friendship.

To prepare: Each person who attends the event must bring at least one item from this menu. There are items requiring various costs and preparation, and any questions about the menu can be directed to claudet@ourstompingground.org directly.

Meet up: We’ll meet in the Cadence Community Room (lobby level) at 6pm, and we’ll start eating around 6:30pm. A key fob is needed to enter the building, so non-residents must message the OSG Event Whatsapp group upon arrival for assistance.

Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email claudet@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!

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 in-person event.

Contact: Whatsapp is where we will communicate important event updates. Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group or to claudet@ourstompingground.org directly.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Twice a month, OSG is hosting a Waypoint Wednesday at…you guessed it…the Waypoint! For this week, join us to sip hot cocoa and paint Valentine’s Day themed decorations!

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.

Meet up: Please meet in the first floor community room at the Waypoint. A key is needed to enter the building, so please message the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group upon arrival if you’re not a Waypoint resident, so you can be let in.

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 in-person event.

Parking: Free guest parking is available both at the Waypoint and at Fairlington Presbyterian Church next door.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Waypoint Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Embark on a fun-filled journey of creative expression in our dance and theater improvisation class, where spontaneity and movement blend to set your imagination free.

To prepare: There is nothing you need to bring with you in order to participate. Wearing comfortable clothing and layers is advised.

Meet up: This event will be taking place in the community room on the first floor of the Cadence. When you arrive, please message the Cadence Community Whatsapp group to request access to the locked building.

Parking: Guest parking at the Cadence is limited, so carpooling and using ride share or public transport is recommended. If you need to park your vehicle, please email josuea@ourstompingground.org in advance of the event for further instructions. Your vehicle is at risk of being towed otherwise!

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 in-person event.

Contact: We will communicate changes of plans via Whatsapp, so please join the Cadence Community Whatsapp group to receive important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

Come create art in community at the Ovation each Saturday! It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and neighbors and get crafty each week. The group will be led by Garine, our art therapist intern from GW. All ages are welcome! This week, each one of you will have the opportunity to free-paint with watercolor and let your creativity run wild.

To prepare: It is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind possibly getting stained.

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.

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 in-person event.

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 available on the street as well as in the Ovation garage. Please avoid the parking lot across from the Ovation entrance as you will get towed!

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.

It’s another Bingo Night, so join us for a little friendly bingo competition and maybe win a prize!

To prepare: You MUST RSVP by Thursday, February 8th in order to recieve a Bingo card and participate. It would be helpful to have Bingo chips or something similar (cheerios, bottle caps, beans, etc.) to use while playing.

Meet up: This is a virtual event so we will meet over Zoom. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and you will receive the Zoom link in your email inbox.

Important: There is a limit of 30 players for Bingo Night and we cannot exceed that.

Contact: Please direct questions about this event to the OSG Events Whatsapp group. This is where we will communicate important event updates.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. Be sure to RSVP so we know to expect you.