# 22nd Annual Herndon Holiday Model Train Show at Herndon Fortnightly Library > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 - Ages: All ages - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Fairfax County Public Library and Herndon Historical Society - Official page: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16387937 - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. 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