On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, once again brought families and community members together for its annual Moon Festival. The evening celebrated Vietnamese culture through traditional activities, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities. Also known as Tết Trung Thu, the Mid-Autumn Festival holds a special place in Vietnamese culture. It […]
Young people across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region are making meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. This September, the 2026 DMV Youth Impact Awards recognized middle and high school students for turning academic dedication, service, and initiative into positive local impact. Presented by Together We Thrive in partnership with Eden Center, the […]
About the YouthCon Scholarship The YouthCon Scholarship is an annual scholarship designed to empower middle and high school students to turn their ideas into meaningful action for their communities. Created to recognize students’ ability to identify problems and create innovative solutions for their community. Created by AASuccess, a non-profit organization based in Falls Church, the […]
We are incredibly proud to share that Eden Center has been honored with the Large Business of the Year award at the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Awards Gala – the Stars & Stripes Ball – held on the evening of March 19, 2026, at the historic State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia.The […]
On Wednesday, March 18, Eden Center welcomed community members, business owners, and partners from the Falls Church Police Department for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the renovation and grand re-opening of the police substation located in the Saigon West Mall. The event was a celebration of a partnership that has defined Eden Center’s commitment to […]
Eden Center is proud to announce a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the renovation and grand re-opening of the Falls Church Police Department substation located in the Saigon West Mall at Eden Center. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in Eden Center’s longstanding partnership with the Falls Church Police Department – and a renewed commitment […]
Join us at Eden Center for free Lunar New Year celebrations honoring the Year of the Horse! These family-friendly events are open to everyone and start at 12 PM. Saturday, February 14: Kick off the festivities with face painting, balloon twisting, and caricatures. Tuesday, February 17: Experience a traditional community flag ceremony, lion dance, and giveaways, plus […]
On Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, a crowd gathered at Eden Center in Falls Church Virginia to witness the transformation of the wall under the iconic Eden Center clock tower into a vibrant open-air exhibit. The mural, Still We Rise, created by 17-year-old Nhung “Marilyn” Phan of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, is […]
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Eden Center—the heart of Little Saigon in Falls Church, VA—hosted a memorable screening of the acclaimed film “NEWWAVE,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Elizabeth Ai. The film vividly explores the profound impact of 1980s new wave music on first-generation Vietnamese Americans, capturing stories of identity, fashion, and community. This historic evening […]
On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Kennedy Center’s Skylight Pavilion was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and community for Vietnamese American Heritage Night. Organized in partnership with Together, We Thrive, the event marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnamese diaspora, commemorating a journey of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride. Douglas Ebenstein, President […]