Update: As of March 25, 2020, the park is temporarily closed. It expects to re-open on April 23, 2020. By Patricia Lee Hall, Fairfax Family Fun We get it. With this coronavirus crisis, it's a time to hunker down, change our way of living (for now), and put a priority on health. The most important thing is to "flatten the curve" and try to stem the spread of the virus and we all must do our part. But although there are many ways to beat Continue Reading...
Northern Virginia Polar Plunge: Brave fun for charity
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com What will it be: "Brrr!" or "brave?" If you love a dare and want to do something a bit wacky for a good cause, the Northern Virginia Polar Plunge Festival has a challenge for you: jump into the freezing waters of the Potomac River on a winter day, and help raise money for Special Olympics! The annual Northern Virginia Polar Plunge, this year on Saturday, February 22, 2020, is one of several Polar Continue Reading...
Virginia Polar Dip: Freezin’ for a Reason
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Go jump in a lake! Really, it's for a good cause! Each winter Lake Anne Plaza hosts the Virginia Polar Dip, a fun and wacky fundraiser to benefit a camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses. This year's event is on Saturday, February 1, 2020. At this unusual but fun event, participants plunge into the icy waters of Lake Anne, raising money from pledges along the way. Don't worry, the dip is quick, Continue Reading...
Polar dips and plunges benefit charities
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Jumping into a lake might be a fun idea for some. But how about when that lake is full of icy water? Each winter, some brave souls do actually jump into a bitterly cold waters for a good cause. Some of these folks go "freezin' for a reason" while others take the plunge -- and we don't mean get married, but take a "polar plunge!" Ready to take a polar dip or polar plunge for a good cause? These events Continue Reading...
Monster Jam rolls into DC with a ‘Triple Threat’ in January!
January... a time for resolutions, a fresh start, snowy days, and, for those of us in the DC area, the chance to see Monster Jam again! Each year Monster Jam rolls into the area with another exciting competition that features your favorite monster trucks (and more!) doing amazing stunts. This year's event takes place January 25-26, 2020 (three shows), at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This activity is fun for all ages, and we're sending one Continue Reading...
U.S. states that offer free skiing for kids
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Ready to take your son or daughter to the slopes? Children who enjoy skiing, are just starting out, or want to learn to ski can take advantage of programs across the country designed to get them on the slopes -- for free. Many ski resorts throughout the United States participate in state ski association programs offer free skiing for kids. These programs are designed to get children outside to enjoy active Continue Reading...
Review: Marvel Universe LIVE!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Action-packed, superhero movies used to come around only once in a while (at least that was the case when I was growing up), but these days, these blockbusters seem to hit the big screen several times year. Bringing the popular characters of these films to life in a live-action shows is a challenge, but one that Marvel Universe LIVE! has tackled well. This production features the most Marvel characters Continue Reading...
Monster Jam returns to DC — and so does our giveaway!
Happy New Year 2019! How about we get this year off to a ROARING start? You can do so later this month when Monster Jam® returns to Washington, DC ! The exciting monster truck show is coming to Capital One Arena January 26-27, 2019. As Fairfax Family Fun has been doing for several years now, we once again have an opportunity to win four tickets to the show! Please read below to learn more about Monster Jam and how you can win free Continue Reading...
Fun freebies: fourth grade ski pass and national park pass
Disclosure: This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun If you have a fourth grader, you're in luck: this year he or she can get some awesome freebies to enjoy the great outdoors! The fourth grade ski pass offered by Pennsylvania and the Continue Reading...
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series returns to DC
Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series takes center stage in the world’s most iconic venues like Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center in Washington, DC, sporting meticulously manicured dirt tracks created with the sole purpose of pushing these perfectly engineered, larger-than-life trucks to the limit. Featuring the eight most intense athletes of Monster Jam, Washington, D.C. fans will witness a Continue Reading...
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