Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farms It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… but it’s not complete without the tree! For some families, setting up the tree begins with taking an artificial pine out of a storage box. But people who love the fresh scent of natural pine, the holidays entail the search for that “perfect” tree. A trip to a Christmas tree farm is a tradition for some families, and we in Northern Virginia have good options Continue Reading...
Northern Virginia Holiday Light Shows for 2020
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Shine brightly! The year 2020 has been "unusual," to put it mildly, and with dark winter days and so much uncertainty upon us, it's more important than ever to find good cheer, enjoy happy moments, and shine brightly no matter what... and Christmas is not cancelled! While some Christmas events were already cancelled well before December, the good news is that most of the Northern Virginia holiday light Continue Reading...
Halloween Events 2020
Halloween in 2020 is quite different, that's for sure. Few could have imagined earlier this year we would not at this point be back to normal life, and the future remains uncertain. But while some people continue to greatly restrict their activities, others are ready to enjoy the handful of area events available for families to enjoy with safety protocols in place. Here are some of the Halloween activities for the kids in the Northern Virginia Continue Reading...
Creative, safe ways to Trick-or-Treat
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Most of the year 2020 has been more of a "trick" than a "treat," and as people continue to limit their activities because of the ongoing COVID situation, it looked like Halloween would be the next holiday to get scrapped. But it doesn't have to be that way! Halloween is actually one of the most adaptable holidays, since it's all about creativity and flexibility. And of all the Halloween activities, Continue Reading...
Ideas for fall foliage tours in the Mid-Atlantic
Updated in 2020 with additional links (initial publish date 9-21-2017) Fall is a wonderful time to take a quick family road trip. The season comes after the summer crowds have gone, but before the hectic Christmas and holiday road travel arrives. The cool but not cold temperatures, the beautiful colors of the tree lines, and the leaves crunching below your feet make this a wonderful time to get some fresh air with the family and enjoy fall Continue Reading...
Cox Farms cancels Fall Festival for 2020, announces new option
For families which, after having to forgo so many things this spring and summer, were looking forward to fall, we have some bad news. Well, more like "bad news, good news" -- Cox Farms just announced that it will NOT be doing its legendary Fall Festival (nor its nighttime Halloween event, Fields of Fear). While some businesses, including attractions and entertainment venues, have started to open up again (usually with some restrictions), Cox Continue Reading...
Fourth of July pet safety tips
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun It's almost time for the Fourth of July! That means food, family and friends, and fireworks! As far as your pets are concerned, they probably love food and like (or at least tolerate!) your friends and family, but when it comes to fireworks, most pets are NOT fans. Every year around this time plenty of articles with Fourth of July pet safety tips spring up, and with good reason, too: According to Petfinder, Continue Reading...
2020 Independence Day in DC and NoVa
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Let freedom ring! As much as possible, anyway! To say that the year 2020 is unusual would be a great understatement. In late winter, when the COVID-19 coronavirus began spreading in the United States, no one imagined than keeping social distance and quarantining for a few weeks would become months, with not just spring but summer activities cancelled. And here we are, right before the Fourth of July. What Continue Reading...
Area parks open in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Good news, Northern Virginia! We are returning to normalcy (albeit slowly) and some things are starting to reopening. As the governor's office announced yesterday, Northern Virginia is entering Phase 1 of the reopening plan during the coronavirus pandemic. As of Friday, May 29, 2020, several park systems are re-opening -- but only partially, and with many restrictions in place. Hopefully we will move Continue Reading...
Ideas to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home
It's Cinco de Mayo! It's Taco Tuesday! And unfortunately in 2020 because of the pandemic, it means options are limited for celebrating: no festivals, no big fiestas, and no gathering in large groups at restaurants. But this doesn't mean "no fun!' Here are some ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home. Try a new recipe It doesn't matter whether you're a master chef, a creative cook, or clueless in the kitchen. This year you've got a "captive Continue Reading...
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