Apples are aplenty in autumn, and for some local families, picking your own fruit is a fun activity. Apple picking can be a nice way to spend a little outside time in the fall and it helps kids appreciate the work that farmers do and how our food grow. Our guide to local apple picking in Northern Virginia list seven farms that offer pick-your-own options. Among the apple varieties you may find are Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Continue Reading...
Community fun at the Fall for Fairfax KidsFest
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com One of the most fun traditions in our area each autumn is the Fall for Fairfax KidsFest! This two-day event is a celebration of the changing of the seasons and an opportunity for local children to enjoy non-stop fun. The event features midway rides, live performances, plenty of games and attractions, crafting stations, community vendors, and more. Think of it like the big annual Celebrate Fairfax festival Continue Reading...
Area fun continues with fall festivals!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Autumn is almost here (officially) and that means that festival season continues, with pumpkin patches and fall festivals joining the already-long list of area community events celebrating various foods, cultures, and neighborhoods. For some families, fall is an even better time for these events since the cool, crisp air is more comfortable than the summer heat, and the changing colors of the season make Continue Reading...
Family-friendly Oktoberfest events in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Prost! Autumn is here and with it come many Oktoberfest celebrations! Many (or probably most) such events in Northern Virginia, as elsewhere, tend to be oriented toward adults, of course. However, we have some celebrations in our area that are kid-friendly! At these festivals, adults can enjoy a beer garden, and everyone can delight in traditional German foods, German singing and dancing, and loads of Continue Reading...
Burke Centre Festival: two days of free family fun!
One of the biggest festivals in Northern Virginia takes place this weekend: the Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 7-8, 2019. This annual two-day event, which has been around for more than 40 years, features dozens of family activities, live entertainment, and music, all with free admission. All events take place at the Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds. Activities include: amusement rides; children's activity booths (many free); music, dancing, Continue Reading...
A tasty annual tradition: the Middle Eastern Food Festival
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Great food, music and dancing, tours of a beautiful church, fun for kids, and more baklava than you might ever see assembled in one place. If all that sounds good to you, plan to attend the Middle Eastern Food Festival taking place at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2019. The annual event in McLean is two full days of fun for all ages. The main Continue Reading...
Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to Reston
One of the newest summer events, sure to become a local tradition, returns to Lake Anne Plaza soon: the Reston Historic Trust & Museum hosts the third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The fun takes place on the Lake Anne Plaza waterfront in the afternoon, with the first race at 1 pm. Arrive earlier to see all the boats before they hit the water: boats will start arriving on the plaza at 10:30 am, and Continue Reading...
Celebrate the Apollo 11 50th anniversary
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun It was one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind. Fifty years later, it is still an awe-inspiring image: a human walking on the moon. On July 20, 1969, humans walked on the moon for the first time, an event that transfixed not just the United States, but the whole world. It's time to celebrate this tremendous achievement, and there are fun opportunities to do that in Washington, DC. When Neil Continue Reading...
Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivals in Northern Virginia & DC
Celebrate Independence Day in Northern Virginia and DC! We're lucky to live so close to Washington DC, and being in DC for the big National Fourth of July parade and A Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks is something you definitely need to experience at least a few times. But if you want to be "closer to home," we also have many fun options for Fourth of July celebrations in Fairfax County or right on the border to us. From huge daylong Continue Reading...
Cardboard boat regatta: may the best team stay afloat!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com One of the most unique community competitions is coming up soon: the cardboard boat regatta! This fun boat race is part of the annual Springfield Days festival featuring a car show, pet fest, and more. Each year on the second day of the festival, this year on Sunday, June 2, 2019, dozens of community groups gather to see which team will stay afloat -- literally. At the Cardboard Boat Regatta, Continue Reading...
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