Originally published in 2015; updated for 2020 2020 UPDATE The Fantasy Pumpkins display is ON!!! Once again, this free, amazing display will be ready for all to enjoy! This year you can expect to see designs such as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Paw Patrol, Black Panther, and even an Eddie Van Halen tribute. Get a sneak peek at some of the designs (or just enjoy them virtually) on the official website. If visiting in person, keep in mind Continue Reading...
Northern Virginia Holiday Staycation Fun Guide
Home for the holidays? Whether you're entertaining family or other out-of-town guests, just enjoying a stay-at-home vacation, or looking to explore new holiday activities, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day offers much to do in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC! See our Northern Virginia Holiday Staycation Fun Guide below for some good ideas! Many thanks to the nZone for sponsoring this guide -- be sure to check them out for Continue Reading...
Bull Run Festival of Lights: drive-through family fun!
UPDATE DEC. 21, 2016: Win a car pass to this amazing display! See details below! By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com You can't miss the lights while driving on I-66 (especially traveling east from Manassas): the Bull Run Festival of Lights is back! Visiting this annual holiday lights display at Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville is a tradition for many local families. This year, the Continue Reading...
Cox Farms Fall Festival: new features and ticket giveaway!
Fall is just about here and that means time for an area tradition: a trip to Cox Farms! The fall festival is a favorite of local families (many guests who went as youngsters now take their own children!) and it's easy to understand why: with a giant six-lane slide, numerous other hillside slides, a super-fun hayride, hay forts, rope swings, tot areas, gem mining, live entertainment, the Billy Goat Village and other farm animals to visit, and Continue Reading...
Bull Run Festival of Lights: drive-through family fun
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com You may have gotten a "peek" at the lights while driving on I-66 (especially headed east from Manassas), but if you have not yet actually driven through the Bull Run Festival of Lights, you are missing out on most of the displays -- and all the extras that make this a true "festival" beyond a light show. The annual event, hosted at Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Bull Run Regional Park in Continue Reading...
Cox Farms Fall Festival is here! Find out what’s new this year!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's here! Lots of giant slides, farm animals, climbing/tunnel structures, hay rides, rope swings, outdoor play, music, food, and more! Cox Farms, the legendary family-owned farm in Centreville (celebrating its 10th anniversary), each year hosts a huge festival that truly is fun for all ages. The festival kicks off this weekend with "preview" days Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21. From opening weekend Continue Reading...
Fun upcoming pet events in and around Fairfax County!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comAh, the dog days of summer... and apparently, early fall is "going to the dogs," too! We have long promoted pets as part of the family here at Fairfax Family Fun. In fact, our Pet-friendly Fairfax page is a permanent features of this site, highlighting pet-friendly events and resources in our area. While that is still your go-to page for general information, with so many fun family-friendly events Continue Reading...
Starlight Cinema outdoor movies begin this weekend!
Click on the image to go to the county site with the PDF By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comWe're in the middle of summer and that means many discounted or even free movie opportunities for families! Earlier this year we brought you our annual list of Free and Cheap Summer Movies in our immediate area, a guide that includes both indoor and outdoor movies.One of the most popular choices is Starlight Cinemas, a fun family tradition Continue Reading...
