By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Among the unique holiday events in our area is one that is -- literally -- a splashing good time: if you are in Northern Virginia or the DC metro area for Christmas, one must-see event is the annual "Water-skiing Santa!" This free, fun, family-friendly community event has been taking place since 1985 and takes place each year on December 24. The one-of-a-kind Washington DC tradition features a Continue Reading...
Dozens of ideas for FREE family fun in late December!
So.... a couple of weeks ago we posted our huge list of 40 totally free ideas for fun things to do this holiday season right here in Fairfax and Northern Virginia. You may be thinking that most of those special events and opportunities have passed, right? Think again! Most of these family-friendly community events go on through Christmas, New Year's, and even beyond! See below for all the fun coming up, plus other ideas for kid-friendly fun -- Continue Reading...
Review: Encore Theatrical Arts Project ‘Christmas in New York’
In what has become a Christmas tradition for us, my family once recently attended the holiday production of Encore Theatrical Arts Project (ETAP), "Christmas in New York." ETAP, known for its Broadway-style musicals, each year produces a fantastic show, the likes of which you'd see from a professional troupe, but whose cast is primarily local students. The Christmas productions are hugely popular shows, and rightfully so: if you can't get to see Continue Reading...
12 Fun Christmas facts
Need a break from your long holiday to-do list? Here is a list of a different sort: a compilation of random Christmas fun facts and trivia for you to enjoy! 1. The cost of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” in today’s dollars would be $34,131 (or $155,400 if you add up the same gifts from previous days), according to the PNC Christmas Price Index and research by economists. Source: Business Insider and Parade Magazine 2. The NORAD Santa Continue Reading...
40 holiday events for free and festive family fun
FREE and Festive Family Fun - LOTS of choices still remain now through late December! Looking for something to do during the holidays that is fun, family-friendly, and free, and right in (or very close to) Fairfax County? Look no further! Our annual Fairfax Family Fun list has lots of ideas for things to do with the family that are all free! Please note: by "free" we mean events that you can do totally for free or that at least have no Continue Reading...
Santa visits area neighborhoods on fire trucks!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Many kids love fire trucks, and also Santa, so if your family is celebrating Christmas, you are in luck! Several fire departments in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County's own Falls Church, McLean, Dunn Loring, Vienna, and Burke neighborhoods, welcome Santa in style each year by offering him rides on a fire truck! Other neighboring areas, such as Leesburg, have similar programs. These events, Continue Reading...
Beauty, tradition, and fun at Christmas Town, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Beautiful light displays, fun and festive shows, amusement rides, and special “extras” are what make Busch Garden Williamsburg’s Christmas Town an annual tradition for many families. If you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway, or even a day trip (the park is less than a three-hour drive from just about anywhere in Fairfax County), you still have plenty of time: Christmas Town is open now through January Continue Reading...
Wolf Trap presents annual Holiday Sing-along
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com If you’ve ever enjoyed a show at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, you know what a gem this is in our community. The park, a site for many fun summer concerts and some festivals and educational programs, also hosts special events throughout the year. One of the most popular and special events is the annual Holiday Sing-A-Long, this year taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2015. This Continue Reading...
ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas are here!
It's here! The annual Christmas television special event, ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas," begins today, December 1, 2015. Each year, from December 1 to December 25, the ABC Family network presents old favorites and modern classics, all with a Christmas theme. Some movies and shows are geared to younger children while some are better suited for teens and adults. The daily schedule is below. Also, a quick note: this will be the last year Continue Reading...
Celebrate Christmas in New York right in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Christmas in New York: if you've ever experienced it, you know it is a magical time. The bright lights and energy of the big city, combined with the sparkle and spirit of the holidays, give New York at Christmas time a special feel. If you want a taste of this without leaving home, consider attending "Christmas in New York," the new original show by Encore Theatrical Arts Project (ETAP). This Continue Reading...
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