Originally published Feb. 9, 2016; updated Feb. 23, 2020 (with instructions for hiding the "baby") By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Today I am meeting a group of people, and just for fun, I will be bringing this: They don't know I am bringing it, so hopefully it will be a nice surprise. But more than that, hopefully they will know what it is! Do YOU recognize it? If you said "King Cake," you're right, and to you, I say "Happy Continue Reading...
Black History Month celebrations
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to remember important people and events in African-American history. From heroism during wars to scientific discoveries to the fight for equal rights, the stories of African-Americans and their contributions to history take stage during the month. Throughout the month in Fairfax County there are community events that celebrate these achievements and their lasting impact. Continue Reading...
Lunar New Year celebrations in DC and VA
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Happy New Year! Not the one that just passed -- but the one that is coming up! Each year in Northern Virginia and the metropolitan Washington, DC, area there are several festivals to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Commonly called Chinese New Year, several countries and cultures actually celebrate the holiday. The Vietnamese community, which hosts Tet events for the Vietnamese New Year, also celebrates in Continue Reading...
Kennedy Center REACH hosts free winter lantern display
The New Year is weeks past and so is the holiday season, with all its pretty lights displays, right? Not quite! In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, the Kennedy Center is hosting an Asian Winter Lanterns exhibit that features thousands of lights that create stunning pieces of art. Best of all, the winter lanterns display is free! About The REACH In September 2019, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, debuted The REACH, its first Continue Reading...
Will the Three Wise Men visit your home?
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Feliz Navidad! Yes, it's already January, but the Christmas season is not quite over yet. As I mentioned in another post about the "12 Days of Christmas," these days begin, not end, on December 25, and the Christmas season for many doesn't wrap up until the day of the Epiphany. The Feast of the Epiphany, very simply explained, celebrates the visit of the Magi or "the Three Wise Men" to Baby Jesus. 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...
Virginia Native American Festival honors tradition, culture
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's September, which means the return of the The Virginia Native American Festival, which this year takes place on Saturday, September 7, 2019. This Native American festival that Fairfax County Park Authority hosts (formerly the Virginia Indian Festival) is one of our favorite events and one that each year we try not to miss. Our son loves Native American culture and we all get to enjoy it at this 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...
Vikings to descend upon Manassas!
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun When you live in an area as rich in history as Northern Virginia is, you have ample opportunities to relive moments of days gone past. NOVA (and areas nearby) is home to several Civil War and Revolutionary reenactments, as well as many other living history events throughout the year. Now you can add a different one to the list: the viking festival returns! The Manassas Viking Festival, coming May 11, Continue Reading...
Experience Europe at DC’s EU Open House Day
May is a great time to travel the world without leaving home. How? Because those of us in the DC area can take advantage of great back-to-back international events! Last weekend was the “Around the World Embassy Tour,” when more than 50 embassies in Washington, DC, held a free open house on the same day. This Saturday, a similar event takes placed, focused on the countries of Europe. Saturday, May 11, is the European Union (EU) Open House Continue Reading...
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