By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun UPDATE 12/13: We are giving away four tickets to one family to see this great show this weekend! See details at the end of this post! Every holiday season Northern Virginia families are treated to some great entertainment right here at home, by local students: it's time for the annual Christmas show by Encore Theatrical Arts Productions (ETAP)! For more than 20 years, ETAP has produced Continue Reading...
Late December free and festive holiday fun
FREE and Festive Family Fun - LOTS of choices remain now through the end of the year! Looking for something to do during the holidays that is fun, family-friendly, and free in or near Fairfax County, Northern Virginia, or very close by? Look no further! Our list below has lots of ideas (at least two dozen!) for things to do with the family that are all free, right in our area or even right in your home! Please note: by "free" we mean Continue Reading...
Smithsonian Folklife Festival brings the circus to the Mall!
The circus is coming to town! But this time, it’s not like anything you’ve seen: this “circus” actually is an exhibit of the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in partnership with the National Park Service, the Festival has featured participants from all 50 Continue Reading...
You’re invited: Celebrate Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary!
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Happy Birthday, Fairfax County! Our beloved hometown celebrates its 275th anniversary, and to mark the milestone, the county is hosting a full day of fun on Saturday, June 17, 2017. That signature celebration, the biggest event in honor of the occasion, takes place on the grounds of the historic Fairfax Courthouse. From 10 am to 4 pm, guests can enjoy special exhibits, living history, performances, and Continue Reading...
Kennedy Center Open House celebrates JFK’s 100th birthday
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun This coming Memorial Day Monday, May 29, President John F. Kennedy would have turned 100 years old. To celebrate him, his namesake concert venue is opening its doors to the community for a completely free and full day of fun. The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is hosting an open house this Saturday, May 27, with a wide variety of performances inside and out. The event will feature live music, art, Continue Reading...
Family travel: Three days in Manchester, Vermont
This post is part of our series highlighting family travel in Manchester, Vermont. Also see our post on the Wilburton Inn and historic Hildene. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun There's never enough time. If you travel as we do -- wanting to see as much of an area as possible -- there is just never enough time to see it all. Even if you are highly organized. Even if the place you are visiting was supposed to be a relatively quiet little Continue Reading...
Historic Hildene: Our visit to the Lincoln family home
This post is part of our series highlighting family travel in Manchester, Vermont. Also see our post on the Town of Manchester and our review of the Wilburton Inn. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A trip to the Manchester area in southern Vermont is not complete without a visit to Hildene. Located on 400 acres in Manchester Village just outside of town, this historic home will appeal to people of different interests and ages. The Continue Reading...
A hotel with art and a heart: review of the Wilburton Inn
Thanks to the Wilburton Inn for hosting us during Spring Break! This post is part of our series highlighting family travel in Manchester, Vermont. Also see our post on the Town of Manchester and our review of historic Hildene. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun “We’ll make you feel right at home.” Some inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and even some hotels may like to make that claim, but it’s a hard feat to completely pull off. When you are Continue Reading...
Is a visit to Disney World educational? Yes – here’s how
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun This trip was inspired by my visit to the 2017 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Okay, let’s be honest… no one is going to Disney strictly for education. Whether you’re all about the rides, the shows, the character meets, or the overall “Disney magic,” chances are good that your visit to Walt Disney World is purely for fun. But who’s to say you can’t also learn a little along the way? Anytime you Continue Reading...
Timeless excitement for all ages at Medieval Times
We were invited to tour the Baltimore/DC Medieval Times castle, and couldn't say no! Read on to find out why we love this attraction and what makes it great for a family day out. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun The jousting, the feeling of traveling back in time, the novelty of eating a meal just with your hands... Whatever initially draws you to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, when you leave, chances are good that you and Continue Reading...
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