The year 2020 has certainly been anything but typical when it comes to children's learning. With schools closing early in the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a slow and troubled start to online learning in Fairfax County, and instructional plans for the fall (and maybe all of the 2020-2021 academic year) still undetermined, parents are looking for ways to supplement their children's learning however they can. Those with elementary Continue Reading...
Leesburg Animal Park Transforms Into Drive-Through Zoo
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Great news! Though the pandemic-related lockdown drags on in Northern Virginia and we still have not returned to normal, a few more activities are popping up that let you get out of the house, show the kids a bit of fun, and still maintain social distance protocols. New to the list is Leesburg Animal Park, a local favorite spot that has transformed its facility into a drive-through zoo! The zoo launched Continue Reading...
Coronavirus Anti-boredom Survival Guide
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Kids’ fishing events and free fishing days
By Patricia Hall,FairfaxFamilyFun.com Teach a kid to fish, and... he or she will have fun, learn about nature, and possibly provide dinner for the family that night! Each year in Northern Virginia there are events designed, in whole or in part, to teach kids to fish. Below we list some of the biggest annual events coming up that can introduce kids to fishing. Best of all, some are free! See below for where to take the kids fishing Continue Reading...
Fun ways to celebrate Pi Day on March 14
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USA Science and Engineering Festival returns to DC
UPDATE 3/12/20: Events cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com The USA Science & Engineering Festival, which bills itself as the largest event of its kind in the United States, kicked off in 2010. Ten years later, we've got some updates, and they are of the "good news, bad news" (and yet more good news) kind. First, the good news: the biennial two-day expo happens on the even-numbered years, which 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...
Beyond a touch-a-truck: VDOT Incident Management Open House
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Kids (and adults!) love trucks, and touch-a-truck events in Northern Virginia are plentiful and popular. Beyond learning about trucks and industry vehicles and what they do, you can learn about what it takes to keep traffic flowing and how local agencies coordinate emergency work by attending the annual Incident Management Open House. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosts this event to Continue Reading...
Local fire stations host annual open house events
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com October is a perfect time to enjoy a fall festival, go apple picking, plan for the holidays -- and make sure your home is safe from fires. Each year, local fire departments host, as do many others across the country, a Fire Prevention Week Open House. This year, national Fire Prevention Week runs October 6-12, 2019. Local events related to this campaign in Northern Virginia take place primarily the Continue Reading...
Tips for picking your own apples
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...
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