By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comI had previously written about how a visit to a local Native American festival has become an annual tradition for us and how much our son loves Indian culture.One thing he always asks about is why there aren't more such festivals around here, and why they're only in the summer. I was very happy, therefore, to learn about the upcoming Veterans' Powwow at George Mason University in Fairfax coming up on Continue Reading...
Thousands to haunt Fair Oaks Mall-o-ween on October 31
Looking for a fun and safe alternative to neighborhood trick-or-treating? Head to Fair Oaks Mall, where kids can visit many more places in a short distance no matter the weather! More than 25,000 trick-or-treaters and their families are expected to haunt Fair Oaks Mallas the center presents its annual Fair Oaks Mall-O-Ween on Friday, October 31, from 5 pm to 8 pm.Towering goblins and ghouls will hover over Continue Reading...
Oktoberfest celebrations are here! See your family-friendly options!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comProst! (That's German for "Cheers!") Oktoberfest is here! We may associate the holiday as a celebration just for adults -- and certainly there are some bar events and beer festivals just for the grown-ups -- but we also have some family-friendly options that include all your Oktoberfest favorite features in a kid-friendly environment. Here are some of the biggest family-friendly 2014 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...
Exciting new #Halloween events come to SE Fairfax County!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comSure, Halloween is more than two months away, but we have some exciting news that we can't wait to share! Although this area already offers many fun Halloween events, we now have two new great ones to look forward to in 2014, both of them in southeastern Fairfax County!First, a historic treat: Mount Vernon Estate, the home of George Washington, presents the first-ever trick-or-treat! The 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...
Plan now for #summer and #fall community #festivals!
We may be halfway through summer already, but we still have more than 40 festivals to look forward to between now and early fall! Earlier this year we published our fourth annual Fairfax Family Fun list of cultural, neighborhood, and food and beverage festivals in Fairfax County and nearby areas in Northern Virginia. This list features one-day or weekend special events that celebrate a community or neighborhood; a culture, ethnicity, Continue Reading...
