By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Each year around this time, I hear the familiar lament from various people: the debate on when to take down the trees. After all, some say, Christmas is now over. But that is simply not true. The “12 Days of Christmas” begin, not end, on December 25. The "12 days" generally refers to the time between Christmas Day and the day of the Epiphany. But surprisingly many people, even some Christians, don’t seem Continue Reading...
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve events
Who says family time and New Year's Eve (NYE) fun have to be separate things? Many adults opt to make NYE a grown-ups-only event, and that is certainly understandable. But some families prefer to ring in the new year with everyone together, kids of all ages included, and even then, there are some good options. Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations in Northern Virginia include evening celebrations with music and other entertainment, Continue Reading...
Northern Virginia Holiday Staycation Fun Guide
Home for the holidays? Whether you're entertaining family or other out-of-town guests, just enjoying a stay-at-home vacation, or looking to explore new holiday activities, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day offers much to do in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC! See our Northern Virginia Holiday Staycation Fun Guide below for some good ideas! Many thanks to the nZone for sponsoring this guide -- be sure to check them out for Continue Reading...
Kings Dominion WinterFest debuts this year!
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Fans of theme parks -- and the holidays -- rejoice! If you can't get enough of roller coasters and other thrilling experiences, family rides, entertaining shows, and other fun you can expect from a theme park, you have another choice now in the winter months. Kings Dominion WinterFest debuts in 2018, and we have a sneak peak for you! For the first time ever, in 2018 Kings Dominion is hosting Continue Reading...
Holiday freebies and fun from the nZone
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Two things that just about any parent can use during the holiday are more money and more time. With Christmas coming up, many moms and dads are looking for ways to save money and to get a little more time to themselves for all the errands they need to run. This December, the nZone is offering local families multiple ways to help with both of these issues -- and show their kids a fun time! With free Continue Reading...
Celebrate Christmas with the Washingtons with Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tours
Thanks to Mount Vernon for inviting us on this wonderful tour! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, no matter how many times you’ve been there, always ends up being educational. The estate, museum, and gardens – home to the first president of the United States – offers much to see, do, and learn from for visitors of all ages. One way to enjoy the historic site and see it in a new light is to Continue Reading...
One Loudoun all aglow with LightUP Fest
Thanks to LightUP Fest for inviting us on a media preview! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun LightUP Fest, the largest lights festival on the East Coast, is brightening the holiday season at One Loudoun in Ashburn, Virginia. The season-long festival brings dozens of installations, with more than one million lights, to One Loudoun in Loudoun County November 8, 2018 through January 2, 2019. The culture-rich lights exhibit that Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving Northern Virginia guide
Thanksgiving will soon be here! If you're going to stay in town for the holiday, there are some fun events you can enjoy with the family, including visiting relatives and friends. Thanksgiving Northern Virginia events include some special events, kids' concerts, a big holiday kick-off with a large parade, a "turkey train" at a popular park, and more. Our Thanksgiving Northern Virginia guide also includes many options to work up to (or work Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving at home? See the Reston Holiday Parade!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com In town for Thanksgiving? You're in luck -- you get to see a fun holiday parade without having to go to New York! One of our favorite holiday events in Fairfax County is the annual holiday parade in Reston. This is one of Northern Virginia's largest and most beloved parades. Reston’s Holiday Parade, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, is a big and festive event. This year's it's on Friday, Continue Reading...
The traffic you don’t see: Fun and learning at VDOT Incident Management Open House
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun How do transportation agencies and first responders clear the roads after a major accident or incident? What purpose do some of those unusual-looking trucks serve? How do transportation agencies monitor traffic in our region? If you're curious about the behind-the-scenes work to keep traffic moving in our area, the upcoming Incident Management Open House will be incredibly educational -- and fun for the Continue Reading...
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