By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun One of the most popular and beloved grocers is opening a new location in Virginia, and -- as chatter online shows -- folks are excited about this new addition to Fairfax County. Wegmans is opening its latest Virginia store (its 11th one here, and 97th one in total) this Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Chantilly. Located at The Field at Commonwealth near the intersection of Route 28 and Westfields Boulevard, the Continue Reading...
National Donut Day deals
Cake or yeast? Filled or not? Glazed or plain? Sprinkles, or not? Donut styles vary tremendously -- heck, you can even debate whether the correct spelling should be donut or doughnut -- and we each have our idea of what the "perfect" donut is. But one thing all can agree on is that the sweet treat is sweeter when it's free! That's what you can get on National Donut Day! This Friday, June 1, is National Donut Day, and several donut shops in Continue Reading...
Strawberry picking season is in full swing!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's something that all families in Northern Virginia should experience -- strawberry picking! Have you done it? This is a great way to spend some fun family time outdoors, and trust me, the berries you pick will be so fresh, sweet, ripe, and juicy that you will see a huge difference between them and the store-bought kind! Strawberry picking is something most people can do easily, and you go home with Continue Reading...
Strawberry picking in Northern Virginia
Fresh foods, fresh air, country scenes, and family time… spending a day at a pick-your-own farm is a nice way to get in some family fun and a bit of exercise with the reward of farm-fresh fruits and veggies to take home. Northern Virginia is home to several pick-your-own (or U-pick) farms where you can hand-select seasonal produce. We have gone strawberry-picking ourselves and it’s an enjoyable experience that shows us what a big difference Continue Reading...
For a twist on a holiday dinner, try this Christmas fondue
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in conjunction with Shriners Hospitals for Children. We are honored to team with this renowned organization to help promote safety over the holidays through the Be Burn Aware campaign.This site uses affiliate links. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Family gatherings around the holidays include plenty of food. And often these events serve as a time to bring out favorite family recipes, show off Continue Reading...
Save money, see more this year at Cox Farms Fall Festival
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun There's a slight chill in the air and there's no doubt that fall is here -- and soon, so will be the Cox Farms Fall Festival. The very popular festival, which already features more than enough fun for a full day, opens the 2017 season this weekend with even more attractions and new ways to save. The DC area’s most famous fall festival kicks off September 16-17, 2017. It will then open daily September Continue Reading...
The Virginia restaurant you must visit before it closes
Shopping, waterfront dining, a nice selection of Virginia wines: You can find all these at many places in Virginia, but if you want to experience them in a truly one-of-a-kind place, visit, head to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel before October 1, 2017. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun It’s not often that someone is eager to spend $18 in tolls just to go eat at a casual restaurant, but there we were, at long last. After years of saying Continue Reading...
Win a trip to NAPA courtesy of P.F. Chang’s
We know our readers love good food and travel, so we wanted to pass along this offer from our friends at P.F. Chang's. See below for information on how you can win a trip to California's Napa Valley! P.F. Chang's is giving away a trip to Napa Valley perfect for those who love food and wine. Participants can enter for a chance to win a foodie getaway to Napa Valley, including scenic hotel accommodations, airfare, and a Farm to Wok™ dinner Continue Reading...
Free treats at Chick-fil-A and 7-Eleven on July 11
Need an excuse to indulge in a treat? Tuesday, July 11, you can get freebies at Chick-fil-A and 7-Eleven! First, you can get a free entree of your choice at Chick-fil-A restaurants in honor of the chain's "Cow Appreciation Day." The rules are simple: dress like a cow (this could be a full costume or your own homemade cow-looking outfit), wear your cow apparel to any Chick-fil-A restaurant from opening until 7 pm, and receive a free entree of Continue Reading...
Alexandria fireworks: music, fun, and birthday cake!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com If the rain yesterday put a damper on your fireworks show, you still have this Saturday to look forward to. The City of Alexandria in Virginia hosts an annual "Alexandria and USA Birthday" celebration with music, birthday cake, and one of the very best fireworks shows in the area. Each year, on the Saturday following the fourth of July, the City of Alexandria puts on this fun, free community event to Continue Reading...
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