By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Thousands of motorcycles will roar into town this weekend, as happens on Memorial Day Sunday each year, going down Fairfax Boulevard en route to Washington, DC, where they will join hundreds of thousands more bikes at Rolling Thunder. It's quite a sight -- and fun and exciting to watch -- but its purpose is heartfelt: to honor our soldiers. Ride of the Patriots is a local motorcycle ride related to Continue Reading...
Memorial Day events in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC
Memorial Day Events 2018 Memorial Day weekend is here, a time for our country to remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms. Being so close to the nation's capital gives us a very easy opportunity to visit meaningful places to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. See below for special events taking place in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia to honor our military, as well celebrations Continue Reading...
Annual reenactments in the Mid-Atlantic
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Just about everywhere you go in Virginia, you will find reminders of battles, mostly from the Civil War. Historical markers, battlefields, and commemorative events abound, and it’s no wonder: with more than 2,000 "military events" recorded in Virginia during the Civil War, the commonwealth, in all its regions, is rich in military history. Attending a reenactment is a great way to connect with history to Continue Reading...
Celebrate Black History Month at local events
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to remember important people and events in African-American history. Here are some celebrations and special events taking place in or near Fairfax County and Washington, DC, in 2018. Sat., February 3 (exhibit through March 2) – Manassas, VA Ayeye: A Retrospective of Black History Month To commemorate Black History Month, the Center for the Arts has scheduled an Continue Reading...
Presidents’ Day Fun in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com President's Day is coming up soon! Monday, February 19, is a federal holiday and a day off from school. Make it a day of family fun AND still keep the kids learning by attending some of these events that celebrate the life of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and generally all United States presidents and American history. Best of all, just about all of these events are free! Our list also includes some Continue Reading...
MLK Day holiday weekend events
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day is next Monday, January 15, 2018, and it's a federal holiday and day off from school for the kids. Below is our annual list for ways to enjoy the day off with your family, whether you're honoring Dr. King's legacy, spending quality time with the kids, or doing both! Our list below for local 2018 MLK Day activities and events includes: MLK remembrance Continue Reading...
Go ahead: keep your Christmas tree up
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 Christians, don’t seem to Continue Reading...
National Museum of the Marine Corps debuts new kids’ area
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) in Triangle, Virginia, has been undergoing renovations and expansion, and is ready to debut its newest area, dedicated to the youngest visitors! The museum opens its new Children’s Gallery on Saturday, November 18, 2017, with special activities from noon to 2 pm. The Children’s Gallery mimics the Museum’s theme of U.S. and world history as seen through the Continue Reading...
USCG Cutter Eagle to dock in Alexandria
A historic United States Coast Guard (USCG) cutter, or commissioned ship, is coming to Alexandria next month, and you can tour it for free! The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will be open for free public tours in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, around Labor Day. The public can tour the Eagle on Monday, September 4, 2017, from 1 pm to 7 pm, and on Wednesday, September 6, 10 am to 7 pm. UPDATE 9/4: Another tour day has been added for Thursday, Continue Reading...
Take the nature center with you: Rent a Nature Backpack
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun You spent a nice day outside with the kids, exploring nature at a local park. Your kids are enthused about the activities you were doing, and you’d love to keep the interest going, but it’s time to go home. Maybe tomorrow you’ll come back, or you’ll just find something books and other items on the subject. Or maybe you don’t need to do any of that at all… maybe someone has already put all that together for Continue Reading...
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