Celebrate Independence Day in Northern Virginia and DC! We're lucky to live so close to Washington DC, and being in DC for the big National Fourth of July parade and A Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks is something you definitely need to experience at least a few times. But if you want to be "closer to home," we also have many fun options for Fourth of July celebrations in Fairfax County or right on the border to us. From huge daylong Continue Reading...
Father’s Day fun in Northern Virginia
by Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com What do dads want for Father's Day? Ask any group of fathers and many will tell you the same thing: to just have a nice day with the family. And maybe indulge a bit in some of their favorite things. In Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, you can easily do that with any of the special events taking place around Father's Day. The holiday weekend traditionally brings a good number of food and drink Continue Reading...
Memorial Day traditions: Ride of the Patriots & Rolling Thunder
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...
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