Spring in the year 2020 has been unusual but we should always try to make the best of things. Since kids can't be out doing a big Easter egg hunt today, let's take the idea of an egg hunt online! Fairfax Family Fun is hosting a Virtual Egg Hunt this year! We can't put little prizes or candies in the eggs, but for one lucky winner, there will be a $25 prize! Here's how it works: we have placed "Easter eggs" on a few pages of this site. Don't Continue Reading...
Yes, you can visit Burnside Farms flower fields this spring
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and all the restrictions now implemented for public safety have pretty much cancelled all spring activities. This makes it a challenge to celebrate holidays such as Easter and to support local businesses, many of which are struggling, but still we've come up with some fun ideas. Now you can add one to the list: You still can visit the nearby Burnside Farms tulip fields Continue Reading...
How to celebrate Easter during the coronavirus crisis
By Patricia Lee Hall, Fairfax Family Fun No, it's not the same, and we won't pretend that it is. Easter is a religious holiday that celebrates deep faith and renewal, but it's also a fun time for kids. This week, many families, even those traveling for spring break, would have been celebrating Easter in multiple ways: attending church services, preparing Easter baskets, and enjoying fun activities. But the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (and Continue Reading...
Local restaurants offering Easter meals
By Patricia Lee Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Easter is a holiday that celebrates faith, hope, and renewal. Perhaps at no other time in modern history has the world needed more faith and hope for renewal than now. As Virginians (much like many other people in other states) get ready for yet another week of staying at home because of the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, the current situation can at times seem hopeless. But putting a positive spin on Continue Reading...
Easter Bunny returns to Bunnyville at Fair Oaks Mall
Guess who hopped back over to Fairfax? The Easter Bunny! As spring arrives and the flowers start to bloom, the grand court at Fair Oaks Mall turns into Bunnyville, the Fairfax home of the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is now greeting visitors in Bunnyville, a three-dimensional town for kids to explore. Located on the shopping center’s lower level in Grand Court West, Bunnyville features many places to visit including Hoppin’ Fresh Bakery, Hare Continue Reading...
Easter Bunny is back at Fair Oaks Mall Bunnyville!
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun He's back! Spring is (almost) here, and it's another chance to visit Bunnyville! Each year Fair Oaks Mall is home to Bunnyville, the Easter Bunny's home away from home in Northern Virginia. Now through March 31, 2018, kids can visit him at Bunnyville. This one-of-a-kind set puts a bright and cheerful kid-sized town in the mall's Grand Court. Before they visit the bunny for photos, kids can explore Continue Reading...
White House Easter Egg Roll lottery opens
The lottery for tickets for 2018 is now open. See details below. By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Spring and Easter will be here before soon, and that means the return of the White House Easter Egg Roll. Each year, the White House hosts members of the general public (and some special invited guests) to enjoy an old-fashioned egg roll on the lawn. This year's event will take place on Monday, April 2, 2018. The Easter Egg Roll Continue Reading...
The last Easter egg hunt? Fun fillers to make it memorable
Thanks to Oriental Trading Company for inviting us to review its Easter holiday products. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Easter is one of our favorite holidays in our home, and it's no surprise -- my mom says that as a child, it was actually my very favorite holiday, with Christmas in second place. Although we do not have a set plan we stick to each year, we always celebrate in some way, including going to church, hosting or Continue Reading...
Dozens of Easter events in Northern Virginia begin soon!
Looking for Easter events in Northern Virginia? You have plenty of choices! Easter events start soon, and that means plenty of egg hunts, egg rolls, festival, craft events, Easter Bunny photo opps, and more! Throughout April 2017, there will be dozens of opportunities to celebrate the holiday with fun family activities. Fairfax Family Fun has prepared its annual list, and as always, there is great variety, including: Events in historic Continue Reading...
