By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com BrickFair returns! LEGO builders of all levels, from kids at play to adults who create masterpieces from the tiny bricks, can each year look forward to a huge gathering in Chantilly. The BrickFair Expo, one of the region's biggest gatherings of LEGO creations and vendors, features LEGO models, trains, and art and engineering displays. This year's event takes place again at the Dulles Expo Center August Continue Reading...
NoVA Mini Maker Faire: A ‘Show and Tell’ for all ages
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Technology and textiles, creativity and computers... if there's something you can think of and something you can make -- whether it's with your own hands or with a computer program -- chances are good that you will find it at a "maker faire," an event that showcases people's creations, from traditional artifacts to items made with the latest technologies. One such event is the annual NoVa Mini Maker Continue Reading...
BrickFair LEGO Fan Event Preview & GIVEAWAY!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comMy favorite recent film by far has been The LEGO Movie. Notice I didn't say "kid movie" or "family-friendly" movie, just "movie" -- that's because it's truly a film for everyone: those with or without kids, people who love LEGO, and those who have just a passive interest. The film celebrates creativity and possibility. Whether you love the LEGO sets with detailed instructions or you prefer to make Continue Reading...
