By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comSure, Halloween is more than two months away, but we have some exciting news that we can't wait to share! Although this area already offers many fun Halloween events, we now have two new great ones to look forward to in 2014, both of them in southeastern Fairfax County!First, a historic treat: Mount Vernon Estate, the home of George Washington, presents the first-ever trick-or-treat! The Continue Reading...
Fun upcoming pet events in and around Fairfax County!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comAh, the dog days of summer... and apparently, early fall is "going to the dogs," too! We have long promoted pets as part of the family here at Fairfax Family Fun. In fact, our Pet-friendly Fairfax page is a permanent features of this site, highlighting pet-friendly events and resources in our area. While that is still your go-to page for general information, with so many fun family-friendly events Continue Reading...
Starlight Cinema outdoor movies begin this weekend!
Click on the image to go to the county site with the PDF By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comWe're in the middle of summer and that means many discounted or even free movie opportunities for families! Earlier this year we brought you our annual list of Free and Cheap Summer Movies in our immediate area, a guide that includes both indoor and outdoor movies.One of the most popular choices is Starlight Cinemas, a fun family tradition Continue Reading...
Plan now for #summer and #fall community #festivals!
We may be halfway through summer already, but we still have more than 40 festivals to look forward to between now and early fall! Earlier this year we published our fourth annual Fairfax Family Fun list of cultural, neighborhood, and food and beverage festivals in Fairfax County and nearby areas in Northern Virginia. This list features one-day or weekend special events that celebrate a community or neighborhood; a culture, ethnicity, Continue Reading...
Celebrate fireflies at free family science event Aug. 3!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comWhere are the fireflies? This summer, the Children's Science Center has teamed with citizens, scientists, the Museum of Science in Boston, and researchers at Tufts University and Fitchburg State College to help observe and track firefly populations in our local area. Firefly populations, the Center notes, have been inconsistent in their appearances. Are they disappearing? During Continue Reading...
Giveaway: Win a garden tote, book, and gift card!
Calling all gardeners! Whether you are an expert "green thumb" or just like to spiffy up your garden a bit, here are some tools to help -- and to get your kids in on the action! In honor of our growing" fan base (reaching more than 4,000 fans on our Facebook page recently) here's a little something to help you grow something at home!Our gardening gift set is perfect for spring, now that everyone is pruning, planting, and planning, and Continue Reading...
National ‘Kids to Parks’ Day is this Saturday, May 17!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.comGet ready to get out and celebrate National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17! All across the country, families, neighborhoods, schools, parks, scouting organizations, and other groups are gearing up to celebrate this day of outdoor play promoted by the National Park Trust. Of course, any day can and should be a "kids to parks day," particularly when you live in an area such as Continue Reading...
Featured Camp: Adventure Links at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Earlier this month, Fairfax Family Fun launched a new, useful resource, the Summer Camp Guide, a special page featuring the wonderful summer camps run by our website sponsors and advertisers. We will be spotlighting each one of these camps through various blog posts such as the one below. If your kids love being outside and are seeking a fun adventure this summer, they will love Adventure Links at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park! This Continue Reading...
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