Originally published Aug. 2, 2018; updated Sept. 3, 2018 By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Pool time may be running out for you -- and then, it all goes to the dogs! Public and community swimming pools in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area in general tend to close after Labor Day. But if you have dogs, they are in for a treat: after the pools are closed to people, but before the pools are drained, cleaned, and closed up for the Continue Reading...
Enjoy fall with the family at Kingsmill Resort
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A hotel is often just a place for the night, a place for a quick rest and a shower before exploring a destination. A resort, of course, is not just that but rather a destination unto itself. In our travels to Williamsburg, Virginia, which we've been doing a few times a year, we have tended to stay in hotels for a quick pit stop to relax and refresh as we explore the area's theme parks, museums, wineries, Continue Reading...
DC, take a vacation! Busch Gardens has a deal for you!
Hey, local folks... you need a vacation! Says who? Says the U. S. Travel Association, which conducted a recent survey that revealed that people in and around the nation's capital left more than 17.3 million vacation days "on the table" last year. In response, Busch Gardens® and Water Country USA® in Williamsburg, Virginia, want to help you out. To encourage Washingtonians to take time away from work this summer and enjoy family fun, the park is Continue Reading...
Local residents trying to save Cameron Run Regional Park
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Fans of Cameron Run Regional Park, a facility in Alexandria, Virginia, that includes the Great Waves Water Park, a miniature golf course, and batting cages, are trying to ensure the park will be there for the long-term with the extension of its lease. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks), which operates the park and leases the land from the City of Alexandria, has been trying to get a 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...
