By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com In town for Thanksgiving? You're in luck -- you get to see a fun holiday parade without having to go to New York! One of our favorite holiday events in Fairfax County is the annual holiday parade in Reston. This is one of Northern Virginia's largest and most beloved parades. Reston’s Holiday Parade, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, is a big and festive event. This year's it's on Friday, Continue Reading...
Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to Reston
One of the newest summer events, sure to become a local tradition, returns to Lake Anne Plaza soon: the Reston Historic Trust & Museum hosts the third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The fun takes place on the Lake Anne Plaza waterfront in the afternoon, with the first race at 1 pm. Arrive earlier to see all the boats before they hit the water: boats will start arriving on the plaza at 10:30 am, and Continue Reading...
Lake Anne to host cardboard boat regatta
Love to be on the water? Feeling creative? Want to help support a local organization? Then consider joining the first-ever cardboard boat regatta at Lake Anne Plaza in August! This fun competition will see teams competing on the lake to see who can stay afloat -- literally! -- in what is expected to be an annual event. Cardboard boat regattas are just that -- races with boats made out of cardboard and little else. They are fun to participate Continue Reading...
Lake Anne Plaza debuts Roots Music, a new festival
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Calling all music lovers! Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, the site of several free concerts each year, is introducing a "roots music" festival this weekend. The waterfront residential, retail, and entertainment complex is hosting the first ever Lake Anne Roots Music Festival on the plaza on Saturday, July 8, 2017, noon to 6 pm. The free festival will offer a full day of "modern roots" performances Continue Reading...
Reston Town Center hosts annual Pet Fiesta
One of the most anticipated events for pet lovers in Northern Virginia is the Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center. This annual event, always around Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a fun celebration of pets and pet ownership. The outdoor festival brings together local businesses, animal rescue groups and pet owners for a full day of activities, demonstrations, and beloved animals. This year's event is on Saturday, May 7, 10 am to 4 pm. Visitors can Continue Reading...
RCP hosts sensory-friendly Mary Poppins show
How can you take a well-loved, legendary musical and make it even better? Reston Community Players (RCP) have come up with some ideas! The all-volunteer community theatre group is currently presenting Mary Poppins. This fun show makes for a great "family date" (see our detailed review from opening weekend) and you can enjoy it during a matinee or evening show now through March 12, 2016. To make the show more accessible to all patrons and to Continue Reading...
Jingle on Lake Anne features Santa’s arrival by boat
One of the most festive, fun, family-friendly, and free community holiday events is coming up: Lake Anne Plaza in Reston hosts its annual Jingle on Lake Anne event on Saturday, December 5, 2015! Community organizers and plaza retailers will host various activities throughout the day. The expanded program, now from 8 am until 7 pm and beyond, includes fun options for kids, adults, and even pets. Among the activities are the popular and special Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving fun in Reston: Parade and holiday kick-off
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com One of our favorite holiday events in Fairfax County is the annual holiday parade in Reston. This is one of Northern Virginia's largest and most beloved parades. Reston’s Holiday Parade, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, is a big and festive event. We love this event and if we are not visiting family or in New York for the Macy's parade (something we've done a couple of times), you can bet we Continue Reading...
Review: ‘Shrek the Musical’ by Reston Community Players
Editor’s note: Reston Community Players bring the popular Shrek movie franchise to the stage in a live show, Shrek the Musical, playing on weekends now through November 7, 2015 . Our original post has details on the show. To find out more, we sent Amy, one of our reviewers, to check out the production on opening night. Read her review and find out how to win tickets to the show! By Amy J. Holmes, CAE My family and I attended the Reston Continue Reading...
Celebrate Reston’s birthday at Founder’s Day April 11, 2015
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com"In the beginning, there were 6,750 acres of trees, fields, and cows — and a self-described 'Jewish guy from Manhattan' with a yellow legal pad, trying to figure out what to do with this large chunk of land that he was about to buy in the suburbs of Washington."So begins the article in The Washington Post last year describing the life and accomplishments of Robert E. (Bob) Simon. If the name rings a Continue Reading...
