By Mariana Azuero for Fairfax Family Fun Kids grow up. Sad, but true. With the upcoming ninth birthday of our oldest, we have been reminiscing the younger years. Last night we went to Disney on Ice Presents Celebrate Memories!, and it was so fitting. Throughout the entire show, every song that played my husband and I looked at each other with smiles and instantly remembered a moment in time. From Moana’s “How Far I’ll Go” to Frozen’s “Do Continue Reading...
Review: Monster Jam is a loud, wild thrill for all ages
By Ole Orset, special to Fairfax Family Fun A sure sign of Monster Jam weekend in DC: the scores of families and children trekking through Chinatown with protective earmuffs. And ticket scalpers trying to sell more earplugs and hearing protection, than tickets, outside of the arena. Monster Jam is both loud and noisy. And it is served up with a side of dust and fumes. But it all blends into a true multimedia show that engages the audience, all Continue Reading...
Review: Marvel Universe LIVE!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Action-packed, superhero movies used to come around only once in a while (at least that was the case when I was growing up), but these days, these blockbusters seem to hit the big screen several times year. Bringing the popular characters of these films to life in a live-action shows is a challenge, but one that Marvel Universe LIVE! has tackled well. This production features the most Marvel characters Continue Reading...
Celebrate Christmas with the Washingtons with Mount Vernon by Candlelight Tours
Thanks to Mount Vernon for inviting us on this wonderful tour! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, no matter how many times you’ve been there, always ends up being educational. The estate, museum, and gardens – home to the first president of the United States – offers much to see, do, and learn from for visitors of all ages. One way to enjoy the historic site and see it in a new light is to Continue Reading...
Review: Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party
Editor's note: We had a chance to review Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, the production going on now through October 7, 2018, at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax. We sent our correspondent Mariana, who by now is a Disney on Ice "veteran," to get her take on the show. Below is her review. By Mariana Azuero for Fairfax Family Fun Wondering if you should go to Disney on Ice? I mean, aren’t they all the same? Well, actually...NO! I Continue Reading...
Review: Disney on Ice presents Frozen
By Amy Holmes for Fairfax Family Fun For more than 11 years, when our oldest daughter was only 2 years old, our family has enjoyed going to Disney on Ice shows. We were so excited to attend last night's performance of Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the Capital One Arena, formerly the Verizon Center, in Washington, DC. (The show is in town until February 19, 2018). Attending this event was a "bucket list" item for us as we were unable to Continue Reading...
Family travel: Three days in Manchester, Vermont
This post is part of our series highlighting family travel in Manchester, Vermont. Also see our post on the Wilburton Inn and historic Hildene. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun There's never enough time. If you travel as we do -- wanting to see as much of an area as possible -- there is just never enough time to see it all. Even if you are highly organized. Even if the place you are visiting was supposed to be a relatively quiet little Continue Reading...
Wyndham Orlando I-Drive: comfort and fun in the middle of all (review)
Thank you to the Wyndham Orlando International Drive for hosting us! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Long security lines, increasing restrictions and fees on baggage, and other hassles of air travel have made flying a bit trickier for everyone, but especially families. This is one reason why we have embraced more road trips, which afford extra space, flexibility, and savings. The down side? More time travel and exhaustion from being on Continue Reading...
Review: Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Guest post by Colleen Levine, family food and travel blogger at Foodie Tots If the street vendors hawking light-up Mickey Mouse ears didn’t alert you to something different than a Capitals game at the Verizon Center on Wednesday night, the glittery princess dresses peaking out from under winter coats should do it. That’s right, Disney on Ice is back in DC. The show opened on February 15 and runs through Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. After clearing Continue Reading...
Review: Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
By Mariana Azuero for Fairfax Family Fun On this very cold day, my munchkins and I had a very heartwarming experience. Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music was such a fun and interactive show! My daughters, ages 4 and 5, truly enjoyed it! The live show starts off just like the television show we all love, with all of neighborhood characters, and featuring the Letter of the Day (J) and the number 8. To make matters interesting, there is Continue Reading...
