By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com St. Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is coming up March 17! The day, a national holiday in Ireland, is celebrated unofficially in the United States as well with parades and other big community celebrations, including some close to us in Alexandria, Manassas, and Washington, DC. While the day is now known as a festive one with parties (corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, and green drinks, Continue Reading...
Where to celebrate the Chinese or Lunar New Year
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Happy New Year! Not the one that just passed -- but the one that is coming up! Each year in Northern Virginia and the metropolitan Washington, DC, area there are several festivals to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Commonly called Chinese New Year, several countries and cultures actually celebrate the holiday, such as the Vietnamese, who host Tet events for the Vietnamese New Year. Some of the Continue Reading...
National Building Museum celebrates 35th anniversary
If you've been inside the National Building Museum, you already know that just looking around at its amazing architecture and open space is worth the visit. Of course, the museum has "everyday" activities for children, too (some free, some low-cost) and each year hosts special events, such as the hugely popular "The Big Build" that is all about design, architecture, and construction. Another big event is coming up this Saturday, December 12: Continue Reading...
Marvel Universe LIVE! in Baltimore Dec. 2015
They're back! Superhero fans, get ready: After much anticipation, Marvel Universe LIVE!, featuring the most Marvel characters ever assembled in one production, will fly into Baltimore with performances at Royal Farms Arena next month! The shows, December 10-13, 2015 in Baltimore, feature many of the most popular superheroes in a live-action story. Marvel Universe LIVE! is an action-packed, live entertainment experience for children and adults Continue Reading...
Fun, food, and community life at Halstead Square
I was invited to check out Halstead Square. Find out why I think it would be fun to live there! By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com A beautiful lobby, restaurants, fun amenities including a movie theatre, bowling alley, TV room, fitness center, outdoor pool and bar, and more... Is this a hotel I recently stayed at? No, it's actually Halstead Square, the luxury apartments in Vienna, Virginia, which I recently had a chance to visit. This Continue Reading...
Praying for Paris
As I watch the news about yesterday's terrorist attacks in France, I can't even fathom the heartbreak that individual families and friends of the victims and the country as a whole must be feeling. We see the heartbreak and the horror and we, too, mourn worldwide. At times like these, I always think of my young son, and while I am frightened for his future I also remain hopeful that we still can make the world a better place for his generation. Continue Reading...
Welcome to the new Fairfax Family Fun website!
Hello, and welcome! Or, for most of you, welcome back! First, to our loyal readers, thank you for your support over the past five years. I have loved bringing you ideas for family fun, discovering great new places and activities, sharing seasonal and cultural events, and writing about all the wonderful things that make Northern Virginia -- and especially Fairfax County -- such a great place to live. I appreciate your suggestions for events and Continue Reading...
Northern Virginia Halloween parades for 2015
We may think of parades as warm-weather fun, but cool autumn breezes don't stop the fun! Northern Virginia boasts several Halloween parades, and some of them are still to come. Below is information on the Vienna Halloween Parade, the Leesburg Halloween Parade, and the pet parade at the Great Falls Spooktacular. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 (start time: 7 pm) Town of Vienna Halloween Parade UPDATE 10/29, 4 PM: THE PARADE IS ON!!! IT HAS BEEN Continue Reading...
Review: Disney on Ice Presents 100 Years of Magic
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com One century of characters, stories, movie, and music: the current Disney on Ice show at EagleBank Arena (formerly the Patriot Center) at George Mason University pays tribute to some of the most popular Disney characters from the past 100 years. As we mentioned in our original post, Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt takes place October 21-25, 2015, Continue Reading...
Children’s Science Center hosting spooky ‘Haunted Lab’
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Halloween is a great time for budding scientists to conduct experiments! Whether you want to run a full "mad lab" or just make some glow-in-dark slime, there are fun opportunities for children to learn science basics and have a bit of fun. For ideas you can make at home, check out our Fun with Science Pinterest page and our Halloween Pinterest page. To enjoy Halloween science in a real science museum, Continue Reading...
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