By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com We recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, so the timing for Mr. G to host his Washington, DC-area release party for his latest CD, “ABC Fiesta,” couldn’t be any better: his show is Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna (10:30 am concert). Mister G – or Ben Gundersheimer, for long – is an indie rocker turned award-winning children’s musician who’s blended his whose passion for, and Continue Reading...
Back to School! 20+ Ways to Celebrate
by P. HallFairfax County Public Schools students begin another academic year next Tuesday. It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end... this year seemed to go by all too quickly! While back-to-school time may be exciting for some parents and kids, scary for others, or just routine, each new year is a "clean slate," a chance to create new routines, establish better habits, and instill a love of learning. While you're doing all Continue Reading...
Back to School! 20+ Ways to Celebrate
by P. HallFairfax County Public Schools students begin another academic year next Tuesday. It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end... this year seemed to go by all too quickly! While back-to-school time may be exciting for some parents and kids, scary for others, or just routine, each new year is a "clean slate," a chance to create new routines, establish better habits, and instill a love of learning. While you're doing all Continue Reading...
Chick-fil-A Wants You… Dressed Like a Cow!
by P. HallWant to help break a "world record?" Fan of Chick-fil-A? Local area Chick-fil-A restaurants are planning a fun event to break the record of the most people dressed as cows. On Tuesday, July 2, 2013, the public is invited to meet at George Mason University’s Field House (4501 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030) at 10 am. Northern Virginia Chick-fil-A restaurants will try to break the world record while also doing good for the Continue Reading...
Exciting News from Fairfax County Parks!
P. Hall Fairfax County Parks are great to visit at any time, and of course in summer, when kids are out of school, many people take advantage of the extra time to explore these great places. With great trails, picnic areas, open spaces to run around in, playgrounds and tot lots, historic sites, nature programs, farm animals, carousels, trains, boating and other water activities, and even a waterpark, it's hard to imagine what more you could Continue Reading...
12-12-12: A Half-Dozen Ways to Celebrate this Special Date
It's not the most popular day in the December (that would be the 31st, New Year's Eve) or even the most talked-about (that might be 21st, the purported "end of the word" per the Mayans, some say). But Dec. 12, 2012 stands out at least for the cool factor of being "12-12-12." Over the past dozen years, we've watched neat dates come up, starting with 1-1-1, and now we have reached the end of an era. It will be another hundred years before we get to Continue Reading...
Teacher Workday: Last-minute ideas
Teacher workdays are coming up in Fairfax County! Need a last-minute idea for something to do during these two upcoming teacher workdays, or just need a quick break so you can vote? Whether you're looking for something to do as a family or you're working and need a place to drop off the kids -- or even if you just need a short break on election day -- here are some things you can do. STUFF TO DO TOGETHERCox Farms Fall Festival Bonus Continue Reading...
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