UPDATE 3/1/2019: We are giving away one family pack of tickets to a lucky winner! Follow the Fairfax Family Fun Facebook page for details! By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com What's better than an afternoon of family fun? An afternoon of family fun that ultimately serves a greater purpose. Silver Sparkles, an annual event to raise funds for brain cancer and tumor research, returns on Saturday, March 2, noon-5 pm. The fun takes place at Continue Reading...
Silver Sparkles: family fun and fundraising for good
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Wharf
Let the good times roll! We may not be down in "the Big Easy," but you still can get a taste of Mardi Gras in the metro Washington, DC, area! Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is a holiday that's part of the carnival festivities that start after the Christian celebrations of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and end on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, when Lent season begins. For many people, the carnival season is a time to let Continue Reading...
Disney on Ice brings the love to DC!
Valentine's Day is coming up soon... and so is Disney on Ice! The fun ice-skating spectacular makes its way to Washington, DC, again around Valentine's Day (as usual each year), making it for a great "date" for families. The show is coming to Capital One Arena from February 14-18, 2019, for 10 performances. The non-stop fun of Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment features four of your favorite Disney stories This Continue Reading...
Presidents’ Day Fun in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com President's Day is coming up soon! Monday, February 18, is a federal holiday and a day off from school. Make it a day of family fun AND still keep the kids learning by attending some of these events that celebrate the life of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and generally all United States presidents and American history. Best of all, just about all of these events are free! Our list also includes some Continue Reading...
Mardi Gras in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Laissez les bon temps rouler! It's (almost) Mardi Gras in time! We may be far from the big festivities in Louisiana and Mississippi, but we can still "let the good times roll" right here in Northern Virginia with our own celebrations! Mardi Gras, for "Fat Tuesday," refers of course to the carnival season that starts on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and ends on the day before Ash Continue Reading...
PAW Patrol Live races into Fairfax!
Updated 1-30-2019 with a giveaway! Scroll below for details! Calling all kids who want to save the day: their favorite four-legged heroes welcome them on their latest rescue mission! PAW Patrol, the animated Nickelodeon series that is wildly successful with toddlers and preschoolers, comes to life in a stage show. The production heads to EagleBank Arena (on the George Mason University Campus) in Fairfax February 1-3, 2019. "PAW Patrol Continue Reading...
Monster Jam review: Classic fun with new interactive option
Big wheels are not just for kids! If you've ever attended a Monster Jam® show, you know how much fun and excitement awaits. And you don't need to be a die-hard fan (although we have loved these events for years!) -- even if you are just a casual spectator, it's hard not to get wrapped up in the excitement of watching big monster trucks, elaborately decorated, do all kinds of fun tricks. Each year in the DC area you can enjoy a Monster Jam® Continue Reading...
Savor sweets at the McLean Chocolate Festival
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Christmas and the winter holidays are long gone and Valentine's Day is weeks away, but if you need an "excuse" to indulge in chocolate, you're un luck! Each winter in Northern Virginia a few celebrations all about chocolate take place, the first of which is the McLean Chocolate Festival! This event, celebrating its seventh year, takes place Sunday, January 27, 2019, and includes samples, sales, Continue Reading...
Black History Month celebrations
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada, a time to remember important people and events in African-American history. Here are some celebrations and special events taking place in Fairfax County: Sat., February 9, 2019 – Washington, DC African American Pioneers in Aviation The February Family Days at Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have Continue Reading...
Indulge in winter with chocolate festivals
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Did you make a New Year's resolution? Did it involve avoiding sweets or chocolate? Well, you may want to avoid the rest of this post then! Winter in Northern Virginia means the return of several chocolate festivals! These day-long events feature lots of rich chocolatey treats, often along with entertainment and family-friendly activities. Some of them also benefit local small businesses and community Continue Reading...
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