Mardi Gras is almost here... Let the good times roll! We may not be down in "the Big Easy" (New Orleans) 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 the Lent season begins. For many Continue Reading...
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Wharf
Review: Disney on Ice Celebrates Memories
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...
Presidents’ Day Fun in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com President's Day is coming up soon! Monday, February 17, 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 and generally all United States presidents and American history. Historic tours, open houses, a parade, and more await you -- and best of all, the 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. From heroism during wars to scientific discoveries to the fight for equal rights, the stories of African-Americans and their contributions to history take stage during the month. Throughout the month in Fairfax County there are community events that celebrate these achievements and their lasting impact. Continue Reading...
Disney on Ice presents Celebrate Memories
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Valentine's Day is coming up and you may be making plans to celebrate with your significant other... or with your significant others, plural. Although it's still mostly a day when people celebrate romantic love, for others it's also a day to celebrate all kinds of love, including the affection they hold for family members, especially children. In a fun coincidence, every year when Disney on Ice presents its 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...
Northern Virginia Polar Plunge: Brave fun for charity
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com What will it be: "Brrr!" or "brave?" If you love a dare and want to do something a bit wacky for a good cause, the Northern Virginia Polar Plunge Festival has a challenge for you: jump into the freezing waters of the Potomac River on a winter day, and help raise money for Special Olympics! The annual Northern Virginia Polar Plunge, this year on Saturday, February 22, 2020, is one of several Polar Continue Reading...
Virginia Polar Dip: Freezin’ for a Reason
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Go jump in a lake! Really, it's for a good cause! Each winter Lake Anne Plaza hosts the Virginia Polar Dip, a fun and wacky fundraiser to benefit a camp for kids with life-threatening illnesses. This year's event is on Saturday, February 1, 2020. At this unusual but fun event, participants plunge into the icy waters of Lake Anne, raising money from pledges along the way. Don't worry, the dip is quick, Continue Reading...
Polar dips and plunges benefit charities
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Jumping into a lake might be a fun idea for some. But how about when that lake is full of icy water? Each winter, some brave souls do actually jump into a bitterly cold waters for a good cause. Some of these folks go "freezin' for a reason" while others take the plunge -- and we don't mean get married, but take a "polar plunge!" Ready to take a polar dip or polar plunge for a good cause? These events Continue Reading...
Lunar New Year celebrations in DC and VA
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. The Vietnamese community, which hosts Tet events for the Vietnamese New Year, also celebrates in Continue Reading...
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