By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com It's September, which means the return of the The Virginia Native American Festival, which this year takes place on Saturday, September 7, 2019. This Native American festival that Fairfax County Park Authority hosts (formerly the Virginia Indian Festival) is one of our favorite events and one that each year we try not to miss. Our son loves Native American culture and we all get to enjoy it at this Continue Reading...
Virginia Native American Festival honors tradition, culture
Burke Centre Festival: two days of free family fun!
One of the biggest festivals in Northern Virginia takes place this weekend: the Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 7-8, 2019. This annual two-day event, which has been around for more than 40 years, features dozens of family activities, live entertainment, and music, all with free admission. All events take place at the Burke Centre Conservancy Grounds. Activities include: amusement rides; children's activity booths (many free); music, dancing, Continue Reading...
Labor Day family fun in Northern Virginia
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com The unofficial end of summer is coming up this weekend! While many people will use this as a time to squeeze in a bit more travel, if you decide to stay around town, worry not: there is still plenty of fun to be had here for Labor Day weekend! Northern Virginia offers many opportunities to continue enjoying summer fun before we switch over into fall. Below is our annual list of family-friendly special Continue Reading...
Wrap up summer at the Herndon Labor Day Festival
The unofficial end to summer is coming soon, and the Town of Herndon will wrap up the season with its annual food, drink, and music festival. The Herndon Labor Day Festival, this year on Monday, September 2, 2019, is the biggest event in our area for that holiday. The outdoor celebration on the Town Green, at 777 Lynn Street downtown, features music, a craft show, food vendors, and samplings from Virginia wineries and local micro Continue Reading...
Doggie paddle parties: Area pools host dog swim events
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Pool time may be running out for you -- and then, it all goes to the dogs! Public and community swimming pools in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area in general tend to close after Labor Day. But if you have dogs, they are in for a treat: after the pools are closed to people, but before the pools are drained, cleaned, and closed up for the season, your four-legged friends can enjoy a swim party of Continue Reading...
A tasty annual tradition: the Middle Eastern Food Festival
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Great food, music and dancing, tours of a beautiful church, fun for kids, and more baklava than you might ever see assembled in one place. If all that sounds good to you, plan to attend the Middle Eastern Food Festival taking place at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2019. The annual event in McLean is two full days of fun for all ages. The main Continue Reading...
Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to Reston
One of the newest summer events, sure to become a local tradition, returns to Lake Anne Plaza soon: the Reston Historic Trust & Museum hosts the third annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, August 10, 2019. The fun takes place on the Lake Anne Plaza waterfront in the afternoon, with the first race at 1 pm. Arrive earlier to see all the boats before they hit the water: boats will start arriving on the plaza at 10:30 am, and Continue Reading...
Celebrate the Apollo 11 50th anniversary
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun It was one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind. Fifty years later, it is still an awe-inspiring image: a human walking on the moon. On July 20, 1969, humans walked on the moon for the first time, an event that transfixed not just the United States, but the whole world. It's time to celebrate this tremendous achievement, and there are fun opportunities to do that in Washington, DC. When Neil Continue Reading...
Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivals in Northern Virginia & DC
Celebrate Independence Day in Northern Virginia and DC! We're lucky to live so close to Washington DC, and being in DC for the big National Fourth of July parade and A Capitol Fourth concert and fireworks is something you definitely need to experience at least a few times. But if you want to be "closer to home," we also have many fun options for Fourth of July celebrations in Fairfax County or right on the border to us. From huge daylong Continue Reading...
Cardboard boat regatta: may the best team stay afloat!
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com One of the most unique community competitions is coming up soon: the cardboard boat regatta! This fun boat race is part of the annual Springfield Days festival featuring a car show, pet fest, and more. Each year on the second day of the festival, this year on Sunday, June 2, 2019, dozens of community groups gather to see which team will stay afloat -- literally. At the Cardboard Boat Regatta, Continue Reading...
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