Updated for 2024 "Two weeks off of school!? What will we do with all that time?!" If this thought has crossed your mind for the upcoming holiday break, you're not alone. Thousands of parents everywhere wonder how they'll keep their families entertained during winter break. Luckily, Fairfax…
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Updated for 2024 Every year, starting in late November, George Washington's Mount Vernon infuses a healthy dose of holiday spirit and hospitality into its normal programming, resulting in a magical few weeks of memory-making opportunities for those who know when and where to find it. Below is your…
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Updated for 2024! It's that time of year when Santa pays an early visit to all the boys and girls of the world and sees who has been naughty and who has been nice before he returns to the North Pole to make final preparations for his Christmas Eve trek. But where can you catch a glimpse of the…
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Updated for 2024 'Tis the season in Fairfax County! Whether you’re a local on a staycation or on a family getaway, there are plenty of things to do in Northern Virginia in December. Check out these things to see and events to attend in the Washington, DC area that embrace winter and the holidays…
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Fairfax County covers more than 400 square miles filled with vibrant neighborhoods, small towns and exciting cities. Each has its own vibe, its own attractions, and its own story to tell. It’s downright poetic. With a location just across the river from Washington, DC, Fairfax County is a convenient…
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Updated for 2024! Thanksgiving is soon behind us, and for many families, that only means one thing: it's time to decorate (if you haven't already)! What better way to bring the merriment of the holidays into your home than to kick off the season with a fresh-cut Christmas tree? Get into the spirit…
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Virginia! When you land at Washington Dulles International Airport, you arrive in the beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia. And, if you’re here on a long layover or feeling famished after a day of travel, consider this your invitation to dip your toe into Fairfax…
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Fairfax County is home to an incredible and diverse group of artisan makers – so much so that the Made in Fairfax initiative was born. The Made in Fairfax network aims to be a one-stop shop for maker businesses and those who want to support them. The Made in Fairfax directory features dozens of…
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Updated for 2024 As the weather turns brisk and the holidays creep closer, something magical happens in Fairfax County! Brilliant light displays illuminate the night sky, local restaurants serve up comfort food favorites, outdoor winter activities and ice skating rinks open for the season, and a…
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Updated for 2024 We all know Thanksgiving comes with a lot of gratitude, a lot of family time, and well, a LOT of food. So this year, start a new tradition with your family by joining one of the many 5k or 10k fun runs - lovingly referred to as Turkey Trots - that are happening around Fairfax…
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