Summer may be on the downswing, but looking at Fairfax County's event calendar, you wouldn't know that. Before school is back in session and the warm weather turns crisp, check out why August is a prime time to visit and explore Fairfax County. 1. Holidays and Month-Long Celebrations August is a…
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When it comes to dining out, some restaurants simply have the innate ability to transport you to another world through the atmosphere, the food, the service, or a combination of all three. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill restaurants – these are tried and true, regionally beloved, memorable dining…
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Updated for 2024 Olympics Summer is a busy season with outdoor concerts and cooling off at splash pads and spray grounds. However, the biggest athletic event of the year is here. The 2024 Summer Olympics: an event everyone will want to witness! Which team will take the Gold? The 2024 Summer Olympics…
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It's never a bad time for a scoop (or two!) of pure joy. We've rounded up some of the most crave-worthy spots in all of Northern Virginia where you can get your scoop on. With an international flair ... SnoCream Company SnoCream Company, found at The Block in Annandale, offers a…
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Updated for 2024 Nobody does Independence Day better than the National Capital Region. It's more than just the fireworks, concert, and parade on the National Mall, though. Between our community parades and celebrations, early fireworks shows, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Capital…
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It's summer, and it’s hot out. And the kids (even the teens) are bouncing off the walls. Where can you take them that will cool them down AND let them burn off that dizzying energy? Fairfax County is home to five full-size waterparks, but did you know there are countless other spray grounds and…
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Updated for 2024 June is annually recognized as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the United States to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. In celebration of Pride, Fairfax County features many vibrant and inclusive festivities happening all month. Here’s your guide to everything Pride in Fairfax…
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Updated 2024 It is known as “America's Second Independence Day.” Yet there is no battle marking that day. No birthday of a new nation. Not even an anniversary of a document. Rather Juneteenth, the commemoration of freedom from slavery, commemorates June 19, 1865 - the date federal troops arrived in…
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The return of live music is back in full force in Fairfax County! There are hundreds of upcoming shows happening this summer that are perfect for a girl’s getaway, fun family outing, a couples vacation, or just a nice way to spend time with friends. And while you can still catch big-ticket…
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Fairfax County is fortunate to have an incredible performing arts scene with some world-class venues. Whether you are seeking outdoor concerts under the stars, intimate indie concerts, or cultural productions, you’ll find it here. One of those venues is the Center for the Arts at George Mason…
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