Celebrate the Holiday Season in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County's communities and attractions are prepared to entertain visitors all season long with festivals, holiday traditions, musical entertainment and more. We invite you to browse our seasonal event calendar below and start your own traditions here in Fairfax County.
One-Day Events
Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: 8pm-11pm
Phone: (703) 709-6300
Admission: $9 per adult; $7 for children under 12; $5 per skate rental
Friday Night Rock 'n' Skate at the Ice Skating Pavilion happens every Friday with a live DJ from 8 - 10 pm, with games & prizes until 11 pm.
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Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-10:30pm
Phone: (703) 744-3999
Admission: $95/person
This Valentine's Day, MICHEL offers a menu for lovers that will romance your partner and your palate. The decadent four-course prix-fixe menu will include Yellowtail Carpaccio, Lobster, Filet Mignon, and Michel's Chocolate Heart for Two, served in addition to Michel's innovative and elegant a la carte menu. The restaurant's soft lighting and rich warm colors afford a glowing ambiance. Whether dining a deux or in a group at the signature under-lit rose onyx communal table, MICHEL is perfect to light that fire or rekindle your favorite romance. For information and reservations call 703 744-3999, or visit www.michelrichardva.com.
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Address: 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2-4 pm
Contact: Pam Powers
Phone: (703) 371-9351
Admission: Free
Stephen Scanniello is best known as a hands-on gardener who transformed the Cranford Rose Garden of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden into one of the world’s most acclaimed rose gardens. He is fun, an international rose judge, gardener, historian, author and raconteur.
Stephen has co-authored and written several rose books - Rose Companions is about selecting the perfect companion plants for your roses. The American Horticultural Society selected one of his books, A Year of Roses as one of the Ten Best Books in Horticulture. Another book, co-authored with Douglas Brenner, A Rose By Any Name, tells stories related to rose names.
We are fortunate to have Stephen entertain us on a cold winter’s day right before Valentine’s day for our joint Arlington Rose Foundation and Potomac Rose Society event/meeting.
For more information on our guest speaker in February, please go to http://stephenscanniello.com/about.html
Free. Refreshments served.
Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5-10pm
Phone: (703) 506-4300
Admission: $20 per person (Chocolate Buffet) ; $80 per couple (includes Chocolate & Champagne)
Entyse Wine Bar & Lounge offers guests the perfect way to indulge their sweet tooth. An elegant display of assorted gourmet chocolates and desserts prepared by the in-house pastry team will wow you and your love with both beauty and flavor. Further enhance your experience with a specialty cocktail or a perfectly paired wine selection by Wine Director, Vincent Feraud.
Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-7:00pm
Phone: (703) 506-4300
Admission: $2/taste, $7/flight of 5, $10/pour
Toast your Valentine with a special sampling of champagnes and sparking wines from around the world. Talented Wine Director and Sommelier, Vincent Feraud has created a special flight of bubbly available for Valentine's Day. Enjoy the full flight of five champagnes and sparkling wines or pick a few to taste. Once you have chosen your favorite, opt for a full flute or purchase a bottle to enjoy at home.
Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-10:30pm
Phone: (703) 744-3999
Admission: $95/person
This Valentine's Day, MICHEL offers a menu for lovers that will romance your partner and your palate. The decadent four-course prix-fixe menu will include Yellowtail Carpaccio, Lobster, Filet Mignon, and Michel's Chocolate Heart for Two, served in addition to Michel's innovative and elegant a la carte menu. The restaurant's soft lighting and rich warm colors afford a glowing ambiance. Whether dining a deux or in a group at the signature under-lit rose onyx communal table, MICHEL is perfect to light that fire or rekindle your favorite romance. For information and reservations call 703 744-3999, or visit www.michelrichardva.com.
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Address: 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA
Times: 1pm-3pm
Contact: Herndon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Phone: (703) 435-7300
Admission: $10 fee includes one child and one parent
Join us for our Aqua Egg Hunt where children will collect as many floating and sinking eggs as possible in the time allowed. Everyone will receive a prize. A special prize will be awarded to whomever collects the most eggs in each group.
Address: 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Times: 9:30am-12:30pm - Start times vary by age.
Contact: Herndon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Phone: (703) 435-7300
Admission: $7 pre-register; $9 on-site
A tisket a tasket, be sure to bring your basket for collecting eggs and other spring goodies at our old-fashioned Easter celebration. Join the Easter Bunny and his helpers for an eggstra-special event. Hands-on arts projects, baby animal petting zoo, and egg hunts by age.
On-Going Events
Recurring daily
Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: Sunday-Tuesday 11am-7pm; Wednesday-Thursday 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Phone: (703) 709-6300
Admission: $9 per adult; $7 for children under 12; $5 per skate rental
From late October through the second week in March the Pavilion floor is transformed into a gleaming ice skating rink. Ice skates and other supplies are available inside the Skate Shop directly beside the Pavilion (behind Clyde's).
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