In the bustling metropolitan area near our nation's capital, spotting more than a few stars in the night sky can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, Fairfax County has a variety of spots tucked away from light pollution to see the world above. Whether you're an astronomy…
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updated for 2025 - more may be added as they announce Looking for a safe and family-friendly way to celebrate the spooky season of Halloween? Buckle up and head on out to some of the best home haunts in Fairfax County, where local residents deck out their homes with ghosts, goblins, monsters, and…
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Fairfax County was founded in 1742 and has a long and fascinating history. But many of the histories that shape the County today happened thousands of years prior. Did you know that the county has an Archaeology and Collections Branch that helps to identify, preserve, and interpret the material…
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updated for 2025 As soon as that first crisp autumn breeze hits Fairfax County, Halloween preparations start brewing. Haunted trails, home haunts, and spooky stories become the new normal during this time of year, making it no surprise that Halloween is a thrilling time for all ages. While Northern…
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Updated for 2025 Legend has it that, each October, the veil between this world and the spirit world grows thinner leading up to All Hallows Eve, aka Halloween. It is a time to remember the dead. And some believe it is a time for the dead to visit us. Over the centuries, however, October 31 changed…
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Ok. Let's just get some simple truths out of the way on the front end of this post. 1. Tacos are the greatest food on earth. 2. If you don't like tacos, you can't be my friend. 3. There is no way for me to accurately tell you what the "best" taco place in Northern Virginia is because the heavenly…
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updated for 2025 October is one of the most fun-filled months in Fairfax County, filled to the brim with special events, month-long celebrations, spooky Halloween activities, and absolutely stunning fall foliage drive tours and viewpoints. We don’t blame you if your calendar fills up quicker than a…
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Fall is synonymous with harvest time and there’s no better way to reap the rewards of a prosperous fall bounty than by exploring the area’s vast number of Farmers Markets. Fairfax County Government runs 10 different markets throughout the year, and there are several other independent community-run…
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Each fall in Fairfax County, something special happens. Our natural landscapes become wrapped in gold, red, and orange glory. Our calendars become filled with so many festivals that it's literally impossible to attend them all. Our restaurants and local coffee shops bring out flavors that make you…
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Celebrated from September 15 through October 15 since its expansion in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the historic and cultural achievements of Hispanic Americans and celebrates their contributions that have influenced the diversity of our society. Here in Fairfax County, individuals of…
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