No matter what kind of day you're having, one thing's for certain: it can almost always be made better with glazed goodness and sugary delights. From cozy neighborhood bakeries to global staples, there's no shortage of delightful donut shops to enjoy. Whether you enjoy traditional vanilla icing…
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November is a transitional month for many – a change in scenery, a dip in weather, and a shift from pumpkins to turkeys to early holiday decorations. But what doesn’t change in November in Fairfax County and the Washington DC area is the multitude of events, activities, and entertainment options…
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“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." -Albert Einstein From a young age, we have all asked about the “how” and “why” of things around us to those who are older and wiser. For many of us, those questions now fall to us. Makerspaces exist for…
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Why wait until Halloween to get your sugar fix? Satisfy your sweet tooth all season long this fall with the best flavors around - from pumpkin spice hot chocolate bombs to raspberry ganache. There's plenty of chocolate and candy to go around in the sweet center of Northern Virginia. Like Willy Wonka…
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In the heart of Fairfax County, something extraordinary happens when local businesses come together to combine their strengths. From coffee roasters teaming up with breweries, to farms addressing food insecurity, these partnerships showcase the power of unity. In a world where individual success…
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It’s clear (to us) that Fairfax County has a ton to offer its residents and visitors. But you don’t have to always hear it from us. Fairfax County and the National Capital Region are home to SO many creative, intelligent, and passionate people whose goal is to help tell the stories that this area…
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Fun fact: Virginia is the birthplace of American wines. The history of winemaking here dates back to the early 1600s when Jamestown settlers planted vines in hopes of creating a cash crop in the New World. In 1619, laws were even created requiring colonists to cultivate vines. But Virginia’s soil…
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The leaves are beautiful, the air is starting to get cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, and the time to get outside is NOW. Lucky for you, Fairfax County is full of outdoor spaces to take in the beautiful foliage in all its glory. With the help of our friends at Ride & Shine Bicycling, we…
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Updated for 2023 season! 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 ghouls. Here are a few homes to…
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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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