Updated for 2025 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 2025 If you’re looking for something truly unique and memorable for the people on your list, Fairfax County’s small businesses have it. There are a variety of cool gift shops and unique gift shops with one-of-a-kind gifts and even things to treat yourself on a fun girls’ weekend getaway…
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Updated for 2025 '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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Updated for 2025 by Azariah Jackson 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…
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Updated for 2025 Thanksgiving is soon behind us, and for many families, that means one thing: it's time to decorate for the holidays, 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…
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updated 2025 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…
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Updated for 2025 by Azariah Jackson 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…
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In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday and its independence from the British crown. While many patriots get credit for victory in the Revolutionary War, one British subject, in particular, literally led the charge—Commander of the Continental Army, General George Washington…
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Updated for 2025 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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updated for 2025 Fall is the perfect time to get outside! There's something about the smell of those freshly fallen leaves and the crispness of the air that just touches the soul when you get out into nature and start moving around. The American Hiking Society has deemed November 17 as National Take…
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