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 add to your route, but…
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Escape to another world through literature at one of the amazing independent bookstores in Fairfax County. Better yet, pick up the latest finds from one of our talented local authors. Grab a warm cup of coffee or tea and curl up with a book that will take you on your next memorable adventure. In…
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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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There are dozens of places to get your caffeine fix in Northern Virginia, from locally-owned coffee shops to hip and modern coffee houses to quaint mom and pop cafés to popular national chains. There are even several shops that roast their coffee beans right on site! Warm up with a delicious cup of…
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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 seven-year-old…
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Fall comes bearing crisp weather, fall festivals, and pumpkin fever, but one precursor to autumn that we love around here is Wolf Trap's season announcement for its smaller, historical venue, The Barns. The popular local venue just released its first set of shows - welcoming back audiences in-person…
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Summer may be on the downswing, but you wouldn't know that looking at Fairfax County's event calendar. Before the school is back in session and the warm weather turns crisp, check out some of the reasons that August is a prime time for visiting and exploring Fairfax County. Holidays and Month-Long…
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The Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) is a 45-mile trail that stretches from Arlington County, all the way through Fairfax County, and into Loudoun County, ending in the town of Purcellville. It is often called the “skinniest park in Virginia,” since this former historic railroad bed is now…
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At long last, the 2020 Summer Olympics will kick off in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2021. Originally scheduled for last summer, the Games were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the first time ever this has happened. (There have been three cancellations in history, all due to the two World Wars…
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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 Fairfax County where you can get your scoop on. With an international flair ... SnoCream Company SnoCream Company, found at The Block in Annandale, offers a Taiwanese-inspired…
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