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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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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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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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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Horseback riding is not just a sought-after vacation adventure, but the wellness benefits of horse riding have been widely proven. Experience Fairfax County by horseback on one of these equestrian-friendly trails. Here are some trails that offer the best views from the saddle. Bridle Path at…
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Updated for 2023 "Willkommen zum Oktoberfest!" That's German for "Welcome to Oktoberfest!" And lucky for you, you won't need to travel abroad to celebrate the turn of the season with a fresh, cold, German beer. Here in Fairfax County, there are plenty of special craft beer festivals and events…
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This fall, get ready for the soaring and marvelous enchantment that a Cirque du Soleil production promises. The Quebec-based acrobatic and performing arts company will bring its United States premiere of a brand new touring show, ECHO , to Fairfax County under the iconic Big Top at Lerner Town Square…
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Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year here in Fairfax County. Between crisper weather (prime for exploring local trails) and looking forward to the holiday season (up first: Halloween!), this area knows how to kick off the festival season. Here's a sneak peek at some of the best fall…
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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, historic venue, The Barns. The popular local venue just released its first set of shows for the 2023-2024 season and the…
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