Updated for 2026 Memorial Day Weekend is one of the best times to visit Fairfax County and the U.S. Capital Region - especially during the 2026 America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations. And it's also a great time for us to take a moment to remember what the day is really all about: honoring the…
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Finally! The weather is getting warmer, events are filling the calendars, and everyone waiting patiently (or impatiently) for the return of festival season is about to have big ol' smiles back on their faces! Fairfax County has community festivals all around the county from late April through the…
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Updated for 2026 "Wishing you a pot o’ gold, And all the joy your heart can hold." - Unknown My name is Patrick. My grandfather was born in County Cork, Ireland. My great-grandfather and great-grandmother were from County Louth, Ireland. I have freckles. And if I let my beard grow long enough, you…
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Updated for 2025 When is Hanukkah? This year, Hanukkah begins on December 14, 2025 and ends on December 22, 2025. And you'll find plenty of events celebrating the holiday in Fairfax County and throughout the Capital Region. For many English speakers (such as myself), you might find yourself a bit…
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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 guide to all the…
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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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New Updates for Fall 2026 Coming Soon 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…
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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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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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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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