New Updates for Winter 2026 Coming Soon 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…
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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 2026! 'Tis the season for holiday light shows, ice skating, Christmas tree decorating, and more fun festivities! The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start your gift search. Luckily, Fairfax County has no shortage of holiday markets this year, from Christmas…
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Updated for 2025 “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…
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These Fairfax County Escape Rooms are perfect for all kinds of adventures — whether you're looking for a rainy day activity, a unique date night, family fun or a team-building challenge. With a variety of themes, difficulty levels and interactive storylines, there's an escape room experience for…
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More than any other town in Fairfax County, I probably visit Vienna the most. Sometimes I go for the shopping. Other times it’s for a holiday crafts show, to hear live music, try a restaurant or visit a park. From charming public art and historic sites to commanding performances and great…
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Whether you’re a visitor looking for an enjoyment-added spot to dive into some literature or a local looking for a new favorite place to get lost in words, Fairfax County can read you like a book. To be fair, pretty much every park, library, coffee shop and bench in the county would be a great place…
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Trying to find something fun to do that makes everyone happy? Perhaps some members of your group love watching movies and hitting golf balls, but others want to shop or listen to live music? Lucky for you, Fairfax County is filled with amazing multi-experience hotspots. What about an iconic outdoor…
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In 1964, a grand experiment broke ground right here in Fairfax County. Fresh off his family’s sale of Carnegie Hall, Robert E. Simon bought a massive tract of land just north of Fairfax. He intended to build a town that would revolutionize existing concepts of land use in suburban America. Using his…
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What mood are your ears in today? Are they hungering to hear Maren Morris, the Indigo Girls, or John Legend? Maybe they’re curious about Josh Radnor’s singing voice or which new-to-you group will emerge victorious from a band battle. Perhaps your little one is crazy about the Okee Dokee Brothers. Or…
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