Updated for 2026 Springtime blooms call for egg hunts, brunches, and a myriad of other Easter activities perfect for the whole family to enjoy! And let's not forget about the iconic Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny loves to spread joy and excitement as it hops through Fairfax County, hiding colorful…
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updated 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 can…
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Each year, a million-plus people make the exodus to Washington, DC’s Tidal Basin area to catch the cherry blossoms during their short blooming window. Because they flower at different times every year (roughly the last week of March to mid-April) and peak bloom only lasts a few days…
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updated 2026 Bloom, baby bloom! It's BACK: The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition in the Capital Region that commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo to the United States in 1912. However, the festival's fun has expanded beyond the National Mall to be…
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updated 2026 International Women’s Day is March 8, but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. America celebrated the centennial of the ratification of…
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Updated for 2026 Time is flying by, and we're already headed into March - which means spring is upon us. Bring on the blooming flowers, green grass, singing birds, and sunshine! Warm weather brings a myriad of events and activities to enjoy in Fairfax County. Here is your go-to guide for things to…
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New for 2026! Kick those winter blues away with this first sweet, sweet taste of summer. Wolf Trap has announced a jam-packed season lineup at the famed Filene Center for Summer 2026, including special shows celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and a star-studded show honoring John Prine. There…
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Updated for 2026 Did you know that Presidents Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday? What better way to celebrate this former Fairfax County resident (and the dozens of leaders who have followed in his footsteps) than to dive into some of the presidential history found in…
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Updated for 2026 Goodbye January, and hello February! We’re officially into the second month of the year, and with it comes a new wave of must-see attractions and events in Fairfax County. Between Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, AND some PRETTY big professional sporting events, plus more…
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Updated for 2026 "Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." - Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 19, we…
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