50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the moon. The Washington, DC area is buzzing with activities to celebrate this momentous occasion, from major events downtown to special local park events and more. There are also several places…
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Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We're now on tour stop number 9, and eventually, the sign will find a permanent…
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Summer is in full swing and July 2019 has a full slate of fun lined up for Fairfax County. Between big holidays and momentous anniversaries, there are a myriad of ways to spend your summer days and nights in the nation’s capital region. Here are a few things to look forward to this month…
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Nobody does Independence Day better than the National Capital Region. It's more than just the fireworks, concert, and parade on the National Mall, though. Between our community parades and celebrations, early fireworks shows, and downtown's Smithsonian Folklife Festival , the Capital Region…
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Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We're already on tour stop number 6, and eventually, the sign will find a…
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Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We've had 5 total tour stops already, and eventually, the sign will find a…
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Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign is on tour and is set to travel around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. Tour stops have already included The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center , Roer's…
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June 6, 2019 marks the 75 th Anniversary of the first day of the Invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. Often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history and laid the foundations of the Allied Forces decisive victory. But did you know that Fairfax County has a…
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June means that it’s officially time for summer in Fairfax County. And with summer comes major festivals , waterpark fun , ice cream, special seasonal events , and all the outdoor concerts and movies you could ever wish for. Here are several ways you can fill your early summer weekends up this month…
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Memorial Day around the Capital Region is unique in that it's full of opportunity to remember what the holiday is actually about, but also affords you the opportunity to enjoy the freedoms our American heroes fought so bravely to preserve. You can check out our complete list of Memorial Day events…
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