Updated for 2024 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…
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Updated for 2024! 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 glimpse of the…
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Updated for 2024 '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 2024 As the weather turns brisk and the holidays creep closer, something magical happens in Fairfax County! Brilliant light displays illuminate the night sky, local restaurants serve up comfort food favorites, outdoor winter activities and ice skating rinks open for the season, and a…
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Updated for 2024 We all know Thanksgiving comes with a lot of gratitude, a lot of family time, and well, a LOT of food. So this year, start a new tradition with your family by joining one of the many 5k or 10k fun runs - lovingly referred to as Turkey Trots - that are happening around Fairfax…
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November is a transitional month for many – a change in scenery, a dip in weather, and a shift from pumpkins to turkeys to early holiday decorations. But what doesn’t change in November in Fairfax County and the Washington DC area is the multitude of events, activities, and entertainment options…
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Northern Virginia offers some of the best spots to enjoy fall foliage, stunning hiking trails, and all the seasonal festivities you could wish for. But let’s not forget fall’s finest creation: the pumpkins! It’s the season for pumpkin spice and everything in between. Fairfax County fully embraces…
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As soon as that first crisp autumn breeze hits Fairfax County, Halloween preparations start brewing. Haunted trails, home haunts, and spooky stories become the new normal during this time of year, making it no surprise that Halloween is a thrilling time for all ages. While Northern Virginia's…
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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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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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