¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Fairfax County is the perfect location to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, thanks to its mosaic of different cultures and heritages that make it a unique and diverse place to explore. Embark on a cultural exploration where nearly every corner of the county offers a new culinary…
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For nearly 100 years, the Garden Club of Virginia has been hosting Historic Garden Week - the perfect way to dive into our region's history and get your floral fix at the same time! More than 150 homeowners will open their garden gates and doors to welcome visitors to their spectacular historic…
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Finally! The weather is getting warmer, events are beginning to fill the calendars, and everyone that has been 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…
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While every day is a great day to be kind to Mother Nature, April 22nd is an especially great day to show appreciation! This year marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, a global celebration of fostering the beautiful world we call home. Every tree. Bodies of water both big and small. All animals -…
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The sun is shining, the temperature is rising, and winter landscapes are transforming into green grass and wildflower-speckled fields. Spring has finally landed in Fairfax County, and with it comes a wide array of fun and exciting things to do this April. Petal-peeping, nature walks, live music…
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New for 2024!!! 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 2024. There are unforgettable summer nights planned with superstars like John Legend, Sting, Robert Plant & Alison…
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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 eggs for eager…
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Bloom, baby bloom! It's BACK: The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition in Washington, D.C. to commemorate 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 celebrated…
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"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 see hints of…
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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 the 19th…
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