Updated for Summer 2025 The return of live music is back in full force in Fairfax County! There are hundreds of upcoming shows happening this summer that are perfect for a girl’s getaway, a fun family outing, a couples vacation, or just a nice way to spend time with friends. And while you can…
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Finally! The weather is getting warmer, events are filling the calendars, and everyone 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 from late April through the…
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Spring is in full swing in the Capital Region, and with it comes the vibrant return of festival season. This May, Fairfax County offers wine lovers plenty to raise a glass to, as several wine-focused festivals debut for a sensational start to the summer months. Enjoy festivals at historic estates…
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When people think of birding in the United States, they often picture destinations like the Florida Everglades, the Pacific Northwest, or the Gulf Coast. But some of the country’s best birding can be found right here in Fairfax County. Nestled in the Potomac Banks area, less than five miles from the…
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Bloom, baby bloom! It's BACK: The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is a beloved annual tradition in the Capital Region 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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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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New for 2025!!! 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 2025. There are unforgettable summer nights planned with superstars like Paul Simon, Maren Morris, Ringo Starr, and…
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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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Picture this: The National Mall in Washington, DC is filled with multicultural celebrations that will color the streets with over 150,000 visitors from around the world - all enjoying an abundance of ethnic food, vibrant dance performances, and connecting through soul-enriching meditation. This is…
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The Ox Road (Route 123) corridor running from Fairfax Station to Pohick Bay can sometimes be overlooked as a commuter community or military neighborhood due to its proximity to Fort Belvoir and access to Interstate 95. And when you travel south through Fairfax County, you do start to see more trees…
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