Summer may be on the downswing, but looking at Fairfax County's event calendar, you wouldn't know that. Before school is back in session and the warm weather turns crisp, check out why August is a prime time to visit and explore Fairfax County. 1. Holidays and Month-Long Celebrations August is a…
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Updated for 2026 So you’ve brought your teen to Northern Virginia. Now what? The good news is there are a plethora of things to do that BOTH you and your teen will enjoy (though maybe for different reasons.) Better yet, most of them have interactive or educational aspects that will make you feel…
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“Safari” (definition: Journey or Expedition). It sounds exotic and wild to have a Safari, but what if you could have a great outdoor adventure in nature less than 25 miles from Washington D.C. in Northern Virginia? There is exciting winter wildlife as well as wildlife adventures in the summer…
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Oh, Wolf Trap. You're celebrating your 50th anniversary and what else can we say except we love you! Having the only national park dedicated solely to the performing arts right here in Fairfax County is something that we brag about all the time. But the cool thing is, we don't even have to brag…
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**Updated with new performances as of June 15! It’s been a long, difficult year (and then some) without live music on the beloved Wolf Trap stage. But it’s finally time to dust off your dancing shoes, break out the picnic baskets, and embrace your inner pop star because Wolf Trap Foundation for the…
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Patio season is upon us and we’ve all been dying to get out of the house. And we’re not sure there’s anything more relaxing than a glass of chilled wine amid the scenic Virginia foothills on a warm summer day. The good news is that several Fairfax County wineries have an array of drinkable wine…
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Hello, summer 2021! The weather is nice. Things are opening up. Events are happening. And people are actually starting to go on real, live, in-person dates again! So to help y'all out, and get you one step closer to finding that special someone, we’ve come up with a select list of online profiles of…
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Movie lovers, rejoice! Drive-in movies are making a comeback as a timeless, socially-distanced summer activity. Drive-in movies are a great romantic date night idea for a couples getaway in Fairfax. Here's our list of drive-in theaters and other places to see a movie from the comfort of your own…
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Summer 2020 might look a little bit different than past summers, but that doesn't have to mean a lack of fun. Fairfax County is home to a rich array of outdoor adventures and historic sites that the whole family will enjoy. To get you started, we've pulled together a couple of ways you can get out…
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Throughout the summer of 2019, Fairfax County's first permanent “LOVEwork” sign has been on tour and traveled around to some of our most popular attractions that represent the eclectic visitor experiences found here. We're now on the final tour stop, the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Here, the…
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