Get your fall fix at the best seasonal events in the region. From Burke to Alexandria, these family fun harvest festivals and spooky thrills are sure to please. To find other great regional fall happenings that didn’t top our list, visit the Fairfax County website. 1. The Glow: A Jack-O-Lantern ExperienceLake Fairfax Park, RestonThursday – […]
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Dora Kelley Nature Park Fun & Free Activity for Kids in Virginia
With the last days of summer waning, treat the kiddos to a fun and free visit to the Dora Kelley Nature Park. The park is perfect for an after school visit or for a weekend daytrip. Nestled between Lincolnia and Alexandria West, Dora Kelley Nature Park is part of a 50-acre woodland nature preserve straddling […]
Grove Collaborative Fall Cleaning Giveaway and Review
Admittedly, I am the biggest skeptic about freebies and giveaways, so when I find a tried-and-true awesome deal, I unashamedly share with friends and family. Lucky for you, you’re in the club! And lucky for us, this is a great giveaway to kick off fall home cleaning. While supplies last, Grove Collaborative is giving away […]
One Loudoun is Loudoun County’s New Downtown
One Loudoun in Ashburn is Loudoun County’s version of the Reston Town Center. One Loudoun is a hip spot to spend a day or evening. One Loudoun features an open plaza with shops, restaurants, and lots to do. The courtyard has fountains, seating, a grass play area for kids, high-tech games, and gigantic widescreen TVs. […]
Experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights and Holiday Village
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is an impressive 2.5 mile drive illuminated by holiday light displays and is an ideal family holiday treat for all ages! The annual festival of lights is located at Bull Run Park off of I-66 on Route 29. You and your family can stay warm and drive slowly thru […]
Take Flight to the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center adjacent to Dulles International Airport in Chantilly will allow you and your family to see and experience the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts. The Center is located along Route 28 off the Dulles Toll Road. The aerospace museum is divided into two hangars […]