November kicks off the winter season in Reston! Highlights this month include the Reston Holiday Parade, the ice skating rink, and a new documentary movie about Reston. Here is your events calendar for November in the Reston area of Northern Virginia, including Great Falls and Herndon.

This article is from 2015. Please refer to our 2016 Guide to Halloween Events.  This month is full of exciting Halloween events in Reston and the surrounding areas of Herndon, Vienna, Great Falls, Centreville, Tysons, and other parts of the DC area. Here is our huge list of activities for kids, teens, adults, and even dogs! THURSDAY,…

As I’ve mentioned before, home tours are some of my favorite types of articles to cover here at Modern Reston. Those articles are also some of our most popular with our readers, so it’s likely that you love them, too. As much fun as it is to browse interior design photos, though, it’s much better to be able to walk around inside those…

The Reston community is saddened by the loss of Reston founder Robert E. Simon, who passed away this week at the age of 101. Hundreds of community members gathered at Lake Anne Plaza on Friday, September 25, 2015 to celebrate his memory. They lit candles along the waterfront, and sang “This Little Light of Mine”…

We’re sorry to see summer go, but September brings some of our area’s greatest events. The Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival and the Reston Multicultural Festival will help to cure those back-to-school blues. Here’s what’s happening this month in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Lake Anne Jazz Week Lake…

Summer is wrapping up — don’t miss your chance to enjoy all the music, festivals, and more. August’s event highlights include the Fairfax 4H Fair and Carnival, two triathlons, and a new happy hour concert series on Thursday nights at Reston Town Center. Here is the event calendar for August in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern…

The Fourth of July takes place on a Saturday this year, which means we have a three-day weekend to enjoy! Here are some holiday celebrations for you to check out on July 3rd and July 4th in Reston, Vienna, Herndon, and Great Falls. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 Rockin’ Independence Eve Fireworks Show 7pm-dark: Vienna Town Green,…

Summer is in full swing, and Reston’s event schedule is filled with something for everyone. July highlights include the World Police and Fire Games, the annual Ukulele Festival, Fourth of July celebrations, and summer concerts. Here’s what you can find in Reston and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia this month. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 World Police and…

By now, you’ve probably heard that the World Police and Fire Games are coming to town. This exciting, international competition involves a series of events that are centered in Reston and will take place all over Northern Virginia. There will be so much happening that it can be overwhelming. We have outlined the essential information to help clarify it…