family activities

family activities

Trail Tour: An Ideal Mile Loop in South Reston

It’s still warm out, but you have to train for a race. Or perhaps you’d like a comfortable place to begin an exercise routine, walk your dog, or take your kids for a bike ride. If you’re looking for a flat mile in almost complete shade, we’ve found a great loop for you. Reston boasts 55 miles of paved…

September 17, 2014

Toys for All Ages at the New Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

I had no idea something this cool was hiding outside Tysons Corner until I stumbled upon it. You can’t see it from the road or inside the mall. The new Plaza at Tysons Corner Center sits on a bridge outside the second story of the mall, and it’s filled with fun, free ways to spend an…

September 10, 2014

Surf Reston Makes a Splash on Local Lakes

Paddleboarders are everywhere this year! You’ve probably seen them drifting across Reston’s lakes, almost walking on water. Adventurous locals are trying stand up paddleboarding (SUP) more than ever. SUP is the nation’s fastest growing water sport, and its popularity is certainly visible here in Reston. Fans of the sport describe it as so peaceful and fun…

September 7, 2014

Reston Town Center’s Colorful ChalkFest

On Saturday, Market Street was gradually taken over by unicorns, superheroes, and sunflowers. Hundreds of artists filled the Town Center with color at ChalkFest. The Initiative for Public Art Reston (IPAR) invited professional and amateur artists to create chalk drawings at Reston Town Center over the weekend. Participants were provided with a box of chalk and a square…

September 7, 2014

Coming Up! September events in the Reston Area

Summer is winding down, the weather is divine, and it’s the perfect time for outdoor festivals. Here are September’s event highlights for the Reston area.

September 7, 2014