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Reston Events in October 2015

The weather might be cooling down, but local events are still going strong. Highlights this month include Oktoberfest Reston, the Washington West Film Festival, the Reston Home Tour, and lots of family fun for fall and Halloween. Here is your October events calendar for Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia, including Herndon, Great…

September 30, 2015

Join a Flash Mob to Fight Childhood Cancer with Reston’s Ravel Dance Company

GUEST POST by Gail Toth On September 20, 2015 at the Washington D.C. National Mall CureFest 2015 will take place. CureFest is an annual festival that helps bring awareness to the insidious disease Childhood Cancer. It’s mission is to make childhood cancer research a national priority by uniting the cancer community, the general public and…

September 11, 2015

Photo Gallery: Reston in the Summer of 2015

Summer is perhaps the most fun time to be in Reston, with its outdoor concerts, water sports, wildlife, and festivals. We’re going to miss it! As we wrap up this season and prepare for Labor Day weekend, here’s a look back at Reston over the last three months.  

September 3, 2015

Reston Events in September 2015

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…

August 31, 2015

Reston Events in August

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…

July 31, 2015

Fourth of July Events in the Reston Area

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,…

July 2, 2015

July Events in the Reston Area

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…

June 30, 2015

Photo Gallery: Chalk on the Water Festival at Lake Anne

The last couple weeks have been quiet here at Modern Reston, because both of your MR hostesses coincidentally scheduled European vacations for the same time. Michelle and I are both disappointed to have missed last weekend’s chalk festival at Lake Anne, because it’s such a wonderful event. Thank goodness for photography contributions to help us see…

June 16, 2015

June Events in the Reston Area

Reston’s event schedule is filling as summer warms up. Highlights for June 2015 include a yoga festival, the return of weekly concerts around town, a chalk festival at Lake Anne, and the arrival of international athletes participating in the World Police and Fire Games. Mark your calendars, because there’s a lot going on during the summer…

May 31, 2015

The 2015 Reston Summer Bucket List

Now that summer is here, let’s make it a memorable one. Don’t let it slip by this year! Here’s a list of some of the most fun things to do during summertime in Reston and nearby parts of Northern Virginia. You’ll want to bookmark this page and refer to it all summer long. FESTIVALS ☐ May…

May 27, 2015

Memorial Day Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC

Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 25, 2015, and the holiday weekend is filled with celebrations around the area. Whether you prefer to spend the weekend honoring the military or welcoming summer, we have ideas for you. Here’s what’s happening in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington. THURSDAY, MAY 21,…

May 21, 2015

Photo Gallery: The 2015 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival

The streets of Reston Town Center are filled with extraordinary art this weekend at the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. Over 200 artists from around the country have arrived in Reston to display their work at this show. Art forms include painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, furniture, pottery, and more. It’s a juried show, which means that only…

May 17, 2015