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Reston Area Events in May 2016

As summer approaches, many of this area’s most fun events are returning. Highlights this month include the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, the reopening of local pools and water parks, and Memorial Day celebrations. Here’s what’s happening this month in Reston, Herndon, and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 March for Babies…

April 30, 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Things to Do in the Reston Area

This area is filled with great opportunities for outdoor recreation! One of our most popular articles of all time is our Ultimate Guide to Kids’ Indoor Fun in the Reston Area. The next logical step is a guide to outdoor fun, but this time we didn’t limit the excitement to kids’ activities. Here are our favorite ways for…

April 21, 2016

Easter 2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia

Are you looking for a great Easter brunch or egg hunt? Here are some of the best spring festivals, restaurant specials, and Easter egg hunts in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Several of these events require advance reservations, so be sure to plan ahead. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 Tysons Easter Eggstravaganza And Bunny…

March 11, 2016

P.J. Mulligans Brings Some of the DC Area’s Greatest Irish Hospitality to Herndon

I have often wanted to visit this area’s newest Irish pub, and with St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I decided it was finally time to head to P.J. Mulligans. This restaurant is owned by people who have run some of the most beloved Irish pubs in the DC area. I visited with them to learn more about their backgrounds and…

March 10, 2016

St. Patrick’s Day 2016 Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC

Whether you’re Irish, pretend-Irish, or just a fan of beer with every meal, we have ideas for you! Here are some great St. Patrick’s Day events, festivals, concerts, and bar crawls in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12:30pm: King Street, Old Town Alexandria Northern Viriginia’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…

March 4, 2016

Reston Area Events in March 2016

Welcome to March, and the arrival of spring! Here’s what’s happening in Reston, Herndon, and surrounding areas this month. Highlights include the Mini Maker Faire, a sock hop, and Easter egg hunts. THROUGH MARCH 12, 2016 Reston Players Present: Mary Poppins CenterStage, Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Reston Lovable chimney-sweep, Bert, introduces us to the…

March 1, 2016

Fun, Family & Self Defense at First Defense Krav Maga Reston/Herndon

To continue our We Tried it! series, guest contributor Charlie Schoening subjected himself to a month of classes at First Defense Krav Maga in Herndon. Maybe he can tell us what the heck Krav Maga actually is! (See our previous articles on CrossFit Reston and Pure Barre Reston.) Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art primarily used…

February 9, 2016

Reston Events in January 2016

Mark those shiny, new 2016 calendars! Here’s what’s happening in the Reston and Herndon area for the month of January. Highlights include several celebrations in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by Reston Community Center and participating organizations. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 New Year’s Day 5K 10am: Reston Town Center, Reston Get your year off…

December 31, 2015

New Year’s Eve 2015-2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia

This article is from December 2014. You can find the 2016-2017 New Year’s Eve events HERE. If you are looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we have lots of ideas for you. Here are events for December 31, 2015 in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Falls Church, and other parts of Northern Virginia. ArtSpace Herndon…

December 21, 2015

Reston Area Events in December 2015

Here are some local holiday highlights and other events happening this month in Reston, Herndon, and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. For our full holiday events calendar, refer to the 2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 Black Nativity by Langston Hughes 8pm: CenterStage at the Reston…

November 30, 2015

The 2015 Guide to Holiday Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC

NOTE: This events calendar is from 2015. The guide to 2016 holiday events can be found HERE. Ready or not, here come the holidays! Here are some of the greatest celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2015 Tysons Corner Center’s…

November 15, 2015

Weightlifting & Mythbusting: An Out-of-Shape, Middle-Aged Mom Walks into CrossFit Reston

These days, there are a slew of specialized gyms and fitness studios to choose from. Some are familiar, like yoga and boxing, but some are shrouded in a veil of mystery and myths, like CrossFit. Last month we challenged ourselves at Pure Barre Reston. This month, I (Michelle) stepped out of my comfort zone and walked into…

November 3, 2015