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Reston Area Events in July 2016

Mid-summer is here, and the Reston area offers lots of fun ways to distract you from the heat. Now is the time for free concerts, outdoor movies, free children’s entertainment, and more. Here’s what’s happening this month in Reston, Herndon, and Great Falls. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 Friday Night Live – Turtle Recall + Southbay 6:30-10:30pm: Herndon Town Green, 777…

July 1, 2016

The 2016 Reston Summer Bucket List

Reston really shines in the summertime. This season of fun always slips by too quickly — don’t miss it! Here’s a list of some of the best things to do during summertime in Reston and nearby parts of Northern Virginia. How many of these things can you check off this year? You’ll want to bookmark this page and refer to it…

May 31, 2016

Memorial Day 2016 Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC

Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 30, 2016, and the holiday weekend is filled with celebrations around the area. Whether you’ll 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 26, 2016 Lake…

May 24, 2016

Photo Gallery: Reston’s Glorious Springtime

Reston may be best known as a growing urban center, but it is also home to exquisite natural scenery, which is particularly magnificent in the springtime. Here are some scenes from Reston during the last several weeks.                               Photo credit: Charlotte Geary. Prints and…

May 10, 2016

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

Reston Area Events in April 2016

Spring is here, the flowers are blooming, and events calendars are filling with fun options. Event highlights this month include a capella festival, a pirate festival, several film screenings, and a week-long celebration of Reston’s founder, Bob Simon, on what would have been his 102nd birthday. Here’s what’s happening in the Reston area of Northern Virginia…

March 31, 2016

More Than Just Another Pretty Store — Kendra Scott Reston Gives Back

To tell you the truth, I wasn’t overly thrilled to learn that a jewelry store was opening in Reston Town Center. I could list a whole host of other businesses that I thought would be a better fit for Reston. I resisted covering them for Modern Reston until I wandered into Kendra Scott one day…

March 16, 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

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

A Mouth-Watering Tour Through Edibles Incredible Desserts

February is all about love and there is nothing I love more than desserts! (Sorry, kids, you’re a close second.) So I thought I’d pay a visit to Edibles Incredible — the cute little confection shop in Reston Town Center — to see what they were up to for Valentine’s Day.

February 10, 2016