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Hands-On Educational Play at the New Children’s Science Center Lab
Northern Virginia finally has its own interactive children’s museum, thanks to the new Children’s Science Center Lab in Fairfax. This museum, which opened in June, 2015, specializes in hands-on demonstrations of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Its exhibits are designed for children aged 2-12, but parents and older siblings are likely to enjoy them, too….
July 6, 2015Fourth 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, 2015July 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, 2015Ten Things You Need to Know About the World Police and Fire Games
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…
June 23, 2015June 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, 2015The 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, 2015Memorial 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, 2015Don’t Miss It: The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center
This weekend the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival returns to Reston Town Center on Saturday and Sunday. This festival is a Modern Reston favorite, and one that you don’t want to miss. This event is a nationally top-ranked fine art and craft festival that attracts over 30,000 visitors each year, and it is also the primary fundraiser…
May 15, 2015May Events in the Reston Area
May is here, and that means festival season is beginning. This month Reston welcomes back thousands of annual visitors to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. The farmers markets are opening, boat rentals are returning, and summer is just around the corner.
May 1, 2015Fields of Flowers You Can Pick at Burnside Farms in Haymarket
If you’ve ever wanted to surround yourself with spring colors, and then fill your home with them, too, we’ve got a quick day trip suggestion for you. Just about 30 minutes west of Reston is Burnside Farms, one of the world’s largest pick-your-own flower farms. They have five acres of flowers that are a springtime spectacle that…
April 28, 2015Trail Tour: A Hilly Workout with Some of Reston’s Best Scenery
Now that the weather is mild and the flowers are out, I want to be outside all day long. This time of year offers perfect conditions for one of my favorite walks in Reston. The latest in our series of trail tours is our longest one yet: a 3.5-mile loop that offers some of the best scenery that Reston…
April 21, 2015The Wild and Wonderful Virginia Bluebells at Riverbend Park
Stop what you’re doing and go outside — spring flowers are blooming! In the DC area, our beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms get most of the attention this time of year. Less well known, though, are the native, blueish-pink wildflowers known as Virginia bluebells. Unless you’re a gardener or hiker, it’s possible that you haven’t even noticed…
April 8, 2015