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Puzzle-Palooza, New Herndon Brewery Opens, & Broadway in Tysons

Mar 19, 2026

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11 min read

Puzzle-Palooza, New Herndon Brewery Opens, & Broadway in Tysons

Plus, Outdoor Movie Night, our March Recipe of the Month, & Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar is expanding to Fairfax | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Recipe of the Month

March 2026 Recipe of the Month: Homemade Creamy Coleslaw

Mar 15, 2026

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3 min read

March 2026 Recipe of the Month: Homemade Creamy Coleslaw

Jazz up your at-home fish fry with this tasty side dish featured as our latest Recipe of the Month

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Community Events & News

Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar Expanding to Fairfax

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

Trummer's Coffee & Wine Bar Expanding to Fairfax

The new location in the Twinbrooke Shopping Center is expected to open this fall. The expansion marks their second location in Northern Virginia.

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

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St. Patrick's Fun, McLean Chocolate Festival, & LEGOs for Adults

Mar 12, 2026

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10 min read

St. Patrick's Fun, McLean Chocolate Festival, & LEGOs for Adults

Plus, a new Fairfax Sustainability Market, "Pi Day," & Sun-viewing | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

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Reston Spring Market, Restaurant Weeks, & Alexandria St. Patrick's Parade

Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

Reston Spring Market, Restaurant Weeks, & Alexandria St. Patrick's Parade

Plus, details about the new "Brunch Crawl" in Falls Church | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Community Events & News

New Falls Church Brunch Crawl to highlight city's independent restaurants

Mar 3, 2026

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6 min read

New Falls Church Brunch Crawl to highlight city's independent restaurants

Six local restaurants team up to offer affordable brunch options for this bar crawl-style event and to showcase the Little City's growing restaurant scene

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Fairfax & Vienna Restaurant Weeks, 2016 Throwback Party, & "Ice & Lights" Finale

Feb 26, 2026

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11 min read

Fairfax & Vienna Restaurant Weeks, 2016 Throwback Party, & "Ice & Lights" Finale

Plus, details about a new farmers market in Oakton, and a cat lounge opens in McLean | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Lunar New Year Fun, "A World of Chocolate," & Japanese Whiskey Dinner

Feb 19, 2026

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10 min read

Lunar New Year Fun, "A World of Chocolate," & Japanese Whiskey Dinner

Plus, a chili cook-off in Falls Church and the Beltway Card Show returns to Vienna | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Make Maple Syrup, Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon, & Lunar New Year in Reston

Feb 12, 2026

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11 min read

Make Maple Syrup, Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon, & Lunar New Year in Reston

Plus, our new Recipe of the Month and Good News in Alexandria | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Recipe of the Month

February 2026 Recipe of the Month: Potato Broccoli Soup

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

February 2026 Recipe of the Month: Potato Broccoli Soup

Our February 2026 Recipe of the Month -- the first installment in our new series -- recognizes American Heart Month with a warm and tasty bowl of homemade soup

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Fairfax Chocolate Festival, Sledding Hot Spots, & A Homecoming Bar Crawl

Feb 5, 2026

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10 min read

Fairfax Chocolate Festival, Sledding Hot Spots, & A Homecoming Bar Crawl

Plus, two Fairfax County natives represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

"February 0," Kinky Boots in Tysons, & Local Ice Skating

Jan 29, 2026

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11 min read

"February 0," Kinky Boots in Tysons, & Local Ice Skating

Plus, learn about a Fairfax County "ghost town," and find out where to celebrate National Puzzle Day | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Falls Church & ALX Restaurant Weeks, Tysons Comedy Doubleheader, & Winter Fun

Jan 22, 2026

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12 min read

Falls Church & ALX Restaurant Weeks, Tysons Comedy Doubleheader, & Winter Fun

Plus, an update on the McLean Chocolate Festival and why ice is nice in Reston | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Restaurant Week Preview, Winter Renaissance Festival, & Ice Cream Social

Jan 15, 2026

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11 min read

Restaurant Week Preview, Winter Renaissance Festival, & Ice Cream Social

Plus, Wolf Trap kicks off the 2026 season and Good News from Fairfax | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Dodgeball in Herndon, "Rock The Rink," & Passport Music Festival Kicks Off

Jan 8, 2026

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11 min read

Dodgeball in Herndon, "Rock The Rink," & Passport Music Festival Kicks Off

Plus, our new Poll Question and more fun! | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

New Year's Celebrations, Fairfax Food Tour, & Nerf Battle in Chantilly

Dec 31, 2025

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11 min read

New Year's Celebrations, Fairfax Food Tour, & Nerf Battle in Chantilly

Plus, Fairfax County Rec Center Open House & Winter Block Party in McLean | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Winter Fun Roundup: Lights, Lanterns, Local Ice Skating, and More

Dec 24, 2025

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10 min read

Winter Fun Roundup: Lights, Lanterns, Local Ice Skating, and More

Hosting the holidays? Find local events and places to take your out-of-town family | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Mount Vernon by Candlelight, Brunch with Santa, & Holiday on the Farm

Dec 18, 2025

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10 min read

Mount Vernon by Candlelight, Brunch with Santa, & Holiday on the Farm

Plus, it's the final weekend of events at the Dulles Expo Center | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Capital Art & Craft Festival, New Winter Markets, & Candy Cane Mini Golf

Dec 11, 2025

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11 min read

Capital Art & Craft Festival, New Winter Markets, & Candy Cane Mini Golf

Plus, comedy night in Fairfax, and you're invited to take our new year-end survey | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Our Winter Fun Guide, Donuts in Vienna, & LEGO Holiday Bricktacular

Dec 4, 2025

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12 min read

Our Winter Fun Guide, Donuts in Vienna, & LEGO Holiday Bricktacular

Plus, a holiday pop-up bar in Fairfax and Johnnyswim performs at Wolf Trap | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Seasonal Guides

2025 Out & About Fairfax Winter Fun Guide

Dec 3, 2025

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19 min read

2025 Out & About Fairfax Winter Fun Guide

Where to find winter festivals, seasonal markets, family fun, and more across Fairfax County this season

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Thanksgiving Weekend Fun: Turkey Trots, "Shop Small," & More

Nov 26, 2025

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12 min read

Thanksgiving Weekend Fun: Turkey Trots, "Shop Small," & More

Plus, "The Nutcracker" comes to Tysons and dueling pianos come to Fairfax | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

Festive Markets in Fairfax, Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, & Turkey Trot Previews

Nov 20, 2025

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12 min read

Festive Markets in Fairfax, Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, & Turkey Trot Previews

Plus, find free events around the area + which seasonal farmers markets wrap up this weekend | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Newsletters

DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival, Fairfax Holiday Craft Show, & Festival of Lights

Nov 13, 2025

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13 min read

DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival, Fairfax Holiday Craft Show, & Festival of Lights

Plus, Herndon's Chicken Salad Chick opens next week | A preview of the weekend ahead and things to do in Fairfax County

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler

Community Events & News

Chicken Salad Chick set to open in Herndon on Tuesday

Nov 11, 2025

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7 min read

Chicken Salad Chick set to open in Herndon on Tuesday

The Herndon location is the third to open in Fairfax County in the last year, and further expansion is planned across Northern Virginia.

Matthew Knoedler
Matthew Knoedler
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