Hey gang, Matt here!
Hopefully you have been able to enjoy some of the snow. The last few days have been good to stay at home if you can… a little less “Out & About” and more “In & Around” thanks to ol’ Mother Nature.
Last week’s Poll Question shows a plurality of you enjoyed the snow, but winter isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Let’s peek at the results.
Last week’s question: “Are you excited for the big snowfall that is forecasted for this weekend?”
The results ⬇️
For this week’s Poll Question, talks are brewing once again about a proposed casino in Tysons. We want to know what you think:
This Week’s Poll Question
Share your thoughts and we’ll post the results in next week’s newsletter!
In this week’s newsletter:
Ice skating around the area
Aslin hosts “February 0”
Kinky Boots in Tysons
National Puzzle Day, Astronomy in Great Falls
A Fairfax County “ghost town” + Good News at the Animal Shelter
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Matt
Things To Do
Ice Skating in Tysons & Reston
Finally some snow is here, and that means even better weather for ice skating!
Reston Town Center — Tickets: $9-$11 plus skate rental
1818 Discovery St., Reston
Capital One Center — Tickets: $13
1820 Capital One Dr. S, Tysons
Fun continues at The Winter Village at Cameron Run Regional Park in Alexandria through February 28. Tickets start at $13.
4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria
The historic 19th century water-powered grist mill comes to life and is open for tours on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Tickets: $8-$10.
10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls
Winter is here, but there are still plenty of year-round farmers markets!
Food & Drink
Learn how to make the perfect meat and cheese board ahead of the big game at The Winery at Bull Run on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1:30p.m. Tickets: $70.
15950 Lee Highway, Centreville
Put your knowledge of the animated sci-fi sitcom to the test at the Falls Church brewery on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7:00p.m.
110 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
Local Restaurant Weeks Conclude This Weekend
The hyperlocal restaurant weeks in Falls Church and Alexandria continue this weekend. In Falls Church, more than 60 local establishments are featuring specials and promotions. In Alexandria, nearly 100 restaurants will offer multi-course dinner options ranging from $35-$55 a plate.
Aslin kicks off the end of Dry January with a friendly competition among its brewpubs, including Herndon and Alexandria. Winners leave with a 12-pack of their famous Old Town Lager.
Ease into your day with the music from a local reggae artist during brunch on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 10:00a.m. at Commonwealth Brewing Co. Cost: Price of Purchase.
10426 Main St., Fairfax
Presented by Potomac Music
Don't miss Potomac Music's FREE Summer Camp Open House at Workhouse Arts Center coming soon on Fri., Jan 30 - Sun., Feb 1!
Peek at our new space, enjoy free live music, fabulous raffles from local vendors, food, drinks, and more! Reserve your camp demo spot, or you can just stop by!
Learn more here!
Music, Arts, & Entertainment
The Cyndi Lauper-inspired musical comes to Capital One Hall for shows on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1. Tickets start at $83.
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
NextStop Theatre in Herndon will kick off its latest show, “Drowner (Renword)”, a horror-comedy, on Thursday, Jan. 29 with performances throughout the weekend. Tickets: $48.
269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon
It’s the final weekend for Creative Cauldron’s 2026 winter music series, featuring several performances from Friday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 1. Find shows, times, and tickets in the link above.
127 E. Broad St., Falls Church
The Reston Community Players will conclude its run of “She Kills Monsters” with three shows at the Reston Community Center from Friday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 1. Tickets: $26-$36.
2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston
The Nashville singer-songwriter headlines The Barns on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8:00p.m. Tickets start at $43.
1635 Trap Rd., Vienna
The Community Corkboard!
Valentine's Day Immersive Olive Oil Tasting Workshop - Celebrate Valentine's Day with Together in Tuscany at Olio2go in Fairfax, Thursday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Enjoy a tasting with a certified olive oil sommelier, savor healthy, artisan-quality Tuscan cuisine, and discover how these traditions come to life on intimate, small-group journeys to Tuscany.
Tuscany-Themed Women's Retreat at the Marriott Ranch - Join Together in Tuscany for this girls weekend getaway on Friday, February 6-Sunday, February 8 at the Marriott Ranch Bed & Breakfast in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as we enjoy the flavors, sounds and experiences of Tuscany without having to leave Virginia.
Want to feature your upcoming event on our Community Corkboard, or want to learn more? Email us!
Families & Kids
Kids in grades K-6 can tackle “a puzzling experience” with puzzles, Sudoku, crosswords, and more at the Pohick Regional Library on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke
This service focused event, set for Thursday, Jan. 29-Friday, Jan. 30, allows kids to create crafts, make meals, and other projects that benefit seniors and local residents in need. Limited tickets remain.
8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
Explore Reston’s summer camps and activities at one stop on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at the Reston Community Center. Admission is free.
2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston
A family-friendly event to learn about the Solar System, planets, and all things astronomy at the Roll-Top Observatory at Turner Farm Park on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00p.m. Tickets: $10.
925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls
Sports & Recreation
Home Games
🏀 NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards
Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
🏀 NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards
Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
🏀 NCAAW: Saint Louis at George Mason
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3:00p.m., EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
🏒 NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
🏀 NBA: Sacramento Kings at Washington Wizards
Sunday at Feb. 1 at 6:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
News & Notes
The Washington Nationals traded ace MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers last week. Read analysis and what it means for the team from The Nats Report.
Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week
Did you know: Fairfax County is home to a true “ghost town” called “Matildaville,” which was located outside present-day Great Falls.
Before We Go, Some Good News!
Instagram/FairfaxCountyAnimalShelter
For this week’s Good News, we go the Fairfax County Animal Shelter!
The team at the animal shelter recently helped to reunite a Maryland family with their dog, Chase, who found himself far from home — all the way into our area! Perhaps the biggest twist in the story: Chase was missing for three years. That was, until Chase caught running around a construction site in Fairfax County. He was then brought to the shelter, where the staff was able to use the dog’s microchip to determine and contact the owner. Read the full story on the Shelter’s Instagram page.
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