Hey gang, Matt here!

Ah, March in Northern Virginia — that in-between season where the cherry blossoms could peak in a week or two… or next month. In case you missed it, the National Park Service recently announced this year’s Peak Bloom is expected between March 28-31. That’s why we’re thinking Spring with a few fun events, including the Spring Flea Market in Reston.

Plus, for the beer lovers among us, a cherry blossom-themed collaboration between two Fairfax County breweries.

Also this week, we have details for the golfers in the mix about a fun glow golf event in Oakton. (Yes, Fairfax County courses are now open!) And, a look at not one, but two restaurant weeks in the area.

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In this week’s newsletter:

• Glow Golf in Oakton, Spring Flea Market in Reston

• Vienna Restaurant Week kicks off Friday

• A ‘90s-themed dance party in Falls Church

• Soar Together Family Day at Air & Space Museum in Chantilly

• Capitals host two at home, GMU Men & Women look to A-10 tourneys

See you Out & About!

Cheers,
Matt

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Things To Do

Greens, good deals, and big ol’ boats. Let’s hit the road! 🚗

• Spring Flea Market in Reston

  • The Reston Community Center is hosting a Spring Flea Market this Saturday, March 8 from 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Find everything from small appliances, books, jewelry, toys, and more. What’s old is new again! This event is free to attend.

    • 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston

• Glow Golf in Oakton

  • On Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, you can head over to the Oakmont Golf Center in Oakton for an evening of glow golf. Players will receive three LED golf balls. Tee boxes, flag sticks, and cups will be marked with LED lights. Tee time is 6:30p.m. Tickets are $45. See more details.

    • 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton

    • MORE: In case you missed it, Fairfax County Park Authority announced last week its golf courses are now OPEN for the season.

• Chantilly Boat Show at the Dulles Expo Center

  • Northern Virginia’s boating event of the year docks at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend. The three-day event runs Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9. Check out everything from cruisers, fishing boats, pontoon boats, and more. Tickets are $12 for adults with discounts for seniors and kids.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Harlem Globetrotters come to Fairfax

  • Basketball’s famous Harlem Globetrotters come to EagleBank Arena for highflying fun on Friday, March 7. Tickets start at $32. The game starts at 7:00p.m.

    • 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax

• Astronomy Festival at Turner Farm Park Observatory

  • Enjoy guided stargazing and listen to ancient stories around the campfire at Turner Farm Park Observatory. Enjoy other games and activities throughout the evening. The event could be either a fun date night or a family-fun night. Note: the event will be canceled if raining or snowing. It’s scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at 6:00p.m. Tickets are $10.

    • 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls

• “Friends”-Themed Trivia in Herndon

  • “I’ll be there for you” — well, not actually there — on Friday, March 7 for Friends-themed trivia at the Herndon Community Center. Test your knowledge of the ‘90s sitcom in a Central Perk-style environment with coffee and treats. The fun runs 6:00p.m.-8:30p.m. with pre-sale tickets at $10 and day-of tickets at $15. Ages 12+.

    • 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon

Food & Drink

Foodies, rejoice! Restaurant weeks, crab cakes, and cold beers. Cheers! 🍻🍕

• Vienna Restaurant Week Kicks Off Friday

  • More than 40 restaurants and businesses are participating in Vienna Restaurant Week, which starts Friday, March 7 and runs through March 16. Everything from American, Thai, and Italian cuisine is on the menu, to local coffee shops and dessert spots, and more. Check out the list of locations in the link above.

• Fairfax City Restaurant Week — Extended

  • Last week, we featured Fairfax City’s Winter Restaurant Week. This week, we learned the specials have been extended through March 9! A number of restaurants will participate in the extended event. Check them in the link above.

• Settle Down Easy Brewing’s Crab Cake Party

  • Ahead of National Crabmeat Day on Sunday, The Falls Church brewery is hosting its annual Crab Cake party, complete with new beer releases, on Saturday, March 8 starting at 12:00p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $20, day-of tickets are $25.

    • 2822 Fallfax Dr., Falls Church

• Fairfax County Breweries Collab on Cherry Blossom-Themed Beer

  • Chantilly-based Mustang Sally Brewing and Burke-based Bunnyman Brewing are releasing a new cherry blossom-themed beer on Friday, March 7. “Cherry Picked” is a dessert-inspired sour beer mixed with great tart cherry and toasted coconut oatmeal cookie flavors.

    • Mustang Sally Brewing: 14140 Parke Long Ct., A-C, Chantilly

    • Bunnyman Brewing: 5583 Guinea Rd., Fairfax

• Call Your Mother Comes to Reston

  • The popular bagel and coffee shop has teased its Reston expansion for months, but now it appears the wait is over. The North Point Village Center Instagram account posted on Monday that the new Call Your Mother Reston location, located in the Center, will open Thursday, March 6.

    • 1484 North Point Village Center, Reston

Go Out & About Together

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

A ‘90s-themed dance party and a packed schedule at Capital One Hall this weekend. Let’s hit the high note! 🎶

• McLean Youth Art Show

  • The McLean Project for the Arts is hosting its McLean Pyramid Show, with their opening exhibition reception scheduled for Thursday, March 6 at 4:30p.m. The show will feature work by elementary and high school students from FCPS Langley and McLean Pyramid. The show runs through March 16.

    • 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean

• ‘An Ode to Women’ headlines busy weekend at Capital One Hall

  • In honor of Women’s History Month, the Chinese Culture Institute in collaboration with Asian American Chamber of Commerce presents “An Ode to Women: Honoring Strength and Grace.” The special concert, scheduled for Friday, March 7, headlines four shows at Capital One Hall this weekend, including live performances of “Mulan” and a performance by Wild Pink on Saturday, March 8, and the Aurora Dance Festival on March 9. Ticket and show info can be found in the link above.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• Saved by the ‘90s — A ‘90s-Themed Dance Party

  • Flashback a quarter-century… wait, that’s only 2000. Go back 30+ years to the 1990s for this fun dance party at the State Theatre in Falls Church on Friday, March 7 at 9:00p.m. Enjoy the beats of the Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Third Eye Blind, and more. This event is 21+. Tickets are $18 in advance, $21 at the door.

    • 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

• “We Them Ones” Comedy Tour

  • Mike Epps hosts “We Them Ones,” a headline comedy set featuring five nationally-known comedians — including Kountry Wayne and HaHa Davis — at EagleBank Arena on Sunday, March 9 at 7:00p.m. Tickets start at $65.

    • 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax

• Trio of Shows Headline Wolf Trap This Weekend

  • Darrell Scott, Holly Bowling, and the Pan American Symphony Orchestra headline a series of shows at Wolf Trap between Thursday and Saturday. Tickets remain available for all shows.

    • 1645 Trap Rd., Vienna

• 2nd Saturday Open House & Art Walk

  • The team at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton will open their doors to the public for the monthly open house on Saturday, March 8 from 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. This month’s theme is “Art Madness,” where guests can experience live art demonstrations, engaging exhibitions, and more. Admission is free.

    • 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton

Families & Kids

Campfires for kiddos and an out-of-this-world experience in Chantilly. Let’s go Out & About! ⬇️

• Campfire Fridays in Springfield

  • An evening campfire the whole family can enjoy at Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield on Friday, March 7 at 6:30p.m.. Enjoy interactive activities, nature walks, animal presentations, and yes, s’mores. Tickets are $12. Online registration is required, and kids must be accompanied by the registered adult.

    • 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield

• Soar Together Family Day at the Air & Space Museum

  • Children and adults can get an up-close look at space-themed movie-related artifacts and more on Saturday, March 8 from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Storytelling combined with history and the wonders of space will make for an out-of-this-world experience. Admission is free, parking is $15.

    • 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

• Toy Story Kids & Family Festival at Shipgarten

  • The famous Pixar film comes to life on Sunday, March 9 for families at Shipgarten in Tysons for their latest Kids & Family Festival. The event runs 12:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Kids can enjoy face-painting, arts and crafts, and meet Woody, Buzz, and the crew. Admission is free.

    • 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean

• Build The Thrill Event at LEGO Discovery Center

  • For the little F-1 racing fans, head over to the LEGO Discovery Center in Springfield starting Thursday, March 6 for the “Build The Thrill” Event. Kiddos can build a car and race to beat the clock. Tickets start at $24.99. The event runs through April 27.

    • 6563 Springfield Mall Suite, Springfield

Sports & Recreation

Each weekend, we run down the schedule as our local pro and college sports teams take the field (or court, ice, etc.) if you’re interested in hitting the big game.

News & Notes

• Both the GMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams are looking ahead to their respective Atlantic 10 Tournaments. The GMU women kick off the Atlantic-10 conference tournament on Friday while the Men wrap up A-10 play on Saturday at Richmond before the conference tournament next week. Good luck to both teams!

• From Thursday-Sunday, the Washington Nationals play two games apiece against the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals in Spring Training.

• The Washington Wizards are on the road at Toronto on Saturday.

Home Games

• 🏒NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals

  • Friday, March 7 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• ⚽️MLS: Sporting KC at DC United

  • Saturday, March 8 at 7:30p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• 🏒NHL: Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals

  • Sunday, March 9 at 3:30p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.🏒

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: The Fairfax County Park Authority owns and manages 420 parks on more than 23,000 acres of land, including 325 miles of trails.

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