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Hey gang, Matt here!
Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend are upon us. If you haven't picked up a Valentine's Day card for your special guy or gal just yet, keep an eye on our Instagram page. You'll see a little something like this...
Hopefully our cheesy Valentine's messages will brighten your day. Now, onto the Poll Question!
Last Week’s Poll Question: "What is your favorite part about the Super Bowl?”
The results ⬇️
This Week’s Poll Question:
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In this week’s newsletter:
Presidents’ Day at Mount Vernon, Maple Syrup Boil Down
DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival announces 2026 plans
“Love Notes” in Tysons, ‘90s country music night in Falls Church
Second Saturday Sungazing in Chantilly
Our new Recipe of the Month + Good News in Alexandria!
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Matt
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Things To Do
Visitors are welcome to enjoy free admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon on Monday, Feb. 16. Experience all of the estate’s favorites, plus Valentine’s-themed events throughout the weekend.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Watch and learn how sap is made into syrup (and even sample some of the sweet product) during this fun outdoor demonstration at Colvin Run Mill on Sunday, Feb. 15. Three sessions available. Cost: $8/person.
10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls
Enjoy food, activities, prizes, and much more to kick off the Lunar New Year at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods on Friday, Feb. 13 at 12:00p.m. Cost: $25-$37.
2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston
Winter Fun This Weekend!
Valentine’s Stargazing Stroll — Saturday, Feb. 14, Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Cost: $13.
Ice & Lights — Runs through Feb. 28, Cameron Run Regional Park, Alexandria. Cost: $14/person
Ice Skating at Reston Town Center and Capital One Center in Tysons — learn more in our Winter Fun Guide.
It may be winter, but some year-round farmers markets continue!
Food & Drink
One of the largest events at the now-closed Dulles Expo Center, the festival’s organizers announced this week they will be hosting separate Maryland and Virginia-based festivals this year. The Virginia festival is scheduled for Nov. 14-15 at the Dulles Town Center Expo Center in Sterling.
The food hall based in Rockville, Md., which offers a variety of Asian cuisine, opened their new Annandale food hall last weekend.
Enjoy your glass of wine at the Winery at Bull Run while you browse and shop a range of handmade goods from local artisans on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Tickets: $15/person.
15950 Lee Hwy., Centreville
In our year-end survey, many of you said you would enjoy receiving a new, fun recipe in each week’s newsletter. To pull this together, I’ve teamed up with, who else: my Mom! She runs the popular Country Home & Hearth Facebook page, where her more than 150,000 followers will find recipes like these and much more. Give her a follow and enjoy the meal!
Music, Arts, & Entertainment
The Virginia Chamber Orchestra presents a Valentine’s-themed musical on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets start at $42.
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
“Once on This Island” opens for two weekends of shows at Katherine Johnson Middle School, starting Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets: $15-$30.
3801 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax
Crank up the ‘90s country hits — think Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, and Alan Jackson — at The State Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets: $16-$19.
220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
The operatic drama “Intelligence” comes to life at GMU’s Center for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 15. Tickets: $45-$116.
4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax
Tyrese, Tank, and Jagged Edge bring their R&B hits to EagleBank Arena on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets start at $87.
4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax
Families & Kids
A child-friendly “gym” opens with mats, toys, and more at the Herndon Community Center on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Cost: $5/child.
814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon
Observe the sun and explore the atmosphere through a filtered telescope at the National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Admission: free with parking at $15.
14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly
Parents can enjoy a quiet night while the kids hang out at the Reston Community Center Hunter Woods to play board games, swim, and more on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Cost: $8-$12.
2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston
Parents and kids can enjoy a fancy night out, complete with a DJ, photo booth, craft projects, and more, at the McLean Community Center on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets: $20/person
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Sports & Recreation
Home Games
🏀 NCAAW: Rhode Island at George Mason
Saturday, Feb. 14 at 3:00p.m., EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
News & Notes
⚾️ Think Spring! The Washington Nationals report to Spring Training this week. They will hold their first full-squad workout in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday.
🏒 The Washington Capitals are off during the Olympics. They will return to the ice on Feb. 25.
🏀 Washington Wizards stars Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, as well as rookie Tre Johnson, have been selected to the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars roster ahead of this weekend’s NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
🏀 George Mason Men’s Basketball visits GW on Friday, Feb. 13 in a DMV rivalry.
Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week
As we near Presidents’ Day, Did you know: Long before he was president, George Washington’s first career was as a surveyor.
Before We Go, Some Good News!
Instagram/WTOPNews
For this week’s Good News, we go to Alexandria!
A group of Buddhist Monks passed through Northern Virginia this week on their way to D.C. with a message of peace. Their 120-day, 2,300-mile journey started in Fort Worth, TX in October and traveled through Alexandria on Monday. You can follow their journey on their Facebook page and find their full story on WTOP’s Instagram page above.
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