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Hey gang, Matt here!
Another jam-packed newsletter awaits. Pickleball, oysters, Easter eggs, and a new restaurant week. All the details and that Out & About goodness you know and love are below.
📌 Before you scroll, your input in the weekly Poll Question is as important as ever.
Two of our top goals are to create community and to support local businesses. After all, much of our newsletter surrounds fun local events.
That got us to thinking: we should have some fun, too.
That’s why we are exploring ways to host our first-ever in-person event!
It’s a way to bring our newsletter readers together, support local businesses, and have some fun as we kick off the spring season.
📣 We want to hear from you! This week’s Poll Question offers some options we are considering — share your thoughts and tell us which event (or events) you would enjoy attending, and where you would like to attend them.
With your help, we can truly say “See you Out & About!" ⬇️
Last Week’s Poll Question: “Do you plan to check out the cherry blossoms this year?”
The Results ⬇️
This Week’s Poll Question
Share your thoughts and we’ll reveal the results in next week’s newsletter!
In this week’s newsletter:
New Tysons Pickleball Opens
OysterFest, Trivia, & McLean Restaurant Week Preview
80s Dance Party, “Dog Man”
Local Easter Egg Hunts
Nationals Host Dodgers + Good News of the Week
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Matt
A message from Kids Give Back
Join us for Bingo Night with a Twist!
Get ready for an evening packed with fun, prizes, and meaningful service. Not only will you play Bingo for prizes, but you and your family will participate in hands-on volunteer projects.
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who loves having a good time. Your ticket includes:
Game boards
Music
Prizes
Two family-friendly volunteer service projects
Pizza and concessions will be available for purchase.
Tickets:
$50 Family Ticket: Includes 20 game boards for four attendees (five rounds of Bingo each)
$15 Individual Ticket: Includes five game boards for one attendee (five rounds of Bingo)
All proceeds support our youth volunteer programs and community service projects that create positive impact throughout our region.
Things To Do
Four new pickleball courts opened at Capital One Center in Tysons on Wednesday, April 1. The courts are located in Metro Park. Walk-ups are allowed, but court reservations are encouraged.
1820 Capital One Dr. S., Tysons
Walk and bike through nature — plus snap some photos to win a prize — during this exploration throughout Reston. You can pick up your Scavenger Hunt starting at the Reston Community Center or online.
Commonwealth Brewing Co. in Fairfax will host local artisans and feature cherry blossom-themed drinks and specials on Saturday, April 4. Admission is free, price of purchase.
10426 Main St., Fairfax
Local Cherry Blossom Fun
Still want to see cherry blossoms but you want to avoid the crowds on the National Mall? Here are a few local spots you can check out!
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna
Van Gogh Bridge, Reston
River Farm, Alexandria
Books and media for all ages are for sale on Saturday, April 4 at the Sherwood Regional Library. Admission is free.
2501 Sherwood Hall Ln., Alexandria
Did you hear the news? Our 2026 Farmers Market Guide is coming back soon! Stay tuned for more info… until then, check out the year-round markets in the link above.
Food & Drink
Bunnyman Brewing is serving up fresh oysters and cold beer on Saturday, April 4.
14140 Parke Long Ct. Ste. A-C, Chantilly
An afternoon of florals, music, and themed-drinks during on Saturday, April 4. Admission is free, price of purchase.
7581 Colshire Dr., McLean
Paradise Springs Winery will host their monthly trivia night on Friday, April 3. Reservations are required. Tickets: $10, which will be used as drink credit throughout the night. Ages 21+.
13219 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton
Enjoy a boot-scootin’ good time at Fair Winds Brewing Company on Friday, April 3. Hosts “W.I.L.D.” Line Dancing are offering free lessons.
7000 Newington Rd., Lorton
We chat one-on-one with the organizers of the first-ever McLean Restaurant Week to see what you can expect at the new event, which starts April 12.
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Music, Arts, & Entertainment
Big hair and big beats come to Falls Church’s State Theatre as “The Legwarmers” headline on Saturday, April 4. Tickets: $25. Ages 21+.
220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
The favorite children’s book comes to life at Capital One Hall for shows Friday, April 3-Saturday, April 4. Tickets start at $28.
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
Experience the life and legacy of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg during this performance at Capital One Hall on Sunday, April 5. Tickets start at $42.
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
The dark comedy continues at Herndon’s NextStop Theatre Company with performances throughout the weekend. Tickets: $45.
269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon
Families & Kids
One of Herndon’s favorite family traditions is back — complete with Easter egg hunts, games, and an Easter Bunny photo-op, on Saturday, April 4 at Bready Park. Tickets: $10-$15.
814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon
Kids up to age 11 can join this annual egg hunt in Falls Church’s Cherry Hill Park on Saturday, April 4. Admission is free.
312 Park Ave., Falls Church
Hop around the zoo looking for eggs and other goodies, plus grab a photo with the Easter Bunny, on Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5. Tickets: $12.
1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna
Colvin Run Mill is the home to this egg hunt and crafts event on Saturday, April 4. Age 2-9 are welcome. Tickets: $12, pre-registration is required.
10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls
Arts and crafts, an egg hunt, and spring-themed fun comes to the McLean Community Center on Saturday, April 4. Admission is free.
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Sports & Recreation
Home Games
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals
Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 5, Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
USL: Birmingham Legion FC at Loudoun United FC
Saturday, April 4 at 5:00p.m., Segra Field, Leesburg
NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals
Saturday, April 4 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
MLS: FC Dallas at D.C. United
Saturday, April 4 at 7:30p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week
Did you know: NBA and NCAA college basketball legend Grant Hill, who is a prominent basketball analyst during the ongoing March Madness college basketball tournament, graduated from South Lakes High School in Reston.
Before We Go, Some Good News!
This week’s Good News takes us out for a run!
Five years ago, Northern Virginia mom Maddy Campbell was diagnosed with “long QT syndrome,” a genetic heart disorder. But she recently renewed her passion for running, completing the Chicago Marathon last fall and the Tokyo Marathon.
Check out the full story on NBC4.
Great work, Maddy!
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Thanks for reading! See you next week.
