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Hey gang, Matt here!
Another weekend is upon us, my friends. It’s a perfect weekend to go outside enjoy that nice weather. We’ve certainly earned it. (Maybe I’ll see some of you golfers on the links this weekend. ⛳️)
From book sales to spring markets, restaurant weeks to a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters, there’s a little something for everyone in this weekend’s edition. Now, onto the poll question!
Last Week’s Poll Question: “Which local airport do you prefer to use when you fly to another city?”
The Results ⬇️
Dulles was the decisive favorite among our readers! Candidly, I was incredibly interested to see the results of this poll. I know some folks feel strongly about driving “all the way” to Dulles, so it’s particularly interesting to see Dulles as the “run(a)way” winner. (I’m a fan of the “people movers” at Dulles, for what it’s worth.)
This Week’s Poll Question
Share your thoughts and we’ll reveal the results in next week’s newsletter!
In this week’s newsletter:
Spring market in Reston, Alexandria St. Patrick’s parade
Fairfax & Vienna Restaurant Weeks continue, Falls Church "Brunch Crawl”
ComicWorx in Lorton, Louisiana & Latin at Wolf Trap
Harlem Globetrotters visit Fairfax
GMU Men host big A-10 battle vs. Saint Louis
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A message from Fairfax City Restaurant Week
Prep your taste buds for take off.
Fairfax City Restaurant Week is back, serving up unbeatable flavors and delicious deals from February 27 - March 8. For ten days, Fairfax City becomes your passport to the world, one plate at a time.
From globally inspired cuisines to hometown favorites, this is your chance to explore the incredible variety of restaurants that make Fairfax City a standout dining destination. Whether you’re planning a date night, a family outing, or a casual bite with friends—there’s something on the menu for everyone.
Come hungry, bring your crew, and discover how Fairfax City lets you taste the world in one place.
See participating restaurants and start planning your Restaurant Week experience.
Things To Do
The annual flea market-style event returns to the Reston Community Center Hunter Woods, complete with everything from books to jewelry, tools, and toys, on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00a.m-12:00p.m. Admission is free.
2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston
Antiques Roadshow meets a treasure hunt of sorts with this event hosted by the Reston Association on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00a.m. Cost: free for RA members, $22 for non-RA members.
12001 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston
The Ballyshaners 43rd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 12:15p.m.
300 King St., Alexandria
Book Sales This Weekend
Crack a book on a budget this weekend from Thursday-Sunday at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, and during the First Saturday Book Sale at the Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria. Both sales offer free admission.
Lace up your ice skates for the final time this season — complete with a DJ, disco lights, and more — at the Reston Town Center rink on Saturday, March 7. Tickets start at $9. (Skating closes for the season this Sunday, March 8.)
1818 Discovery St., Reston
Year-round markets continue around the region!
Food & Drink
Fairfax & Vienna Restaurant Weeks Continue
In Fairfax City, 25 restaurants dish up special meals and deals for everything from date nights, casual bites, or a family outing through March 8.
In the Town of Vienna, from bites to beverages, drinks and dining, 45 restaurants and establishments across Vienna will serve up specials through March 8.
The Lorton brewery celebrates its 11th birthday with a big party complete with an anniversary beer release, food, music, and much more on Saturday, March 7 starting at 12:00p.m.
7000 Newington Rd Suites K & L, Lorton
Sample wines straight from the barrel and take a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process from Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 15 at The Winery at Bull Run. Tickets: $70/person.
15950 Lee Hwy., Centreville
The Fairfax restaurant and bar, known for its Asian fare and specialty craft beer selection, is hosting its 8th anniversary party with free and VIP options available.
4009 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax
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 on Sunday, March 29. We speak with three restaurant owners and preview the upcoming event in this feature article.
Presented by Kids Give Back
Now in its eighth year, Kids Give Back’s Summer Volunteer Camp is here — register by April 30 and save! Children ages 6–12 will spend the week participating in fun, meaningful volunteer projects that strengthen our community.
Projects may include:
Preparing meals for families and individuals in need
Creating gifts for hospitalized children
Making toys for animal shelters, and more
They’ll head home each day inspired, empowered, and excited to do even more!
Music, Arts, & Entertainment
Fandom and art collide for one day only at the Lorton arts hub’s pop culture convention on Saturday, March 7. Anime voice actor John Swasey is among the scheduled guests. Tickets: $17-$39.
9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Demarre McGill brings the sounds of Mozart, Leshnoff, and Mendelssohn to the Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 7. Tickets start at $54.
4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax
Cajun slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth pairs up with New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers The Iguanas on Saturday, March 7. Tickets start at $54.
1635 Trap Rd., Vienna
“Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook” gears up for its final weekend Creative Cauldron in Falls Church, with shows running through Sunday, March 8. Tickets: $25-$50.
127 E. Broad St., Falls Church
News: This week, Lorton-based Potomac Music moved its music lesson studio to Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center complex.
Families & Kids
The iconic basketball team marks their 100th anniversary with a stop at EagleBank Arena on Sunday, March 8. Tickets start at $39.
4000 Patriot Circle, Fairfax
Farm animals visit Shipgarten in McLean on Sunday, March 8. Admission is free, food and drink are price of purchase.
7581 Colshire Dr., McLean
The 3rd annual lacrosse clinic for girls in grades K-8 is set for Saturday, March 7. The clinic raises money for Ewing Sarcoma research in honor of Vivian Seay, a Robinson High School student who passed away in 2024 after battling the rare bone cancer.
7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield
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, March 6 at 7:00p.m. Tickets: $10.
925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls
Sports & Recreation
Home Games
🏀 NBA: Utah Jazz at Washington Wizards
Thursday, March 5 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
🏀 NCAAM: Saint Louis at George Mason
Saturday, March 7 at 4:00p.m., EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week
Did you know: Mason Neck, a peninsula in southeastern Fairfax County which is largely comprised of preserved parkland, was first listed as a census designated place in 2010.
Before We Go, Some Good News!
For this week’s Good News, we go to the City of Fairfax!
Fairfax has been recognized as one of the 10 best small town art scenes in the country! The city placed fourth in USA Today’s 10Best 2026 Reader's Choice Award for Best Small Town Arts Scene.
Congratulations!
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Thanks for reading! See you next week.
