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Hey gang, Matt here!
Cheers to another weekend on tap, complete with chocolate festivals, LEGOs, and St. Paddy’s fun. We wrapped up a few restaurant weeks, and now pints and reubens await some of you this weekend. That leads us to the poll question!
Last Week’s Poll Question: “How often do you dine out or grab a meal to go in a typical week?”
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:
LEGOs for adults, Fairfax Sustainability Market
McLean Chocolate Festival, Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Concerts in Fairfax and Alexandria
Celebrating “Pi Day,” “Going Green” in Reston
GMU Men’s Basketball in A-10 Tournament
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Cheers,
Matt
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Things To Do
The LEGO Discovery Center in Springfield is hosting its annual Spring Adult Night featuring a themed building competition, prizes, and more on Friday, March 13. Admission: $25/person. Ages 18+.
6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004, Springfield
Dress in green for this St. Paddy’s Day run at Reston Town Center in Sunday, March 15. Registration: $45.
11900 Market St., Reston
More than a dozen local vendors come together to showcase sustainable, organic, and environmentally friendly products as part of the City of Fairfax’s Women’s History Month events, on Sunday, March 15 at the Sherwood Community Center.
3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax
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, March 14 from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Admission: free with parking at $15.
14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly
Year-round markets continue around the region!
Food & Drink
The 14th Annual McLean Chocolate Festival returns on Sunday, March 15 at the McLean Community Center. Admission: $3.
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Events
If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — with our without a pint — here are some options!
45th Annual St. Patrick’s Celebration — Throughout the weekend at The Old Brogue, Great Falls
The Auld Shebeen in the City of Fairfax is hosting live music and specials throughout the weekend.
“7 Days to St. Patrick’s Day” at Ned Devine’s in Herndon, plus specials on the holiday.
Ireland’s 4 Provinces in Falls Church is hosting “Kegs and Eggs” on Tuesday, March 17, plus various specials leading up to St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Cookie Decorating Class — Sunday, March 15 at Caboose Commons, Fairfax
3.14 = “Pi” and that means pizza pies and beers at Aslin’s Herndon and Alexandria brewpubs on Saturday, March 14. Admission is free, price of purchase.
Visit three Fairfax City breweries and enjoy drinks and appetizers during this guided tour on Saturday, March 14. Tickets: $37-79.
10415 North St., Fairfax
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Music, Arts, & Entertainment
The Christian music group plays EagleBank Arena on Friday, March 13. Tickets start at $29.
4000 Patriot Circle, Fairfax
Jeffrey Siegel closes out his season at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts with a medley of Mozart and classical artists on Sunday, March 15. Tickets: $38-60
4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax
The singer-songwriters headline the Alexandria music venue on Thursday, March 12. Tickets: $39.50
3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
The Dreamworks classic comes to life on stage at Capital One Hall on Saturday, March 14. Tickets start at $61.
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons
Families & Kids
An educational (and tasty) event in Annandale for kids to learn more about the magic and mystery of “pi” while eating “pie,” as well, on Saturday, March 14.
7701 Royce St., Annandale
This green-themed event celebrates both St. Patrick’s Day and World Frog Day at Reston’s Walker Nature Center on Saturday, March 14. Ages 3-5. Admission: $8-10
11450 Glade Dr., Reston
A family-friendly St. Paddy’s Day celebration as the Foley Irish Dance Students perform traditional Irish dances, followed by arts & crafts for the kids, at the Oakton Library on Saturday, March 14. Admission is free.
10304 Lynnhaven Pl., Oakton
This free event, which gives kids a chance to take advantage of the nZone’s youth facilities, returns on Thursday, March 12. (Can’t make it this Thursday? Check out the schedule for the weeks ahead.)
14550 Lee Rd., Chantilly
Sports & Recreation
Home Games
⚽️ NWSL: Portland Thorns FC at Washington Spirit
Friday, March 13 at 8:00p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
⚽️ USL: Pittsburgh at Loudoun United FC
Saturday, March 14 at 3:00p.m., Segra Field, Leesburg
🏒 NHL: Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
Saturday, March 14 at 3:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
News & Notes
🏀 The GMU Men’s Basketball Team plays St. Bonaventure in the Atlantic 10 Tournament on Thursday.
Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week
Did you know: The Birchmere concert hall in Alexandria celebrates its 60th anniversary in April.
Before We Go, Some Good News!
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For this week’s Good News, we go to Springfield!
Last week, we included the event “Stick Strong with Viv” lacrosse clinic fundraiser in the newsletter. 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.
We are happy to report that last week’s event raised more than $4,500! Since 2024, the organization has raised more than $63,000 for Ewing Sarcoma research. Incredible work by the Stick Strong with Viv team!
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