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Now, let’s get down to business because this week is jam-packed. We have details about history-themed events and Father’s Day fun across the area, including cars, planes, and Founding Fathers. An early Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, including my Dad!

We also preview the Taste of FFX (Fairfax), the (new) kickoff of Summer on the Green in Vienna, and a big-time book festival for kids as summer vacation officially begins. Plus, details about a Fairfax County brewery merger.

Let’s dive in!

In this week’s newsletter:

• History comes to life, Father’s Day fun

• Taste of FFX, two Fairfax County breweries set to merge

• Summer on the Green kicks off in Vienna

• Family movie nights, Children’s Summer Reading Festival

• Nationals host Marlins this weekend, Defenders in UFL title game

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Things To Do

History comes to life across the county, plus Father’s Day finds! ✈️

• Innovations in Flight at Air & Space Museum

  • The Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum at the Udvar-Hazy Center is featuring iconic World War II aircraft this Saturday, June 14. Check out more than 50 historic and modern aircraft, talk with pilots, and more to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event runs 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

    • 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

• Mount Vernon Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Washington Taking Command

  • A milestone anniversary at Mount Vernon this weekend as they celebrate the historic moment George Washington took command of the U.S. Army. This weekend also marks the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The event features a boat parade on the Potomac River, live patriotic music, an up-close look at Washington’s horses, and much more.

    • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon

• Declaration Day at Gunston Hall

  • History comes to life at the home of George Mason for “Declaration Day,” a festival celebrating the 249th anniversary of the ratification of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, on Saturday, June 14. Enjoy tours of historic Gunston Hall, live music, speakers, and more. This event is free and runs from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

    • 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck

• National Museum of the U.S. Army Hosts 250th Anniversary Celebration

  • Enjoy free admission at the National Museum of the U.S. Army on Saturday, June 14 in honor of the Army’s 250th birthday. Enjoy special activities, engaging programming, a book sale, giveaways, and more. The event runs 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

    • 1775 Liberty Dr., Ft. Belvoir

• Sully Antique Car Show

  • Celebrate Father’s Day with a classic car show in Chantilly on Sunday, June 15 at Sully Historic Site. Check out restoration displays, antique cars, cars for sale, and more. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the gate. The event runs 10:00a.m.-3:30p.m.

    • 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly

• Father’s Day Mill in Motion in Great Falls

  • This event is a great chance for Dad to check out history in action at Colvin Run Mill on Sunday, June 15. A miller will showcase 19th century technology at work. Free admission for fathers and grandfathers.

    • 10017 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls

• The Nation’s Gun Show at Dulles Expo Center

  • The Dulles Expo Center hosts The Nation’s Gun Show this weekend, running Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 15. A variety of firearms will be on sale and on display through the weekend, including rifles, shotguns, historic firearms, and more. Tickets start at $15 for adults with a three-day pass available for $25.

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

Food & Drink

The first Taste of FFX Festival, plus some big news for two Fairfax County breweries.🍻

• Taste of FFX Festival

  • Food, fun, live entertainment, and more headline the Taste of FFX Festival on Saturday, June 14 at the Fair Oaks Mall. Enjoy samples from local restaurants and food vendors and shop from local artisans at this first-ever event. The event runs from 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

    • 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

• Brew News — Mustang Sally Brewing & Bunnyman Brewing to Merge

  • Two of Fairfax County’s favorite local breweries, Mustang Sally and Bunnyman, are merging together, according to social media posts by both breweries on June 7. Mustang Sally, located in Chantilly, announced their customers can expect to see Bunnyman branding on glassware and cans soon. Bunnyman has locations in Burke and Lorton.

    • Meanwhile, Bunnyman Brewing is hosting a pickleball tournament at the Workhouse Arts Center on Saturday, June 14. Proceeds benefit Veterans in Pickleball.

• Bingo Night at Paradise Springs Winery

  • Enjoy a classic bingo night at Paradise Springs Winery on Friday, June 13 starting at 6:00p.m. Enjoy wine, food trucks, and more. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Tickets: $10. Ages 21+.

    • 13219 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton

• Father’s Day Pig Roast at Fair Winds Brewing Company

  • A family-friendly pig roast hosted by Lorton’s Fair Winds Brewing and Wagon Wheel on Sunday, June 15. Enjoy tasty pork, sides, and cold craft beer. Tickets are $55 for adults, $17 for kids. The event runs 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

    • 7000 Newington Rd., Suites K&L, Lorton

Go Out & About Together

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

Concerts across genres around the region, and a final weekend for a Disney favorite on stage! 🎶

• The Dangerous Summer Comes to Capital One Hall

  • The Baltimore-area alt-rock band brings their decades of hits to Capital One Hall on Friday, June 13. New York-based Keep Flying opens. Tickets are $35. Showtime: 8:00p.m.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• Alejandro Fernandez Headlines EagleBank Arena

  • The Mexican music icon comes to Fairfax for one night only, Sunday, June 15. Showtime: 8:00p.m. Tickets start at $54.

    • 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax

• Erykah Badu Headlines Wolf Trap

  • The R&B legend will perform at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center on Saturday, June 14 at 8:00p.m. Tickets start at $71.50. Showtime: 8:00p.m.

    • 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna

• Sunday Art in the Park at Reston Town Center

  • Enjoy a relaxing Sunday evening with Art in the Park at Reston Town Center, together with the Shenandoah Conservancy. The event runs every Sunday from 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. through August 24.

    • 11900 Market St., Reston

• Summer on the Green Concert in Vienna

  • After last weekend’s show was cancelled, the first Summer on the Green concert series is set to kick off on Friday, June 13 on Vienna’s Town Green. Enjoy the sounds of the blues from The Ashcats. This free concert starts at 6:30p.m.

    • 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna

• Final Weekend for Aladdin at Creative Cauldron

  • The Disney classic comes to life for its final performance this weekend at Falls Church’s Creative Cauldron. The show runs Thursday-Sunday. Tickets start at $25 for students and $40 for adults.

    • 127 E. Broad St., Falls Church

Families & Kids

Book festivals and family movie nights for the weekend ahead! 📔🎥

• Children’s Summer Reading Festival

  • The Fairfax Library Foundation is hosting its 2025 Children’s Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 14 at the Sherwood Regional Library. This free event is designed to help kids keep up with their summer reading all while kicking off their summer vacation with games, food, face painting, and, of course, books. The event runs 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

    • 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria

• Mosaic District’s Films in the Park

  • The Mosaic District kicks off their summer outdoor movie series with a screening of “Wicked” on Thursday, June 12. The series runs Thursdays at 7:00p.m. through August 14.

    • 2910 District Ave., Fairfax

• Movies Under The Moon

  • “Finding Dory” hits the big screen in Fairfax City’s Van Dyck Park on Friday, June 13 for the monthly “Movies Under The Moon” outdoor movie series. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, and snacks. Showtime: 8:00p.m.

    • 3720 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax

• Reston Station Movie Night

  • Catch “Night at the Museum” at Reston Station on Saturday, June 14 during the weekly family movie night. This free event runs 6:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

    • 1800 Reston Row Plaza, Reston

• Children’s Science Center Lab’s 10th Anniversary

  • Mark the Fairfax science lab’s 10th anniversary with special giveaways, experiments, and more on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. Tickets are $15 and good for two hours in the lab.

    • 11948L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

• Kids Give Back Community Night

  • A family-friendly volunteer service project night to make cards for kids who need a little boost to overcome a difficult time. Hosted by Kids Give Back, the event is scheduled for Friday, June 13 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Chick-Fil-A Vienna.

    • 538 Maple Ave., Vienna

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

• The Potomac League, a summer league for college baseball players, kicks off next week at Capital One Park in Tysons. Check out the schedule here.

• 🏈 The D.C. Defenders are in the UFL Championship Game on Saturday against the Michigan Panthers. Kickoff from St. Louis. Kickoff is at 8:00p.m. You can watch on ABC.

• ⚽️ D.C. United is at Salt Lake on Saturday and the Washington Spirit is at Portland on Sunday.

Home Games

• ⚾️ MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals

  • Friday, June 13 at 6:45p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• ⚾️ MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals

  • Saturday, June 14 at 1:05p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• ⚽️ USL: Detroit City FC at Loudoun United FC

  • Saturday, June 14 at 6:00p.m., Segra Field, Leesburg

• ⚾️ MLB: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals

  • Sunday, June 15 at 1:35p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• 🏀 WNBA: Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics

  • Sunday, June 15 at 2:00p.m., CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C.
    

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: There are three incorporated towns in Fairfax County — Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna.

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