Events in Northern Virginia and the DC region include annual festivals, holiday celebrations, parades, markets, and more family-friendly fun for all ages.
At Fun in Fairfax VA, we publish monthly guides to annual events in Northern Virginia plus special weekend round-ups for major holidays. We also review select individual Northern Virginia festivals and shows.
Click the monthly event article links below, or scroll down to browse the full collection. Event dates are updated approximately 2 months ahead of time. Please check back later for an updated list if you see dates from the prior year.
Our Northern Virginia Event listings include the event description, date, time, pricing, and a link with more information. Follow the links for details, to purchase tickets when needed, and to check for cancellations.
These 70 fantastic festivals in Northern Virginia bring parades, fairs, and fun to the Washington DC region all year long. Whether your goal is a family-friendly festival or an adults-only … Read more
2023 National Park free entrance days offer an extra incentive to visit new and favorite United States parks. On these special days, all National Parks waive admission fees, and many … Read more
2023 January events in Northern Virginia include fun celebrations and activities to start the new year. Annual January events include First Day hikes, holiday light shows, special MLK Day events, … Read more
The DC Winter Lantern Festival in Northern Virginia is a beautiful walk-through display of stunning Chinese lantern sculptures and interactive displays. The new festival, opening for the first time at … Read more
Looking for places to visit on Christmas Day to entertain the gang? Here are 10 great things to do on Christmas Day in the Washington DC area. These Christmas week … Read more
Annual events bring so many fun and free things to do on a Washington DC holiday visit, for a happy start to winter in the nation’s capital. Many DC holiday … Read more
2022 December events bring holiday lights, festive photos, Christmas markets, and holiday festivals to Northern Virginia for a month of fun. Special outdoor activities at area parks and historic sites … Read more
Enjoy holiday shopping and capture perfect Santa photos at Northern Virginia shopping centers with sparkly trees and special deals to brighten the season. We’ve rounded up the details from Northern … Read more
Looking for fun things to do this Thanksgiving Weekend in Northern Virginia? Happily, there are lots of great options to choose from. Here are 10 of the best Thanksgiving Weekend … Read more
ICE National Harbor and Christmas on the Potomac return to Gaylord Resort in 2022 with fantastic ice sculptures, a spectacular light show, and holiday fun for the Washington DC region. … Read more
Discover the best holiday lights in Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area including more than 20 holiday light shows in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. We’ve also listed fantastic Christmas … Read more
Holiday markets in Northern Virginia and the Washington DC region are a fun and festive way to shop for local gifts while celebrating the Christmas season. Arts and Crafts shows … Read more