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.
Here are five sites that provide useful updates and information for tracking Northern Virginia snowstorms and winter weather. These sites will help you monitor conditions and emergencies in your area. When winter flakes … Read more
Please see our latest Chinese lantern event review, new in 2022: DC Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up Northern Virginia The 2021 LuminoCity Festival in Northern Virginia is a walk-through experience … Read more
Veterans Day weekend is a time to honor and thank the many men and women who have served our country in the U. S. Armed Forces. Local and national parks … Read more
Find tasty treats and more at these local pie shops in Northern Virginia on Pi Day and all year long. Here are playful and tasty ways to celebrate Pi Day … Read more
The Needlework Exhibition at historic Woodlawn is an annual celebration of the needle arts featuring contemporary needlework from around the country. Visitors have the chance to view and purchase extraordinary … Read more
See the newest Cirque du Soleil Tysons show, Echo, making its US Premier in September and October 2023. Cirque du Soleil VOLTA brings high energy acrobatics, set to a lush … Read more
A new Fairfax County LOVE sign offers a fun photo opp on its “Summer of Love” tour or its future home at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. There are … Read more
Please see our latest Chinese lantern event review, new in 2022: DC Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up Northern Virginia LightUp Fest 2018 brings new holiday fun to Northern Virginia with … Read more
See the newest Cirque du Soleil Tysons show, Echo, making its US Premier in September and October 2023. Cirque du Soleil LUZIA in Tysons Virginia invites the audience into a … Read more
Please see our latest Chinese lantern event review, new in 2022: DC Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up Northern Virginia Find photos, information, and tips about the 2021 Luminocity light festival … Read more
One of the many things we love about living in Northern Virginia is our easy access to Dulles Airport. When visitors arrive via Dulles they can call when deplaning to perfectly time our passenger … Read more
Today we joined other locals at the Wiehle-Reston East Open House for a look at the new transportation hub, the last stop (for now) on the new Silver Line Metro. Dignitaries, … Read more