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Winter

Things to do and special events to celebrate winter and the holidays in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC region.

Festive Holiday Markets in Northern Virginia and DC

DowntownDC Holiday Market at Night

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

12 Holiday Favorites and Festivals from Northern Virginia Experts

Christmas in Middleburg photo by Jay Hubbard

2025 Holiday Favorites in Northern Virginia include the best holiday light displays and celebrations, plus visits with Santa and fun ways to kick off the new year. Most of our … Read more

Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights Beautiful Holiday Fun

Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights Fairy Garden

Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights is a beautiful walk-through garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, perfect for a fun holiday outing in Northern Virginia. The half-mile walk … Read more

Bull Run Festival of Lights Holiday Drive-Through in Northern Virginia

Bull Run Festival of Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Favorites

The annual Bull Run Festival of Lights holiday drive-through display brings cozy fun back to Northern Virginia. A perennial favorite, the Festival of Lights dazzles with a 2.5-mile drive-through display … Read more

Indoor Activities in Northern Virginia For Fun in Any Weather

View from the catwalk at the Smithsonian Air and Space Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Northern Virginia.

Here are fun indoor activities in Northern Virginia, for adults and families, to escape winter’s chill, spring rain, or a humid summer day in the Washington DC region. Whether you’re … Read more

15 Fun DC and Northern Virginia Ice Skating Rinks

Ice Skating at Reston Town Center, one of the Fun Things to Do on Thanksgiving Weekend in Northern Virginia

These Washington DC and Northern Virginia ice skating rinks offer healthy winter fun for every age, whether you prefer to skate indoors or out. Each ice skating destination offers smooth … Read more

Northern Virginia Snowstorms: 5 Helpful Sites for Tracking Winter Weather

Great Falls overlook view in winter

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

Fun Places to Go After a Northern Virginia Snowstorm

Snowy Views on a Winter Walk at Burke Lake Park in Northern Virginia

Here are some fun places to go after a Northern Virginia snowstorm, whether you want to play outside or in. Before you head out, check the VDOT road plow map to make sure the … Read more

Virginia Gift Guide for Residents and Travelers Who LOVE VA

Virginia Cutting Board

Our Virginia Gift Guide is full of unique, fun, and useful gifts for residents, visitors, and anyone who loves the Old Dominion. This Virginia Gift Guide is ideal for the … Read more

Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees in Northern Virginia

Christmas tree market in Northern Virginia

Our guide shares where to buy Christmas trees in Northern Virginia, whether you want to cut your own tree or choose a pre-cut beauty at local markets. Tis the season … Read more

Festive Gettysburg Christmas on a Pennsylvania Holiday Visit

Downtown Decorations and Tree During Christmas in Gettysburg PA

A Gettysburg Christmas offers special holiday events, excellent shopping, and seasonal beauty to inspire a unique and fun Pennsylvania getaway. Gettysburg goes all in on holiday spirit making it one of … Read more

Pie Shops and Pi Day Celebrations in Northern Virginia

Little Apple Pastry pie Middleburg Virginia

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

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Julie McCool is a travel writer and the creator of Fun in Fairfax VA a Northern Virginia travel blog.

Join me, Julie McCool, and explore the best of Northern Virginia parks, hikes, historic sites, restaurants, breweries, wineries, seasonal events, and more. I'm a Northern Virginia local, so you get first-hand tips and accurate information.

My Virginia travel guides are a resource for residents and visitors alike. Go beyond the standard tourist spots and discover fun things to do in Virginia, the Washington DC region, and beyond.

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