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Winter

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

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

11 Fun Free Things to Do on a Washington DC Holiday Visit

National Botanic Garden DC holiday fun

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

2021 December Events in Northern Virginia and DC Holiday Fun

Reston Town Center holiday decorations in 2019

2021 December events bring holiday lights, festive photos, Christmas markets, and sparkly displays to Northern Virginia for a month of holiday fun. You’ll also find special outdoor activities at area … Read more

2021 Holiday Lights in the Northern Virginia DC Area

Meadowlark Fairy Garden lights

Discover the best holiday lights in Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area including professional light shows, festive businesses, and private homes decorated for the holidays. Tis the season to … Read more

Fun Holiday Markets in Northern Virginia and the DC Region

Holiday Markets in Northern Virginia and DC are great places to shop local.

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 Middleburg Eccentric

Holiday favorites return to the Northern Virginia region. Discover the best holiday light displays and celebrations, plus visits with Santa and fun ways to kick off the new year. Most … Read more

Meadowlark Gardens Winter Walk of Lights Beautiful Holiday Fun

Meadowlark animated fountains

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, one-way … Read more

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

Bull Run Festival of Lights wreath tunnel

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

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

Gettysburg Christmas decorations

A Gettysburg Christmas offers special holiday events, excellent shopping, and seasonal beauty to inspire a unique and fun Pennsylvania getaway. Most Gettysburg Christmas events return every December, so bookmark our list … Read more

Santa Photos and Holidays at the Mall in Northern Virginia

Santa's Flight Academy at Fair Oaks Mall

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

November Events in Northern Virginia – Holiday Festivals Near DC

Bull Run Festival of Lights holiday drive through display

2021 November events in Northern Virginia take us from pumpkins and fall fun to holiday displays and winter festivals. We’ve round up a month of local events in the Northern … 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.

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

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