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Santa Photos at Northern Virginia Shopping Malls

Tysons Galleria Santa

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

10 Great Things to Do on Thanksgiving Weekend in Northern VA

Reston Town Center Holidays Are Here Parade float

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

Festive Holiday Markets in Northern Virginia and DC

Downtown DC Holiday Market decorations

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

2024 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

A Magical Harry Potter Forbidden Forest 2024 in Leesburg VA

Spooky Woods Near Aragog's Lair in the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Leesburg Virginia

Enter the magical Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Leesburg Virginia and immerse yourself in a world of fantastical creatures and dazzling lights. Here you’ll follow a walk-through trail through … Read more

2021 LuminoCity Festival: Colorful Holiday Lights in Northern Virginia

LuminoCity Festival in Northern Virginia 2021

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

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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