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Free ‘Starlight Cinema’ movies coming to Chantilly this August
The dog days of August will bring free movie screenings to the Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way) in Chantilly. The outdoor Starlight Cinema events are a part of the “Summer Entertainment Series” organized annually by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). The authority is also hosting Arts in the Parks, Evenings on the Ellipse, Franconia District Nights and other programs at various parks around the county.
Burning Question: When is NoVa’s first Chicken Salad Chick opening?
Burning Question: First, love The Burn. Second, several of us in the Chantilly area are curious about if/when the Chicken Salad Chick will open. Any updates would be much appreciated. We want our pimento cheese fix. — Alyssa B. Thanks for the kind words, and you’re not alone, Alyssa....
Tiny horse with a big impact to be honored by Virginia town
On Saturday, Teddy, the 16-year-old miniature horse, will be the subject of a mayoral proclamation citing his contributions to the community. The Clifton Town Council voted on the proclamation that coincides with Teddy’s 10th anniversary at Cloverleaf — the nonprofit that provides equine-assisted learning, therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs and mental health and wellness services.
Stop clucking around: Expert visits Fairfax Co. to offer chicken care tips
More and more people are keeping chickens as pets, only to discover they don’t know how to care for them. Kelly Rutkowski, managing director of Adopt a Bird Network, is hosting a free seminar on chicken behavior Sunday in Lorton, Virginia, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience Returns to Leesburg This Fall
From butterbeer to centaurs, you can experience everything the wizarding world has to offer without leaving Northern Virginia. Dust off your brooms and wands because the beloved Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is making its way back to Northern Virginia. Starting October 26, the Morven Park International Equestrian Center...
Backyard Beauty: Luxury Leesburg Home
This 20,000-square-foot home with a dreamy pool is the ultimate family gathering place. When you purchase more than 30 acres to build a residence, the phrase “family compound” comes to mind. This is certainly the feeling that these Leesburg empty nesters sought to create when building their seven-bedroom, 20,000-square-foot dream house with extensive outdoor living areas. It was completed in 2023.
The D.C. area is home to an active Grateful Dead tribute band community
Deadheads are everywhere. Yes, even in buttoned-up Washington, D.C., there’s a thriving community of tribute bands that play music from the extensive catalogue of the countercultural, legendary rock band, the Grateful Dead. Just ask guitarist Matt Reiter, who by day works as a health policy lobbyist on Capitol Hill....
Friends not food: Chicken keepers invited to ‘Flock Talk’ at Fairfax County Animal Shelter
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Bird Network is hosting “Flock Talk: An Introduction to Chicken Behavior” for anyone interested in bird keeping. The free class will be held on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lorton Campus, located at 8875 Lorton Road. “Whether […]
9 Dog-Friendly Brunch Spots Around DC
All our brunch suggestions in one handy location. At this Latin American-inspired dining room in Chevy Chase, your pup can partake in refreshments for free—and we’re not talking a bowl of water. While you chow down on fried fish or guava-cheesecake pancakes, dogs can unwind with a tropical smoothie “pupsicle,” salmon with veggies, or even a round of mini burgers.
Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studios in NoVA Let You Get Creative
Whether you need to try something new, are hoping to create a gift, or just want to “try it,” here’s where you can get colorful. Are you looking for a new weekend activity to beat the summer heat? Bring family and friends to these paint-your-own pottery studios and design cups, plates, vases, figures, and more. Stretch your art imagination.
Summer campers sit tall in the saddle at a unique Virginia program
Summer camp experiences let kids make friends, learn new skills and have fun. And the sessions at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Virginia, this summer are providing those experiences in a special setting for kids with a range of disabilities. On Tuesday, Operations Director Christina Germinario stood at the center...
Get Away: Tracks and Yaks Rail Bike Tours
Chat it up as you pedal alongside the Great Allegheny Passage on a tandem or quad rail bike from Tracks and Yaks. Opened in Frostburg, Maryland, in May 2021, Tracks and Yaks tours depart from the historic Frostburg Depot and run along Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s smooth steel tracks, offering gorgeous mountain views and a fun jaunt through the 914-foot Brush Tunnel.
Reston Camps celebrates 50th Anniversary with reunion party
This year, the Reston Association is celebrating 50 years of Reston Camps, and as part of the milestone season, it is hosting a giant reunion of former camp staff from over the years. This reunion will be held on July 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brown’s Chapel Park in Reston and will provide a chance for former counselors to reconnect, share memories, and learn how their experience with the Reston Camps program helped shape their careers.
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