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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.
Chicken salad chain sets opening date for Idylwood location, first in Northern Virginia
If you live in the Falls Church area and enjoy chicken salad, you’re in luck. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is set to open its first D.C area location in Idylwood in two weeks. Chicken Salad Chick will celebrate its grand opening at...
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...
Tiny horse with a big impact to be honored by Virginia town
He’s blond, short and has a weakness for molasses. And he’s being honored for his work as a community ambassador for the Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Virginia. On Saturday, Teddy, the 16-year-old miniature horse, will be the subject of a mayoral proclamation citing his contributions to the community.
Beautiful New Mural at Lake Anne Elementary School
This new, captivating art piece titled Water and Warmth features aquatic creatures, woodland animals, mandalas, and children. Mural Masters, Inc artists, Shawn James and Charles Lawrance worked over a few weeks and completed the artwork at the end of June. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony is August 15 at 3pm, located at Lake Anne Elementary School. Please join us!
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.
Maryland Breakfast Sandwich Makes The Washington Post’s List of “The 10 best breakfast sandwiches in the D.C. area”
The Washington Post’s Tim Carman released his list of the “The 10 best breakfast sandwiches in the D.C. area”, which consisted mostly of sandwiches found in D.C. proper. One popular breakfast sandwich, located in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, was ranked 9th on the list– the Bistek at Lapu Lapu.
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....
New restaurant taking over former Delirium Cafe spot in Leesburg
Details are still scarce, but it looks like the building at the corner of South King Street and Loudoun Street SW may have a new tenant. That’s the building with blue shutters, blue door frames and blue window frames at 101 South King that for many years was the Delirium Cafe — until it closed its doors back in early March.
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.
New in NoVa: The Salty Donut planning first Virginia location
A new doughnut shop is headed to Northern Virginia. It’s called The Salty Donut and it will be the first location in the commonwealth for the growing brand. The Salty Donut is taking a roughly 3,200 s.f. space in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. The spot was previously a pet supplies store.
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