It’s no secret that Fairfax County is a great place to live for families and young couples alike! This spring, be sure to check out a few of these fun-filled events that are sure to be fun for the whole family:
Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival
April 15 – May 9
Fairfax, VA
Join your friends and neighbors at the 31st Annual Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival (one of Virginia’s foremost arts festivals), to both support and encourage the awareness of cultural opportunities across Fairfax County! This year, the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival will include a number of amazing music performances by leading musicians and artists, outstanding theatrical performances, exciting community activities and so much more.
Springfest Fairfax
April 30, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Stop by Fairfax County’s official Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration, with games, hands-on activities and live entertainment for the whole family! Visit the Springfest website for more information.
Spring-Mar Touch-A-Truck
April 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA
Bring the kids over to Burke for an experience they won’t easily forget: getting up close looks at fire trucks, construction vehicles, big tricks and more. In some cases, they may even get to sit in the driver’s seat!
2016 CroppMetcalfe 5K Bug Run
May 1, 9:00 am
Pohick Bay, Lorton, VA
Suit up in your favorite bug or pest costume, and bring the family over to Pohick Bay in Lorton, Virginia for a truly one-of-a-kind 5K run. Proceeds benefit the Organization for Autism Research.
Annual Kite Festival
May 7, All Day
10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, VA
Celebrate springtime with family and friends at the Gunston Hall’s Annual Kite Festival. This year, the Kite Festival will even include fire truck rides, colonial games, food samples from the historic hearth kitchen, and more!
Sources: Virginia.org, FXVA.com
