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FEBRUARY Feb. 1 – 2, 2020 CITY OF FAIRFAX CHOCOLATE LOVERS FESTIVAL Sample sweet treats at the Taste of Chocolate, see a chocolate art extravaganza at the Chocolate Challenge and savor chocolate chip pancakes at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, plus enjoy historical re-enactments, children's activities, open houses at historic buildings and more. www.chocolatefestival.net Feb. 17, 2020 GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT MOUNT VERNON Join "General Washington" on Presidents' Day Weekend for a sample of his favorite breakfast (“hoecakes swimming in butter and honey”) while supplies last. Join characters from the 18th century as they help visitors surprise General Washington with rousing birthday cheers! www.mountvernon.org MARCH-APRIL March 20 – April 12, 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY SELF-GUIDED GARDEN TOUR / NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Tour 25 acres of landscaped beauty along the Potomac River at River Farm, once owned by George Washington. Just past an enclave of trees, a secret garden reveals itself at Green Spring Gardens, a gold mine of information and inspiration for the home gardener. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, a 95-acre complex, is like a year-round walk through a beautifully illustrated textbook of native plants, birds and butterflies. Find more Cherry Blossom events in Fairfax County online. www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org MAY Late May 2020 SUMMER SEASON AT WOLF TRAP The summer season at America’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts starts in late May and runs through mid-September, featuring numerous performances on the majestic Filene Center stage. www.wolftrap.org Summer fun at the fair! JUNE June 5 – 7, 2020 CELEBRATE FAIRFAX! FESTIVAL Northern Virginia's largest community-wide celebration hosts tens of thousands on a 25-acre site filled with the fascinating sights and sounds of more than 300 exhibitors, food vendors, crafters and interactive activities. Enjoy live concerts on several stages, a children's area, petting zoo, the Fairfax County Karaoke Championship, carnival rides and nightly fireworks. www.celebratefairfax.com June 19 – 20, 2020 TASTE OF RESTON The largest outdoor food festival in the area has been voted “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” since 2012. Come hungry, leave happy! www.restontaste.com JULY July 4, 2020 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Many towns and cities in Fairfax County host a number of Independence Day parades, festivals, fireworks shows and special events to correspond with our nation's birthday. Take a look at our website for details on all the celebrations. www.fxva.com/july4 SEPTEMBER Mid September 2020 WORKHOUSE BREWFEST See a collaboration of art and beer through craft beer-focused exhibits, gourmet food trucks, workshops, interactive displays, live performances from the region’s most popular bands, air-conditioned art galleries and art studios – and the area’s best beer, spirits and wine – at the historic Workhouse Arts Center. www.workhousebrewfest.org Mid September – Early November 2020 COX FARMS FALL FESTIVAL /FIELDS OF FEAR Take the famous hayride around the pond and through the woods, ending in the Enchanted Barn – then experience five giant slides, a cornfield adventure, rope swings, hay tunnels and more. And when darkness falls, there’s the Fields of Fear adventure, Dark Side Hayride, Fear Games and more. www.coxfarms.com, www.fieldsoffear.coxfarms.com OCTOBER October 2019 AIR & SCARE Arrive in costume at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center for safe indoor trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, spooky science experiments and other Halloween-themed activities. Your favorite Star Wars characters will also be on hand to pose with you for once-in-a-lifetime pictures! www.airandspace.si.edu/airandscare October 28, 2020 VIENNA HALLOWEEN PARADE The Town of Vienna’s annual Halloween parade features marching bands and performances, themed floats and invites costumed children to join in the fun by walking along the parade route during this beloved October tradition. www.viennava.gov NOVEMBER-DECEMBER November 2020 – January 2021 MEADOWLARK'S WINTER WALK OF LIGHTS Enjoy an outdoor light show with more than 500,000 LED lights set in Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. The beautiful half-mile walk also features an animated Lakeside Lights show, plus roasting marshmallows and sipping hot beverages by the fire. www.winterwalkoflights.com Late November 2020 – January 2021 CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT VERNON / MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT Don’t miss one of the top "12 Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit" by AAA! Mount Vernon joyfully decks the halls for a special daytime program offered through January featuring themed decorations, a gingerbread Mount Vernon, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, visits with Aladdin the Christmas Camel and much more. At night, historic Mount Vernon sparkles during Candlelight Tours from late November through mid-December. www.mountvernon.org Search our full calendar of events at FXVA.com/events
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