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SUMMER 2022 Innovations in Flight Family Day at National Air and Space Museum Explore the engineering and design innovations in flight and talk with pilots of vintage and modern aircraft that are on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. No matter what season you visit – or what floats your boat – there’s always something fun happening around Fairfax County! Come discover a variety of fairs and festivals that celebrate the area’s history and mystery, its flavors and beauty, its outdoors and attractions. Raise a pint at a local craft brewfest or enjoy a hayride at a fall farm festival. Take a local garden tour in the spring or a candlelight tour of Mount Vernon during the holidays. FEBRUARY 2022 Black History Month Events Celebrate Black History Month by visiting some of the region’s Black heritage sites and corresponding events and tours. MARCH 20-APRIL 17, 2022 Fairfax County Garden Tours & Events During the National Cherry Blossom Festival Take self-guided tours of beautifully landscaped gardens and attend Japanese cultural events and activities in Fairfax County as part of one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring. APRIL 16, 2022 Fee Free Day for National Park Week at Great Falls Park To celebrate National Park Week, enjoy scenic views of the roaring Potomac River, miles of hiking and surprising connections to our nation’s history at Great Falls Park. STARTS LATE MAY, 2022 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. JULY 4, 2022 Independence Day Celebrations Celebrate America’s independence through a number of area fireworks shows, parades and special events in the nation’s Capital Region. SEPTEMBER 2022 Reston Multicultural Festival Celebrate Reston’s diversity and community spirit with live entertainment, crafts, globally-inspired activities and more. MID-SEPTEMBER 2022 Fairfax County Brewfest Taste locally poured brews from Fairfax County’s delicious microbreweries at this annual celebration. MID-SEPTEMBER TO EARLY NOVEMBER 2022 Cox Farms Fall Festival & Fields of Fear Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival is the prime spot to get your pumpkins and apple cider donuts, plus experience hayrides, haunted trails and kid-friendly fall activities. NOVEMBER 2022 TO JANUARY 2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights Enjoy a walkable outdoor light show with more than 500,000 LED lights set in a beautiful botanical garden. LATE NOVEMBER 2022 TO JANUARY 2023 Christmas at Mount Vernon Mount Vernon joyfully decks the halls for the holiday season, offering special daytime programming, evening candlelit tours, historical demonstrations and evening fireworks shows.
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