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NO MATTER WHAT SEASON YOU VISIT, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN HAPPENING AROUND FAIRFAX COUNTY! February 2024 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS Celebrate Black History Month by exploring some of the region’s fascinating Black heritage sites, events and tours. March 20-April 14, 2024 FAIRFAX COUNTY GARDEN TOURS & NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Enjoy 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 20, 2024 FEE-FREE DAY / 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 – with no admission fee. Starts Late May 2024 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. June 2024 INNOVATIONS IN FLIGHT FAMILY DAY AT STEVEN F. UDVAR-HAZY CENTER Explore engineering and design innovations in flight and talk with pilots of the vintage and modern aircraft on display at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. July 4, 2024 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Celebrate America’s independence at several area fireworks shows, parades and special events throughout our nation’s capital. September 2024 RESTON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Celebrate Reston’s diversity and community spirit with live entertainment, crafts, globally inspired activities and more. Mid-September to Early November 2024 COX FARMS FALL FESTIVAL & FIELDS OF FEAR Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival is the perfect place to get your pumpkins and apple-cider donuts, plus enjoy hayrides, haunted trails and more kid fun. November 2024 to January 2025 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 to Late December 2024 CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon joyfully decks the halls for the holiday season, offering special daytime programming and historical demonstrations, plus evening candlelight tours and fireworks shows.
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