EVENTS SIGNATURE EVENTS FEBRUARY Feb. 1 – 2, 2020 Enjoy 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 MARCH-APRIL March 20 – April 12, 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY GARDEN TOURS & EVENTS DURING 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.fxva.com/cherryblossom GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT MOUNT VERNON Join "General Washington" on Presidents’ Day Weekend to sample 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 34 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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