National Museum of the U.S. Army To Open In Fairfax County

D.C. region’s newest free museum is set to open to the public on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The National Museum of the United States Army is located in a publicly accessible area of Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia. Construction on the privately funded museum began in 2016. The 185,000-square-foot museum houses almost 1,400 artifacts throughout 11 galleries in the five-story building. The museum’s 84 acres also include a garden, amphitheater, and a parade ground. Continue reading

OmMade Peanut Butter To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Fairfax county

OmMade Peanut Butter, which is a home-based gourmet peanut butter maker, will establish production in a manufacturing facility in Fairfax County, with incentives from both the county and Virginia. Radhika Murari, a Reston, Virginia, resident, began producing her artisan peanut butter products, using Virginia peanuts, in her home in 2012, and then eventually selling products at the Fairfax County Farmers Market. Continue reading

Enjoy Fall Fest At Reston Farm Garden Market

The Reston Farm Garden Market is ready to spice up the season with its Fall Fest. Open Friday through Sunday, September 25-November 1, 2020 (and Columbus Day), Fall Fest features all kinds of family-friendly seasonal activities. Enjoy a pumpkin moon bounce and bouncy slides, inflatable corn maze, train rides, and farm animals. There will be a creative balloon artist and talented face painter at the fest. Continue reading

Visit Capital Craft Fairs In Chantilly

The Capital Craft Fairs is making its Northern Virginia debut in October, looking to continue the tradition of the region’s arts and crafts festival. The Capital Craft Fairs’ first-weekend show will be on Oct. 16-18 at the Dulles Expo Center, with times varying throughout the weekend. The art show will feature a variety of goods and mediums from over 100 artisans and craftsmen; including fine art, pottery, leather, and wood. Continue reading