Enjoy Jack’s Pumpkin Glow At Lake Fairfax Park

Jack’s Pumpkin Glow will take place at Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA on multiple dates from October 3 to October 27, 2019. Jack’s Pumpkin Glow will allow for family and friends to take a leisurely walk and marvel at thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins. Jack o’ lanterns will illuminate the park for an unforgettable evening. People can check out the master carver’s as they demonstrate their artistry or to pick up a gourd at the pumpkin patch. Continue reading

Fairfax County Park Authority Wins National Gold Medal For Excellence In Parks And Recreation

2019 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management has been awarded to Fairfax County Park Authority. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) awarded this honor to the Fairfax County Park Authority at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Md. The honor is earned by months of preparation and commitment to the highest level of service in parks and recreation. Continue reading

What Birchwood In McLean Has To Offer?

Birchwood is a neighborhood in McLean, Virginia. This community dates back to 1925 and has continued to develop over the years.  Birchwood is an older community in northern Fairfax County located on the southern side of Mclean near Kirby Road. Birchwood mostly features large homes that are competitively priced. Many of the homes at Birchwood have had significant improvements and updates. Continue reading

Explore Green Spring Gardens Park

Green Spring Gardens Park is located at 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Green Spring Gardens is a public park, including a historic 18th-century plantation house "Green Spring".  Green Spring is the heart of a national historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The Fairfax County Park Authority operates Green Spring with the assistance of various nonprofit organizations concerned with history and gardening. Continue reading

Things To Know About ArtSpace Herndon

ArtSpace Herndon is a community art gallery created and supported by art lovers in the greater Herndon area. It is located at 750 Center Street Herndon, VA. ArtSpace Herndon is a gathering place to celebrate the arts, showcasing artwork and events by local, regionally, and nationally known artists. Opening receptions and gallery talks with the artists are held for each exhibit, generally on the first Saturday of the month.  Continue reading