things to do in reston: The Holidays Are Here at Reston Town Center, 2013! - 11/25/13 09:17 PM
 
The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 29, 2013) kicks off the Holiday Celebration at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia.    The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the opening of the stores. Get over there early and let your kids compete in the Gingerbread Man Mile (how many times did I read the words 'Run,run as fast as you can! You can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man,' to my kids?). After they complete the run, they can do some skating (opens at 9 a.m.) while you fill your bags with presents and get a jump on your shopping!   The highlight of … (1 comments)

things to do in reston: The Reston Town Center Ice Rink is Open! - 11/10/13 11:11 PM
The Reston Town Center Ice Rink opened at the Reston Town Center Pavilion this weekend (11/9/13).  This kicks off the skating season at RTC.
If you haven't gone skating at the Town Center, you should put it on your calendar.  The hours of the rink are (from the website):
2013-2014 Holiday Hours:
 
Equipment Rentals are available at the Skate Shop, located behind Clydes, next to the Pavilion.
The Ice Rink also offers lessons. My kids took lessons there when they were growing up. It is a great way to give them some confidence on the ice and learn the skills … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: The Reston, VA Home Tour is Tomorrow, 10/19/2013! - 10/18/13 02:48 AM
Tomorrow is the annual Reston Home Tour!  This once-a-year event is the major fund raiser for the Reston Historic Trust.  The tour runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
If you buy a ticket to the tour, you will have the opportunity to view 5 private homes and  stop at Bow Tie Cinemas for a viewing and discussion with the filmmakers of a new film about Reston that is soon to be released (viewings at 11 and 2).
All tickets must be bought ahead of time--and the event often sells out! Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at:
Reston Museum … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Herndon High School Homecoming, Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 10/09/13 11:42 PM
 
Herndon High School in Herndon, Virginia,  has been around for many, many decades. First opened at the site of the current Herndon Middle School,  the traditions that go with the high school are deep rooted and offer a real small-town feel.    Never are these traditions better than at Homecoming!   This Saturday, make plans to attend the local Homecoming Parade in Downtown Herndon. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and goes down Elden Street from Sterling Road to the center of town on Elden Street (at the crossing of the W&OD Trail). In the parade, you will see floats from … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Things to do in the Reston, VA Area: Reston Home Tour, 10/19/12 - 10/03/13 03:27 AM
 
Fall weekends are busy, so in the spirit of planning ahead, I wanted to let you know about one of my favorite annual events, the 12th annual Reston Home Tour.   The tour, which will be held on October 19, 2013,  will provide attendees with a chance to see some of the homes that make Reston, Virginia a  special place to live, work and play!   The home tour is a one day event and runs from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. It is sponsored by the Reston Museum (at Lake Anne).  A ticket will get you admission to 5 … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: It is time to sign up for 2013 Summer Day Camps in Reston, Virginia - 01/29/13 09:59 PM
It is time to sign up for 2013 Summer Day Camps in Reston, Virginia.
If you have young children, summer can be a hard time to keep them busy. When my kids were little, I found that mixing some structured time in with plenty of downtime was a great formula for happy days.
  The Reston Association has begun (January 28, 2013) registration for it's popular Day Camps. They offer a variety of different camps and also offer some extended care options for working parents. You can find out more information at the Reston Associations RA Camps page. This is always a … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Things to do in Northern Virginia: Santa Arrives on the Potomac - 12/23/12 09:47 PM
Many federal employees got a special gift from President Obama last week when he gave them an extra holiday by closing the Federal Government on Christmas Eve.
If you are left looking for something fun to do today, December 24, 2012, why not head to National Harbor and greet Santa as he water-skis on the Potomac River? This year he will be joined by his reindeer, as well as the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and, of course, Santa's Elves.
We took our kids to see this uniquely Washington Tradition a couple of years ago, and it is a lot of fun. … (2 comments)

things to do in reston: Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-a-long - 11/29/12 08:40 PM
Saturday, Decmeber 1, 2012 (tomorrow!) is the Wolf Trap Family Sing-A-Long! This event is a great way to get your family in the spirit of the holidays.
Featuring the United States Marine Corp band and choir and vocal groups from the metropolitan Washington area, the Sing-A-Long features Christmas, seasonal and Hanukkah songs.
The Sing-A-Long begins  at 4:00 p.m. , at the  Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. Best of all, it is free!
If you are going, be sure to bundle up, wear a holiday hat (Santa hats are everywhere), bring a candle to light and don't miss … (1 comments)

things to do in reston: Kick Off the 2012 Holidays at Reston Town Center, Reston, Virginia - 11/20/12 06:46 AM
The day after Thanksgiving, November 23 this year, is the official kick-off to the holiday season at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia.

The fun begins with Black Friday shopping at 8 a.m.  There is a Gingerbread Man Mile, for the kids, that begins at 8:00 a.m., too (what better way to work off some of that food and energy leftover from Thanksgiving?).
Santa, who appears in the 11:00 a.m. parade,  will begin doing visits and photos at 12:30.
At 6:00 p.m., the Christmas Tree will be lit and there will be a Sing Along.  
After the Christmas Tree … (2 comments)

things to do in reston: The Ice Rink at Reston Town Center is Open for the 2012 Season! - 11/06/12 11:28 PM
Since it's opening, Reston Town Center Ice Rink has been a community favorite! I took my children there for Girls Scout events, Boy Scout events, club outings, sporting team outings and just to meet friends and get some exercise.   Located in the Pavilion at Reston Town Center, the ice rink opened for the season on November 1, 2012. It will remain open, weather permitting, until the second week in March, 2013.    There are rental skates, and other skating supplies, available in the Skate Shop. The Skate Shop is located across from  the Pavilion and beside Clyde's.   The regular … (4 comments)

things to do in reston: Trick-or-Treat at the Reston Town Center, Reston, VA, 10/27/12 - 10/25/12 09:38 PM
If you have a little one who can't spend enough time in their Halloween costume, you are in luck this weekend!
This weekend, the merchants at Reston Town Center are sponsoring a trick-or-treat event from 12-4 p.m. Dress your little witches and goblins up and head over to the Town Center for some early Halloween Trick-or-Treats. The merchants who will be participating, include (look for the pumpkin flyer in the window): American Tap RoomAnn TaylorAppalachian SpringAppleArtInsightsAT&TAthletaBen & Jerry'sBig BowlBRBBusaraChipotleClyde'sDavelle ClothiersEdibles IncredibleFedEx OfficeGAPGRACEJouvence/AvedaLe ShoppeL'OccitaneM&S GrillMarket CellarsMarket Street Bar and GrillMayflowersMcCormick & Schmick'sMidtown JewelersObi SushiOriginsPaolo'sPCN BankPotbellyPotomac River RunningPR at PartnersPrime CleanersSouth Moon UnderSweetgreenThe … (1 comments)

things to do in reston: Oktoberfest 2012 at the Reston Town Center - 10/03/12 07:23 AM
Oktoberfest 2012 at the Reston Town Center
An annual event, the 2012 Oktoberfest at the Reston Town Center kicks off this Friday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m., and will continue on Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Reston Chamber of Commerce, as well as a number of additional sponsors, you can join the fun, Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 pm. to 8 p.m.  Tickets for food and drink are sold individually at the event  or you can purchase a sheet of 24 tickets for $20.
Adding to the fun is the  live … (2 comments)

things to do in reston: 10 Things I Love About Living in Reston, VA - 12/10/11 01:21 AM
I grew up in Reston, VA, swore I would never come back (who wants to return to their hometown after college? Not me!),  and, instead I came back almost immediately. Since then, I have married, raised my kids (mostly--the youngest is 15), owned 4 houses over 24 years and loved the time I have spent here. So what keeps me here? Here are 10 of the things I love about Reston, VA:
The People: I have wonderful neighbors and fantastic friends who have all settled here in Reston. I feel like I live in a really small town...but in the D.C. suburbs The Trails: Miles and miles … (6 comments)

things to do in reston: Herndon High School, Herndon, Virginia Homecoming Weekend (10/21-10/22/11) - 10/21/11 09:52 AM
This weekend Herndon High School in Herndon, Virginia celebrates Homecoming with several long-standing traditions. The Homecoming Parade kicks off at 9:30 and runs along Historic Elden Street, ending in front of the Government Center. Come out and enjoy the class floats, the football team, the Homecoming Princesses, the Herndon Middle School Marching Band, The Herndon High Marching Band, the Cheerleaders, the Dance Team, and the many, many community groups who will be marching. At 1:00 p.m. the Herndon High Varsity Football Team will take on Robinson Secondary. Come out and cheer the Hornets on to a victory! Saturday evening is the annual Homecoming Dance for … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Oktoberfest 2011 at the Reston Town Center - 10/08/11 07:09 AM
Oktoberfest 2011 at the Reston Town Center
An annual event, the 2011 Oktoberfest at the Reston Town Center kicked off on Friday. If you didn't make it out for the festivities on Friday, it is continuing Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the Reston Chamber of Commerce, as well as a number of additional sponsors, you can join the fun Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 pm. to 8 p.m.  Tickets are sold individually for $1 or a sheet of 24 tickets for $20.
There is live music all weekend. Check here for specific artists and times.
A carnival is also taking place during the Oktoberfest.  
… (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, Vienna, Virginia - 06/23/11 03:57 AM
Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, Vienna, Virginia If you have never taken your children (or grand-children or neighbor's children) to see a performance at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, you are missing out on one of the best children's activities in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area! Located just off of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) in Vienna, Virginia, the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods offers performances from late June until early August. These shows, intended for elementary-aged children, run Tuesday thru Saturday with two performances daily at 10 am and 11:15 am. The Theatre-in-the-Woods is a special outdoor venue set down the hill,  behind the Filene Center, … (2 comments)

things to do in reston: Taste Of Reston, Reston, Virginia - 06/18/11 02:04 AM
This weekend, 6/17-6/18/11, Reston, Virginia celebrates the 21st annual Taste of Reston. This favorite event of local foodies kicked off yesterday afternoon and continues today. Held at Reston Town Center, located near the intersection of the Dulles Toll Road and Reston Parkway, the fun begins today at noon and continues until 11:00 p.m. There are special events planned, in addition to the tastings, some of which include:
Guns n' Hoses Chili Cook-off, Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Carnival--which runs on Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family Fun Zone … (1 comments)

things to do in reston: Herndon Festival (Herndon, Virginia) Begins Tonight, 6/2/11! - 06/02/11 05:16 AM
One of our communities most beloved family activities is the annual Herndon Festival. This is the 31st yer for the festival, which includes Carnival Rides, games, an arts-and-crafts show, special activities for the kids, and three different stages featuring entertainment. It takes place in the heart of downtown Herndon. The festival begins tonight, 6/2/11, and runs through Sunday, 6/5/11. The Festival Schedule details when things will take place. There will be Fireworks kicking off the festival on Thursday night at 9:30 p.m.. There will be a second Fireworks display on Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. The entertainment is varied and will … (1 comments)

things to do in reston: Free Activities in the Northern Virginia (D.C. Metro) Area - 05/21/11 02:24 AM
Free Activities in the Northern Virginia (D.C. Metro) Area
My daughter has a friend in town so we were trying to come up with some ideas for free/super inexpensive activities in the Northern Virginia Area this weekend (5/21-5/22/11). Here are some of the ideas that we came up with:
Northern Virgina Fine Arts Festival at the Reston Town Center (there are festivals many weekends if you are looking for something to do on another weekend. Check the Reston Town Center Events Calendar for more information). Visit the National Zoo Take a bike ride on the W&OD Trail Head down to … (0 comments)

things to do in reston: Reston, Virginia Fine Arts Festival, 5/21-5/22/2011 - 05/20/11 06:33 AM
Reston, Virginia Fine Arts Festival, 5/21-5/22/2011 Come out to Reston Town Center and enjoy the 20th anniversary version of the Reston Fine Arts Festival! This event is a local favorite drawing over 50,000 guest annually. It is sponsored by a beloved Reston institution, GRACE (Greater Reston Arts Center). This year, the event will run on Saturday and Sunday, 5/21-5/22/2011 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stroll up and down the streets of Reston Town Center enjoying the displays of many different artists of all types.  If you have been looking for a special piece of art, or maybe a precious gift, … (0 comments)

 


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