Though winters are the time you want to just cuddle up in your bed, in the comfort of your blanket, they also allow you to go out and have some fun like no other. Whether it’s skating in the ice rink or enjoying your Christmas in Mount Vernon – Fairfax, VA, has a lot of enjoyable winter activities you can be part of. Here is a look at five such winter activities in Fairfax, VA.
1. Skating – Reston Town Center
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Skating is undoubtedly winter’s most sought after outdoor activity. For all those skating enthusiasts in and around Fairfax, VA, Reston Town Centre is back with its most famous Reston Town Center Pavilion Ice Rink. They also have a skate shop stocked with over 500 pairs of skates ranging from size – 8 toddlers through men’s size 15.
This year, with COVID- 19 precautions in place, Reston Town Centre Skating Rink is going to provide you a safe and enjoyable skating experience.
You can find Reston Town Centre Ice Rink at 11900 Market St, Reston, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: Opens on November 6th; Monday & Tuesday: 11AM – 8PM; Wednesday & Thursday: 11AM – 10PM; Friday & Saturday: 11:30AM – 11PM; Sunday: 10:30AM – 8PM
2. Walking/Driving Under The Lights
Light shows and Holidays go hand in hand. If you are looking for Winter activities in Fairfax, VA, then attending two of the region’s most famous light shows is a must.
Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights is back for its 9th year to dazzle you all with its beauty. Just take a walk on this lighted trail through a holiday fantasy land and get mesmerized.
If you are looking to enjoy the lighted trail from the comfort of your heated car, then the Bull Run Festival of Lights is the place to be. It is 2.5 miles of pure illuminated beauty. Turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow from all the lights.
Both Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights and Bull Run Festival of Lights are taking all the safety precautions to make sure you have a safer visit to the places. With increased sanitation processes and allowing lesser people at a time, both these places are giving their best.
You can find the Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA. Click here for directions.
You can find the Bull Run Festival of Lights at 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA. Click here for directions.
Timings: Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights – November 11th, 2020 to January 3rd, 2021; Bull Run Festival of Lights – November 6th, 2020 to January 10th, 2021.
3. Christmas in Mount Vernon
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Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon to celebrate Christmas is one of the major winter activities in Fairfax, VA.
Mount Vernon’s Winter Glow evenings are amazing as you can see the whole estate being illuminated by soft lights.
Timings:
Mount Vernon’s Winter Glow: All evenings from November 27th, 2020, to November 29th, 2020, then from December 11th, 2020, to December 13th, 2020, and from December 26, 2020, to December 28, 2020.
4. Shopping
Shopping is a major part of the winter activities in Fairfax VA. There are hundreds of options available for you to choose from to shop in and around Fairfax, VA. From most famous shopping centers like Tysons Corner center to those beautiful local boutiques and restaurants, every place is adorned with festival vibes inviting you in to shop to your satisfaction.
There are many markets like the Norwegian Holiday Festival And Bazaar that pop up only during the holidays giving you even more options to satisfy your hunger for shopping.
5. Exploring Art
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Entertainment is of many folds – music undoubtedly ticks all the right boxes of entertainment. Are you looking for some virtual winter activities in Fairfax? In that case, George Mason University Center for the Arts brings you many virtual musical events that can stir your soul.
