Did you know that more than 50 million people bowl every year, making it the world’s number one participatory sport? Indeed, according to the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), 71 million people bowled at least once in 2010, making it the #1 participatory sport in the US alone. Surprising? Hardly. Bowling has been bringing people ...
Everything is spread out in Northern Virginia making it difficult to find what you’re looking for when you need it. Here is a guide to movie theaters in Northern Virginia. I haven’t listed every single one, but just the ones of note. I visit these theaters so I know all the pitfalls and what advantage ...
“It’s not about you.” Living the first four words in Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose Driven Life” is one of the most valuable lessons you could ever teach your children. One way to teach this lesson is to involve your kids in appropriate volunteer activities from an early age. By engaging in volunteer activities as ...
The Fall Festival at Cox Farms is a classic Northern Virginia autumn family outing. It’s grown over the last 25 years or so, from a small hayride-and-pumpkin-patch day at the farm to 90 acres of slides, swings, and live entertainment, but it retains a simple wholesome charm. The Cox Farms Fall Festival is the winner ...
Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, escape your daily schedule and appreciate new sights, sounds and smells. It’s fun to do with friends of all ages – even your furry ones – or to enjoy some solitude. Although many hikers gravitate towards wilderness areas, some hikers enjoy urban sightseeing ...
Eat healthy, be eco-friendly, save money, grow your own produce! When an amateur gardener’s springtime dreams of fresh, colorful, luscious vegetables and fruits meet the disillusioning midsummer reality of blight, caterpillars, rot and fungi, a trip to the farmers market is the next best thing. All that firm, fragrant, wonderful produce is there in abundance, ...
If you live in northern Virginia and love to karaoke, you will find you are filled with plenty of bars that provide karaoke. A personal favorite is Broadlands Sports Bar and Grill, where the people are friendly and the selection is wonderful. However, there are also many shows put on by local “Mad DJ” MistaFingaz ...
Staying close to home this year? Looking for events and activities that won’t stretch the bank account? Check out Northern Virginia which is loaded with free things to do and local attractions. That’s right: even with its proximity to a world capital, there’s lots to do in Northern Virginia that’s fun, free and invigorating for ...
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