Gift Guide 2019 : 6 must-have items for your little learners
Linda Simensky, head of content for PBS KIDS in Arlington What’s on your wish list this year? “I enthusiastically recommend what my own kids loved—toy instruments that kids can play. Making music with...
View Article6 NoVA-based rabbis share insight ahead of Hanukkah
© famveldman / stock.adobe.com The Jewish festival of lights known as Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, Dec. 22, continuing for eight straight nights through Monday, Dec. 30. While the annual...
View Article25 family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in NoVA for all ages
© Photographee.eu / stock.adobe.com Three … two … one … fun! Here’s where to find family-friendly New Year’s Eve events across the region, including fun “Noon Year’s Eve” parties for the little ones....
View ArticleLet this holiday photoshoot with babies in the NICU warm your heart
The holidays are a time of joy, peace and love. But for families with children in the hospital, it can be extra stressful, especially for parents of newborns who are spending time in the neonatal...
View ArticleWaterskiing Santa returns to Alexandria on Christmas Eve
Photo by Nick Eckert It may be too cold for water sports for most of us in December, but that won’t stop Santa from coming into Alexandria on his water skis on Christmas Eve. Waterskiing Santa, a...
View ArticleHere’s where to recycle your Christmas trees in NoVA
© leopictures / stock.adobe.com When the holidays come to an end, there’s usually one problem that starts to pile up—trash. Aside from the bundles of wrapping paper, broken-down cardboard boxes and...
View ArticleSee the house named the winner of our inaugural Holiday Lights contest
It’s official: We have a winner for Northern Virginia Magazine‘s inaugural Holiday Lights contest. Thank you to everyone who entered our contest; we loved seeing your holiday lights displays, as well...
View Article5 places to have Christmas Eve dinner in NoVA tonight
© janifest / stock.adobe.com There’s a classic moment in The Santa Clause (1994) where Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) burns the turkey that his son, Charlie (Eric Lloyd), and he were meant to share. The...
View Article24 special events worth taking the kids to this February
© chasingmoments / stock.adobe.com Come February, it’ll be easy to fill your calendar with Northern Virginia-based activities the whole family can do together, ranging from Valentine’s Day crafting...
View Article5 Purim events to attend in Northern Virginia and DC
© Phish Photography / stock.adobe.com Purim is right around the corner, and celebratory events are taking place across the region. Beginning Monday, March 9 at sundown through Tuesday, March 10, Purim...
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