Fall Staycation: Activities in and around Reston for the Local Tourist
Fall is the perfect time to take in the fun right in your own backyard. Take a fall staycation and check out these great activities in and around Reston.
The Reston Association’s event calendar is packed with activities! From the Friends of Reston 5K and Pumpkin Dash (Oct. 4) to the Lil’ Pumpkins Halloween Party (Oct. 5 and 6) to Thanksgiving centerpiece crafting (Nov. 21) there is something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Reston Association’s calendar for a full list of October and November activities, details, and registration information.
The Reston Town Center Association (RTCA) offers concerts at the Reston Town Center Pavilion and Reston Town Square Park. Rocktoberfest (Oct. 10) at the Pavilion features a headlining performance by Vertical Horizon! Visit the RTCA’s website for a list of concerts, locations, and details.
You and your family can also enjoy the City of Fairfax’s 50th Annual Fall Festival (Oct. 10). Taking place in downtown Fairfax, the event offers food, shopping, music, and fun for the entire family.
Feel like getting in the car with your family to enjoy the fall foliage? Try taking a scenic drive on the George Washington Parkway, Clifton Road, or Georgetown Pike.
The Fairfax County Park Authority offers a list of several popular parks for leaf peeping in mid- to late-October. Parks to consider include Burke Lake Park, Franconia Park, and Hidden Oaks Nature Center. See the full list in the FCPA’s Parktakes magazine.
Be a local tourist and enjoy the activities in and around Reston this fall. As a long-time resident, I know Reston and Northern Virginia and all the great things the area has to offer. If you are thinking of buying a home in the Reston area, contact me with any real estate questions you may have.
