Swing into Summer with Military Bands

Salute the summer season and our armed forces bands at this year’s summer entertainment series in Fairfax County parks! Bands from the Army, Navy and Air Force will perform at various park locations, and the price is right: the concerts are free!

Experience the Pick of the Crop with Farmers Markets

There's nothing like the taste of a fresh tomato or a juicy peach to bring out the flavor of summer. From May to November, Fairfax County's 11 farmers markets come to life with a feast for the senses.

Children Gain Confidence Learning Social Graces

Whether you're age 5 or 105, good manners never go out of style. Back in the day, a course in courtesy may have been called charm school or finishing school. These days, the timeless teachings in proper public behavior, from shaking hands to table manners, are being taught to kids and "tweens" enrolled in Park Authority etiquette classes.

Mini Golf Fun for Family and Friends

Looking for an affordable tropical adventure the whole family can enjoy? Set sail for Jefferson Falls Miniature Golf Course at Jefferson District Park in Falls Church. The newly-renovated mini golf course features a misty, tropical wildlife theme complete with a palm tree, an alligator head and swans.

Getting 'Hooked' through Camps

Head to a waterfront park in Fairfax County this summer, and there's a good chance you'll run into Liam Bellucy, an unassuming 13-year-old angler who has been reeling in fish for a decade.

"I was around 3 or 4 years old," he said while recalling the thrill of his first big catch on a fishing trip with his father in Florida. "It was a bass that weighed four pounds."