2019 Winter Events and Festivals: The holidays are over, the weather is colder and the days seem longer. Welcome to winter! The months of January and February seem to drag along for many of us, as we try to keep ourselves busy with cleaning, organizing and exercising while anxiously awaiting the return of spring. If this sounds like you, then hopefully some of these winter events will help lift your spirits and encourage you to get out and about in Fairfax (and Northern Virginia area) and enjoy some winter fun!

January 5 – January 6, 2019
D.C. Big Flea and Antique Market: This event is held at the Dulles Expo Center on Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Cost: $10.
The mid-Atlantic’s largest indoor antiques and collectibles flea market. Come shop for anything from fine antiques to vintage clothing & handbags. Dealers showcase a wide variety of merchandise – porcelains, glass, silver & jewelry, artwork, and collectibles of all eras.

January 12, 2019
Washington Wedding Experience: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA. Event runs from 11am to 5pm. It is an exciting destination, with everything imaginable to plan an amazing wedding. You will be inspired as you gather unique ideas, sample sweets and savories, enjoy decor design and inspiration and relax with a fashion show filled with the latest trends and styles. You will receive expert advice from the area’s most trusted wedding professionals, brought to you all in one place. Tickets $15/for all day; $10 after 1pm admission.

January 12 – January 13, 2019
NBC Health and Fitness Expo: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Learn about health, wellness and fitness at this free event in Washington, DC. Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9am until 5pm and Sunday, Jan. 13 from 9am to 4pm.

January 18 – January 20, 2019
Home and Remodeling Show: Dulles Expo Center Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Cost: $12. The Home & Remodeling Show is the ONLY place for you to experience what’s new in home related products and services, remodeling, renovation, decor, cool products and more. You’ll have the opportunity to meet hundreds of experts and experience thousands of products and services. From our Design Home, to the Make-It, Take-It workshop, there’s lots to see at the 2019 Home Remodeling Show. Get great ideas to help refresh your space. Buy tickets online and save $3!

January 21, 2019
10th Annual Give Together – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service: Give Together is a family volunteer event with service projects designed for young people and little hands. This special event is the perfect opportunity to teach children the value of giving back to our community– while enjoying giving together with family and friends. Give Together is a free event! Please register here.

January 26 – January 27, 2019
Monster Jam at the Capital One Arena, Washington, DC: Monster Jam® is the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster trucks including Grave Digger®, Max-D®, El Toro Loco® and more!  Show time is at 1pm and 7pm on Jan. 26th and 1pm on Jan. 27th. Tickets start at $15.

January 27, 29 – January 30, 2019
80th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz: The Wizard of Oz will be playing in movie theaters nationwide January 27, 29 and 30 for its 80th anniversary! Reserve your seats now.

February 1 – February 3, 2019
Chocolate Lover’s Festival: The Chocolate Lover’s Festival will kick-off Friday, February 1st for Liquid Chocolate from 6pm-8pm and continue thru the weekend – Saturday, February 2nd  from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, February 3rd from 12noon to 4pm. This annual event is held in Fairfax City and celebrates all things chocolate including The Taste of Chocolate, The Chocolate Challenge, the Kiwanis Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast and a Chocolate Scavenger Hunt. It’s a great time to come and visit the City of Fairfax!

February 1 – February 3, 2019
PAW Patrol Live! Race To The Rescue: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, VA. Come roll with the PAW Patrol as everybody’s favorite heroic pups race to the rescue on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race. When Mayor Goodway goes missing, Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the PAW Patrol will need to team up with Ryder to save Adventure Bay’s mayor and stop Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger from winning the race.

February 2 – February 3, 2019
Tet Festival: Dulles Expo Center  Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Each year, the Vietnamese Community in Northern Virginia joyfully celebrates Tet (Lunar New Year) with various festivals. This special two-day indoor grand festival features over 30 famous national and local Vietnamese musical and comedy performers, Vietnamese cultural dances and exhibitions, food tasting galore, and lots and lots of FUN for adults and children. Tet Grand Festival 2019 will be one of the largest Lunar New Year festival in the United States.

February 2, 2019
For The Love of It 10K: Grab your sweetheart (or friend or family member) and challenge yourselves at this great race at South Lakes High School track: 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191 and begins at 8am.

February 2 – February 3, 2019
16th Annual Lunar New Year Year Celebration at Fair Oaks Mall: Enjoy traditional dragon dances, cultural dances from varies countries, martial arts demonstrations and craft making. The event is free and open to all ages.

February 9, 2019
Chocolate Walk in Occoquan: Enjoy a day of shopping & dining, walk around the town of Occoquan enjoying chocolate treats from participating businesses. Enter the drawing for a chance to win a beautiful chocolate diamond solitaire necklace and gift certificate.
Start your Chocolate Walk journey at Town Hall to receive your Chocolate Walk Passport and instructions. Continue your journey to participating business (follow the red balloons!). Find eight Valentines symbols to complete your Chocolate Walk Passport. Return your passport back to Town Hall before 4 pm to enter the drawing. This event is Free and open to the public. No purchase necessary to win. Winner chosen by random drawing, need not be present to win. Must be 18 years or older to enter.

February 10, 2019
Love the Run You’re With 5K: Begins at 9am at Pentagon City in Arlington. The course runs along Army Navy Drive starting and finishing near the intersection of 15th St South and South Hayes Street.
Special additional Love Run Categories –
Wear your heart on your sleeve (or your chest)! In the spirit of the holiday, all registrants will select one of three categories
* Co-Dependent (registrant is in a relationship – or doesn’t want to reveal status)
* Stupid Cupid (registrant is single)
* Love ’em or Leave ’em (well . . it’s complicated)

and for Couples teams …
* Co-Dependent Category – Form a team with your honey!
* Stupid Cupid Category – Snub your nose at the holiday and form a two-(wo)men team with your pal, family member, or other singleton.
* Love ’em or Leave ’em Category – Not sure the status? Join your other confused friends and form a two-person squad.

February 10, 2019
Run Your Heart Out 5K: Spend your Valentines Day with someone special and make it a 5k date – take part in our 7th annual Valentine’s Day-themed race meant for those who can’t help but LOVE to run! The race starts and finishes at the =PR= Fairfax location (11895 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030) at Fairfax Corner. Race begins at 9am; 1k fun run begins at 9:05am.

February 14 – February 18, 2019
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment : Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, LIVE ON ICE! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney Pixar Cars race across the ice! Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from Sunnyside Daycare and race for home in their most daring adventure! Plus, enter the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney Frozen as they learn that true love comes from within. From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your familys favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Tickets start at $15.

February 16, 2019
Valentine’s Love Jam Live in Concert at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax at 8pm. Starring Tyrese, Avant, Ginuwine, 112 and Next.

February 22 – February 24, 2019
Capital Remodel and Garden Show: Dulles Expo Center Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm. Cost: $10. It’s the first sign of Spring! THE CAPITAL REMODEL & GARDEN SHOW returns to the Dulles Expo Center offering homeowners a valuable one-stop shopping experience for the latest remodeling, decorating and landscaping products and services. If you’ve got a home project in mind or you want to discover the latest styles, trends and ideas for the inside or outside of your home, we have the inspiration you need to get started!