Fun Stuff
Fun things to do and see in Northern Virginia near Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church. Includes parks, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and events.
The Excitement of Cameron Run Regional Park
For a great day of fun for the whole family, Cameron Run Regional Park is the optimum choice. Located at 4001 Eisenhower Parking in Alexandria, Virginia. Cameron Run is full of activities such as fishing, swimming, batting cages, miniature golf, with the Great Waves Water Park with plenty of areas for a picnic. Catering is also available for certain events.
This beautiful area is convenient to condos, shopping, dining and night entertainment with beautiful views.
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The Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival 2011
Falls Church will be celebrating Memorial Day with an all day festival and a community parade. Pony rides, amusement rides, arts and crafts booths, food and live entertainment will be offered during the festival.
The parade will take place at the Falls Church Community Center at 2223 Little Falls Street and the schedule of activities will be as follows:
- 9am: Don Be3yer Volvo 3K Fun Run
- 10am to 2pm: Tours of 163 Year Old Cherry Hill Farmhouse
- 11am: Veterans Ceremony at Veterans Memorial
- 2pm: Memorial Day Parade
2011 marks the second 30th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival. The tradition was begun in 1951, but due to the gas crisis in 1981, the City Council had to hold the festival without a parade. In 1982, the parade was back and was named the First Annual Parade and Festival by the organizers. Since then, the Memorial Day Parade and Festival was consistently held every year.
The 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011
An array of concerts, family oriented programs, science and green living activities, history, fireworks display and carnival rides can be anticipated at the 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011, while over 90 concerts are to be presented on 7 stages. Over 400 exhibitors, food vendors and crafters are also included in the event, along with a petting zoo and interactive SciTech center.
Gate Admission:
- Adults (11 years of age and up): $12
- Youth (3 to 10 years of age): $5
- Seniors & Military: $10
- Children (2 years of age and under): FREE
30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011 Event Information:
Each event day will feature 3 main bands, aside from the other bands that will be performing:
Friday – Third Eye Blind
Saturday – The Bangles
Sunday – The Legwarmers
Other musical entertainment where other bands will be presented:
- Cox Rocks! Stage
- Starr Hill Music Showcase
- Fairfax Corner Music and Dance Stage
- Busch Gardens’ Children’s Stage
- Ontap Craft Beer Garden & Silent Disco
- Fairfax County Karaoke Championship
Other Programs to take place during the event:
- Carnival and KidWay MidWay
- ExxonMobil Children’s Avenue
- Greenology: The Science of Green Living
- Festival Foods
- History Hill
- Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees
- Special Guest Program
- Support the Troops
- Trackless Train
31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair
As American Style magazine had ranked Alexandria to be the nation’s 3rd best Arts Destination of all mid size cities, BusinessWeek has added Alexandria and the Arlington area to be in the top 10 places where anyone can start over with a renewed career.
This is featured with various musicians, nonprofit agencies and artists and food vendors that will be coming together at the Market Square at 301 King Street in Alexandria VA 22314, to present the Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair to offer Alexandria’s best to everyone. The event will be featuring end of school teacher gifts, elections of unique pieces suitable for collectibles, Father’s Day gifts, hostess gifts and 8 new places where you can volunteer your time with musical entertainment.
Visit the 31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair on:
- June 18, 2011 (Saturday): 1pm to 6pm
- June 19, 2011 (Sunday): 10am to 5pm
Celebrating Memorial Day in the Memory of Captain Rocky Versace and Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes
- What:Memorial Day
- When:June 30 2011
- Where:Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue in Alexandria VA 22305
Admission is free and you may contact 703 746 5556 for more information.
The Del Ray community will be honoring Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes at a Memorial Day Ceremony. This is in memory of posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Captain Rocky Versace and other 66 men who gave up their lives in service for the freedom and liberty of our loved country.
About Captain Rocky Versace
Captain Rocky Versace “Humbert Roque Versace” was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 2, 1937 of Puerto Rican-Italian descent. He grew up in Alexandria VA and was educated at Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC and Norfolk Catholic High School. Captain Rocky Versace joined the Armed Forces in Norfolk VA and followed his father’s footsteps by entering the United States Military Academy West Point.
Captain Rocky Versace began his duty on May 12, 1962 in the Republic of Vietnam as an Intelligence advisor. He has volunteered for an extension in May 1963 with the aim to attend seminary at the end of his service and join Catholic priesthood so he could return to Vietnam as a missionary to help orphans, but with only 2 weeks left of his tour acting as an Intelligence advisor, Captain Rocky Versace was captured along with Lieutenant Nick Rowe and Sergeant Dan Pitzer. He has attempted escaped 4 times, insulted the Viet Cong at indoctrination sessions and cited the Geneva Convention treaty continuously. Eventually the Viet Cong separated Captain Rocky Versace from the other prisoners placing him in leg irons and gags in an isolation box. The last thing the prisoners heard his voice; he was singing at the top of his voice “God Bless America.”
The Liberation Radio of North Vietnam announced Captain Rocky Versace’s execution on September 26, 1965. Although his remains were never recovered, a headstone was placed at Arlington National Cemetery above an empty grave. Captain Rocky Versace’s name “Humbert R. Versace” is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Panel 01E, Row 033).
On July 6, 2002, the Rocky Versace Plaza was constructed in Alexandria VA in honor of Captain Rocky Versace along with a statue of him that was made through the donation of $125,000 from the people of Alexandria VA
On July 8, 2002, Captain Rocky Versace was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush for his heroism at the White House East Room. This was the first time an Army Prisoner of War was awarded the nation’s highest honor for his patriotism in captivity
Captain Rocky Versace was inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on July 9, 2002, by the Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Army Chief of Staff General Eric K. Shins
The Torpedo Factory Neighborhood
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Situated at the Potomac River waterfront of Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory attracts over 500000 visitors with its 82 artists’ studios, 6 galleries, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront, have a picnic on the dock behind the art center or shop and dine at nearby historic streets in the many fine shops and restaurants. Over 165 artists feature their artwork of paintings, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture, stained glass, fiber and jewelry.
Torpedo Factory Tulips
What to find at Torpedo Factory Art Center:
- Target Gallery – National and international exhibit
- Scope Gallery – Ceramics
- The Art League Gallery
- Potomac Finer Arts Gallery
- Enamelists Gallery
- Multiple Exposures Gallery – Photography
- Fiberworks Workshop
- Printmakers, Inc Workshop
- Discover Graphics Atelier, Inc
- The Art League School
- The Alexandria Archaeology Museum
The Torpedo Factory Condominiums can be found between N. Union Street and Lee Street, just a block away from the Waterfront and the shopping opportunities of King Street. These condominiums feature architectural designs, well landscaped grounds and brick walkways that have the traditional Old Town feel. The Torpedo Factory Condominiums is located at 102 North Union Street in Alexandria VA 22314.
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What’s at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
View of the shops inside Pentagon City Mall
Pentagon City has blossomed into a vibrant neighborhood having a lot of established and ongoing developments such as offices, buildings, businesses, apartments and shopping centers. Formerly called ReLee, Pentagon City has become a major tourist attraction and progressive business center offering an array of dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities situated across the Potomac River and Washington DC.
The main highlight of Pentagon City is the popular Fashion Centre at Pentagon City that features over 170 popular shops and restaurants along with 4300 parking spaces for shoppers’ convenience. Located at 110 South Hayes Street in Arlington VA, the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City offers shops such as Nordstrom. Armani Exchange, Starbucks, Au Bon Pain, Macy’s, Kenneth Cole, McDonald’s and a Harris Teeter grocery store. Aside from the shopping and dining opportunities, the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City also features an outdoor ice skating rink during winter and a free concert area during summer.
Pentagon City also features the variety of condominium communities available in the area, with different styles and features for the residents and their lifestyles. The Virginia Highlands Park is a sought after recreation area in Pentagon City as it provides a spacious outdoor area for tennis, baseball, basketball and soccer games.
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Belle Haven Country Club Overview
All roads lead to the bunker
Situated near the intersection of Fort Hunt, Route 1 and I-95 / I-495, the Belle Haven Country Club can be found near Belle View Condos, River Towers, Montebello, Hunting Creek Club and Midtown Alexandria Station. The Belle Haven Country Club is also accessible to the Huntington Metro.
The Belle Haven Country Club offers an array of activities and many events have been held here. It offers:
- Outdoor and Indoor Tennis
- Outdoor Pool
- Fitness Center
- Location for Catered Weddings and Other Events
- Course of 18 Holes and Over 6900 Yards of Land
The Festival at Manchester Lakes
The Festival at Manchester Lakes located at 7005 Manchester Blvd in Franconia VA 22310, offers retail, office and restaurant space. It is situated across Beulah Street and it is a convenient shopping center for the community.
The Festival at Manchester Lakes
Businesses found at the Festival at Manchester Lakes are:
- Shoppers Food Warehouse
- Manhattan Bagel
- Baja Fresh
- Hollywood Video
- Bungalow Billiards
- And more
Condominium communities found near Festival at Manchester Lakes:
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