Things to do in Northern Virginia

Discover walks, culture, food stops and local plans in Northern Virginia, with clear prices and official links.

4 local plans

Interior view of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, U.S. The Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird is in the center and the F4U-1D Corsair is on the right.

A local discovery

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Northern Virginia · FamilyFree admission · parking extra

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Walk beneath aircraft and spacecraft on a bigger-than-usual museum day.

Daily 10am–5:30pm

A local discovery

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Northern Virginia · Outdoors$20 private vehicle / $10 walk-in or bicycle · passes accepted

Great Falls Park

Follow the sound of the river to dramatic overlooks and woodland paths.

Daily 7am–30 minutes after sunset

Mount Vernon by Candlelight — organizer or venue photograph

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Northern Virginia · Family$41 adults / $33 ages 6–11 · ages 5 and under free

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Tour the lantern-lit estate and hear how Christmas was celebrated in eighteenth-century Virginia.

Nov 27–28 · Dec 11–12, 18, 21–22 · timed tours

FRESHFARM Farmers Market at Mosaic — organizer or venue photograph

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Northern Virginia · FoodFree entry · purchases extra

FRESHFARM Farmers Market at Mosaic

Browse local produce and baked goods on a relaxed Sunday at Mosaic District.

Nov 1 – Dec 27 · Sundays 9am–2pm through December

Keep your day local

Choose nearby stops and check Metro connections, opening hours and timed-entry rules. Free admission can exclude special exhibitions, food and parking.