Jingle on the Lake 2026 in Reston: Santa Arrives by Boat, Escorted by Elves on Paddleboards
Only in Reston does Santa swap his sleigh for a boat and glide into a lakeside plaza full of neighbors. Jingle on the Lake turns…
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Your Insider Guide to Winterfest 2026 in Reston, Virginia
Winterfest is turning Brown’s Chapel Park into a winter wonderland again this December, with a half-mile lighted trail, an Enchanted Forest of decorated trees, and…
Fall Events in Reston and Herndon: October and November 2026
Every fall event in Reston and Herndon for October and November 2026, with dates, times, costs and links, from Rocktoberfest to the Holiday Parade.
Fairfax Approves a Larger Reston Community Center Site at the Crescent Apartments Near Lake Anne
Update, Oct. 26, 2026: The Board of Supervisors approved the plan amendment unanimously on Sept. 29, and the county now lists it as Adopted Amendment…
Chiboo Bakery at Lake Anne: Reston’s Colorful Nano-Bakery for Gluten Free Macarons
If you love discovering small spots that take one craft seriously, plan a visit to Chiboo Bakery at Lake Anne in Reston. This nano-bakery focuses…
Breweries in Reston and Herndon: Which One Fits the Night You Want
Seven places in Reston and Herndon pour brewery beer within a few miles of each other. One brews on a one-barrel system behind the bike…
Living in Lake Anne, Reston: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide for Buyers
Lake Anne is Reston's first village. Robert E. Simon's company built the lake in 1962 and named it for his wife, Anne. The first families…
Coffee Shops in Reston and Herndon: A Local Guide
Reston and Herndon have more than a dozen coffee shops that are not Starbucks, and they spread across both towns. A roaster works out of…
Vintage Reston Opens at Lake Anne Plaza: A Mid-Century Pop-Up Next Door to the Brew House
A storefront on Washington Plaza that sat dark for most of two years now holds Danish modern chairs, restored lighting, glassware, artwork and a cooler…
Your Guide to Reston’s SUP Witches Halloween Coven Parade at Lake Anne
If you have ever strolled through Lake Anne Plaza in late October and heard cackles floating across the water, you have discovered one of Reston’s…