No plans for New Year’s Eve yet? There are lots of New Year's Eve celebrations in Northern Virginia. Here are some suggestions:

2941Restaurant
2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
www.2941.com
New Year’s Eve:
Lunch Seating from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Regular Lunch Menu
Dinner First Seating 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
$95 Prix Fixe Menu (Three-Course)
Children’s Menu Available - $25
Dinner Second Seating 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$150 Tasting Menu (Seven-Course)

Tuscarora Mill
203 Harrison Street Leesburg, VA 20175
www.tuskies.com
New Year’s Eve Menu

Enjoy First Nights, kid-friendly, alcohol-free events in Northern Virginia…  Here is your guide for first Night celebrations:

First Night Alexandria
www.firstnightalexandria.org

Time: 7:30pm
What: First Night Alexandria is the largest, safest, family-friendly, budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration through the performing arts in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area.   
Where: King Street is open to the public, but a performance badge is required to enter the venues.
Price: The price of a badge from November 1 through December 21 will be $15 each.  Beginning December 22, the price is $20 through December 31. Children 12 and under are free and do not need a badge but must be accompanied by an adult wearing a badge. Active military can obtain one free badge with presentation of an active military ID on December 31 only.

Looking for some traditional holiday fun? There are so many wonderful things to do in Northern Virginia.

Enjoy the season!

Christmas at Mount Vernon Estate
George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
(703)780-2000

Mount Vernon is again joyfully decking the halls for Christmas at Mount Vernon, a special daytime program offered through January. Themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), a gingerbread Mount Vernon, historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing will be offered.

Date & Time: November 26 – January 6 / 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission Prices: $15 for adults, $7 for youth (6-11), and free for children five and younger

Website: http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar/index.cfm/fuseaction/event/calID/189/

Volunteers Gearing Up for Loudoun County’s Largest Eco-Event in 2011 Plans Underway for 3rd Annual EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival

The Broadlands Wildlife Habitat Committee and volunteers throughout Loudoun County are actively working on plans for a trifecta in delivering the area’s largest eco-event ever assembled. The EarthDay@Loudoun Family Festival will return to the heart of Loudoun County, in beautiful Broadlands, VA at Willow Creek Farm in spring 2011. The location highlights a preserved natural pond, creek and restored barn, and acres of woods and grasslands - a perfect setting for the thousands of attendees and some 100+ exhibitors expected at the venue.

The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 10th from 11am-4pm and will not only feature amazing eco-experiences and exhibits on how citizens can be more environmentally aware on how to sustain a “green lifestyle; the event will feature something for the entire family including hands on activities, a “Kids Zone”, Eco-Stage, live music and other entertainment.

Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner Menus in VA

Looking for someone else to do the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving? The chefs at many Metro DC restaurants would love to have you join them this year for a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to call ahead to ensure a reservation, as most restaurants book up well before then.

Looking for Halloween activities in Northern Virginia? Here is the full list of haunted houses, ghost tours, parties and activities for all ages..

HAUNTED HOUSES

Halloween Woods
Algonkian Regional Park
47001 Fairway Drive Sterling Virginia - 20165
703-450-4655
www.halloweenwoods.com

WHAT: Northern Virginia's scariest Haunted, Halloween. Haunted Forest attraction at Algonkian Park in Sterling Virginia
WHEN: Oct 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, and 31.
HOW MUCH: First three days only - $13.00! / All other nights $15.00 per person

Guide to "pick your own" pumpkins, or any farm fresh foods. Here are some of the best pumpkin patches and fall festiivals in Metro DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland:

IN VIRGINIA

Krop's Crops
11110 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066  (703) 430-8955

WHEN: Daily 10:00 am- 5:00 pm through Dec. 24
WHAT: Hayrides, farm animals and a pick-your-own pumpkin
HOW MUCH: Weekday Fun: $9; Weekend fun: $15; under 2: free.

Belvedere Plantation
Belvedere Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408
www.belvedereplantation.com
WHEN: September 25 - November 7, 2010; During the weekends (Friday nights, Sat and Sun)
WHAT: Face painting, scarecrow workshop, pig races, pumpkin cannon exhibitions, and so much more
HOW MUCH: Farm Admission for Fall Finale ( Nov 5- 6- 7) is $13, Group Rates are available.