Did you know there are 4 water parks in Fairfax County?

Check out Great Waves Waterpark, Pirates Cove Water Park, and Atlantis Waterpark. Then be sure to visit Fairfax County Park Authority's recently expanded Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole at Lake Fairfax Park.

Summer Vacation Travel Hacks

When you pack a suitcase, wrap your shoes in a shower cap.

This will prevent the soles from touching your clean clothes.

Call your credit or debit card company before traveling internationally so that you’re authorized for vacation purchases.

The last thing you want is to be reported for suspicious activity and not have access to your money.

Store your loose cables/chargers in an old sunglasses case to keep everything in one place.

Bring an empty water bottle to the airport and refill it after you pass security.

 

That way you can drink H2O without having to spend a fortune.

Enable private browsing when searching or booking flights online.

 

Travel sites often track visits and will increase your price based on search history. You can also clear your cache.

Put your bobby pins in a Tic Tac container to keep from losing them.

You can also do this with toothpicks if need be.

If you forget the wall plug-in for your phone charger, check the back of your hotel TV. There’s usually a USB port.

Stick a dryer sheet in your suitcase with your clothes to keep them smelling fresh.

 

When you’re driving in a new city and need to remember where you parked, drop a pin on Google Maps or take a picture of the parking space with your phone.

 

Just hold down on the location and a pin will appear.

Turn a pot holder into a case for your flat iron so you can pack it even while it’s still warm.

Scan your passport, ID, and itinerary and email it to yourself so you have a digital copy in the event of loss or theft.

Safe travels!

 

 

Who doesn't enjoy an outdoor concert in the summer?

Check out the line up Strathmore has line up... definitely worth a visit!

In the Music Center

Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Saturday, June 20
Ballroom with a Twist, Saturday, July 11
Blues Alley's 50th Anniversary, Saturday, July 18 (on sale now!)
Boz Scaggs, Tuesday, August 4
Melissa Etheridge, Wednesday, August 26

Backyard Theater for Children

Backyard Theater brings families together for concerts that are entertaining, educational, and perfect for all ages! Click here to learn more.
Thursdays in July
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, July 9
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer's MUSIC PARTY!, July 16
Play Date, July 23
David Gonzalez's Aesop Bops, July 30

Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Soak in the long days of summer and create long-lasting memories at Strathmore’s Free Summer Outdoor Concerts. Pack a picnic and join us on the lawn!
Wednesdays in July & August
Ten Strings and A Goatskin, July 1
Las Cafeteras, July 8
Team Familiar, July 15
No BS! Brass Band, July 22
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, July 29
Cheick Hamala Diabate, August 5
The Railsplitters, August 12
Uke Fest, August 19