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8 local businesses offering Mother’s Day deliveries for at-home celebrations
From delivering ice cream to brunch with a rosé tasting kit, you can show Mom all of the love, even from afar.
From ale trails to a logo design contest: What we’re looking forward to this week, April 27-May 3
This week, the Northern Virginia Magazine editorial team is looking forward to biking, beer, writing letters, baking, hockey (sort of) and getting crafty.
DC’s international film festival moves online to present Filmfest DC at Home
Although the spring Filmfest event was postponed, the organization is offering a virtual series of films, free of charge.
Alexandria artist Meg Biram launches digital art classes
Created for adults and kids ages 5 and up, Meg Biram is making 15 live art classes available online, which include collages, painting and more.
Calling all hiking enthusiasts (and aspiring ones!): Join Wanderbirds for great trails and new friendships
The Wanderbirds, a local, all-volunteer club, organizes hikes every Sunday of the year in the DMV—and has been since 1934.
3 ways to enjoy Great Falls National Park’s beautiful views
There are miles of trails at Great Falls Park, and you don’t have to be an expert hiker to experience one of NoVA’s very best natural attractions.
You can now stream the northern lights from the comfort of your home
Northern Virginians won’t be able to travel to see the natural phenomenon in person any time soon, but the beautiful northern lights can still be enjoyed.
A local innkeeper’s take on COVID-19: “The Inn is too still”
While operations at The Inn at Mount Vernon Farm have come to a halt since the global pandemic began, innkeeper Cindy Hall carries on.
Virtually travel to the Netherlands to enjoy the Keukenhof’s colorful tulips
Just because you can’t fly to Holland this spring doesn’t mean you aren’t able to enjoy its famous tulips in bloom.
You can’t travel, but these new books can help you explore
You may be stuck at home, but your wanderlust can be satisfied in the meantime with fun reads, taking your mind to travels near and far.
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