greaterrestonliving Happy National Beer Day, Reston and Herndon. 🍻 We rounded up the local pours we keep coming back to, from Lake Anne Brew House’s Live, Work, Play IPA to Aslin’s Double Orange Starfish. Drop your favorite local beer in the comments so we can add it to our next round. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #NationalBeerDay #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaEats #NovaDrinks #DrinkLocal

greaterrestonliving Sad news for little riders: Frying Pan Park’s carousel is permanently closed due to snow damage, and while it won’t be replaced until 2027, you can still get your carousel fix nearby at Burke Lake Park, Clemyjontri Park, Franconia Family Recreation Area, or Lake Accotink. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #FryingPanPark #FairfaxCountyParks #FamilyFun #ThingsToDoInNova #BurkeLakePark #ClemyjontriPark #LakeAccotink

greaterrestonliving Easter brunch reservations go fast around Reston, so if you have a favorite spot, this is your sign to book it now. 🐣🥂 Whether you’re doing a big family meal or a low-key catch-up with friends, a reserved table means you can actually relax and enjoy the holiday. Where are you hoping to brunch this year? Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #EasterBrunch #BrunchPlans #NoVAEats #DMVFood #NovaFoodie #RestonEvents

greaterrestonliving I had never tried parkour before, so finding a place like this in Reston was a surprise. 🤸 ⠀�MindShift Gym is at 11501 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100 in Reston, and it is much more than a typical gym. They specialize in parkour, aerial arts, acrobatics, and also offer smaller programs like hammock yoga, dance, flexibility, and hula hooping. It is one of those spots you could easily drive past without realizing how much is going on inside. ⠀�What makes it interesting locally is that it gives kids, teens, and adults a different kind of workout right here in the Greater Reston area. It feels active and challenging, but also genuinely fun. If traditional gyms are not your thing, or you have a child who likes movement-based activities, this is the kind of place that might click right away. ✨ ⠀�What to expect: lots of instruction, plenty of encouragement, and classes built for different ages and levels. Kathy worked with instructor Harry on parkour fundamentals, then tried hammock yoga, and both looked equal parts challenging and fun. They also require every participant to create a profile and sign a waiver before the first class, so take care of that online ahead of time. ⠀�A practical tip if you want to try it: single sessions are listed at $35, and they also offer unlimited monthly memberships and class bundles. Another good tip is to reserve ahead since class sizes are limited. 📍 Check before you go for the latest schedule and availability. ⠀�Also, yes, they even have a firetruck that can be used as a mobile parkour rig for events, which is just a very Reston-area kind of hidden gem detail. 🚒 ⠀� #restonva #restonliving #sunsethillsreston #restonfitness ⠀�Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:�Kathy Tracey, Realtor�Greater Reston Living at Compass�kathy @greaterrestonliving.com�703.231.7049 (call or text)� #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving Herndon’s newest brewery is officially open 🍺 We came back to Hawkley Brewing for the grand opening, and the turnout said everything. The taproom was packed, with people flowing through the indoor space and out onto the patio, and the whole place felt like a neighborhood celebration. ⠀ What it is: a new local brewery with a solid tap list and a welcoming hangout vibe.�Where it is: Hawkley Brewing in Herndon (check their page for the easiest directions).�Why it matters locally: it adds another true community spot to the Herndon and Reston area, and it’s the kind of place that turns a random weeknight into a plan.�Who it’s for: craft beer fans, casual “just one drink” people, and anyone who likes meeting friends somewhere easy and upbeat. ⠀ What to expect: 10 beers on tap right now, and we kept hearing the same comment from everyone around us, they’re really tasty. 🍻 They’ll also be rotating food trucks regularly, plus they’re stocking Reston’s own Nordic Knots for snacking. 🥨 ⠀ A couple practical tips:�− If you want a little more breathing room, try earlier in the day or a weeknight, grand opening crowds were shoulder to shoulder. ⏰�− Consider carpooling with friends if you can, it’s a popular spot and arrivals stack up quickly. 🚗 ⠀ Best part of the night: meeting a bunch of you who follow along here and swapping local recommendations. Thanks for saying hi 🙂✨ ⠀ #HerndonVA #RestonVA #FairfaxCountyVA #NovaEats Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:�Kathy Tracey, Realtor�Greater Reston Living at Compass�kathy @greaterrestonliving.com�703.231.7049 (call or text)� #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving Did you know you can skip the Washington D.C. crowds and see cherry blossoms right here in Reston? We jaunted around the area last year to show you the best places around Reston to get your cherry blossom fix. Keep in mind the cherry blossoms are expected to peak between March 29 and April 1 this year in 2026, but I think they may pop a little sooner based on what I’m seeing already. Who am I, I guess? Let me know if I missed anywhere, and tag me if you take a great cherry blossom photo, I’d love to see! #cherryblossoms #dccherryblossoms #2026cherryblossoms #restoncherryblossoms Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:� Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving Reston and Herndon are officially book towns. 📚 For World Storytelling Day, we’re spotlighting 8 published authors who call Reston and Herndon home, with reads that range from cozy mystery and memoir to romance and sci-fi. Add one (or five) to your TBR: All the Things That Come Between Us (Sarah Ruth Hickner), Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy (Daniel Stuart Olmes), Murder with Peacocks (Donna Andrews), In His Own Words (Kristina Alcorn), Awakenings (Chuck Cascio), Spectrum (Samantha Mina), The Royal Vow (Erica Rue), and The Principal’s Office: Things Aren’t Always What They Seem (Joshua DeSmyter). Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaReads #WorldStorytellingDay #LocalAuthors

greaterrestonliving Ok, so we couldn’t pass up on this 90s trend before it gets too stale…haha! Graham and I met in college in 1990 at Monmouth University in New Jersey, where we both grew up. We got our careers going soon after. I went into social work and Graham started in higher education admissions. We got married in 1995 and soon after Graham made the leap into higher education technology and landed a job at Datatel based in Fair Lakes at the time. That caused us to make the move to Reston where we rented a condo at Chestnut Grove Square, and we’ve been living in the area ever since (and haven’t looked back). Our son was born in 1998 and our daughter just missed the 90s cut in 2000. For us, it was a formative decade. Now we inflict 90s nostalgia movies on our kids every time we get together. They secretly love it. 🤪 #90strend, #90sNostalgia, #90sVibes, and #Throwback Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) greaterrestonliving