Spring

Top 10 Events to Celebrate Spring 2026

Spring Kickoff Festival Christiansburg March 14: Enjoying being outdoors again means spring has arrived—and this charming town in the Blue Ridge Mountains wastes no time. Kick off the season with an outdoor movie, a bonfire, games, and tasty food and drinks. Christiansburg.org Virginia Derby Day at Colonial Downs New Kent March 14: What says festivity […]

by Sadie Porter

15 Colorful Bulbs to Plant for a Showstopping Garden

When the topic of bulbs pops up, don’t stop at tulips and daffodils. A vibrant world of warm-season bulbs awaits—perfect for planting in spring to deliver stunning blooms throughout summer and fall. While we commonly call them “bulbs,” many of these showstoppers—including dahlias, crocosmias, and callas—are actually tubers, rhizomes, or corms. These dramatic performers bring […]

by Madeline Mayhood

The Stars of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week 2026

Sure, nearly 130 of Virginia’s most stunning private homes and gardens open their gates each spring for Historic Garden Week, the biggest and oldest house and garden tour in the country. Yes, 29 tours across eight days raise funds to preserve historic landscapes statewide. But in addition to the gorgeous homes and gardens on each […]

by Madeline Mayhood

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Buc-ee’s Opens Its First Virginia Location

If you happened to be standing near the I-81 exit for Mt. Crawford in the early morning hours of this past June 30, you’d have witnessed a spectacle. Shoppers flooded into the parking lot and shuffled into block-long lines in hopes of being among the first through the doors of Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s travel station. […]

by Eric J. Wallace

Norfolk Harborfest Returns for Its 50th Anniversary

From June 19–21, Downtown Norfolk welcomes a fleet of over 60 international and U.S. tall ships to celebrate VA250. “Harborfest celebrates the rich maritime and naval heritage that defines Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region,” says Jordan Lett, marketing director of Norfolk Festevents. “With something happening throughout the waterfront each day, Harborfest offers an immersive […]

by Abby Borgeson

U.S. News & World Report Names This Virginia School as One of The Best in The Nation

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology’s streak of hard-hitting accolades continues this year with a glowing review from U.S. News & World Report. The outlet recently crowned it the top high school in Virginia—and fifth best in the nation—for 2026. The ranking praised the Fairfax-based magnet school’s STEM-focused curriculum that builds toward a […]