Local History & Culture

Enjoy a 6-7 miles hike at Seneca Creek State park To participate in this event, you must: 1: Read the Sierra Club liability waiver [http://bit.ly/3Qd4F1B](http://bit.ly/3Qd4F1B) 2: Choose "ATTEND" - When prompted, type “I accept" to accept the liability waiver (officially aka Participation Agreement) 3: Type your first and last name, your contact phone number, and an emergency contact phone number - i.e. Jane Doe, 123-5678, 910-112-4531 Meet: at 9:30 am at the park offices, first road on the right after leaving Clopper Road. If you see the toll booth, you went too far! Bring: Water, snacks or lunch, weather-appropriate clothing. Bug repellent hat and and sunscreen if sunny. Wear sneakers or hiking shoes. Description: From the park offices we will check the peony field to see if they started blooming then go around the beautiful and scenic Clopper lake shore trail and a bit of Seneca Creek Greenway Trail along Seneca Creek on our way back. We will hike on natural trails (expect some rocks and roots) and on a mowed field to see the peonies. Here is more information about the Schwartz Peony Garden and peony field - they have been blooming earlier these past years: https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/05/16/blossom-alert-the-peonies-at-seneca-creek-state-park-will-be-at-peak-soon/

May is a great month for Asian festivals in the DC area, so let's pay a visit to another local one that we enjoy! Old Town Fairfax Business Association (OTFBA) partners with local business owners and the City of Fairfax to bring you the 6th Annual Asian Festival on Main 2026! This special event was created to bring the community together and celebrate our cultural diversity through food, arts & crafts, entertainment, and education. 60+ Food Vendors and 60+ Non-Food vendors and exhibitions will also be showcased to highlight Asian food, culture, and traditions from local and out-of-state Asian business owners, as well as some business owners from Old Town Fairfax, Virginia. Here's the website for further info: [https://asianfestivalonmain.com/](https://asianfestivalonmain.com/) Let's meetup around 1:00 PM in front of Courtside Thai and then enter together. Try not to be late! Free parking is available in the ["Old Town Plaza Fairfax Public Parking"](https://goo.gl/maps/AxHiegd2r1MDGuwq9?coh=178571&entry=tt) garage (and maybe on the street if you get lucky). You don't necessarily need a ticket, but if you find a site for it and want to register for one, it'll help with their planning if you do. As always communicate through the message boards if you're trying to find us! We'll try to post up at certain times so you can catch up with us, but of course, being on time is highly advised! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!

Cafein in Chantilly is another good area cafe. I like their matcha and espresso. If I remember correctly, they have the usual assortment of pastries and breakfast sandwiches. All local cafes seem to have friendly staff, and this is no exception. you'll have no trouble finding parking either. Please come and add your own energy to the group. (Please keep your RSVP updated if you know you won't be able to attend, so others who can join have the opportunity to. No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)

We will be participating in a trivia night event at craft house located in Fairfax on Tuesday. Trivia starts at 7:30 pm. Parking: There is free parking. Please show up by 7:15 pm so that we organize accordingly. We may field multiple teams depending on turnout. Please plan on arriving and staying for the entire trivia event. To ensure you get a spot on a trivia team: * Please arrive by 7:15 PM, or notify the hosts that you are running late by 7:15 PM. If you arrive after 7:15 or don't notify the hosts, you are not guaranteed a spot on a trivia team and may need to form your own, separate team. * Please RSVP so we know to expect you. Don't be like Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from Wedding Crashers and crash a trivia event (i.e., don't show up without being on the attendee list). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!