If there's a Cirque show in town, I'm there...usually second-third row. Luckily, there are no 'bad'…read moreseats, because the show is interactive and the performers really work the stage/floor/room. If you haven't already, check it out. It's always worth it. Plus, the Tyson's Corner shows have plenty of before show dining options to choose from. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish

I truly enjoyed this Cirque De Soleil performance near Tyson's Galleria. We went for a friend's…read morebirthday gathering. While I had attended a Cirque De Soleil in Vegas a couple of years ago it was hubby's first. Thankfully I agreed to go to this show. It was a much more enjoyable experience. The area is small enough that you see the performers up close. While the stage was smaller the up close factor made it awesome. I whole heartedly recommend attending this sort of Cirque De Soleil performance. The next time another such performance comes to Tyson's Galleria I will be sure to look into tickets right away. Next time Cirque De Soleil comes to Tyson's Galleria I would encourage folks look into attending. As an added bonus there are an assortment of restaurants close by making it an easy two part adventure with family or friends.

oh this place is amazing. definitely need to try if you are a car enthusiast like me. the staff are…read moreso incredibly friendly and walk you through every step of the way. the rigs are better than what youll find anywhere else. from suspension on the seat to the panoramic view, i believe the price is well justified in the quality of racing you get. you feel every press of the gas and bump on the road on your seat. so many customizable aspects. i will advise though, if you get easily motion sick, i would not recommend. though im great on the track and with my own car, i had to tap out after a couple laps on the rig due to how nauseous it was making me. as unfortunate as it is, it shows how much feedback you get on the seat!

Stopped in for the first time over the weekend and had an awesome time. Employee William was…read moreawesome and made sure I had everything I needed. The facility was clean and had races going on the TVs setting a really cool vibe. As for the SIMs themselves, they have some great setups. The full motion system felt incredibly realistic, the pedals and wheel had great response and feel, and even for a bigger guy, the rig itself was comfortable even after a hour of racing. I will definitely be back soon!!!

Very recommend and fun date night place. Get your own room to enjoy for an hour and several…read moredifferent games. It was a great first VR time.

Its all about the Monet, Monet, Monet…read more... I've always enjoyed the works of Impressionist Claude Monet, and here you get to experience his works projected on floor to ceiling screens. There's a short section with informational panels about his life and his process (TL:DR- LOL). Unexpectedly, there is also a section that recreates his studio and his garden at Giverny. (Note: I visited his house several years ago and obvs they have taken liberties here). Enough about this, what about the immersive experience? If you've attended the Van Gogh experience, I think that was superior. Maybe it's Monet's artwork, but projected like this, it's not as interesting. Maybe it has to do with the proportions, but it's a lot more impressive when there are just a few large paintings than several. And the music quite frankly was putting us to sleep. However, it is quite interesting when he revisits the same location and repaints it over the years. And of course the water lilies are gorgeous. The abrupt ending with caricatures of (famous?) people was a strange choice to end this experience. The projection area is set up nicely with chairs, benches and bean bags and everywhere you sit is a good spot for viewing. Just settle in and get comfortable. Optionsl to purchase a VR experience. The gift shop is tasteful and has lots to choose from. When is the Klimt show, I'm still waiting.

If you went to the Van Gogh exhibit, you should know what to expect: A room with information on the…read moreartist's life, information on his painting style, and lots of reproductions of his art. This exhibit was different from the Van Gogh in some respects. The first room we entered a Victorian-like parlor with furniture and artwork. From there, you go into a garden with hanging flowers and blue and green lights. From there, you go into the main room with the artist's works animated in a half-hour loop. There are bean bag cushions on the floor and numerous sling chairs on which to sit. From there you go into the last area, where you can select a drawing based on the artist's paintings and color it in. (The crayons were clearly left over from the Van Gogh exhibit and needed something to make the points finer.) Unlike the prior exhibit, there was as scanner we used to take a picture and display it on a screen. You can also pay extra to do a VR experience, but as my boyfriend and I didn't care for it the last time we went, we skipped it for this exhibit. Feel free to take as many pictures as you want; just don't use your flash or disturb other people at the exhibit. Although I didn't like the Monet exhibit as much as Van Gogh (maybe because I like Van Gogh's oeuvre better), it's still worth a visit and a nice experience. I hope to see this type of exhibit with more artists.

Since my last review, I ended up purchasing a family membership to the Children's Science Center…read moreand it is the BEST purchasing decision I have made all year. It's close proximity means that I have a go-to spot to bring the kids on school breaks, rainy days, cold days, or whenever we simply have nothing to do. While there are a few standing exhibits, the staff does a really good job at changing things up (and keeping things topical) so each visit feels special. And the best part... SLIME. We've made slime conductors, spider slime, fluffy slime, snowflake slime, glow-in-the-dark slime .. basically alll the slime. The experiment lab always has a slime option and it is a highlight of every visit. My eldest daughter went from barely reading and needing help at the beginning of our membership to fully reading and creating experiments on her own. It is so much fun to see. For the littles, there is a small playroom with building blocks, magnatiles, books, and those large blue fort/construction material building materials. My two-year old loved spending time in this room but now that she is three she likes making her own hovercrafts and setting them sail in the wind tunnel. The staff is SO kind, SO helpful, and so passionate about what they do. I love how they offer volunteer/internship opportunities to teens and will also set up special traveling science labs to Title I schools. If you are a member you also get discounted or free visits to children's science museums all across the United States which has made this membership 100% worth it for our family. If you are looking for an experience gift to give a little one this year, I highly recommend the Children's Science Center!

Had a great time with my toddler today. She's not quite two so her admission was free and there's a…read more$2 discount for purchasing tickets in advance. I was worried there wouldn't be enough activity for her age but she had a blast playing with exhibits and blocks in the interactive room. She also made "play dough" as an experiment. The staff were all friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back.

Honestly, we didn't know what to expect when we realized this was in a neighborhood. We arrived by…read more7:30 pm, and the line was already rather long. We dropped off the non-perishable donations for the food pantry as was requested by the hosts of this haunt, and waited in line. They let you go in groups of up to 6 (that was our group 3 adults and 3 kids (13, 10, 9 y.o.). We were guided to the locked gate and upon entering were left to walk through a great variety of themed sections with costumed haunters popping out and playing their parts very convincingly. I do not want to spoil this by revealing the details, but all of us came out thoroughly impressed, occasionally spooked and overall pleased with the experience. We plan to bring more friends to enjoy this haunted experience next weekend! I highly recommend it if you love all things Halloween! It is incredibly well put together, with great attention to details.

This is a backyard haunted is in a residential neighborhood and is great. The homeowner and their…read morefriends and volunteers do a great job. There are several themes sections in the woods and they are all very intricate. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a scare. Admission is free, but they do take donations (food and/or monetary) for the Haymarket food pantry.

We just had our daughter's birthday party here and it was fabulous. Darlene was so great with…read moreinstructing and helping the kids. She provided music during the event and the environment was filled with creative inspiration. I would definitely recommend this for a place to do kids and adult events!!!

This is such a great hidden gem in Manassas! We had a 10th birthday party here and the kids had…read moresuch a wonderful time. Darlene, the owner, is so nice and friendly and was very accommodating and patient with the kids. Looking forward to coming back! Highly recommend Fun With Canvas!

We had an amazing night celebrating my daughter's 9th birthday with a backyard movie experience…read morefrom DMV Movie Nights - it was truly any kid's dream party. The owners were incredibly easy to work with from start to finish: communicative, responsive, and great at explaining how everything worked. They arrived on time, handled all the setup, and even connected us with another vendor for a few extras. The final setup was stunning and absolutely exceeded our expectations. Parents and kids alike were raving about the whole experience, and it made the night feel really special. We're already looking forward to our next excuse to book them again. Highly recommend!

We used DMV Movie Nights for our son's 11th birthday party, and it was such a hit! They set up a…read morefull outdoor movie experience -- huge screen, inflatable chairs and couches, cozy blankets, little tables, a popcorn machine, and even a candy bar. Everything looked amazing and was so easy for us. The team handled setup, got the movie started, and had great communication throughout. The boys had an excellent time. We'd absolutely use them again for future events!