Come help us celebrate the first year since founding Tysons Reporter at Tysons Biergarten tonight (Oct 3).
The first 50 guests will enjoy a drink on us.
You will have the chance to meet the editorial and business teams that work behind the scenes to bring all of the local news to you each day.
Find us on the patio between 5-7 p.m. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Check out the Facebook event to RSVP.
Come help us celebrate the first year since founding Tysons Reporter at Tysons Biergarten next week.
The first 50 guests will enjoy a drink on us next Thursday (Oct. 3).
You will have the chance to meet the editorial and business teams that work behind the scenes to bring all of the local news to you each day.
Find us on the patio between 5-7 p.m. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Check out the Facebook event to RSVP and stay updated on the latest birthday bash news.
To celebrate its one-year-anniversary, Caboose Commons is hosting an Oktoberfest in Merrifield on Saturday (Sept. 21).
Two families founded Caboose Brewing in 2013 — operating Caboose Tavern in Vienna — and opened Caboose Commons in Merrifield last fall.
The beer garden and coffee house regularly hosts events like dog-friendly happy hours and fitness classes.
The free event will feature the new Oktoberfest Marzen brew, Lone Oak Coffee, German food and live music by Cory Campbell and Jon Cresswell. People will be able to purchase food and drink tickets.
Attendees can also enjoy games like cornhole, life-size chess and life-size beer pong.
The event will run from noon-7 p.m. at 2918 Eskridge Road.
Photos courtesy Caboose Commons
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On the last day of school, my family got invited to an awesome block party put on by 4 neighbors on a cul-de-sac in Vienna.
They had bounce houses, food trucks, music and everyone had an awesome time. The adults got to talk, be social and have beer while the kids got to run around and play for hours like I remember doing in my own childhood. The road was blocked off officially by white and orange barricades. It was a great afternoon.
With just a little paperwork you can throw a block party like that one and really get to know your neighbors, or hang out with your friends and help create memories for your family.
Temporary use permits/applications are required whenever you want to block part of a road. Here are some rules and helpful links to get you started:
Town of Vienna
- Requires an application with at least 21 days in advance of the event.
- Requires a signed petition by 100% of the affected neighbors.
- Event must conclude by 11 p.m.
- Download the full application here.
Vienna, Oakton and McLean (Fairfax County)
- Requires a “Temporary Special Permit.”
- Must be submitted at least 6 weeks in advance of the event date.
- A detailed list of where, what, who, when and how.
- Download the full application here.
Falls Church City
- Requires an application at least 10 business days in advance of the event date.
- Will only be granted a 4 hour window for the party.
- Requires a notice/invitation be sent to any resident on the block impacted at least 7 days in advance of the event.
- Download the full application here.
The Town of Vienna’s free monthly block parties this summer will start on Friday (June 21).
Featuring live music, food trucks and activities, the summer block parties are called “Chillin’ on Church” because they take place on Church Street between Dominion and Mill roads.
Here is the live music line-up:
- June 21:Â The Deja Gruv Band, playing R&B, funk and soul
- July 19: Mudlark, a classic rock and blues group
- Aug. 16: Big Bad JuJu, a rock and dance cover band
- Sept. 20: Hard Swimmin’ Fish, a jazz and funk ensemble
The summer block parties are from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every third Friday this summer.
The food truck list for this Friday has nearly a dozen vendors, including:
- Ben and Jerry’s
- Blue City Food — Indian street food
- Chix N Stix — wings, chicken tenders, hot dogs and fries
- Crepe Love Truck
- DC Korean BBQ Taco Box
- DC Slices — thin-crust pizza and tater tots
- Kona Ice of North Fairfax County — shaved ice
- N.C. Ribs on Wheels — barbecue, ribs, turkey legs and more
- Stay Cheesy Food Truck
- Tapas Truck DC
- Urban Bumpkin BBQ
While blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, alcohol not purchased at the party and pets are not.
Photo courtesy Town of Vienna
