BLOSSOMS, BEER, PLOT TWISTS
Spring showed up all at once this week, and Reston is fully in its main-character era. We’ve got peak cherry blossoms, a packed new brewery, a handful of local plot twists, and a weekend lineup that makes staying home feel like a mistake. If you want the best of what’s happening around Reston and nearby right now, you’re in the right place.
What’s inside
Peak blooms: Reston cherry spots
New buzz: Hawkley weekend
Go out: Spring events
Too bad it’s a gloomy day today, but get out there anyway. It’s worth it!
Feature Story
CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN RESTON ARE PEAKING NOW
Cherry blossom season is here, and you do not have to fight the D.C. crowds to enjoy it. We put together a quick video showing some of the best spots to catch cherry blossoms right here in Reston. The blooms are moving fast, and based on what I’m seeing, you may want to get out there today or tomorrow before they start to fade. Watch the video now and plan your blossom stop while they are still putting on a show.
Around Town
HAWKLEY BREWING’S FIRST BIG WEEKEND: 10 BEERS, BIG CROWDS, GREAT VIBES
Herndon’s newest brewery is officially open, and we went back to Hawkley Brewing for the grand opening. The place was packed inside and out, with 10 beers on tap and nonstop comments about how tasty everything was. They’re also bringing in rotating food trucks and selling Reston’s own Nordic Knots for an easy snack. Watch the video for a quick look at the vibe, the beer lineup, and why this spot already feels like a community hangout.
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
A senior-living proposal is moving onto Baron Cameron. A Reston builder wants to replace a single-family home with a 70-unit independent living community, including affordable units and new trail connections.
The RA board election wraps up March 31. If you have opinions about where Reston is headed, this is one of those quietly important local votes that actually matters.
The Tysons casino fight is still very much alive. Fairfax supervisors are publicly denouncing the bill and the lawmakers behind it, but the proposal has not gone away yet.
A new restaurant, La Omri, is headed to Capital One Center. The Mediterranean concept is expected to open in late 2026, adding another piece to Tysons’ ongoing dining-and-nightlife buildup.
Herndon’s downtown redevelopment dispute is still stuck in court. The town is awaiting a written opinion in the long-running fight over the Elden Street project.
Reston Association has reopened the Lake Audubon renaming conversation. More community discussion is expected this spring as RA works through how future amenity name changes would be handled.
And in a deeply local plot twist, the CVS at Reston Station is staying open after all. Your emergency cough drops, toothpaste, and last-second prescription runs near Wiehle appear to be safe.
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
From a buzzy coffee and granola collab in Reston to an after-dark farm adventure in Herndon, this weekend has a little bit of everything. You can catch a sharp, conversation-starting play, send the kids diving for eggs, or stay closer in and do cherry blossom season without the D.C. chaos. Basically, spring has officially entered its “don’t stay home” era.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you still give directions based on what used to be there.”
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