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Fresh openings, twinkle-lit traditions, and small-town energy with city perks—Reston and Herndon are buzzing. A packed week of local flavor, live moments, and easy ways to get outside.
Graham Tracey
November 07, 2025
SKATE, SIP, STROLLBright week ahead in Reston: new eats and shops are landing at Town Center, the ice rink spins back up Friday, and we’ve got a nature-lover’s triple header at Walker Nature Center. Plus, a tight list of can’t-miss events from Herndon to RTC, including Veterans Day tributes. Scroll for quick hits, then plan your weekend like a local. What’s inside
|  What new spot are you going to visit first? |
Feature Story
NOW OPEN IN RESTON
Reston Town Center keeps leveling up: Kusshi Sushi, Masti Indian Cuisine, Corsica Wine Bar, Haus of Urbi, and Warby Parker are calling. And that’s just the start of what’s to come! Click to see all of the spots coming soon. Which are you trying first?
Around Town
RESTON RINK RETURNS
Sharpen those skates, the Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion opens Friday, November 7. Kick off the season with first laps under the twinkle-lit canopy, perfect for date night and kid energy alike. Check out our post for hours and more details!
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
RELAC cooling service shuts down (Lake Anne) — Reston Association outlines next steps and medical exemptions as affected clusters await clarity.
Dan Hoffman appointed town manager (Herndon) — He starts Nov. 10, bringing 25+ years of public-sector leadership.
Peraton may lay off nearly 100 employees (Reston) — WARN notices went out amid federal contract uncertainty.
New Herndon office campus approved for Peraton (Herndon) — The Woodland Pointe project gets a unanimous nod from county supervisors.
Historic Bowman Distillery building listed as “endangered” (Reston) — Fairfax’s History Commission flags the 1880s-era site as at risk.
IKEA confirms a full store in Chantilly (Chantilly) — The Dulles Expo Center site will convert to a 110k-sq-ft Ikea, opening spring 2026.
Wonder food hall opens at Plaza America (Reston) — A multi-concept spot with chef-driven brands is now serving at 11690 Plaza America Dr.
DMVMoves backs $460M more for Metro (Region) — A regional task force recommends dedicated funding beginning mid-2027.
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
It’s a nature-nerd trifecta at Walker Nature Center: hands-on stream monitoring with USGS on Thursday, a bedrock geology walk on Saturday, and a dawn bird walk on Sunday. Make a night of it in Herndon with NextStop Theatre’s intimate, time-bending musical The Last Five Years on Saturday evening. Then turn toward service and remembrance on Tuesday morning with the RTC Run for Valor 5K. Close the day at The Kensington Reston’s Veterans Day Celebration and the inauguration of its Wall of Honor.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you measure life as pre-Silver Line and post-Silver Line.”
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