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Don’t let the cold keep you down. We’ve found plenty of ways for you to keep busy and beat the winter blues in Northern Virginia this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relive Your Youth at the Arcade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grab your tokens and kick it old school with a game of Skee Ball, Ms. Pac-Man, or pinball at Alexandria\u2019s Continues Arcade<\/a>, which also boasts a menu of bites curated by celebrity chef and local restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go All in at a Polar Plunge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Test your willpower and take an icy dip for a good cause at a Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Virginia. Events include a January 24 dip<\/a> at Mosaic in Fairfax or a February 14 plunge<\/a> at Leesylvania State Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn DIY Home Repair Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 If winter makes you want to hibernate at home, make good use of your time by tackling that drywall repair or tiling your backsplash. TradeWorx Academy<\/a> in Fair Oaks Mall offers hands-on workshops with professionals. If you\u2019d rather leave the work to a pro, they also offer classes on vetting a contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kick Up Your Heels Line Dancing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dust off your cowboy boots and head to a NoVA bar or restaurant offering line dancing<\/a> on certain nights of the week, including L&B Pizzeria & Sports Bar in Dale City, Lost Boy Cider in Alexandria, and CraftWorx Taproom in Gainesville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweat it Out at a Sauna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saunas are having a moment, and NoVA spas offer variations like infrared, charcoal, Korean-style, and hydrotherapy. Some options include King Spa<\/a> in Chantilly, The Steam & Chill Sauna Co.<\/a> in Falls Church, and Parkside Spa & Sauna<\/a> in Annandale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mold a Custom Piece of Pottery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try your hand at making a one-of-a-kind creation at Potters Union<\/a> in Herndon. The new studio offers classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Out the Clutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organize those holiday decorations, clean out that closet, or sort through those catch-all kitchen drawers. Winter is the perfect time to tackle some indoor decluttering projects. You can find organizational experts online to lend a hand, and local companies like Potomac Concierge offer decluttering classes<\/a> and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sip Inside an Igloo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Live the Arctic life at one of the NoVA venues offering cozy, Instagram-worthy heated spaces<\/a> to enjoy beverages and bites, including Leesburg\u2019s Lansdowne Resort<\/a>, Lark Brewery<\/a> in Aldie, and Alexandria\u2019s King & Rye<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Totally Tubular Ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Love a cold, exhilarating thrill but skiing\u2019s not your thing? Bundle up and head out to a nearby resort like Bryce, Massanutten, Snowshoe, or Roundtop Mountain for some snow tubing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook Up Something New<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tired of serving the same old meals? Cookology<\/a> in Arlington offers a variety of culinary classes, including how to prepare plant-based options and how to cook with wine. Sur La Table <\/a>in McLean offers date-night sessions, kids\u2019 classes, and baking lessons \u2014 and offers online options as well. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Mix Up Your Workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shake out of your fitness rut and try a new class<\/a> this winter. Reston\u2019s Pure Barre<\/a> offers ballet-inspired full-body workouts; Sportrock Climbing<\/a> in Alexandria and Sterling offer bouldering and rope climbing; and Urban Boxing Arlington<\/a> will help you push your limits with kickboxing or Brazilian jiu-jitsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch High-Level Athletic Pursuits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sports fans have lots to cheer about this winter. Not only will the Super Bowl air on February 8, but the Winter Olympics \u2014 held in Italy \u2014 run February 6 through February 22. So even if your favorite NFL team is out of the running, you can still host a watch party to see Team USA compete to bring home the gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skate the Day Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don your scarf and gloves and make your own Hallmark holiday movie moment with a spin around an outdoor ice rink<\/a>. You can find your ice at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Harris Pavilion in Manassas, and Westpost at National Landing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Level 99 (Photo by Michele Kettner)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Level Up Your Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Head to Tysons Corner Center\u2019s new Level99<\/a>, an interactive adult gaming facility with more than 50 mental and physical challenge rooms. Reward yourself afterward at Victory Brewing, the site\u2019s full-service restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pair History with Your Hot Chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hot chocolate season is in full swing, and you can savor the sweet drink as you visit eight Alexandria spots and learn the history of the area. Alexandria Food Tours\u2019 Hot Chocolate History Tour<\/a> includes cocoa from two local shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try Your Luck at a Card or Board Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking to meet new people and show off your board game skills<\/a> or Pok\u00e9mon card prowess? Arlington\u2019s The Board Room <\/a>offers themed game nights; Crossroads Tabletop Tavern<\/a> in Manassas hosts strategy game nights; Herndon\u2019s Hashtag Gaming Arena<\/a> hosts tournaments for Magic: The Gathering and Pok\u00e9mon; and Ashburn\u2019s Huzzah Hobbies<\/a> hosts monthly Dungeons & Dragons events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Out to Local Live Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you wait for outdoor music venues to open back up, there are plenty of indoor spots to catch a show. Head to The State Theatre<\/a> or JVs<\/a> in Falls Church or The Birchmere<\/a> in Alexandria for a rockin\u2019 good time with cover bands<\/a> like Newmyer Flyer and tribute bands like Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. Or head to the Barns at Wolf Trap<\/a> to see acts like improv group The Second City or hear bluegrass from the Yonder Mountain String Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be a Good Sport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Miss those days of playing on your school\u2019s sports team? NoVA adult sports leagues<\/a> are a great way to get fit, meet new people, and have some fun. Indoor options at leagues like\u202fFXA\u202fand\u202fVolo Sports\u202finclude bowling, volleyball, pickleball, and basketball. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bards Alley (Courtesy Bards Alley)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Bond Over Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with a book. Once you\u2019ve turned the last page, meet up with fellow bibliophiles at an area book club. Check out groups hosted by local bookstores like Bards Alley<\/a> in Vienna, One More Page<\/a> in Arlington, and Old Town Books<\/a> in Alexandria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bust Out Your Binoculars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bird-watching isn\u2019t just for warm weather \u2014 the Northern Virginia Bird Club<\/a> leads trips all winter at regional parks, bays, and marsh areas. You never know when you might spot a northern pintail or an orange-crowned warbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Sweet Chocolate Treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate makes everything better. Sweeten up a cold day by decorating your own milk chocolate bar with rose petals, Himalayan salt, spices, fruits, and nuts at River-Sea Chocolates<\/a> in Chantilly. Or learn chocolate making, pastry creation, and cocktail mixing at classes at The Conche<\/a> in Leesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit a Hot Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people believe hot springs have healing properties, and what better time to try one than in the winter? You can find a warm spring as close as Fredericksburg\u2019s Alum Spring Park<\/a>, which remains 72 degrees year-round. Virginia also has Blowing Springs<\/a> (near the Omni Homestead Resort), Shenandoah Hot Springs<\/a> in Luray, and Falling Spring<\/a> in Covington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embrace Dry January<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After indulging over the holidays, many people choose to abstain in the new year, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t treat yourself to a marvelous mocktail<\/a>. Ambar<\/a> and Surreal<\/a> in Arlington and Royal Restaurant<\/a> and Vola\u2019s Dockside Grill<\/a> in Alexandria are just a few area spots serving up creative and delicious nonalcoholic options.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rent a Cozy Yurt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Experience the winter beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the three-bedroom Front Royal Yurt<\/a>, available on Airbnb. It features a fire pit, grill, full kitchen, sunken hot tub, pool table, and \u2014 at 1,300 feet elevation \u2014 gorgeous 360-degree mountain views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighten Up and Laugh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nothing beats the winter blues like a hearty chuckle, and many DC and Virginia venues are hosting comedic fun. For example, Martin Lawrence<\/a> is at the MGM theatre at National Harbor on January 15 and 16; Kelsey Cook<\/a> is at the DC Improv January 22 through 24; and Caroline Rhea<\/a> is at the Arlington Drafthouse on January 30 and 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature image of Mosaic Polar Plunge courtesy Special Olympics Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This story originally ran in our\u00a0January issue. For more stories like this,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to Northern Virginia Magazine.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The weather outside might be frightful, but we’ve rounded up plenty of delightful ways to pass the time until spring. 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