We are Celebrating: Holmes run acres is 70 years old this year!
The first section of HRA homes opened in October of 1951. We will celebrate throughout this coming year with special anniversary events.
As part of celebrating HRA's 70th year, there will be a MONTHLY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR IN THE PARK.
Once a month a well-known children's author will talk about their writing, and read from one of their books.
Some benches are available, but we encourage bringing chairs or blankets for seating.
Books will be available for purchase also.
Do Come To The Park and Enjoy a Good Story with your Children !!
Schedule
April 23rd, 11 am: Zara Gonzalez Hoang
May 21st, 11am: Author Megan Wagner Lloyd
June 25th, 11am - Cancelled
The June Storytelling in the Park author regretfully had to cancel! We were not able to find a substitute on such short notice. Stay tuned for details on the July event!
Once a month a well-known children's author will talk about their writing, and read from one of their books.
Some benches are available, but we encourage bringing chairs or blankets for seating.
Books will be available for purchase also.
Do Come To The Park and Enjoy a Good Story with your Children !!
Schedule
April 23rd, 11 am: Zara Gonzalez Hoang
May 21st, 11am: Author Megan Wagner Lloyd
June 25th, 11am - Cancelled
The June Storytelling in the Park author regretfully had to cancel! We were not able to find a substitute on such short notice. Stay tuned for details on the July event!
July, August, September, October TBA.
More events to follow:
Be sure to check back here, read The Holmes Runner, and watch for more announcements. Hope you will join in the celebrations of your unique and special community.
We have a rich history, which you can read about in "The History of A Community, Holmes Run Acres", Volumes I, II, III on our Historical Images and Documents page. These are also available in our HRA archives at the Fairfax County Library Virginia Room. Paper copies can be requested.
CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF COMMUNITY!
More events to follow:
- Creative Crafts Festival- March 12, 2022 **POSTPONED**
- Closing Party / Concert to wrap up the celebration year in early October 2022.
Be sure to check back here, read The Holmes Runner, and watch for more announcements. Hope you will join in the celebrations of your unique and special community.
We have a rich history, which you can read about in "The History of A Community, Holmes Run Acres", Volumes I, II, III on our Historical Images and Documents page. These are also available in our HRA archives at the Fairfax County Library Virginia Room. Paper copies can be requested.
CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF COMMUNITY!
PAST EVENT PHotos
International Dinner @ The HRA Pool - May 18, 2019
A welcome change of venue brought out folks young and old. The food was great and we had a wonderful performance by a neighboring the Peruvian dance troop .
A welcome change of venue brought out folks young and old. The food was great and we had a wonderful performance by a neighboring the Peruvian dance troop .
Ice Cream Social - July 4, 2018
It was an unbelievably hot day, but there was a great turnout and all enjoyed celebrating the holiday with the neighborhood. So much fun cooling down with popsicles and running through sprinklers!
It was an unbelievably hot day, but there was a great turnout and all enjoyed celebrating the holiday with the neighborhood. So much fun cooling down with popsicles and running through sprinklers!
