wkndMon Oct 12 2026, all dayLOOK CinemasTicketed film festival at LOOK Cinemas in Reston Town Center, October 8–12, 2026. Net box office goes to philanthropic projects.
Sun Oct 11 2026, all dayMorven ParkOlympic-level eventing horse trials at Morven Park in Leesburg, October 8–11. Spectators use a parking pass; no single ticket price is listed.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 6 to 9pmGeorge Washington's Mount VernonAfter-hours Virginia wine tasting on Mount Vernon’s east lawn, October 9–11, 6–9pm. Not for children; every guest needs a ticket.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 9am to 5pmCliftonClifton’s 58th Clifton Day brings artisans, music, kids’ activities, and food, 9am to 5pm. The event page does not state a gate price.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 12:30pmGlenwood ParkSteeplechase at Glenwood Park in Middleburg on October 10. Reserved spaces are sold out; admission is priced per vehicle, not one ticket.
Sat Oct 10 2026, all dayGeorge Mason UniversityA multi-day literary festival in Fairfax, with author talks and headline readings October 5–10 at George Mason and nearby venues.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 5 to 11pmFreeReston Town Center PavilionFree outdoor concert at the Reston Town Center Pavilion with Virginia Coalition, Everything, and Vertical Horizon, from 5 to 11pm.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 12 to 6pmFreePenrose SquareColumbia Pike’s fall festival at Penrose Square in Arlington: music, food, vendors, and a beer and wine garden. Free, noon to 6pm.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 5pmFreeOld Town FairfaxThe 50th City of Fairfax Fall Festival in Old Town: art, craft, and food vendors plus live music. Free admission; some children’s rides cost extra.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 3pmFreeCherry Hill FarmhouseAnimals, historic trades, and live music at Cherry Hill Farmhouse in Falls Church. Free admission; a few activities need a separate ticket.
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