Northern Virginia local events
13 upcoming. Local events across Northern Virginia for every audience: trivia nights, festivals, tastings, live music, markets and community happenings, gathered from local calendars.
TodayFriday, October 16
All day, through Oct 18
MiddleburgAward-season film festival in Middleburg, October 15–18, 2026. Screenings are ticketed; the festival page did not list a dollar price.
All day, through Oct 17
Great Country FarmsAdults-only (21+) corn maze nights at Great Country Farms with Henway Hard cider, a bonfire, and live music.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
10am to 5pmFree
Reston Town CenterStreet chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
Loudoun County farmsSelf-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
ThursdayOctober 22
All day, every Thursday
Lost Boy CiderWeekly trivia night at Lost Boy Cider hosted by Mappstrivia.
SaturdayOctober 24
9:30am to 4:30pm, through Oct 25
George Washington's Mount VernonEighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
11am to 5pm
Burke Lake ParkFamily Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
SundayOctober 25
All day$240
ArlingtonThe People’s Marathon through Arlington and Washington, DC, on October 25, 2026. Standard general registration is $240.
SaturdayNovember 14
12 to 6pm
Great Country FarmsLoudoun County cider festival kicking off Virginia Cider Week at Great Country Farms, with small-batch cider pours, mountain views, and fall fun (date per event listing heading; body text inconsistently says Nov 15).
WednesdayNovember 18
7:30pm, through Nov 19
The Barns at Wolf TrapHoliday acoustic concert with Mark O’Connor and Maggie O’Connor at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 7:30pm on November 18 and 19.
SundayNovember 22
All day
Capital One HallDance Academy of Virginia’s Nutcracker at Capital One Hall in Tysons on November 22, two shows. Ticketed; the page does not list a price.
FridayNovember 27
11am to 6:30pm
Reston Town CenterReston’s holiday parade at 11am and tree lighting at 6pm on November 27 at Reston Town Center. The page does not list a ticket price.
FridayDecember 4
8pm
The Barns at Wolf TrapNew York Arabic Orchestra at The Barns at Wolf Trap on December 4 at 8pm, with Firas Zreik. Limited availability; no dollar price on the page.
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- MonToddler Cafe Creations in Leesburg Leesburg
- WedSticker, Stamp and Create in Leesburg Leesburg
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