# Outdoor Activities near Alexandria

> Events in parks, on farms and trails, and anywhere else outside. Closest to Alexandria first.

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### [Del Ray Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/w2egx8/del-ray-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mount Vernon Ave at E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.8222496, -77.0579428)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: fall, halloween, parade, costumes, pets, community
- About: The 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, named one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country by USA Today. Costumed kids, parents, pets, and decorated strollers march down Mount Vernon Avenue to the Mount Vernon Rec Center field, ending with live music and award presentations for best pet costume, stroller, and decorated homes and businesses. Free to march or watch.
- Source: https://www.visitdelray.com/halloween/
- Distance: about 5 min drive from the town center (1.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market – November 14](https://wknd.app/r/mzkkqq/del-ray-vintage-flea-market-november-14)

- When: 2026-11-14 09:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 (38.82345, -77.0583)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, antiques, collectibles, alexandria
- About: Second-Saturday open-air market across three Mt. Vernon Avenue lots in Del Ray. 50-70 vendors with vintage treasures, antiques, upcycled goods, art, home decor, jewelry, and collectibles. Named the best flea market in Virginia by Domino. Free to attend, family- and dog-friendly.
- Source: https://delrayvintageflea.com/
- Distance: about 5 min drive from the town center (1.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [PFF Walk](https://wknd.app/r/hq4np8/pff-walk)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 (38.78559, -77.01637)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: charity, walk, waterfront, community, fundraiser
- About: The PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.
- Source: https://www.nationalharbor.com/events/
- Distance: about 10 min drive from the town center (2.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Fall Family Fest 2026](https://wknd.app/r/8m7bcv/fall-family-fest-2026)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 515 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87501, -77.02044)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, family-fun, waterfront
- About: Fall Family Fest 2026, a daytime family festival on the Southwest waterfront.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/b/dc--washington/family-and-education/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Shatterproof Walk DC](https://wknd.app/r/ug9uyj/shatterproof-walk-dc)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87923, -77.02392)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: charity, walk, waterfront, community, addiction-awareness
- About: Join the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.
- Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming-events/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Fall Family Fest 2026](https://wknd.app/r/hvv5wz/fall-family-fest-2026)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87923, -77.02392)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: family, festival, fall, community, games, free-community-event
- About: The Southwest DC Community Center hosts Fall Family Fest 2026, a family community event in Waterfront Park at The Wharf.
- Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming-events/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Half Street Central Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/vdqkjb/half-street-central-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1015 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.878, -77.00781)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, produce, local, family-friendly, dog-friendly
- About: A weekly Saturday farmers market near Nationals Park with 30-plus local produce and food vendors, running May through December.
- Source: http://www.capitolriverfront.org/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market – October 17](https://wknd.app/r/r942za/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-october-17)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219, 8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 (38.72079, -77.06059)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: vintage-markets, antiques, artisan-market, collectibles, alexandria
- About: Third-Saturday community market hosted by Mt. Vernon Lodge #219, inside and outside the lodge. Up to 45 vendors: antiques, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps, glassware, clothes, and handmade goods. A Sotheby's-trained appraiser offers $15 verbal appraisals. Free browsing; proceeds fund college scholarships.
- Source: https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/events/mount-vernon-vintage-antique-artisan-market-0/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Soul Strolls: Becoming America](https://wknd.app/r/e7wv4t/soul-strolls-becoming-america)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.8819, -77.0007)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: fall, halloween, cemetery, history, guided-tour, lantern-lit, theater
- About: Congressional Cemetery's annual lantern-lit twilight tours return with the 2026 theme Becoming America, marking the nation's 250th anniversary. Costumed interpreters bring the cemetery's residents to life in immersive performances as you walk the grounds after dark. Food truck, live music and drinks on the grounds; costumes encouraged. Rain or shine; times vary by tour date.
- Source: https://congressionalcemetery.org/soul-strolls/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of Stillness](https://wknd.app/r/tt54tx/yoshitomo-nara-sentinels-of-stillness)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-17:30 (America/New_York), and 91 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Ave SW and 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20560 (38.8882, -77.023)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, sculpture, outdoor, contemporary, national-mall
- About: Three monumental new sculptures by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara take over the Hirshhorn's West Lawn in an outdoor installation timed to the sculpture garden's reopening. Sentinels of Stillness places Nara's unmistakable large-headed figures in dialogue with the museum's modern sculpture collection.
- Source: https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/yoshitomo-nara-sentinels-stillness:event-exhib-6897
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (5.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Sculpture Garden Tours](https://wknd.app/r/7pdayt/sculpture-garden-tours)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565 (38.89232, -77.02192)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: sculpture, guided-tours
- About: Guided tours of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden.
- Source: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/sculpture-garden-tours
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Turkish Festival](https://wknd.app/r/pzsvat/turkish-festival)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC (38.891412, -77.015362)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, turkish, culture, food, music, dance, kids, bazaar, free
- About: The 24th annual Turkish Festival shuts down Pennsylvania Avenue for a free day of Turkish culture. Expect authentic kebabs, baklava and Turkish coffee, folk dance and live music, a bazaar of ceramics, jewelry and textiles, plus cultural exhibits and a kids tent with hands-on activities. Organized by the American Turkish Association of DC.
- Source: https://turkishfestival.org
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [National Veterans Parade](https://wknd.app/r/83ej6e/national-veterans-parade)

- When: 2026-11-08 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (38.89208, -77.02593)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: parade, history, outdoor
- About: The National Veterans Parade steps off along Constitution Avenue near the National Archives, kicking off Veterans Day week in the capital. A marching-band field show on the Mall runs the day before.
- Source: https://usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/veterans-day-2026-events-across-the-country-honor-those-who-served/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Flea Market at Eastern Market](https://wknd.app/r/rkeq3y/flea-market-at-eastern-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 31 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Eastern Market, 7th St SE & C St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.88642, -76.99647)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, antiques, capitol-hill
- About: Over 40 years on Capitol Hill: the Flea Market at Eastern Market runs every Saturday and Sunday year-round, 9am-4pm. Antiques, vintage, locally-made arts and crafts, and ethically imported goods. Free admission.
- Source: http://www.easternmarket.net/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DC Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/gemtsc/dc-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Turkish Festival](https://wknd.app/r/7be3zt/turkish-festival)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 (38.89483, -77.02895)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: turkish-culture, live-music, folk-dancing, food, kids-activities, free
- About: Free family-friendly celebration of Turkish Heritage Month with live music, folk dancing, fortune telling, kids activities, and Turkish cuisine on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
- Source: https://www.turkishfestival.org
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Hill-O-Ween](https://wknd.app/r/75q5du/hill-o-ween)

- When: 2026-10-30 16:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Eastern Market, 225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.8865874, -76.9964703)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, trick-or-treat, kids, eastern-market, free, block-party
- About: Capitol Hill's beloved block party in front of Eastern Market, running for more than 20 years. 7th Street SE closes to traffic for trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a moon bounce park, face painting, photo booths, karaoke and a DJ-led spooky dance party. Free.
- Source: https://www.hilloweendc.com/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [DowntownDC Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/ts5yvm/downtowndc-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-13 11:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 39 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW, Washington, DC (38.8968707, -77.0234793)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: art, market, holiday, local-makers, shopping, penn-quarter
- About: The DowntownDC Holiday Market returns for its 22nd season with an extended 40-day run. More than 115 local makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs fill F Street NW with handcrafted gifts, art, apparel, and decor, plus 15 food and drink vendors. Free and open to the public; closed Thanksgiving Day. Steps from Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro.
- Source: https://www.downtowndc.org/holiday-market/
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/dxgbrq/freshfarm-foggy-bottom-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-21 15:00-19:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 901 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (38.90142, -77.04947)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Wednesday afternoon market on the GW University campus with produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and prepared foods.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/foggy-bottom
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM By The White House Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ubb9ss/freshfarm-by-the-white-house-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-22 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420 (38.90083, -77.03523)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Thursday lunchtime market with wood-fired pizza, falafel, dumplings, tacos, fresh produce, and groceries.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/by-the-white-house
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM CityCenterDC Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/85jrd9/freshfarm-citycenterdc-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-20 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1098 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.90097, -77.0268)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Tuesday lunchtime market in the Park at CityCenter with local produce and lunch options like wood-fired pizza and falafel wraps.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/citycenterdc
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ufz6j7/freshfarm-mount-vernon-triangle-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.90145, -77.01876)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday morning neighborhood market next to Milian Park with produce, orchard fruit, grass-fed meats, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mount-vernon-triangle
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (6.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [A Tour of French Dupont Circle](https://wknd.app/r/akvmmj/a-tour-of-french-dupont-circle)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Dupont Circle (38.90886, -77.04381)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: french-culture, walking-tour, history, dupont-circle
- About: A two-hour guided walking tour of French influences in Dupont Circle, starting at the Dupont Circle Fountain. Presented with Off the Mall Tours for the Alliance Francaise's Washington in French series.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tour-of-french-dupont-circle-saturday-november-7-at-1200pm-tickets-1999316538587
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (7.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DMV cultural events](https://wknd.app/f/bngusz/dmv-cultural-events)

### [FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market](https://wknd.app/r/3zc22y/freshfarm-dupont-circle-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 08:30-13:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1500 20th Street NW, Washington, DC (38.90978, -77.04506)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, artisan-foods, free-entry
- About: Year-round Sunday farmers market with 50+ local farmers plus prepared foods, flowers, and artisan goods in Dupont Circle.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/dupont-circle
- Distance: about 15 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [CityCenterDC Annual Holiday Tree Lighting](https://wknd.app/r/qpgp9z/citycenterdc-annual-holiday-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-11-14 17:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Park at CityCenter, 825 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.90017, -77.02573)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: CityCenterDC lights its 78-foot holiday tree at the 13th annual celebration, hosted by NBC4's Eun Yang, with live music, balloon artists, face painters, and holiday treats. Festivities start at 5pm and the lighting program and countdown begin at 6pm. Rain date November 15.
- Source: https://www.citycenterdc.com/experience/2024/11/annual-holiday-tree-lighting-celebration/
- Distance: about 7 mi away (6.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Holiday events near Great Falls](https://wknd.app/f/ezuyyj/holiday-events-near-great-falls)

### [National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery](https://wknd.app/r/tc77ks/national-veterans-day-observance-at-arlington-national)

- When: 2026-11-11 11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA (38.88126, -77.07261)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: history, outdoor
- About: The 66th annual observance opens with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 11 am, followed by a VA ceremony in Memorial Amphitheater. Free; arrive by 9:30.
- Source: https://usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/veterans-day-2026-events-across-the-country-honor-those-who-served/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (5.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Hill Family Biking: Halloween Ride](https://wknd.app/r/ct7ts2/hill-family-biking-halloween-ride)

- When: 2026-10-24 15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 11th and E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.89037, -76.99153)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: sports
- Topics: biking, halloween, costumes, group-ride, family
- About: Halloween-themed family bike ride starting at the Lincoln Statue in Lincoln Park; costumes welcome for the all-ages ride.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/b/dc--washington/family-and-education/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (6.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Fall Harvest Family Days](https://wknd.app/r/mdt9rv/fall-harvest-family-days)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:30-16:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA (38.710179, -77.0888199)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, farm, history, outdoor, animals
- About: Eighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
- Source: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/fall-harvest-festival
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (6.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [FRESHFARM H Street NE Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/juf6he/freshfarm-h-street-ne-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-12:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 800 13th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90032, -76.98848)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Year-round Saturday market on 13th Street NE between H and I Streets with produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee, flowers, and community seating.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/h-street-ne
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Music in the Circle: Fall 2026 Concert Series](https://wknd.app/r/t55bty/music-in-the-circle-fall-2026-concert-series)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Dupont Circle, Washington, DC (38.9112, -77.04435)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: outdoor, live-music
- About: Outdoor fall concert series in Dupont Circle park.
- Source: https://dupontcirclebid.org/do/music-in-the-circle-fall-2026-concert-series
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/avkhwq/freshfarm-dupont-circle-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 08:30-13:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1600 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (38.91132, -77.04521)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: DC's flagship year-round Sunday farmers market with 80-plus local farmers and producers selling produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and flowers along 20th Street NW.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/dupont-circle
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Dupont Little Flea Market](https://wknd.app/r/ye6h4j/dupont-little-flea-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Dupont Circle, 1909 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (38.9113, -77.04381)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, antiques, dupont-circle
- About: Festive weekly marketplace for vintage and antique housewares, art, jewelry, clothing, LPs, and micro-local art. Every Sunday, 10am-3pm in Dupont Circle.
- Source: https://www.dupontlittleflea.com/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DC Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/gemtsc/dc-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Kingman Island Friends and Family Day](https://wknd.app/r/tjps6n/kingman-island-friends-and-family-day)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1005 Oklahoma Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.89549, -76.97219)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: outdoors, anacostia-river, nature, boat-tours, scavenger-hunt, free
- About: Sixth annual free family day on Kingman and Heritage Islands celebrating the Anacostia River with boat tours, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and an all-ages clothing swap.
- Source: https://www.kingmanisland.com
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [DC Mural Tour](https://wknd.app/r/pw4jnq/dc-mural-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90872, -76.99765)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, murals, walking-tour, guided, photography
- About: A guided walking tour of the murals and public art across the Union Market District.
- Source: https://unionmarketdc.com/series/dc-mural-tour/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Union Market District Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/5ecu26/freshfarm-union-market-district-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1298 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90859, -76.99835)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Sunday market adjacent to Union Market with produce, pastured meats, artisan baked goods, roasted coffee, prepared foods, and local flowers.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/union-market-district
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Georgetown Flea Market](https://wknd.app/r/cpm9jk/georgetown-flea-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 08:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1819 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007 (38.91547, -77.06871)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, antiques, georgetown
- About: Iconic weekly Sunday flea market in Georgetown (est. 1972): antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds. Every Sunday, 8am-4pm, rain or shine. Free admission for shoppers.
- Source: http://www.georgetownfleamarket.com/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DC Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/gemtsc/dc-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [PumpkinPalooza](https://wknd.app/r/q2evh6/pumpkinpalooza)

- When: 2026-10-28 16:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC (38.9112429, -77.0022181)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, pumpkins, costume-parade, petting-zoo, movie, free, family
- About: NoMa's free annual Halloween celebration at Alethia Tanner Park. Pick a free pumpkin from the patch (one per person, while supplies last), catch live entertainment and a petting zoo, join the people-and-pets costume parade, and end the night with a movie screening. Rain date is October 29.
- Source: https://nomabid.org/annual-events/pumpkinpalooza/
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (7.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Adams Morgan Apple Festival](https://wknd.app/r/ky748f/adams-morgan-apple-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Front Steps of The LINE DC, 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (38.9228628, -77.0417385)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, apples, pie-contest, farmers-market, food, neighborhood, free
- About: Adams Morgan's annual fall favorite pairs an heirloom apple tasting from Licking Creek Bend Farm with a homemade apple pie baking contest judged by local leaders. Pie slices sell to benefit Platform of Hope. Free to attend, right by the Adams Morgan Farmers Market; contest slots filled the same day they opened.
- Source: https://adamsmorgan.com/events/signature-events/adams-morgan-apple-festival
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (8.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Saturday Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/jj3fsj/freshfarm-columbia-heights-saturday-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Park Rd NW & 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (38.93023, -77.03275)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/columbia-heights-sat
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (8.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Cleveland Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/jzah47/freshfarm-cleveland-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 3400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.93435, -77.05842)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Bustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/cleveland-park
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (8.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Pumpkin Patch at Nature Playce](https://wknd.app/r/ynzhwe/pumpkin-patch-at-nature-playce)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:30-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 (38.83947, -77.21209)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: $12.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkins, preschool, halloween
- About: Preschool pumpkin hunt with miniature pumpkins to take home (slots at 2:30 or 4 pm).
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-oaks/pumpkin-patch-nature-playce/102526
- Distance: about 20 min drive from the town center (9.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/ynfmw8/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC (38.85652, -76.97653)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, farmers-market, local-produce
- About: Free-to-attend Saturday farm stand on the Anacostia Community Museum's outdoor plaza with local produce sold direct to consumers.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events-anacostia
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (5.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Minnesota Ave. Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/m2nxye/freshfarm-minnesota-ave-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-22 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 322 40th St NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.89314, -76.94746)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Thursday afternoon farm stand in the East River Park Shopping Mall lot bringing fresh produce to the Minnesota Avenue corridor.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/minnesota-ave
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (8.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Not-so-Spooky Animal Encounters](https://wknd.app/r/damtgt/not-so-spooky-animal-encounters)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:30-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 (38.91493, -77.10858)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals, family, nature, free
- About: Free Halloween edition of the seasonal Animal Encounters at Potomac Overlook: meet live 'scary' animals up close and see if they are really that scary.
- Source: https://www.novaparks.com/event-category/nature-nuts
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (8.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Autumn Afternoon Retreat: Forest Bathing, Tea, & Stories](https://wknd.app/r/6hhqvg/autumn-afternoon-retreat-forest-bathing-tea-stories)

- When: 2026-11-14 13:30-16:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207 (38.91493, -77.10858)
- Ages: 18 to adult
- Price: $50.00
- Category: class
- Topics: forest-bathing, wellness, journaling, tea, nature, adults-only
- About: Adults-only guided forest bathing and journaling retreat at Potomac Overlook Regional Park with a certified nature therapy guide, ending with tea and light snacks under the fall canopy.
- Source: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/potomac-overlook-regional-park/events/autumn-afternoon-retreat-forest-bathing-tea-stories
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (8.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Cesar Chavez Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/ek9wcc/freshfarm-cesar-chavez-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 700 block of Parkside Pl NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.90047, -76.9494)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday farm stand outside Cesar Chavez High School in the Parkside neighborhood with fresh local produce.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/cesar-chavez
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (8.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Falls Church Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ygc4qd/falls-church-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-12:00, 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: City Hall parking lot, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA (38.88565, -77.17259)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, falls-church, chef-series, family-friendly
- About: Award-winning year-round Saturday farmers market in the City Hall parking lot in Falls Church, with 50+ vendors plus a monthly Chef Series; no ZIP listed on the event page.
- Source: https://www.fallschurchva.gov/547/Farmers-Market
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (8.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Monroe Street Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/qz4nfa/freshfarm-monroe-street-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 716 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017 (38.9332, -76.99544)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market in Brookland's Arts Walk Plaza near the CUA metro stop with local farmers, specialty food producers, and nearby artist studios.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/monroe-st
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (9.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Uptown Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/dvpdjd/freshfarm-uptown-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5500 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.95667, -77.03319)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/uptown
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [FRESHFARM Mosaic Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/pq3nn3/freshfarm-mosaic-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-18 09:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2985 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031 (38.86964, -77.23085)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-food, family-friendly
- About: Year-round family-friendly Sunday farmers market in the Mosaic District with produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and dog treats.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mosaic
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Sensory-Friendly Family Trick-or-Treat at Clemyjontri](https://wknd.app/r/c8b2nk/sensory-friendly-family-trick-or-treat-at-clemyjontri)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 (38.9452874, -77.1531855)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Calm Halloween day at Clemyjontri Park with treat stations, carousel and train rides, and crafts; reduced noise and sensory supports. $20/person.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sensory-family-trick-or-treat/101826
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (11.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The Haunt: Dark Encounters at Workhouse Arts Center](https://wknd.app/r/wu95s2/the-haunt-dark-encounters-at-workhouse-arts-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $39.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: The Workhouse Haunt's 13th-year trail Dark Encounters winds through dark woods on the old Lorton Prison grounds with professional scare actors. Built for adults, ages 13-plus; a sensory-friendly session runs Oct 17, 6 to 7.
- Source: https://www.alxnow.com/events/the-haunt-dark-encounters-haunted-trail-scariest-haunted-trail-in-northern-29116/
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride](https://wknd.app/r/zykxwr/11th-annual-tour-de-mount-vernon-community-bike-ride)

- When: 2026-10-31 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079 (38.69748, -77.25538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $35.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: fall, halloween, outdoor
- About: A community bike ride starting at the Workhouse Arts Center with 20- and 40-mile routes along the Potomac Banks' historic sites. Registration includes a ride bag, sweet potato chili lunch and a Halloween costume contest.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2026
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [FRESHFARM Whittier Elementary Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/s3mrgb/freshfarm-whittier-elementary-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-20 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5 St NW & Somerset Pl NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.96671, -77.01987)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly
- About: Tuesday afternoon farm stand at Whittier Elementary with fresh local produce, also a Market Share pickup site.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/whittier-farm-stand
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [OFC Festival of Frights & Trunk-or-Treat](https://wknd.app/r/psqjdw/ofc-festival-of-frights-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101 (38.93324, -77.17895)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trunk-or-treat, festival
- About: The Old Firehouse Center hosts a Festival of Frights and trunk-or-treat with indoor and outdoor areas.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx?C=1&keyword=fire&searchframe=annual
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba](https://wknd.app/r/q56nvs/fitness-in-the-parks-family-zumba)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1901 Kent Village Drive, Landover, MD (38.91637, -76.88672)
- Ages: 6 to 120
- Price: free
- Category: dance
- Topics: zumba, family-fitness, outdoor, dance-class
- About: Free outdoor family Zumba class with easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music, open to ages 6 and up at Columbia Park Community Center.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/fitness-in-the-parks-family-zumba/2026-10-10
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [McLean Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ej5qur/mclean-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-23 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1659 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101 (38.9287, -77.1905)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-food, produce, outdoor
- About: Friday-morning farmers market at Lewinsville Park with local produce, baked goods, and specialty vendors; season ends Oct 30.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mclean
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Southside Park Habitat Restoration](https://wknd.app/r/e4huce/southside-park-habitat-restoration)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1317 Ross Drive SW, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.88071, -77.25194)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: volunteer, habitat-restoration, nature, parks, invasive-plants
- About: Volunteers improve habitat at Southside Park by removing invasive plants and learning about native plants and wildlife, meeting Mondays 10am to 12pm at the Ware-Walker entrance with sign-up appreciated but not required.
- Source: https://www.viennava.gov/Events-directory
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Main St. Market – Old Town Fairfax – November 1](https://wknd.app/r/zkb6f5/main-st-market-old-town-fairfax-november-1)

- When: 2026-11-01 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Town Fairfax, 10417 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030 (38.84599, -77.30609)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: flea-markets, vintage, handmade, jewelry, fairfax
- About: Monthly market on Main Street in Old Town Fairfax between Chain Bridge and University Drive. 20+ vendors with vintage finds, handmade goods, and jewelry. Free admission and parking; pet- and family-friendly.
- Source: https://www.ffxmainstmarket.com/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets](https://wknd.app/f/dy3u8k/nova-antique-vintage-flea-markets)

### [Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/cwensz/ghost-town-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA (38.8142066, -77.3227522)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, fall
- About: Family Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102426
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia local events](https://wknd.app/f/exxuqn/northern-virginia-local-events)

### [Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/am79sz/ghost-town-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (38.7903844, -77.3263429)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, trick-or-treat, train-ride, costumes, not-scary
- About: Fairfax County Park Authority's family-friendly Halloween weekend at Burke Lake Park. Come in costume for not-scary themed activity areas, the miniature train ride through the forest, carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. One admission covers all activities; children under 2 are free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are cheaper than day-of.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102426
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Ghost Town Halloween at Burke Lake Park](https://wknd.app/r/evtnu3/ghost-town-halloween-at-burke-lake-park)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 (38.7866157, -77.326944)
- Ages: 0 to 99
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Not-so-spooky Halloween afternoon with themed activity areas, train and carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. Online $20; day-of $25. Under 2 free with paying adult.
- Source: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake/ghost-town/102526
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Vienna Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/5wytk4/vienna-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 120 Cherry St SE, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.90082, -77.26033)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, live-music, family-friendly, community-fundraiser, outdoor
- About: Producer-only Saturday farmers market with weekly live musicians and free dog-sitting at the manager's tent; market fees fund Optimist Club kids' programs in Vienna and Oakton.
- Source: https://www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org/farmers-market
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [80th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/nw9kgj/80th-annual-vienna-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-28 19:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Maple Avenue (Town of Vienna), Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA 22180 (38.90593, -77.25973)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Topics: halloween, parade, evening, outdoor, little-kids, stroller-ok
- About: Vienna's Halloween parade marches down Maple Avenue rain or shine for its 80th year, with floats, bands and animal entries. Costumed kids can march and grab free goodie bags at Caffi Field from 7:15.
- Source: https://www.viennava.gov/Town-Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Concerts-and-Events/Halloween-Parade
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Outdoor Family Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/va4a8u/outdoor-family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-19 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (39.0007732, -77.0011956)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, outdoor, family
- About: Outdoor storytime in the library courtyard.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Watkins Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/57p6nn/watkins-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD (38.88702, -76.78352)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, urban-farm, family-friendly
- About: Weekly Saturday market at Watkins Regional Park's Urban Farm Incubator selling produce grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-10
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)