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Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Friday evening5pFri SatHalloween on the Farm6p2026 Loudoun Wine Awards Dinner6:30pAlsace: Pinot Gris World WineTasting & Dinner7pNight of the Living Zoo7pHelado Negro at Black Cat7:30pToad the Wet Sprocket: Acoustic Tour at Capital One Hall2 more
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Friday evening5pSpooky Dry Ice Science7:30pArt Garfunkel at Capital One Hall9pThe Legwarmers 80s Halloween at State Theatre
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Friday evening7pScreening of Award-Winning Documentary FABRIC and Q&A7pAustrian Embassy Viennese Ball: Live Orchestra, Dinner, Dessert and Dance8pGeorge Michael Reborn
Saturday
Sat SunMarkoff's Haunted ForestRCC Community Coffee8aFalls Church Farmers Market8aReston Farmers Market8aVienna Farmers Marketall 23
9aFRESHFARM Cleveland Park Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM Columbia Heights Saturday Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM Uptown Farmers Market9:30aLittle Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo9:30aSaturday Dog Strut10aSat SunChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical10aGreat Falls Farmers Market10aTakoma Park Flea & Art Market10aSat SunTiny Tots (The Puppet Co.)10:30aFamily Storytime (Tysons-Pimmit)11aSat SunMoonshot Studio11aSaturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Reston12pSat SunIntersections | Realism & Abstraction at Gallery B12pSat SunThe Catrinas are Coming: Mexican Cartoneria Workshop1pSat SunA River is Alive: Paintings by Pat Silbert1pSat SunSpotlight Talks at the Phillips Collection3pBaby Drum Circle at Petworth Neighborhood Library7:30pFields of Fear at Cox FarmsSaturday, October 24
8am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
ViennaProducer-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.From Northern Virginia family events
8am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
RestonWeekly Saturday farmers market at Lake Anne Village Center with local produce, vendors, and occasional live music.From Northern Virginia family events
8am and 9am, every SaturdayFree
City Hall parking lotAward-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.From Northern Virginia family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonBustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.From Washington DC family events
9am to 6pm, through Oct 25
The SquareD.C.'s biannual vintage show with 45 of the best vintage collectors and curators on the East Coast: antique jewelry, 1920s slip dresses, midcentury lighters, 80s needlepoint, 50s workwear, 70s graphic tees, rare Y2K designer pieces. Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm; tickets sold per-day, two-day pass gets Saturday early access.From DC Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
9:30am to 1:30pm, one of 37 datesFree
Smithsonian's National ZooFree drop-in nature play at the Bird House Classroom: sand, seeds, and water play with rotating nature themes for kids 0-8 and caregivers.From NoMa infant events
10am to 1:30pm, every SaturdayFree
Great FallsYear-round Saturday farmers market with local produce, meats, baked goods, and plants in the heart of Great Falls village.From Northern Virginia family events
10am to 3pmFree
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy CenterAnnual free Halloween family day with trick-or-treat stations, spooky experiments, story times, puppet shows, Star Wars photo ops and a costume runway show (parking $15).From Northern Virginia family events
10am to 3pmFree
ChantillyAnnual Halloween family day at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
10am to 1pmFree
WashingtonAdams 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.From Fall events in DC
10 to 11am$9
Great FallsHike through fall foliage, identify trees, and make a leaf craft (2026 edition).From Northern Virginia family events
10am, through Oct 25$10
Glen EchoSweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25
ArlingtonA two-day workshop with Teresa Oaxaca on painting a child's portrait in oils, 10am to 5pm each day.From Northern Virginia family events
10:30 to 11am, every Saturday
Falls ChurchWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.From Northern Virginia family events
10:30am
RestonAuthor Ann McCallum Staats leads a storytime for her book A Quilt of Stars at Scrawl Books on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30am.From Northern Virginia family events
11am
ViennaAuthor Patricia Tanumihardja hosts a story time at Bards Alley Bookshop in Vienna on Saturday, October 24 at 11am.From Northern Virginia family events
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.From Northern Virginia local events
11am, every SaturdayFree
Barnes & Noble RestonWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
11am, through Oct 25$13
ArlingtonEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 5pm, through Oct 25$20
Burke Lake ParkFairfax 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.From Fall events in DC
11am to 4pm, through Oct 25Free
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterSolo exhibition of Islamic calligraphy by Ayesha Kamal, part of the museum's fall 2026 season on life, beauty, faith, and sorrow. Runs alongside shows by Ahn Chang-Hong, Norman S. Carr, and Mary Garrard. Free admission.From Art events in the DMV
11am to 4pm, through Oct 25Free
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterMajor exhibition of Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-Hong at the American University Museum in the Katzen Arts Center, Sep 5 through Dec 6. Museum open Tue-Sun 11 AM to 4 PM; free admission.From DMV cultural events
12 to 5pm
WashingtonBecause Science hosts a family-friendly Spooky Science Festival with hands-on experiments and activities.From Washington DC family events
12 to 4pmFree
Fairfax Station Railroad MuseumFamily-friendly model train yard sale at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, part of its 39th anniversary celebration. Local enthusiasts sell model trains and supplies; games and activities outside. Free admission; food for sale.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
12 to 4pm, through Oct 25$400
Mexican Cultural Institute DCArtist Ana Elisa Romo leads an eight-session, hands-on workshop in Mexican cartoneria (papier-mache folk art) at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Two tracks: Tue/Thu evenings or Sat/Sun afternoons. Finished Catrinas join the Institute's Day of the Dead Open House exhibition. $400 for all eight sessions.From DMV cultural events
1 to 6pm, through Oct 24
Waverly Street GallerySolo paintings by Pat Silbert celebrating the Potomac River and the sacred value of the natural world. The work responds to Robert Macfarlane's book Is a River Alive with an emphatic yes. At the member-run Waverly Street Gallery in downtown Bethesda; reception Friday, October 2. Gallery open Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 6 pm.From Art events in the DMV
1 to 1:45pm, through Oct 25Free
WashingtonFree 15-minute Spotlight Talks by a Phillips educator on a work from the permanent collection or a special exhibition; no reservations required.From Washington DC family events
3 to 8pm$10
Herndon Parks & RecreationEvening card show at Herndon Parks & Recreation: sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by Offsidez LLC. General admission $10, 3 PM to 8 PM.From DMV Collectible Shows
3 to 4pm, every SaturdayFree
Petworth Neighborhood LibraryMusical play time with drums and rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar. Saturdays; the Nov 7 session runs 11am to noon.From NoMa infant events
4:30 to 7:30pm, through Oct 24
HerndonTrick or treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour in one-hour sessions; children must be with a registered adult.From Northern Virginia family events
7:30 to 11pm, through Oct 24$25
Cox FarmsCox Farms turns scary after dark. More than 20 acres of haunted attractions: the Cornightmare haunted corn maze, the Dark Side Hayride, and The Forest, a half-mile woodland walk. Between scares, the Firegrounds has bonfires, a dance party, karaoke, a six-lane slide, and the Fear Market. Separate ticket from the daytime festival; online only. Not recommended for kids under 12.From Fall events in DC
All day$15
WashingtonDupont Circle's annual Halloween bar crawl strings together more than ten neighborhood bars with cover-free entry, drink and food specials, a souvenir haunted mug, free event photos and the neighborhood's largest costume contest. 21 and over.From Fall events in DC
All day, every SaturdayFree
RestonWalk in for coffee, a breakfast bite, and fellowship Saturday mornings at RCC Hunters Woods; all are welcome.From Northern Virginia family events
All day
ArlingtonGo Fish brings high-energy Christian music and fun to Ballston Quarter in a live event made for kids.From Northern Virginia family events
All day
ArlingtonKids get hands-on baking fun at Cookology Culinary School in Ballston Quarter.From Northern Virginia family events
All day, through Oct 25$50
Markoff's Haunted Forest at Calleva FarmA mile-long haunted trail plus a haunted town on Calleva Farm, with a bonfire midway and DJ. Try the low-scare Lights On Night on Oct 28; proceeds fund outdoor education.From Fall events in DC
All day, through Nov 7
McLean Community CenterThe 15th iteration of MPA's juried biennial celebrating painting and works related to painting, featuring dozens of mid-Atlantic artists across media. On view in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries at the McLean Community Center, with a Tea and Talk on October 21.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 6pm, through Nov 8
CentrevilleNorthern Virginia's largest fall festival spans 90+ acres with hayrides, giant slides, the Cornundrum corn maze, farm animals, and live entertainment on select days through Nov 8.From Northern Virginia family events
All day, through Dec 31Free
The Kreeger MuseumSeven Hamiltonian Artists alumni show painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation at the Kreeger Museum, alongside boundary-pushing works from the museum's permanent collection by Sam Gilliam, Frank Stella, Simmie Knox, and William Christenberry. Curated by Anisa Olufemi and presented under The Collaborative, the Kreeger's program supporting Washington-area artists.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Dec 31Free
RestonFree community-led morning Tai Chi at Hunters Woods Plaza, a daily drop-in session open to all.From Northern Virginia family events
All day, through Jan 24
The Phillips CollectionThe first exhibition to examine how friendship and shared summers on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, shaped Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko. About 90 paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sketches from the 1920s to the mid-1960s trace four decades of artistic exchange; many works have never been on public view. Organized with the Cape Ann Museum.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 24
Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonFive artists with deep ties to Maine's Penobscot Bay coast work across sculpture, textiles, video, and photography. The show traces environmental change and creative resourcefulness along the rugged shoreline. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 24
Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonFour Atlanta-based artists (Sheila Pree Bright, Michi Meko, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Shanequa Gay) examine the Southern landscape as a site of memory, power, and unresolved history. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial marking the nation's 250th anniversary.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 31Free
Tephra Institute of Contemporary ArtMid-career retrospective of sculptor Janet Echelman spanning four decades, from early drawings and maquettes to full-scale net sculptures. The show presents softness as both material and philosophy, with works shaped by wind, light, and engineered fiber. Free admission.From Art events in the DMV
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