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Great FallsSpecial 250 Celebration in Great Falls village with Hello Cleveland and Radio Vinyl on the big stage behind the Post Office.From Northern Virginia family events
All day
National HarborThe PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.From Washington DC family events
All day$61
Dock 5 at Union MarketMulti-session wine tasting at Dock 5 at Union Market with wineries pouring samples; early admission available. 21 and over. Session times not listed on the organizer site.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
8am to 1pm
McLeanKids yard sale at 6600 Mulroy Street in McLean on Saturday October 17, 8am to 1pm, with childrens clothing, books, toys and toy storage.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
8am to 2pmFree
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219Third-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.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
8am to 1pm
WashingtonJoin the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pmFree
WashingtonLibrary outreach at the National Building Museum's Big Build festival.From Washington DC family events
10am to 12pm$6
AlexandriaDress-up dance party for ages 1–5 with kiddie tunes, lunch, and activities; child must attend with a parent/guardian. $6.From Washington DC family events
10am to 2pm
WashingtonFeatured building festival at the National Building Museum.From Washington DC family events
10am to 3pmFree
AnnandaleSecond annual community art festival in downtown Annandale with more than 50 local and regional artists, hands-on artmaking booths, and a performance stage with music, dance, comedy, and theater. Free, rain or shine.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 3pmFree
WashingtonSixth 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.From Washington DC family events
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
WashingtonPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11:30amFree
RockvilleSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11amFree
HyattsvilleStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11amFree
BladensburgPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
10:30am to 3:30pmFree
WashingtonFree Library of Congress Family Day honoring Ben Franklin as part of the America 250 commemoration, with hands-on activities and a visit from Franklin himself.From Washington DC family events
10:30am to 2pmFree
Riversdale Historic Site & MuseumA free community fall day at the Riversdale Historic Site and Museum with seed-saving lessons from the site gardener, story time, and a family scavenger hunt with small prizes. Registration requested through the county parks site.From Fall events in DC
11 to 11:30amFree
New CarrolltonStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
11am to 12pm
Great FallsFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 1pm
WashingtonHands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.From Washington DC family events
11am to 2pmFree
WashingtonFree NMAAHC Kids Book Day celebrating the children's book 123 I Like You and Me with activities, games, and hands-on explorations for ages 4 to 8.From Washington DC family events
11:15am to 12:15pmFree
WashingtonFree interactive story time with a children's book by a Native author or illustrator, plus hands-on objects and a craft for ages 3-9.From Washington DC family events
11:30am to 4pm
ViennaEstate sale at 386 Maple Avenue East in Vienna on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17, 11:30am to 4pm, with gold coins, antiques, jewelry and collectibles at an offsite warehouse.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
12 to 3pm
WashingtonOutdoor fall concert series in Dupont Circle park.From Washington DC family events
12 to 5pmFree
Jerusalem FundDay of Palestinian music, exhibits, performances, and children's activities at The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Avenue NW: a choir singing traditional Palestinian folk songs, children's storytime, a souq market, a dabke performance, poetry, an exhibit on the festival the Fund has hosted since 1977, and traditional olive harvest activities. Free.From DMV cultural events
12:30 to 1pmFree
WashingtonFree Saturday carillon recital on the Cathedral grounds.From Washington DC family events
1 to 6pmFree
ShipgartenOktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
1 to 2pm
Falls ChurchKids brain-health and wellness workshop at Tysons-Pimmit Library.From Northern Virginia family events
1:15 to 2:15pmFree
WashingtonFree family-friendly tour of the Water's Edge exhibition with guided discussion and a take-home water-inspired art activity for ages 4-10.From Washington DC family events
2 to 3pmFree
Meyer AuditoriumFireside conversation on Korean culture and cultural diplomacy with former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Ambassador of Korea to the US Kang Kyung-wha, moderated by NMAA director Chase Robinson. In person in the Meyer Auditorium and online. Free with registration.From DMV cultural events
2 to 3pmFree
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterOne-time gallery talk on Norman S. Carr's fall exhibition of urban street photographs, part of the AU Museum's fall 2026 season. Free; galleries open 11am-4pm.From Art events in the DMV
2 to 4pm
WashingtonWizard-school themed scavenger hunt at the National Gallery of Art.From Washington DC family events
3 to 6pm
CreeMos GalleryOne-evening event at CreeMos Gallery in Takoma Park pairing The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam, an exhibition of Vietnamese art and culture, with a meditative sound bath and a Vietnamese dinner. Saturday, October 17, 3 to 6 pm. Ages 18 and up.From Art events in the DMV
3 to 6pm
WashingtonOpen family afternoon at the J with activities for all ages.From Washington DC family events
3:30 to 5pm
Great FallsQuiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.From Northern Virginia family events
6 to 8pmFree
Croydon Creek Nature CenterRockville's nature center Halloween night with games, treats, crafts, a magician, balloon twisters, and a campfire. Kids 5-12 can add a ticketed 30-minute non-spooky guided forest hike to meet friendly woodland creatures and collect goodies. Free; hike tickets $10 residents, $12 nonresidents. Costumes encouraged.From Fall events in DC
6 to 9pm$192.60
The Palm - TysonsFive-course anniversary dinner at The Palm pairing Italian and Napa wines (Marchese Antinori, Stag's Leap) with signature dishes. $192.60 including tax and gratuity.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
8pm$17
State TheatreUrgent recreates the arena-rock anthems of Foreigner, from Cold as Ice to I Want to Know What Love Is, at the State Theatre. Tickets from about $17. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
10pm
WashingtonAvant-garde art rock collective The Residents perform their Eskimo Live show, a staging of their 1979 concept album, as a late-night 9:30 Club set. Expect costumes, surreal visuals, and the group's trademark anonymous theatricality. Doors 10 PM.From Live music in the DMV
All day$35
Smithsonian National ZooEvening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pm
FairfaxFurniture liquidation sale at 8300 Merrifield Avenue Suite 2 in Fairfax, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 5pm, with designer and mid-range furniture, decor and lighting.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 5pmFree
Great FallsAnnual self-guided driving tour of private artist studios across Great Falls. Visit painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, and sculptors in their own workspaces, from converted barns to home studios. Free and open to the public.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 3pm
ViennaFour-day estate sale at 2210 Loch Lomond Drive in Vienna, running Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18 this weekend, 10am to 3pm each day, with clothing, collectibles and household goods.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 3pm
McLeanEstate sale at 7218 Evans Mill Road in McLean, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 3pm each day, with pottery, furniture, art and home goods.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 2pm
WashingtonChevy Chase estate sale with a large selection of top-tier designer clothing, plus furniture, cookware, stemware, jewelry, shoes and books throughout the home.From Washington DC estate and garage sales
10am to 2pm$16
BethesdaChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pmFree
Vienna Community CenterFree admission coin and stamp show at the Vienna Community Center, with coins and currency, stamps, tokens, and collectibles. Young numismatists program Saturday 11 AM to noon, door prizes, snack bar. Contact Lorne Lavertu, 703-559-1111.From DMV Collectible Shows
11am to 4:30pmFree
WashingtonWeekend hands-on art-making at the REACH celebrating creativity and the artist in everyone.From Washington DC family events
12 to 5pm
Pyramid Atlantic Art CenterFour-day printmaking festival at Pyramid Atlantic in Hyattsville: screenprinting and woodcut demos, the Outlaw Printmakers MMXXVI exhibition opening with live rock and roll, a free Saturday print fair with 15 printmakers, and hands-on printmaking demos. Thursday evening workshops are ticketed; the Friday reception and Saturday fair are free.From Art events in the DMV
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