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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 17
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 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 4pm$5
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian CenterCard show at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center: 100+ vendors with sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by MINTD Card Show. $5 entry, 9 AM to 4 PM.From DMV Collectible Shows
9am to 4pm
AshburnCard fest in Ashburn: 100+ vendors with sports cards, TCGs and collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Presented by Starlight Cards & Co. 9 AM to 4 PM.From DMV Collectible Shows
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
9:30am, one of 2 dates
RestonCommunity dog walk meetup at Reston Town Center.From Northern Virginia family events
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.From Northern Virginia local 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
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 5pm, through Oct 18Free
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
10 to 11am, through Oct 18$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 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.From Northern Virginia local events
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18$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 5pm, through Oct 18Free
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
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18
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 3pm, through Oct 18
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, through Oct 18
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, through Oct 18
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
10:30 to 11:30amFree
RockvilleSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11am, every Saturday
Falls ChurchWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.From Northern Virginia family events
11 to 11:30am
RestonPop-up storytime in the children's department.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 12pm
Great FallsFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
11am, every SaturdayFree
Barnes & Noble RestonWeekly in-store storytime for little ones at 11 AM on Saturdays.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 1pm, every Saturday
WashingtonHands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.From Washington DC family events
11am to 4:30pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonWeekend hands-on art-making at the REACH celebrating creativity and the artist in everyone.From Washington DC family events
11am to 9pm, through Oct 18
HerndonWeekend fall harvest celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park with hands-on farm activities, demonstrations, livestock, rides, and a carnival.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 3pm, through Oct 18
HerndonFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.From Washington DC family events
11am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
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 18Free
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
11:30am to 4pm, through Oct 17
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
11:30am to 1:45pm, through Oct 18
Glen EchoThe Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.From Washington DC family events
12 to 3pm, every Saturday
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 to 4pm, through Oct 18$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
12:30 to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
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 to 6pm, through Oct 18
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 18Free
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
2 to 6pm
Whalen CommonsPoolesville's annual fall festival at Whalen Commons with live music, local breweries, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment on the town's central green. Community event hosted by the Town of Poolesville.From Fall events in DC
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 10:15pm, through Oct 18$18
McLeanA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.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 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
3pm, through Oct 18$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
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
6 to 8:30pm, through Oct 18$35
Smithsonian's National ZooThe National Zoo's beloved family Halloween celebration opens the zoo after hours for three evenings of trick-or-treating at more than 25 treat stations. Costumed kids get a souvenir goodie bag, a kids dance party, a pumpkin patch photo op, and after-hours access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center and Reptile Discovery Center. Usually sells out.From Fall events in DC
7:30 to 11pm, through Oct 17$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
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
All dayFree
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, 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, through Oct 18$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 Oct 18$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
All day, through Oct 18
BlackRock Center for the ArtsFinal stop of the first survey of women visual artists from the DC metro region, curated by Florencio Lennox Campello. A greatest-hits selection of more than 20 artists closes a year-long run that spanned 20 art spaces. On view at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown through October 18.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 9pm, through Oct 23
WashingtonGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.From Washington DC family events
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
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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