Northern Virginia local events
Local events across Northern Virginia for every audience: trivia nights, festivals, tastings, live music, markets and community happenings, gathered from local calendars.
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Monday, October 5 TodayJump to Thu Oct 8
Fall for the BookAll day, day 1 of 6, Oct 5 to 104400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030A multi-day literary festival in Fairfax, with author talks and headline readings October 5–10 at George Mason and nearby venues.
fallforthebook.org
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Thursday, October 8 Jump to Fri Oct 9
Morven Park InternationalAll day, day 1 of 4, Oct 8 to 1117195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VAOlympic-level eventing horse trials at Morven Park in Leesburg, October 8–11. Spectators use a parking pass; no single ticket price is listed.
morvenpark.org
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Trivia Night at Lost Boy CiderAll day, every Thursday317 Hooffs Run Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314Weekly trivia night at Lost Boy Cider hosted by Mappstrivia.
lostboycider.com
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Washington West Film FestivalAll day, day 1 of 5, Oct 8 to 12Reston Town Center, Reston, VATicketed film festival at LOOK Cinemas in Reston Town Center, October 8–12, 2026. Net box office goes to philanthropic projects.
wwfilmfest.com
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Friday, October 9 Jump to Sat Oct 10
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival6 to 9pm, day 1 of 3, Oct 9 to 11Mount Vernon, VAAfter-hours Virginia wine tasting on Mount Vernon’s east lawn, October 9–11, 6–9pm. Not for children; every guest needs a ticket.
mountvernon.org
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Adult Corn Maze NightsAll day, day 1 of 2, Oct 9 to 1018780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135Adults-only (21+) corn maze nights at Great Country Farms with Henway Hard cider, a bonfire, and live music.
greatcountryfarms.com
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Saturday, October 10 Jump to Sun Oct 11
Falls Church Farm Day10am to 3pmFree312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VAAnimals, historic trades, and live music at Cherry Hill Farmhouse in Falls Church. Free admission; a few activities need a separate ticket.
fallschurchva.gov
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50th City of Fairfax Fall Festival10am to 5pmFreeOld Town Fairfax, Fairfax, VAThe 50th City of Fairfax Fall Festival in Old Town: art, craft, and food vendors plus live music. Free admission; some children’s rides cost extra.
fairfaxva.gov
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Pike Fest12 to 6pmFree2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VAColumbia Pike’s fall festival at Penrose Square in Arlington: music, food, vendors, and a beer and wine garden. Free, noon to 6pm.
stayarlington.com
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Virginia Fall Races12:30pmMiddleburg, VA 20117Steeplechase at Glenwood Park in Middleburg on October 10. Reserved spaces are sold out; admission is priced per vehicle, not one ticket.
vafallraces.com
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Rocktoberfest5 to 11pmFreeReston Town Center, Reston, VAFree outdoor concert at the Reston Town Center Pavilion with Virginia Coalition, Everything, and Vertical Horizon, from 5 to 11pm.
restontowncenter.com
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Sunday, October 11 Jump to Thu Oct 15
Clifton Day9am to 5pmClifton, VAClifton’s 58th Clifton Day brings artisans, music, kids’ activities, and food, 9am to 5pm. The event page does not state a gate price.
cliftonday.com
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Thursday, October 15 Jump to Sat Oct 17
Middleburg Film FestivalAll day, day 1 of 4, Oct 15 to 18Middleburg, VAAward-season film festival in Middleburg, October 15–18, 2026. Screenings are ticketed; the festival page did not list a dollar price.
middleburgfilm.org
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Saturday, October 17 Jump to Sat Oct 24
ChalkFest10am to 5pmFreeReston Town Center, Reston, VAStreet chalk art, live music, and family activities at Reston Town Center on October 17. Attending is free; the art contest needs registration.
restontowncenter.com
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Loudoun Fall Farm Tour10am to 4pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 17 to 18FreeLoudoun County, VASelf-guided visits to Loudoun County farms on October 17–18, about 10am–4pm. Free with no tickets; some stops charge for food or activities.
loudounfarms.org
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Saturday, October 24 Jump to Sun Oct 25
Fall Harvest Family Days9:30am to 4:30pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 24 to 25Mount Vernon, VAEighteenth-century harvest demos and farm animals at Mount Vernon, October 24–25, 9:30am–4:30pm. Included with estate admission, which varies by age.
mountvernon.org
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Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park11am to 5pm7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VAFamily Halloween day at Burke Lake Park with a train, carousel, crafts, and mini golf, 11am to 5pm. Online and day-of prices differ.
fairfaxcounty.gov
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Sunday, October 25 Jump to Sat Nov 14
Marine Corps MarathonAll day$240Arlington, VAThe People’s Marathon through Arlington and Washington, DC, on October 25, 2026. Standard general registration is $240.
marinemarathon.com
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Saturday, November 14 Jump to Wed Nov 18
LoCo Cider Fest12 to 6pm18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135Loudoun County cider festival kicking off Virginia Cider Week at Great Country Farms, with small-batch cider pours, mountain views, and fall fun (date per event listing heading; body text inconsistently says Nov 15).
greatcountryfarms.com
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Wednesday, November 18 Jump to Sun Nov 22
Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas7:30pm, day 1 of 2, Nov 18 to 191635 Trap Road, Vienna, VAHoliday acoustic concert with Mark O’Connor and Maggie O’Connor at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 7:30pm on November 18 and 19.
wolftrap.org
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