Check out our events guide for the best in and around the Northern Virginia and Metro DC area. COX FARMS FALL FESTIVAL September 21 – November 5 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 15621 Braddock Road Centreville, Virginia 20120 One of the largest fall festivals in the area, this festival is ninety acres of fun and a tradition for many locals. Activities include giant slides, a family fun haunted hayride, the cornundrum corn maze, rope swings, live entertainment, refreshments, farm animals, Foamhenge, goat village, straw tunnels, and much more. Cost: $7- $20.00 per person. Visit coxfarms.com for tickets or more information. TICONDEROGA FALL FESTIVAL September 22 – November 3 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, Virginia 20152 Spend a day enjoying loads of great activities at this farm such as huge slides, goat petting farm, Virginia’s longest swinging bridge, huge jumping pillows, fire pits for marshmallow roasting, pedal carts, pumpkins, hayrides, rolling tunnels and much more. Food trucks and live music on weekends only. Cost: $10.95 – $16.95 per person. Visit ticonderoga.com for tickets or more information. TEMPLE HALL CORN MAIZE AND FALL FESTIVAL September 28 – November 5 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 15855 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 Have fun finding your way through one of the largest corn mazes in the area. Bring flashlights after dark. Other activities include giant jumping pillows, pumpkin blasters, corn cannons, live music, and the famous pig races. Cost: $12.00 – $15.00 per person. Visit templehallfallfest.com for tickets or more information. BURKE NURSERY PUMPKIN PLAYGROUND AND FALL FESTIVAL October 1-31 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9401 Burke Road, Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke Nursery Fall Festival is great for children of all ages. Activities include slides, a wobble wagon, farm animals, pirate ship playground, pumpkin fort, money mountain, a family fun hayride with spooky surprises, an enchanted castle, the iron house railroad, food tent and much more. Each paid admission receives a small pumpkin and hayride. Cost: $10-$15.00 per person. Visit pumpkinplayground.com for more information. THE GLOW- A PUMPKIN WONDERLAND October 3-27 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190 This fall wonderland will astound guests young and old as you walk through thousands of expertly-carved pumpkins. Marvel at the thousands of intricately designed pumpkins that illuminate the park throughout the trail, viewing different themes along the way. These glowing gourds are the perfect backdrop for fall photos, so grab the family and your camera for this unforgettable experience. Don’t forget to check out the master carvers as they demonstrate their artistry. Cost: $12.00 – $30.00 per person. Visit glowpumpkin.com for tickets or more information. FALL FOR FAIRFAX KIDSFEST October 5-6 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035 Enjoy exciting, interactive, and educational programs, entertainment, and activities specifically designed for families with preschool and elementary-aged children. Fall for Fairfax KidsFest has over seventy-five exhibitors, two stages of entertainment, a Kidway Midway, scarecrow making station, pumpkin painting, pony rides, petting zoo, model trains, festival food and much more. Free admission. Visit fallforfairfax.com for more information. BOO AT THE ZOO October 18 – 20 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Boo at the Zoo is Washington, DC’s favorite not so spooky Halloween haunt. With more than forty treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails- this event is a frightfully fun evening for the whole family. Receive a commemorative Boo at the Zoo trickor- treat bag, enjoy live entertainment, after-hours access to animal houses, zoo education stations, and rides on the Speedwell Conservation Carousel for and additional charge. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu for tickets and more information. VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL October 19-20 11:00 am – 6:00 pm One Loudoun, 44600 Freetown Boulevard, Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Enjoy unlimited wine tasting from over two hundred Virginia wineries, dozens of ciders, and beers. The festival also offers gourmet food vendors, an oyster pavilion, and musical entertainment. Virginia Wine Tasting glass included with general admission. Cost: $39.00 – $69.00. Visit viginiawinefest.com for tickets or more information. NSO FAMILY CONCERT: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR October 20 4:00 pm John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566 The Concert Hall transforms into a ghostly sight when the ghoulishly attired musicians perform a program of goosebump-inducing musical favorites to celebrate Halloween. Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo.” where children can experiment with musical instruments. Recommended for ages five and up. Cost: $15-$18. Visit kennedycenter. org for tickets and more information. TOWN OF VIENNA HALLOWEEN PARADE October 23 7:00 pm Maple Avenue, Vienna, Virginia 22180 One of Vienna’s most popular community events, October’s Halloween parade is held on Maple Avenue. The parade includes floats, marching bands, and antique cars. Children are invited to walk in the parade with their Halloween costumes. No registration is required. Meet at 6:30 pm in the parking lot at United Bank. Visit viennava.gov for more information. BURKE LAKE GHOST TRAIN October 26-27 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 Trick-or-treaters of all ages can climb aboard the Burke Lake Ghost Train for a familyfriendly trip through the Halloween-themed decorated forest. Some costumed characters even pass out candy along the way. Moon bounce, playground, and pumpkin painting. Food and beverages for sale. The carousel will also be running for an additional fee. Cost: $6.00. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHRISTMAS MARKET November 8-10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, Virginia 20151 More than three hundred artisans from across the country offer fine art, pottery, handcrafted jewelry, glass, photography, furniture, and more. Gourmet food vendors offer gift packaged treats such as cakes and chip dips. Receive $1.00 off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Capital Area Food Bank. Visit dullesexpo. com for more information. TAJ EXPRESS November 9 8:00 pm George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Back by popular demand, this international sensation explodes onstage with the look and feel of the Indian Bollywood movies that have been entertaining people around the globe for generations. Taj Express follows the story of one man’s passion and another’s genius and is packed with action, romance, comedy, and glamour. Spectacular dance numbers are performed to India’s pop hits, along with folk-music classics. Taj Express dazzles audiences with vibrant costumes, rollicking music, and joyous dance for a soaring adventure like no other. Cost: $29.00 – $48.00. Visit cfa.gmu.edu for tickets or for more information. MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN November 9 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Virginia 22101 As seen on Sesame Street and Sprout, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based, touring children’s performer known for his robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character. Cost: $15.00. Visit mcleancenter.org to purchase tickets or for more information. WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER November 11 11:00 am Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 22211 Memorial services to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve our nation are held on Veterans Day at the Arlington Cemetery Amphitheatre. There is a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All events are free and open to the public. Visit arlingtoncemetery.mil for more information. VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION AT MARSHALL HOUSE November 11 10:30 am – 11:30 am The Marshall House, 312 East Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 Honor all veterans who served, and continue to serve our nation at this annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The Marshall House is located in downtown Leesburg. This event also celebrates t he legacy of General George C. Marshall. Keynote speaker followed by a barbecue on the grounds. Rain or shine. Visit georgecmarshall.org for more information. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: “SMALL FOOT” November 13 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Enjoy this free family friendly movie in the library meeting room. Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something he didn’t know existed, a human. He soon faces banishment epic journey to find a human to prove his fellow villagers wrong and get back into the good graces with his community. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. THANKSGIVING RECIPES WITH CHEF CAL November 16 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton, Virginia 22124 Join Chef Cal to get ready for the big feast, as he shares some tips on how to have a fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner with as little fuss as possible. Your questions will be answered, and handouts are provided. Adults and teens. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov to register or for more information. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW November 16-17 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department welcomes you to visit their annual Holiday Craft Show. What started out as a very small show has grown to become a premium arts and crafts festival. Artisans from all over the United States, including many local artists, are participating in this year’s show and able to offer so many wonderful holiday gift choices. There really is something for everyone on your shopping list. Take a rest during the show to enjoy a hot lunch. Cost: $5.00. Visit fairfaxva.gov for more information. ENCHANTED FOREST November 23-24 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, Virginia 22204 Get in the spirit of the holidays while strolling through a whimsical forest of theme decorated Christmas trees available for the silent auction. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday activities, a breakfast with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies with the Sugar Plum Fairy, gingerbread decorating, a model train display, crafts for children, gifts for purchase, and much more. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Northern Virginia. Cost: $10.00 per adult, $15.00 per child. Visit jlnv.org for tickets or more information. Always confirm information before attending an activity in the event details have changed after publication. All events can be submitted to events@poshseven.me. Please send all events twelve weeks in advance of the issue you wish to publish in. NORTHERN VIRGINIA HANDCRAFTERS GUILD ART AND CRAFT SHOW November 29 – December 1 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street South East, Vienna Virginia 22180 This show features artisans offering original, handmade arts and crafts. Artwork includes decorative painting, fused, etched, painted and stained glass, ceramics and pottery, hand-painted silk, woodworking, hand weaving, photography, paintings and drawings, clothing and functional textiles, jewelry and much more. All of the artists will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their work. Cost: $5.00 Visit nvhg.org for more information. RESTON HOLIDAY PARADE November 29 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, Virginia 20190 Reston Town Center launches the festive season at their annual Reston Holiday Parade with Macy’ s-style balloons, musicians, dancers, antique cars, characters, community groups, and much more. The parade also welcomes the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. Before the parade begins, children can pick up jingle bells along Market Street and in Fountain Square to ring in the holiday. After the parade, enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, mini-train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, and street entertainment. The Clauses will return for the tree lighting ceremony and sing-a-long in the evening. Visit restontowncenter.com for more information. A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS November 30 | 8:00 pm George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Unwrap holiday magic as Chanticleer ushers in the season with a festive program of Gregorian chant, Renaissance motets, Gospel melodies, and Christmas carols. This ensemble of vocalists takes a musical journey through the ages with a level of clarity and virtuosity that is unmatched by others. They have become known around the world as an orchestra of voices, ranging from countertenor to bass. Cost: $33.00 – $55.00. Visit cfa.gmu.edu for tickets or more information. Always confirm information before attending an activity in the event details have changed after publication. All events can be submitted to events@poshseven.me. Please send all events twelve weeks in advance of the issue you wish to publish in.
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