Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre

Join us for some silly spooky fun at our official Halloween Costume Party! This preshow experience is jam packed full of fun music, games, and a costume superlative party. The Spookiest Skeletons, Silliest Scarecrows, and Sneakiest Sasquatches are all welcome to attend this high energy party that is fun for the whole squad. We can't wait to see you show off your boo-tiful costumes before the show begins!&nbsp;$9 in advance, $10 at the door. Pre-Show Experience begins at 2:00 and ends at 2:30. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free for adults.&nbsp;Be sure to select a child's ticket and an adult adult and the add-on option will appear.

Local Event: Halloween Costume Party: A Hansel & Gretel Pre-Show Experience

Arlington County

Arlington

Virginia

Halloween Costume Party: A Hansel & Gretel...

Join us for some silly spooky fun at our official Halloween Costume Party! This preshow experience is jam packed full of fun...

Halloween Costume Party: A Hansel & Gretel Pre-Show Experience

Gunston Arts Center, Theater Two

&nbsp;“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived 12 little girls in two straight lines.” So begins this delightful story of Madeline’s Christmas! Miss Clavel takes the 12 little girls on a series of adventures when disaster suddenly strikes as everyone gets the flu! Everyone that is, except for the ever-resilient Madeline. Saddened that they may not be able to go home for Christmas, the girls and Miss Clavel take to their beds. A jolly visitor in red appears who reminds Madeline and her friends about the magic of the holidays. We recommend this charming musical for ages 4 and older.&nbsp;

Performance Dates:
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Sat, Dec 5th, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sun, Dec 6th, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 at 7:00 pm	
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Sat, Dec 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Sun, Dec 13th, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Location: Gunston Theatre (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206) Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included)
Group Rate: $11 ticket for a group of ten or more. All patrons one year and older must have a ticket
Purchase Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=352853

Local Event: Madeline's Christmas

Madeline's Christmas

 “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived 12 little girls in two straight lines.” So begins this delightful...

Adventure awaits in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! When Zeus's lightning bolt goes missing, Percy Jackson suddenly finds himself at the center of a mystery fit for the gods. Joined by his fearless friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy sets off on an epic quest filled with mythical monsters, impossible challenges, and unforgettable discoveries. Packed with action, humor, heart, and larger-than-life adventures, this electrifying musical celebrates friendship, courage, and discovering the hero within.

Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22204)
Performance Dates:	
Fri, Jan 8th, 2027 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 at 11:00 am
Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sun, Jan 10th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Fri, Jan 15th, 2027 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Jan 16th, 2027 at 11:00 am
Fri, Jan 22nd, 2027 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Jan 23rd, 2027 at 11:00 am
Sat, Jan 23rd, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Sun, Jan 24th, 2027 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $16 for Adults, $13 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors (ticket fees included) Group Rate: $11 ticket for a group of ten or more. All patrons one year and older must have a ticket
Purchase Tickets: <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/?show=352919" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://app.arts-people.com/?show=352919</a>

Local Event: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Encore Stage & Studio

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical...

Adventure awaits in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! When Zeus's lightning bolt goes missing, Percy Jackson...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical | Encore Stage & Studio

Cherrydale United Methodist Church

Encore invites students ages 9-18 to audition for the cast of the show and students ages 12-18 to come out and interview for crew.&nbsp; Auditions will be held within a group, and the production team will be looking for projection, teamwork, and creativity skills.&nbsp; Then, the callback list will be posted shortly after the audition date.&nbsp;
Enchanted Bookshop takes place entirely in a small bookstore named A Likely Story. The store seems average by day, but it comes alive at night– literally. Beloved characters from classic literature step out of their books after all of the humans are gone. However, one night they witness a burglary. The characters long to help Margie, the bookstore owner, but they are not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes. Will they warn her and risk disappearing forever? Or will they put a stop to the thieves themselves?
FREE TO AUDITION: Visit <a href="https://encorestage.org/auditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://encorestage.org/auditions/</a> for more information about auditions or call (703)548-1154.&nbsp;
Auditions: March 9, 2027, 5:30-8:30 PM
Callbacks by Invite Only: March 11, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cherrydale Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA, 22207

Local Event: Auditions & Crew Interviews: Enchanted Bookshop

Auditions & Crew Interviews: Enchanted Bookshop

Encore invites students ages 9-18 to audition for the cast of the show and students ages 12-18 to come out and interview for...

Encore invites students ages 9-18 and adults to audition for the cast of the show and students ages 12-18 and adults to come out and interview for crew.&nbsp; Auditions will be held within a group, and the production team will be looking for projection, teamwork, and creativity skills.&nbsp; Then, the callback list will be posted shortly after the audition date.&nbsp;
Bye Bye Birdie follows Albert Peterson, the agent of Conrad Birdie who is an adored rock and roll idol. Albert's livelihood is threatened when Conrad Birdie is drafted into the United States Army. Albert and his girlfriend/secretary Rosie devise a plan to secure his financial freedom. They decide that Conrad will give a goodbye kiss to a lucky teenage fan on The Ed Sullivan Show. The lucky fan is a girl named Kim, but the plan is immediately threatened by her overprotective boyfriend. Will Albert achieve financial independence, or will the extravagant plan cause Conrad's career to come crashing down?&nbsp;
FREE TO AUDITION: Visit <a href="https://encorestage.org/auditions/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://encorestage.org/auditions/</a> for more information about auditions or call (703)548-1154.&nbsp;
Auditions: May 17 and 18; Ages 9-13: 5:00-6:30 PM, Ages 14+ &amp; Adults: 7:00-8:30 PM


Crew Interviews: May 18, 5:00-8:00 PM
Callbacks by Invite Only: October 30, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cherrydale Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA, 22207

Local Event: Auditions: Bye Bye Birdie

Auditions: Bye Bye Birdie

Encore invites students ages 9-18 and adults to audition for the cast of the show and students ages 12-18 and adults to come...

Encore invites students ages 9-18 and adults to audition for the cast of the show, and students ages 12-18 and adults to come out and interview for crew.&nbsp; Auditions will be held within a group, and the production team will be looking for projection, teamwork, and creativity skills. Then, the callback list will be posted shortly after the audition date.&nbsp;
Bye Bye Birdie follows Albert Peterson, the agent of Conrad Birdie who is an adored rock and roll idol. Albert's livelihood is threatened when Conrad Birdie is drafted into the United States Army. Albert and his girlfriend/secretary Rosie devise a plan to secure his financial freedom. They decide that Conrad will give a goodbye kiss to a lucky teenage fan on The Ed Sullivan Show. The lucky fan is a girl named Kim, but the plan is immediately threatened by her overprotective boyfriend. Will Albert achieve financial independence, or will the extravagant plan cause Conrad's career to come crashing down?&nbsp;
FREE TO AUDITION: Visit <a href="https://encorestage.org/auditions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://encorestage.org/auditions/</a> for more information about auditions or call (703)548-1154.&nbsp;
Auditions: May 17 and 18; Ages 9-13: 5:00-6:30 PM, Ages 14+ &amp; Adults: 7:00-8:30 PM
Crew Interviews: May 18, 5:00-8:00 PM
Callbacks by Invite Only: October 30, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cherrydale Methodist Church, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA, 22207

Local Event: Auditions & Crew Interviews: Bye Bye Birdie

Auditions & Crew Interviews: Bye Bye Birdie

Encore invites students ages 9-18 and adults to audition for the cast of the show, and students ages 12-18 and adults to come...

Encore

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Clarendon

Ballston

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

Rosslyn

Fairfax County

Patch AM Team

Seven Corners

Bailey's Crossroads

District of Columbia

Georgetown

District Of Columbia

Lake Barcroft

Falls Church

Alexandria city

Del Ray

Sweetbay Yoga

Join Megan Bowles for yoga classes at Sweetbay Yoga. &nbsp;October 22-25 only!

Local Event: Megan Bowles at Sweetbay Yoga

Montgomery County

Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Maryland

Megan Bowles at Sweetbay Yoga

Join Megan Bowles for yoga classes at Sweetbay Yoga.  October 22-25 only!

Alden Theatre

Real-life couple pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, their piano prodigy son, and their sweet daughter return to the Alden stage for an afternoon of breathtaking chamber music! Longtime audience-favorites, the group is well-known for creating a rich and intimate musical experience that celebrates artistry, connection and the joy of performing together. Enjoy an inspiring program of classical masterworks performed with passion, precision and heart.
Runtime: approximately 90 minutes

Local Event: Beloved Musical Family Returns to The Alden

McLean

Beloved Musical Family Returns to The Alden

Real-life couple pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich, their piano prodigy son, and their sweet...

Eden Center Parking Lot

Join us for a FREE Halloween Movie Night under the stars!
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕖 Starting at 7:00 PM
📍 Eden Center Parking Lot – Falls Church, VA
Get ready for a spooktacular evening as we show the Halloween classic HOCUS POCUS (1993), followed immediately by HOCUS POCUS 2 (2022), on a GIANT 40-foot screen!
Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, or enjoy the movies from the comfort of your vehicle!
🎃 FREE HALLOWEEN FUN FOR EVERYONE!
🍿 FREE Popcorn!
🍬 FREE Halloween Candy!
🏆 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST! Show off your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a $100 Eden Center Gift Certificate! The contest will take place between the two movies.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a magical Halloween evening at Eden Center!
Admission is FREE!
🎃 Two Movies. One Giant Screen. A Whole Lot of Halloween Fun! 👻

Local Event: 🎃 FREE - Hocus Pocus Double Feature at Eden Center! - FREE👻

🎃 FREE - Hocus Pocus Double Feature at Eden...

Join us for a FREE Halloween Movie Night under the stars!
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕖 Starting at 7:00 PM
📍 Eden Center...

🎃 FREE - Hocus Pocus Double Feature at Eden Center! - FREE👻

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

Local Event: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

Burke

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington...

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research...

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

Hayfield Community Park

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on October 12th! Visit www.FilltheShoes.org for more info. Walkers welcome and there are tons of awards and prizes, so come on out on November 7th!

Local Event: 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

Greater Alexandria

15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the...

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on...

15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Fredericksburg city

Fredericksburg

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted...

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

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