Gia Mora

Fairfax County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Falls Church

Virginia

Patch AM Team

West Falls Church

Idylwood

Seven Corners

Pimmit Hills

Lake Barcroft

Dunn Loring

Arlington County

Arlington

Ballston

Bailey's Crossroads

Michael O'Connell

McLean

Merrifield

Mary Riley Styles Library

Horror author Alma Katsu offers a peek behind the screen of IncarnateMary Riley Styles Public Library welcomes bestselling author Alma Katsu for a discussion about her new horror novel Incarnate, an internet-age reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Come hear her in conversation with local mystery author K.T. Nguyen (You Know What You Did)!Following an influencer as she confronts the truth about her uncanny online doppelganger, Incarnate is a timely, thrilling look at the ramifications of deepfakes, celebrity culture, and modern beauty standards. Bards Alley will have copies available for purchase and a post-discussion book signing. To reserve a copy for pick-up at the event, call (571) 459-2653.Registration is required through Mary Riley Styles here: <a href="https://www.mrspl.org/event/alma-katsu-conversation-kt-nguyen-36933" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mrspl.org/event/alma-katsu-conversation-kt-nguyen-36933</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKDorothy Wagner has spent her whole life wanting nothing more than to be seen. But after failing to make her mark as an influencer, she takes a job working for a brilliant coder whose company is focused on cutting-edge deepfake technology. And there, in secret, is where she creates her salvation.
Isabella. An impossibly gorgeous girl who takes social media by storm. Dorothy's artistry is brilliant, and Isabella seems so real that she garners millions of followers. But everybody knows overnight success doesn’t just happen. And when someone gets a little too close to the truth, a violent confrontation sends Dorothy on the run, forcing her to confront what she’s willing to sacrifice to keep her secrets.
A modern reimagining of a classic tale, Alma Katsu’s Incarnate is an illuminating, haunting tale of algorithmic worship and beauty that can kill.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORAlma Katsu is the author of Fiend, The Hunger, The Deep, The Fervor, and five other novels. Her work has won or been nominated for the Bram Stoker, Locus, Western Heritage, and International Thriller Writers awards, among others. Prior to the publication of her first novel, she had a thirty-five-year-long career as a senior intelligence analyst for several U.S. agencies, including the CIA and NSA, as well as RAND. Katsu is a graduate of the master’s writing program at the Johns Hopkins University and received her bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. She lives in West Virginia with her husband.

Local Event: Author Talk: Alma Katsu with K.T. Nguyen

Vienna

Author Talk: Alma Katsu with K.T. Nguyen

Horror author Alma Katsu offers a peek behind the screen of IncarnateMary Riley Styles Public Library welcomes bestselling...

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👻

Guitarist, Vocalist, Singer Songwriter <a href="https://www.valeriastewart.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Valeria Stewart</a> delivers a captivating multilingual performance that blends Latin, folk, jazz, and Americana roots. Valeria is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina and grew up in the DC area. 
<a href="https://www.mrspl.org/event/autumn-concert-valeria-stewart-37564" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register</a>&nbsp;to hear a FREE live one hour acoustic performance of original songs in English and Spanish by Valeria. With accompanying bass by Karine Chapdelaine and guitar by David Kitchen.

Local Event: Autumn Concert - Valeria Stewart Trio

Autumn Concert - Valeria Stewart Trio

Guitarist, Vocalist, Singer Songwriter Valeria Stewart delivers a captivating multilingual performance that blends Latin, folk,...

Please join McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s Trick-or-Treat drive-by! 
Stop by the station for Halloween treats, Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 pm to 8 pm, 1455 Laughlin Ave., McLean. 

Parents: This is NOT a station event or open house, but a trick-or-treat stop for children as they make their rounds through our community. 
You also can park once and trick-or-treat twice, as the Old Firehouse Center is hosting Trunk-or-Treat just one block away at the same time.
Come in costume, and Sparky the Fire Dog will be among our greeters!

Local Event: Trick-or-Treat at McLean Volunteer Fire Department

Trick-or-Treat at McLean Volunteer Fire Department

Please join McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s Trick-or-Treat drive-by! 
Stop by the station for Halloween treats, Saturday,...

Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003

Our Next Shoff Promotions Comic
Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1
...9:30am-3pm at the Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128
Columbia Pike 22003
NOW
12 Years at This Location ...Over a 100 Shows!! 

 
( 10 minutes from Tysons Corner) 


The spacious 6,000 sq ft Hall will
be filled with over 60 8ft tables ( equivalent to 80 6ft tables) of
Top Area Dealers with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Comic
Books, a wide selection of Pokemon singles and packs and Plushies 
Plus Baseball, Football, Basketball and Hockey cards vintage to the
present cards graded /raw Plus some vintage Rock &amp; Roll Lps and
Cds Something for Everyone! 

SEE
YOU SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1
Admission
$3
cash only; 12 and under Free with paid Adult Adm.
******Free
Parking******* Easy Access****
***
Show Info: shoffpromotions.com Nick 301-318-4464

Local Event: Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show

Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and...


Our Next Shoff Promotions  Comic
Book, Sports Card  and Pokemon Show is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1
...9:30am-3pm  at the Annandale...

Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show

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...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Alden Theatre

Are we raising resilient kids...or dependent ones? Join the Safe Community Coalition for an evening with bestselling author and educator Jessica Lahey. Through engaging stories and research-backed insights, Jessica will share practical strategies to help parents and caregivers foster independence, resilience, and stronger family connections—while helping young people navigate anxiety, substance use, gambling, and other potentially harmful behaviors.Parents, caregivers, and students will leave informed, inspired, and equipped with tools they can put into practice immediately.<img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t77/2/16/1f39f.png"> Tickets:Advance: $20 adults | $15 students (grades 7–12) At the door: $25 for allRegister now and reserve your seat! <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/22vhdz5?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhVk9wYmN6YXA2WHpkUXpJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnesUbPqrChcCXnQ1XbDX5kyf2LuZLMyyyaJMAfj3TodHh3rHMEotZ-gBHV1_aem_hQIdqjnZeIn79RvCOBoImA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/22vhdz5</a>This program is made possible by a generous grant from the McLean Community Foundation. Event proceeds benefit future Safe Community Coalition programs.

Local Event: Engaged, Competent & Fulfilled: Raising Empowered Kids in a Culture of Anxiety

Engaged, Competent & Fulfilled: Raising...

Are we raising resilient kids...or dependent ones? Join the Safe Community Coalition for an evening with bestselling author and...

Engaged, Competent & Fulfilled: Raising Empowered Kids in a Culture of Anxiety

Langley High School

Tired of shopping and eating, and need an excuse to get out after Thanksgiving? Support our local student-athletes as the McLean and Langley High School Crew Clubs unite for our 5th Annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 28, 2026! Get your race shoes out, and join the community for a 5k run or walk around the Langley High School neighborhood!&nbsp; Crew (or rowing) is a varsity club sport that receives no funding from Fairfax County Public Schools. Proceeds will equally benefit McLean and Langley High School crew clubs. Register yourself and the whole family!:&nbsp;<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/LangleyMcLeanTurkeyTrot" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/LangleyMcLeanTurkeyTrot</a> Race Location:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Langley High School &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6520 Georgetown Pike &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; McLean, VA 22101 Race Start Time: 9:00am Registration Fee: &nbsp;$40 before November 1; &nbsp;$50 after November 1 
Event Details: All pre-registered runners will receive a commemorative race shirt. Register by October 31 to be guaranteed a shirt. Advance race packet, T-shirt, and bib pickup: Tuesday, November 24, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Langley High School, Door 14 Lobby. Race-day packet pickup begins at 8:00 a.m. Free parking is available in the Langley High School parking lot. The registration table and race start area will be located near the Langley Stadium Field and Track.

Local Event: 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

5th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run

Tired of shopping and eating, and need an excuse to get out after Thanksgiving? Support our local student-athletes as the...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Gia Mora, Neighbor

Posting Activity