Janet Jenkins

Fairfax County

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Reston

Virginia

Herndon

Patch AM Team

Wolf Trap

Dranesville

McNair

Floris

Franklin Farm

Loudoun County

Oak Grove

Great Falls

Oakton

Michelle Witte

Vienna

Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd., NE, Vienna, VA 22180

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate autumn?
Come out for Pumpkins, Potions &amp; Prayers! Kids can try their hand at magic potion brewing while the rest of us dive into our annual pumpkin carving contest. We will also pause to share a time of prayer and enjoy a wonderful BBQ lunch together.
• What to bring: Your own pumpkin, carving tools, and a side dish or dessert to pass around.
• The Stakes: Bring your A-game! We are handing out prizes for the most creative and spine-chilling pumpkins.
Come join us and bring a friend! Let us know you're coming by RSVPing at bit.ly/hocoPumpkin26. All are welcome!

Local Event: Pumpkins, Potions & Prayers

Pumpkins, Potions & Prayers

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate autumn?
Come out for Pumpkins, Potions & Prayers! Kids can try their hand at magic...

Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3 (EIN: 2679837) is a conservation nonprofit, celebrating nature-based climate solutions to boost biodiversity, improve soil health and water infiltration rates, cool temperatures, purify the air and maximize carbon drawdown!
We educate the public on environmental and nature-based climate solutions through FREE <a href="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">monthly film screenings</a>, followed by a discussion with expert panelists, at Cinema Arts Theatres in Fairfax, Virginia, hosting more than 3.1K attendees since December 2023. Additionally, we promote and educate the public about native plants, invasive removal, mini meadows in our yards and the need for mega meadows on data center campuses.
To support our work, we are hosting our inaugural fundraiser, Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026 and we'd love to see you there! Historically, program expenses — including film licensing fees, and theatre rental— have been covered personally by our volunteers. To continue providing highquality, accessible programming, we are seeking the support of those who share our commitment to environmental resilience.
MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS FUNDRAISER Wilding Data Centers &amp; Our&nbsp;Communities Afternoon Gala
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” —Albert Einstein
DATE: Sunday, October 25, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM LOCATION: Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5301 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA 20120 <a href="https://null" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://null" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">JOIN THE PARTY</a>! LIMITED CAPACITY, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magnificent-meadows-green-carpet-fundraiser-join-the-party-tickets-1995604520842?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">book NOW</a>!
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION of $49 to attend. Can't attend but still care? We eagerly and graciously accept <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magnificent-meadows-green-carpet-fundraiser-join-the-party-tickets-1995604520842?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">any donations</a> to support our mission and help meet our fundraising goal.EVENT SPONSORS: <a href="https://www.meadowsfarms.com/hours-locations/chantilly-south-riding/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Meadows Farms</a>, <a href="https://www.tracezerowaste.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Trace</a>, <a href="https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/location/reston/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Founding Famers</a>, Total Wine &amp; More, Silver Diner, First Watch, Trader Joes, Wegmans, Ruth's Chris, and more!
— 🌱 Rethinking the American Lawn: An Exciting Shift to No-Mow Landscapes Monoculture lawns dominate 40 million acres across the U.S. demanding billions of gallons of water every day while offering nothing in return for our local ecosystems. It is time to trade the resource-heavy, monoculture grass for a living solution: biodiverse, low-grow, no-mow landscapes along with sections of mini pocket meadows. This event tackles the urgent necessity of removing traditional lawns to combat rising temperatures and ecological collapse. Discover how replacing turf grass with native, low-maintenance alternatives can:
<ul><li>Slash water use drastically, easing the strain on our shared resources.</li><li>Boost water infiltration rates to prevent runoff, erosion, and urban flooding.</li><li>Supercharge carbon drawdown by building deep, healthy root systems that store carbon in the soil.</li><li>Helps purify the air and reduce noise.</li><li>Lowers the heat.</li><li>Beautifies, which improves quality of life and increases property values.</li></ul>
Join us to learn how converting our lawns into a thriving, biodiverse habitat can reverse the horrific ecological devastation that surrounds us. States out West have begun mandating this much-needed pivot. Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural resources has a <a href="https://www.pa.gov/services/dcnr/request-help-converting-your-lawn-to-a-meadow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lawn-to-Habitat</a> Program!
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<h4>GREEN CARPET GATHERING TIMELINE (tasty bites, beer &amp; wine)</h4>
3:00-4:00 PM Networking with the experts, with various elected officials stopping by to say "Hi" and speak for a few minutes, across the hour. <a href="https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/Senator/memberpage.php?id=S124" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Senator Stella Pekarsky</a>, <a href="https://house.vga.virginia.gov/members/H0294" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Delegate Karrie Delaney</a>, <a href="https://walkinshaw.house.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Congressman James Walkinshaw</a>'s District Aide <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/myieshajones" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Myiesha Jones</a>, and Fairfax County's Eric Campbell, (Green Stormwater Infrastructure Manager Fairfax County Stormwater Facilities Branch). Stay tuned!
4:00-5:00 PM&nbsp;Panel discussion with the experts in the amphitheater about HOW TO remove sections of our monoculture lawns and replace with biodiverse natives of various heights, under trees for example, along the driveway, low-grow no-mow meadows (under 12″), as well as taller mini meadows in strategic locations. Lots of audience questions.
5:00-5:30 PM Continued discussion about removing monoculture lawns and replacing with low-growing, biodiverse no-mow and follow-up networking / one-on-one conversations with experts. 

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FEATURED GUESTS &amp; EXPERTS: JANE PITTMAN, award winning director, cinematographer and editor based in Washington DC. 
RUSSELL BAILEY,&nbsp;prominent conservationist in Alexandria, Virginia, honored as the 2026 recipient of the Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award. 
ELAINE MILLS, trained as a Master Gardener with the Arlington/Alexandria unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension in 2012 and quickly discovered a special interest in sustainable landscaping with a focus on native plants. 
LIZ TRAIN is the Co-Coordinator of the Audubon at Home Program for Fairfax County and an Audubon at Home Ambassador. 
REKHA DOLAS is a dedicated member of the Fairfax Invasive Removal Alliance (FIRA).
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See your&nbsp;there!

Local Event: WILDING Our Communities & Data Centers Fundraiser | MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS Afternoon GALA!

Chantilly

WILDING Our Communities & Data Centers...

Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3 (EIN: 2679837) is a conservation nonprofit, celebrating nature-based climate solutions to boost...

WILDING Our Communities & Data Centers Fundraiser | MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS Afternoon GALA!

Reston Regional Library

The bestselling author of Hell Followed with Us and You Weren't Meant to Be Human discusses his new YA thrillerJoin the Bards Alley booksellers at Reston Regional Library as we celebrate the release of local author Andrew Joseph White's latest YA novel!
Out October 27, You're No Better is a harrowing thriller and coming-of-age story, following 17-year-old Morgan Slaughter he reckons with his serial killer father's violent legacy. White will be in conversation with Bards Alley bookseller and indie author Alice Scott (You Are Not Your Bones and Lesser Misfortunes).
A book signing will follow with both authors' works available for purchase, including backlist. To preorder You're Not Better, call Bards Alley at (571) 459-2653 or go to our Square site here: <a href="https://bardsalley.square.site/product/you-re-no-better-by-andrew-joseph-white-signed-deluxe-pre-order-/7GVSPVMWKJW442XHX7IHII7J?cp=true&amp;sa=false&amp;sbp=false&amp;q=false&amp;category_id=11" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bardsalley.square.site/product/you-re-no-better-by-andrew-joseph-white-signed-deluxe-pre-order-/7GVSPVMWKJW442XHX7IHII7J?cp=true&amp;sa=false&amp;sbp=false&amp;q=false&amp;category_id=11</a>
Free registration is required through Reston Regional Library here: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17568144" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17568144</a>ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKMorgan Slaughter, a seventeen-year-old trans boy with autism, put his serial killer father in prison years ago. Despite that, everyone thinks Morgan will grow up to be just like his dad: including his volatile mother, the documentary crew following their family, and maybe himself.
Desperately, Morgan latches onto his father’s final victim—the only one who was never identified—hoping that if he unravels the mystery, he’ll finally prove he’s better than the man who hurt him. But this puts Morgan in the crosshairs of classmate Felicity Keating, who knows the truth about Morgan’s childhood—that he wasn’t just a witness to his father’s brutality, he was an accomplice. And if he doesn’t let them help with his investigation? They’ll tell everyone.
Forced to confront his past, Morgan’s ugly but carefully controlled world unravels. The film crew is manipulative. His mother’s temper spirals into malice, then violence. And Morgan and Felicity may be more tightly intertwined than either of them can stomach . . .
You're No Better is a gritty and unapologetic coming-of-age suspense about teens who grew up surrounded by cruelty and are clawing their way to adulthood the only way they know how.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORAndrew Joseph White is the bestselling author of Hell Followed with Us, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, Compound Fracture, and more. Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, he received his MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University, and lives in Virginia with his wife and their cranky cat. Learn more at AndrewJosephWhite.com.

Local Event: Book Launch: "You're No Better" by Andrew Joseph White

Book Launch: "You're No Better" by Andrew...

The bestselling author of Hell Followed with Us and You Weren't Meant to Be Human discusses his new YA thrillerJoin the Bards...

Book Launch: "You're No Better" by Andrew Joseph White

Join Cove Collective's Late Fall League: four Wednesday nights of American mahjong with an awesome, friendly group! The league is for players who already know the basics and want a regular game, a little friendly competition, and great company.
<ul><li>Dates: Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, 11 &amp; 18</li><li>Time: arrive 6:45 PM</li><li>Location: Cove Collective, Herndon</li><li>Includes: four weeks of play, snacks, and drinks</li><li>Level: must know how to play</li><li>Cost: $99</li></ul>
Only 1 spot remains out of 16! But we also need subs!

Local Event: Late Fall Mahjong League

Late Fall Mahjong League

Join Cove Collective's Late Fall League: four Wednesday nights of American mahjong with an awesome, friendly group! The league...

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👻

Falls Church

🎃 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👻

Stone Bridge High School

Magical spells, wizards, potions and more! Gather friends and family for a one-hour Halloween concert featuring spooky classics, music from the wondrous world of Harry Potter and dramatic interludes performed by Stone Bridge High School theatre students. Come in costume and arrive early to enjoy craft-making and other pre-concert activities.&nbsp;

Local Event: Loudoun Symphony Presents Halloween at Hogwarts

Ashburn

Loudoun Symphony Presents Halloween at Hogwarts

Magical spells, wizards, potions and more! Gather friends and family for a one-hour Halloween concert featuring spooky...

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 

Compass & Anchor Club

Join us for an evening dedicated to honor, support, and empower our heroes at this special fundraiser supporting veterans transitioning into permanent housing. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, a live comedy show by Beer Run Comedy, and community fellowship, with a cash bar also available. Every ticket helps provide the essential support needed to turn a house into a home for those who have served.

Local Event: Support our Veterans - Welcome Home Fundraiser

Sterling

Support our Veterans - Welcome Home Fundraiser

Join us for an evening dedicated to honor, support, and empower our heroes at this special fundraiser supporting veterans...

810 Entertainment - Dulles Town Center

<h2>RC Racing Competition</h2>
November 14th: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm<a href="https://www.shopdullestowncenter.com/store/810-entertainment" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">810 Entertainment</a>
Families, friends, and racing fans are invited to enjoy an exciting day of large 1/7-scale remote-controlled car racing on two tracks. Participants will compete in two-person teams, with race cars and equipment provided. Spectators can cheer on their favorite teams and enjoy food and beverages available for purchase inside 810 Entertainment.
Team registration: $110 per two-person team; drivers ages 13 and older
Spectator admission: $5, with a portion of spectator proceeds benefiting BetterALife (Loudoun County non-profit assisting families in need). Kids 12 and under are free!
Details and registration: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veloxracingevents.com%2Fevents&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clsmith%40comstock.com%7C62dc2e1132e64a786f9d08df1f071e1f%7C7424a7d966db46969bf4cccf81af11d3%7C0%7C0%7C639263787652375753%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Di%2BmvX13e7UvmPDvtBsBS2gbcPRilH%2FlUY267dqtm9M%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.veloxracingevents.com/events</a>

Local Event: Family & Friends Remote Control Racing Competition (Cars Provided)

Dulles Town Center

Family & Friends Remote Control Racing...

RC Racing Competition
November 14th: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm810 Entertainment
Families, friends, and racing fans are invited to enjoy...

Family & Friends Remote Control Racing Competition (Cars Provided)

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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