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Waterford Foundation

October 2-4, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;Come experience an autumn celebration of Americana at the Waterford Fair, recognized as one of the Sunshine Artist 200 Best of 2026. This three-day event features juried heritage crafts, historic homes tours, live music, and family-friendly activities, with local food, wine, and beer available for purchase. One Ticket. Three Days. Endless Memories&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=26489&amp;type=tickets&amp;show=custom&amp;custom=61104|61105|61106" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tickets Here</a>

Local Event: 82nd Waterford Fair

Leesburg

82nd Waterford Fair

October 2-4, 2026   Come experience an autumn celebration of Americana at the Waterford Fair, recognized as one of the Sunshine...

Vanish Farmwoods Brewery

Join us for our 8th Annual Pints 4 Paws celebration and fundraiser at Vanish Brewery in Lucketts Virginia! Proceeds benefit LC3's community cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) &amp; Kitten Rescue programs.
Visit our <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lc3s-pints-4-paws" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pints 4 Paws Zeffy page</a> to pre-purchase entry tickets and discounted&nbsp;raffle tickets! Tickets will also be available on the day of the event at the LC3 check-in tent behind the brewery. 
<h3>Drink Beer, Save Cats!</h3>
Come on out to Vanish to help <a href="https://www.loudouncommunitycats.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Loudoun Community Cat Coalition</a> raise funds for our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) spay/neuter and Kitten Rescue adoption programs!
Every ticket sold will help to spay/neuter, vaccinate, and microchip community cats, and to rescue kittens born in the wild so they can be adopted as indoor pets.
We will have fantastic raffle prizes, including a variety of gift baskets, gift cards, and a paw-some cat tree! 
We'll also have lots of kitty-related merch available for purchase from our <a href="https://www.loudouncommunitycats.org/shop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Meow Boutique</a> - beer &amp; wine glasses, t-shirts, hoodies, koozies, catnip toys, insulated reusable&nbsp;grocery bags, chip-clips, cat pens, and more!
Scroll down on the order form to pre-order raffle tickets and t-shirts and we'll have them ready for you when you check-in at the event!
Visit the Kitten Cabana where you can check out adoptable kittens and cats!
There will be lots of vendors with arts, crafts, photo prints, semi-precious fine jewelry, birdhouses and wood creations, crochet animal plushies, local honey, candles, lotions, soaps, dry flower arrangements and floral art, herbal teas, gelato samples, face painting, drink discounts, and more! 
Check the <a href="https://vanishbeer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vanish </a>web page for live music and delicious craft brews and food available at the venue. This event is rain or shine! We'll be indoors at Vanish if it rains.

Local Event: LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Cats

LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser...

Join us for our 8th Annual Pints 4 Paws celebration and fundraiser at Vanish Brewery in Lucketts Virginia! Proceeds benefit...

LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Cats

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

Join us on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 PM as the world-renowned U.S. Army Chorus, part of Pershing’s Own, opens the St. Andrew Concert Series!
This free concert will feature a wonderful mix of patriotic favorites, popular hits, timeless classical selections, and inspiring sacred music. With powerful voices and masterful choral arrangements, the U.S. Army Chorus promises an afternoon that will entertain, inspire, and bring audiences together through the universal language of song.
For more than 70 years, the U.S. Army Chorus has represented musical excellence while performing for audiences across the nation and supporting America’s senior military and government leaders.
📅Sunday, October 4, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 🎟️ Free and open to the public!
Following the concert, stay for a complimentary reception with light refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with fellow concertgoers and meet the artists.
💙 Support the Arts: While the concert is free, your support helps sustain the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series. For moe information, visit our table at the after-concert reception or anytime online at<a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a>.
For more information, visit<a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a> or call 703-817-1770.
Mark your calendar and be sure to bring your family and friends. Plan to join us on October 4th for an outstanding afternoon with the U.S. Army Chorus, one of America’s premier choral ensembles!

Local Event: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus!

Clifton

Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of...

Join us on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 PM as the world-renowned U.S. Army Chorus, part of Pershing’s Own, opens the St. Andrew...

Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus!

<h3>For the Picker, Hoarder, Collector, and Bargain Hunter in Us All</h3>
The Purcellville, VA Tag Sale is an Autumn tradition for more than a decade attracting nearly 10,000 bargain shoppers in the heart of DC Wine Country - Purcellville, Virginia

Local Event: Purcellville Tag Sale

Purcellville

Purcellville Tag Sale

For the Picker, Hoarder, Collector, and Bargain Hunter in Us All
The Purcellville, VA Tag Sale is an Autumn tradition for more...

The Tower Club Tysons

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner! Enjoy an exciting evening of casino games, delicious food, silent auctions, fellowship, and fun—all while supporting affordable housing for adults with intellectual disabilities. This year, we’re celebrating 30 years of Marian Homes and investing in the future of our homes through our Home Refurbishment Initiative. Don’t miss this special night! Get your tickets today at <a href="https://donorbox.org/events/939860/steps/choose_tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase Gala Tickets</a>.

Local Event: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

Fairfax Station

Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner!...

Herndon Centennial Golf Course

The Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament is back at Herndon Centennial Golf Course, and registration is officially open! $125 per golfer includes breakfast, 18 holes with cart, in‑round beverages, and a post‑round lunch with awards and prizes. We’re calling on local businesses and golfers to help make this our biggest year yet! Sponsorships and donations directly support scholarships for deserving Loudoun students. Sign up today:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUa0OE3ViilJRrMJUGDDMkf_WN7mxB3lI60MkM4sQ_0QTNbA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdUa0OE3ViilJ.../viewform</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUa0OE3ViilJRrMJUGDDMkf_WN7mxB3lI60MkM4sQ_0QTNbA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>For sponsorships or questions, contact Collin Okoniewski at: collin.okoniewski@gmail.com Let’s tee up for a great cause — share this post, tag your golf crew, and help us raise funds for Loudoun’s future scholars

Local Event: Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament

Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Loudoun Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament is back at Herndon Centennial Golf Course, and registration is officially open!...

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