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Arlington County

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Del Ray

Join us for the October 10th Del Ray Vintage &amp;&nbsp;Flea Market!&nbsp;Saturday, October 10 9am-2pmFOUR&nbsp;locations in Del Ray along Mt. Vernon Avenue ... who doesn't love a vintage scavenger hunt?<ul><li>1804 Mt. Vernon Avenue &gt;&nbsp;Back lot of Salvation Army</li><li>1900 Mt. Vernon Avenue &gt;&nbsp;Front lot of Del Ray Psych &amp;&nbsp;Wellness</li><li>1913 Mt. Vernon Avenue &gt;&nbsp;Side yard of Del Ray Farmhouse</li><li>2000 Mt. Vernon Avenue &gt;&nbsp;Front Porch of Evening Star Cafe</li></ul>70+ vendors of vintage, antique, thrift, collectibles, upcycle and moreCome for the market and stay for the day in Del Ray!&nbsp;Sponsored by Amy Eggers of Nesting Place Partners at Compass Real Estate @amysillseggersCurious about applying to vend?&nbsp;Visit our website for more info:&nbsp;www.delrayvintageflea.com

Local Event: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

Join us for the October 10th Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market! Saturday, October 10 9am-2pmFOUR locations in Del Ray along Mt....

Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie

Shop for original art and gifts from our favorite local artisans and crafters at Gustave Art &amp; Craft Market, this Saturday, October 10, 9:00am - 2:00pm at Gustave Boulangerie &amp; Brasserie 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of Del Ray. Stay to celebrate community, family fun, and Gustave’s delicious seasonal treats with live music &amp; kids activities. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of the month through November and see you at Gustave!
Gustave Art &amp; Craft Market sponsored by Maureen Clyne,&nbsp; Coldwell Banker Realty, and Alexandria Celebrates Women.

Local Event: Gustave Art & Craft Market 

Gustave Art & Craft Market 

Shop for original art and gifts from our favorite local artisans and crafters at Gustave Art & Craft Market, this Saturday,...

James Lee Community Center

🛍️ COMMUNITY SALE &amp; FREE ITEMS FOR TEACHERS! 🍎
Join us TODAY, Saturday, October 10, for great bargains, unique finds, and an opportunity to support a great cause!
Shop clothing, accessories, furniture, home décor, books, and more at affordable prices. Teachers are invited to stop by for available FREE items (Must Present School ID).&nbsp;
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM 
📍 James Lee Community Center 
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
❤️ Come shop, save, and support Teachers Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating educators.
Everyone is welcome!&nbsp;
Visit our website for more information about the organization.&nbsp;<a href="https://teachersfest.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">teachersfest.org/</a>
<a href="https://teachersfest.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Teachers Festival, Inc. 501c3 Website</a>
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Local Event: Community Sale & Free Items for Teachers 

Community Sale & Free Items for Teachers 

🛍️ COMMUNITY SALE & FREE ITEMS FOR TEACHERS! 🍎
Join us TODAY, Saturday, October 10, for great bargains, unique finds, and an...

Penrose Square

Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike's signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington's most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.
Enjoy live performances throughout the day, grab a beer or glass of wine in the beer garden, browse unique local vendors, and let the kids enjoy face painting, a giant bounce house, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Don't forget to stop by our FREE Fall Family Photoshoot to capture the season with family and friends!
Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting Columbia Pike for the first time, Pike Fest is the perfect way to celebrate our community, support local businesses, and make lasting memories.
🕛 12:00 – 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Penrose Square
🎵 Live local music
🍴 Local restaurants &amp; food vendors
🍺 Beer &amp; wine garden
🛍️ Artisan &amp; community vendors
🎨 Face painting
🏰 Giant bounce house
📸 FREE Fall Family Photoshoot
🎉 Fun for all ages
Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day celebrating Columbia Pike at its biggest Fall event of the year. We can't wait to see you at Pike Fest 2026!

Local Event: Pike Fest 2026

Pike Fest 2026

Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike's signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes...

The <a href="https://savethefrogs.com/march-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Million Frog March</a> Returns To The Lincoln Memorial!Your are invited to join the Million Frog March, a historic gathering of frog enthusiasts, nature lovers and democracy defenders!
Democracy And Amphibian Conservation Converge In Washington, D.C. this Saturday, October 10
SAVE THE FROGS! will hold the second annual <a href="https://savethefrogs.com/march" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Million Frog March</a>, a peaceful, family-friendly gathering of frog enthusiasts, environmental activists and democracy advocates, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The march calls attention to the critical connection between healthy democracies and healthy ecosystems. With amphibian species vanishing at alarming rates due to habitat destruction, pollution and climate change, and democratic freedoms under unprecedented attack, the Million Frog March asserts that these threats are inseparable and must be fought together."We'd rather croak than be silenced!" said SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger, who will deliver remarks at the event. "Frogs have become an unexpected symbol of peaceful resistance. This march is our opportunity to defend both democracy and the natural world we all depend on."
The inaugural march on November 15, 2025 drew 65 participants in green attire and inflatable frog and axolotl costumes to the National Mall, where they educated hundreds of curious tourists. This year's march features speeches connecting environmental protection with democratic values, frog-themed music and poetry, and a short march along Constitution Avenue to the Albert Einstein Memorial, just a few weeks before the midterm elections.
WHAT: Million Frog March 2026: speeches, frog-themed music and poetry, and a march along Constitution Avenue
WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026,
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET1:00 to 2:15 p.m.: speeches, Lincoln Memorial
2:15 to 2:30 p.m.: march along Constitution Avenue to the Albert Einstein Memorial
2:30 to 3:00 p.m.: educating passers-by
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
INTERVIEWS: Dr. Kerry Kriger, ecologist and DC-area native, available by phone before the event and in person on the day
MORE INFO:&nbsp;<a href="https://savethefrogs.com/march-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">savethefrogs.com/march-2026</a>
PHOTOS FROM 2025:&nbsp;<a href="https://savethefrogs.com/march-dc-2025" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">savethefrogs.com/march-dc-2025</a>
SAVE THE FROGS! is the world's largest amphibian conservation organization, with a long history of activism on behalf of frogs and their habitats. Founded by DC-area native Dr. Kerry Kriger in 2008, the organization has led major campaigns in Washington DC and beyond, including a landmark protest at the steps of the US EPA calling for a ban on Atrazine, a harmful herbicide that causes hermaphroditism in male frogs.
MEDIA CONTACT: Dr. Kerry Kriger
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder and Executive Director
contact@savethefrogs.com
415-878-6525
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Local Event: Million Frog March

Washington DC

Million Frog March

The Million Frog March Returns To The Lincoln Memorial!Your are invited to join the Million Frog March, a historic gathering of...

This expanded and gracious all-brick center-hall Colonial offers approximately 3,504 square feet of beautifully finished living space on a spectacular 9,444 sq. ft. (.22-acre) private, serene, extensively landscaped lot. A rare combination of classic architectural character and thoughtful boutique-style renovations creates an exceptional home for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to a gracious hardwood foyer and discover gleaming hardwood floors, elegant millwork, crown molding, dentil accents, wainscoting, chair rails, Colonial-style transoms and Plantation shutters throughout. The formal living room features a gas fireplace, custom built-ins and beautiful architectural details. The separate dining room flows effortlessly into the heart of the home—the extensively remodeled gourmet kitchen featuring crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, Statuary marble tile backsplash, recessed lighting and a stainless-steel professional appliance package. A bright and inviting sunroom addition brings the outdoors in with abundant windows, architectural details, ceramic tile flooring and French doors opening to the private flagstone patio and enchanting gardens. The main-level bedroom suite offers flexible space for guests, an au pair, in-laws, or a private home office/den, complete with a remodeled full bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom wing features a luxurious marble spa bath with heated flooring, dual vanity, jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower and generous walk-in closet with custom organizers. A private roof terrace adds another special outdoor retreat. Two additional spacious bedrooms and a remodeled hall bath complete the upper level. The remodeled lower level provides a comfortable recreation room with hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, plus a versatile office/playroom/workout area and large laundry/storage room with potential for an additional bath. An attached garage and two private driveway accesses provide exceptional convenience and flexibility. Outside, enjoy a garden oasis setting with mature landscaping, established perennial gardens, Japanese Maple, three matter cherry trees, Hydrangeas, Knockout Roses, Black-eyed Susans, stacked-stone walls, flagstone walkways, patio, water feature, landscape lighting and professionally installed sprinkler/soacker irrigation with wifi/ app control. Ideally located just moments from neighborhood parks, shops, restaurants, bike trails and major transportation routes, with easy access to Washington, DC. A distinctive property offering timeless architecture, sophisticated renovations, flexible living spaces and an extraordinary private setting.Bruce Majors, Long and Foster202 704 6401 cell/ 703 522 0500<table><tbody><tr><td>$1,725,000</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Open House

Open House

This expanded and gracious all-brick center-hall Colonial offers approximately 3,504 square feet of beautifully finished living...

Join The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus for a musical rom‑com where the chords are tight and the life choices are… not.
Love is an adventure. A thrill. A journey. A first‑class ticket to bliss.&nbsp; It’s also the gateway to chaos.&nbsp; Join the Arlingtones as a couple weaves their way through check-in, security, gate changes, love and chaos.
Join us after the show for a free Ice Cream Social.

Local Event: Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus Fall Show

Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus Fall Show

Join The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus for a musical rom‑com where the chords are tight and the life choices are… not.
Love is...

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!...

The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
Expo program:
<ul>
 <li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3 p.m.*) Employers share information about their current full- and part-time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li>
</ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to
join us for the expo on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Fairfax City

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia,...

The free JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Step inside the low-lit boutique manufacturing studio of 48 Blocks Fine Candy for an intimate, evening hosted tasting experience.
The After Hours Salon is a speakeasy-style event exploring the art of flavor arbitrage—the bold pairing of sweet, savory, salt, botanicals, and spice across artisanal confections, European charcuterie, and curated zero-proof libations. Guests will enjoy 1:1 interaction with the founders, preview small-batch releases, and receive a ticket credit applied toward any confectionery purchases made during the evening.
<ul><li>Admission: Ticketed (Capped at 20 guests to ensure an intimate experience).&nbsp;</li><li>Ticket Credit: Ticket price includes full credit toward in-studio confectionery purchases.</li><li>Details &amp; Registration: Reserve your spot at <a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/4jkOJti" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/4jkOJti</a></li></ul>

Local Event: 48 Blocks: After Hours Salon

48 Blocks: After Hours Salon

Step inside the low-lit boutique manufacturing studio of 48 Blocks Fine Candy for an intimate, evening hosted tasting...

Fort Hunt Park

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18 at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, Virginia.
This annual breast cancer awareness walk brings together survivors, families, friends, teams, and community supporters from Alexandria and across Northern Virginia for a morning of connection, remembrance, and action.
Funds raised through the Walk to Bust Cancer support Breast Cancer Collective’s work to expand access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support services for people who may otherwise struggle to afford or access care.
The event includes a special recognition of breast cancer survivors and warriors, along with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere for walkers of all ages. Participants may register individually or as part of a team, and fundraising is encouraged but not required.
Whether you are walking in honor of someone you love, celebrating survivorship, remembering someone lost to breast cancer, or simply showing up to support better access to care, you are invited to be part of the community.
The Walk to Bust Cancer takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.
Register, join a team, or learn more at WalktoBustCancer.org.
Breast cancer survivors, families, friends, coworkers, neighborhood groups, businesses, and community teams are all welcome. Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their humans

Local Event: 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer

Old Town Alexandria

2026 Walk to Bust Cancer

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18 at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria,...

To Be Provided

The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth chorus, Capital Force! Students learn barbershop from top educators and will perform locally and on the Barbershop Harmony Society International stage at Virginia Beach in February in the beautiful Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.Join the kickoff rehearsal

The kickoff meeting on October 18 includes voice placement, an informal audition, vocal warm-ups, and singing together. You will also learn about the season’s dates and rehearsal expectations. Interested singers are welcome to register and try the first rehearsal before deciding whether to join.
Who can join?
Capital Force welcomes singers in grades 7-12 from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Seventh graders are considered on a case-by-case basis with a recommendation from a parent and teacher.
Location and registration
Rehearsals take place in Alexandria. For participant safety, the exact rehearsal location is emailed to registered participants. Capital Force is supported in part by a grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Questions to info@aaccsings.org. For more information and registration go to <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home</a>

Local Event: Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth...

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...

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