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š± Patch AM: Which new Annandale art events are coming to your neighborhood?
Also, don't miss 82nd Waterford Fair on the Annandale Patch calendar

Greetings Annandale! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which new Annandale art events are coming to your neighborhood?
Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Friday: Less humid with some sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mason District roars into fall with numerous art offerings (annandaletoday.com) — Annandale residents have a busy arts season ahead, with a Mason District Art Festival, new Community Studio programs at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, and a fall show at Artisans United in Annandale Community Park. Local galleries and coffee shops are also hosting exhibits, offering plenty of nearby options for classes, performances, and family-friendly activities this fall.
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📸 Around Annandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Annandale
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★ Featured events ★
- 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Girls JV Field Hockey @ Justice High School
Annandale High School Justice High
7:30 pm - Annandale Farmers Market →
Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
8:00 am - Uncle Ping's Street Foods @ Annandale Farmers Market →
Annandale Farmers Market, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
8:00 am - Coed Varsity Golf vs Thomas Jefferson High School Science and Tech
Annandale High School UNKNOWN
4:00 pm - Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament on Sept 10-13 →
DTL | Down the Line Sports Center, 4311 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale
6:00 pm - Brain Fitness Time →
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
2:00 pm - Suicide Loss Support Group In Person Drop In →
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale
11:00 am - Opening Reception--Fall Show at the Craft Gallery of Artisans United →
Craft Gallery of Artisans United, 4022 Hummer Rd, Annandale
1:00 pm - Individual Grief Support →
Haven of Northern Virginia Inc, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale
9:30 am - Animal Puzzlepalooza →
George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
6:30 pm - Annandale Farmers Market →
Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale
8:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Never buy 2,000 crickets for fishing.
My brother did it thinking that he would get a break on bait costs. They came in a 3-foot high cardboard box with breathing holes. My brother first… (Nextdoor Little River)
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 2745 in Springfield. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Annandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Renovations begin this fall at seven Fairfax County playgrounds (ffxnow.com)
- East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, Sept. 8 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
- MADD, Uber Rally at Capital Invitational for Safe Choices (investorshangout.com)
Fairfax
- La Vang Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Fair Oaks Mall (thelocalgirl.com)
Arlington
- Woodbridge Man Charged After Exposing Himself Outside Arlington Apartment: Police (patch.com)
- VHC Health Marks Construction Milestone For New Falls Church Emergency, Urgent Care Center (patch.com)
Ok Annandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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