Name: HSLC Adoption Event - Sterling
Start: 2026-10-18T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Sterling

Pet Supplies Plus Sterling

HSLC has many furbabies hoping to find their forever humans.  Come meet them at the <a href="https://www.petsuppliesplus.com/store/va/sterling/4487-sterling/4487" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pet Supplies Plus</a> in Sterling from noon to 2pm on Sunday, October 18. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit the <a href="https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Humane Society of Loudoun County website</a>!
If a particular furbaby (or two) catches your eye, <a href="https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-process/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">complete a no-obligation application today</a> to expedite the application process.

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HSLC Adoption Event - Sterling

HSLC has many furbabies hoping to find their forever humans.  Come meet them at the Pet Supplies Plus in Sterling from noon to...

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>

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82nd Waterford Fair

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

Saint Theresa Catholic Church

Please join us at Saint Theresa Catholic Church after 7:30am, 8:45am and 10:30am mass.&nbsp; We will be serving...Dunkin Donuts, Coffee, Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Water, Muffins (Variety), Fruit (Strawberries, Berries and Bananas), Croissants, Meat &amp; Cheese (Variety), Bagels &amp; Cream Cheese, Yogurt Parfaits, Boiled Eggs and much more.

Local Event: Donut Sunday @ Saint Theresa Church

Donut Sunday @ Saint Theresa Church

Please join us at Saint Theresa Catholic Church after 7:30am, 8:45am and 10:30am mass.  We will be serving...Dunkin Donuts,...

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

<h2>This Sunday (10/4/26- 3:15 PM) uncover the
secrets of extraterrestrial encounters in an out of this world interactive adventure...indoors, dry and comfortable!</h2>
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Are ready to witness the unexplained and explore the unknown at
the Smithsonian Air &amp; Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center? Then brace
yourself for an extraordinary experience as the Ghost Doctors,
nationally known paranormal investigators and tour guides to the
supernatural as seen on network and cable television from coast to
coast, lead you on a close encounter with UFOs.
Forget everything you thought you knew about Roswell and Area 51
because the Northern Virginia/Washington DC Metro area is the new hub
of extraterrestrial activity. Step into a world straight out of a
science-fiction thriller, where you'll join the ranks of X-Files'
Mulder and Scully on a one-of-a-kind immersive UFO tour.
Prepare to be captivated by ancient astronauts and mind-boggling
modern sightings that defy explanation. Witness authentic audio and
visual recordings as you immerse yourself in thousands of years of
eyewitness accounts, revealing the mysteries of UFO phenomena like
never before.
This isn't your typical passive tour – it's a full-fledged UFO
investigation! The Ghost Doctors' UFO Tour goes beyond storytelling.
It offers participants the exclusive opportunity to discover a
plethora of investigative techniques and tools of the trade used in
actual UFO investigations. Learn how to differentiate between genuine
UFO sightings and mere look-alikes, exploring the boundaries of what
can and cannot be explained
Be prepared to delve deep into the world of UFOs, analyzing
potential sightings and unexplained phenomena. Their thrilling
interactive adventure will light a fire within you, igniting a
lifelong fascination with the unknown.
So if you are looking for something out of the ordinary this wknd try the extraordinary and join up with the Ghost Doctors on
an extraterrestrial trek as they unravel the UFO phenomena -- it's
definitely out there! For ticket and tour info including
future UFO tour dates, go to, <a href="https://ghostdoctors.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ghostdoctors.com</a>
or call (703) 686-4564. Email contact: <a href="mailto:mail@ghostdoctors.com">mail@ghostdoctors.com</a>

Local Event:  Ghost Doctors'UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center!

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This Sunday (10/4/26- 3:15 PM) uncover the
secrets of extraterrestrial encounters in an out of this world interactive...

 Ghost Doctors'UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center!

Briar Woods High School

Girls in the Boat by Alice Austen, set throughout the late 1900’s, follows groups of 9 young women, a coach, and a journalist on rowing teams as they train and compete to fight for their right to ultimately row in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Together, they fight gender discrimination together while dealing with conflicts, pressure from coaches, relationships, media surveillance, and personal struggles. As tensions rise both on and off the water, the girls must learn to work together and overcome their differences to succeed as a team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ticket Link; <a href="https://briarwoodshs.booktix.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> https://briarwoodshs.booktix.com/</a>

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Girls In The Boat

Girls in the Boat by Alice Austen, set throughout the late 1900’s, follows groups of 9 young women, a coach, and a journalist...

<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

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The Purcellville, VA Tag Sale is an Autumn tradition for more...

The Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invites the community to the sixth annual Celebrate Purcellville, a week-long, town-wide celebration taking place October 10–17, 2026.
Residents and visitors can pick up a Celebrate Purcellville Passport and explore participating businesses and organizations throughout town. Passport activities include visiting local businesses, a town-wide scavenger hunt, a nature trivia walk, and special events throughout the week. Participants who complete any/all the activities can submit their passports at the Fall Festival on October 17 for a chance to win prizes donated by participating businesses and organizations. 
Passports will be available beginning October 9 at the following locations:
<ul>
 <li>Purcellville Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Avenue</li>
 <li>Bush Tabernacle, 250 S. Nursery Avenue</li>
 <li>Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main Street</li>
 <li>Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W. School Street</li>
</ul>
Participating businesses and organizations will also have copies available, and the passport can be downloaded from the Town’s Celebrate Purcellville webpage at: <a href="https://purcellvilleva.gov/997/Celebrate-Purcellville" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleva.gov/997/Celebrate-Purcellville</a>. 
Week-Long Activities
Passport – Visit businesses and organizations listed in the Celebrate Purcellville Passport during their regular hours from October 10 – 17 to get a sticker in the passport. Get at least 20 stickers and bring your passport to the Fall Festival on October 17 (there’s even a chance to get more stickers in your passport during the event!). Turn in the completed passport between 2 and 3 p.m. for a chance to win a prize. 
Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt – Find 12 markers featuring each letter in the word “PURCELLVILLE” throughout town. Use the clues in the passport to locate the markers and record the code found on the back of each letter. Find at least six codes, write them in the passport, and turn in the passport to the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 for a chance to win a prize.
Nature Trivia Walk – Walk along the Chapman DeMary Trail and find 10 nature trivia questions along the way. Participants who write the answers in the passport for at least six questions can turn it in at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 for a chance to win a prize.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES—There are special events happening the week of Celebrate Purcellville. Some events are held on specific days and others are going on throughout the week. These are listed below.
Saturday, October 10
<ul>
 <li>Purcellville Tag Sale: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Town-wide, hosted by Nostalgia, 142 E. Main Street</li>
 <li>Safe Rider Challenge: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Purcellville Police Department, 125 E. Hirst Road</li>
 <li>Purcellville Library Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Purcellville Library, 220 E. Main Street</li>
 <li>Purcellville Garden Club Wreath Showcase &amp; Sale: Purcellville Train Station, 200 N. 21st Street; beginning at 9 a.m. until sold out</li>
 <li>Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 500 N. Maple Avenue</li>
 <li>Volunteer Day at the Purcellville Mini-Forest: 10 a.m. to noon, located on S. 20th Street between Makersmiths (785 S. 20th Street) and the Town Wastewater Plant (1001 S. 20th Street) 
 
 </li>
</ul>
Sunday, October 11
<ul>
 <li>Storybook Walk Ribbon Cutting: 2 p.m. at the Suzanne R. Kane Nature Preserve, 312 N. 21st Street </li>
</ul>
Tuesday, October 13 – Friday, October 16
<ul>
 <li>Sneak Peek of the Purcellville Artisan Tour Art Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Purcellville Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Avenue</li>
</ul>
Tuesday, October 13
<ul>
 <li>Station Stitchers Open House to make a quilt block and learn more about the organization: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 N. Maple Avenue, #207</li>
</ul>
Friday, October 16
<ul>
 <li>Car Seat Safety Check: noon to 4 p.m. at the Purcellville Police Department, 125 E. Hirst Road</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Teen Skate Night: 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink </li>
</ul>
Celebrate Purcellville Fall Festival – Saturday, October 17
The celebration will culminate with the Celebrate Purcellville Fall Festival from 2 - 5 p.m. in Dillon’s Woods. The free festival will feature music, games and activities, food and drink vendors, and prize drawings. Participants may turn in completed passports, the scavenger hunt, and/or nature trivia activities between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Prize drawings will take place at 4 p.m.; must be present to win.
Celebrate Purcellville is hosted by the Town of Purcellville and the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and sponsored by Morgan Orthodontics, Renewal by Andersen, Bush Tabernacle, Loudoun Valley Community Center, and the Purcellville Library. For more information, visit the Celebrate Purcellville page of the Town website at <a href="https://purcellvilleva.gov/celebrate-purcellville" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleva.gov/celebrate-purcellville</a>.

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