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Make time for 82nd Waterford Fair on the Ballston Patch calendar

Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Ballston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
  • Ballet HispΓ‘nico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre at Alden Theatre
  • Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Wraps Up with Competition, Quick Draw Content, and Awards at City of Falls Church City Hall

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 6
  • Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help
    Aurora Hills Library
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday October 7
  • Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
    Lobby, Central Library
    6:15 pm
  • Garden Talks
    Bluemont Room, Central Library
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday October 10
  • Pike Fest 2026 β†’
    Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington
    12:00 pm
  • Saturday October 17
  • 7th Annual Ch/Art Art Walk β†’
    , Washington
    12:00 pm

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πŸ—ž Nearby News

Arlington

  • Arts Focus: A Weekend of Creativity Awaits in Arlington (arlnow.com)
  • Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: September 30, 2026 (arlnow.com)

McLean

  • Artfest, Halloween Events Fill McLean Community Center's October Calendar (patch.com)

Ok Ballston! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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