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Make time for 82nd Waterford Fair on the Ballston Patch calendar
Greetings Ballston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
- Ballet Hispánico 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? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Ballston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ballston
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★ Featured events ★
- 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am - Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
7:00 pm - Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Wraps Up with Competition, Quick Draw Content, and Awards →
City of Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church
9:00 am - 2026 Festival Latinoamericano →
Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington
5:00 pm - Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
9:30 am - Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF →
Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax
12:00 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help
Aurora Hills Library
6:00 pm - Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Lobby, Central Library
6:15 pm - Garden Talks
Bluemont Room, Central Library
6:30 pm - Pike Fest 2026 →
Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington
12:00 pm - 7th Annual Ch/Art Art Walk →
, Washington
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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🗞 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)
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-- 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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