Hands-On Home Improvement Workshops - Fair Oaks Mall

TradeWorx Academy

TradeWorx Academy is Northern Virginia’s hands-on home improvement training center, located inside Fair Oaks Mall. We help homeowners, DIYers, and beginners build the skills and confidence to take on real projects—not just watch someone else do them online. Our workshops are taught by licensed contractors who know how to make home improvement approachable, practical, and fun. From tile work and drywall repair to backsplash installation, power tools, plumbing basics, and minor electrical, each class is designed to help you understand the process, use the right tools, ask better questions, and feel more capable in your own home. With small class sizes, every participant receives hands-on instruction, direct access to the instructor, and the opportunity to practice skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. At TradeWorx Academy, our mission is simple: empower people with practical knowledge, help them save money on home projects, and give them the confidence that comes from learning how to do it the right way. Visit [www.TradeWorxAcademy.com](http://www.TradeWorxAcademy.com) to explore upcoming workshops, reserve your spot, and see why TradeWorx Academy is changing the way Northern Virginia learns DIY.

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Fairfax

Virginia

TradeWorx Academy is Northern Virginia’s hands-on home improvement training center, located inside Fair Oaks Mall. We help homeowners, DIYers, and...

Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC): Play with Purpose

Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC)

At Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC), we believe in the power of purposeful play. Our nurturing preschool environment is rooted in Jewish values and open to all families, blending tradition with modern educational approaches. BEECC’s play-based curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, laying a strong foundation for academic readiness. Through hands-on activities, art, music, and language exploration, we nurture each child’s natural curiosity and love for learning. With flexible scheduling options designed for today’s families, BEECC is more than just a preschool–it’s a vibrant community where children thrive, families connect, and values flourish.

Fairfax County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Herndon

At Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC), we believe in the power of purposeful play. Our nurturing preschool environment is rooted in Jewish...

The Fairfax Christian School

Since 1961, the Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning independent university-prep school serving four-year-old kindergarten though 12th grade. For over 60 years, the Fairfax Christian School has created scholars with a passion for learning. Our exceptional teachers follow a time–tested curriculum which promotes critical thinking and creativity while focusing on the success and talent of each student. Our small class sizes with individual attention allow each student to thrive, explore their unique abilities, grow in confidence, and achieve academic success. Located near the intersection of Route 28 and Old Ox Road by Dulles International Airport. Visit our website to learn more.

Since 1961, the Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning independent university-prep school serving four-year-old kindergarten though 12th...

Neutral Ground Counseling Group

Neutral Ground Counseling Group provides immediate weekly openings for affordable, high-quality therapy in Fairfax City. Skip the months-long waiting lists and get matched with a compassionate clinician right away. 💡 Why Neighbors Choose Us No Waitlists: Supervised Resident Counselors offer fast, immediate booking this week. Flexible Fees: Session rates start at just $50. Insurance Accepted: In-network with TRICARE East, Aetna, Anthem BCBS, CareFirst, and Carelon. Flexible Formats: Choose in-person sessions in Fairfax or online telehealth in VA. Initial Consultations: Free 🌟 Our Clinical Specialties Adults &amp; Teens: Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and substance use. Neurodivergence: Affirming care for ADHD and Autism Spectrum concerns. LGBTQIA2+ Affirming: A safe, validating space for gender-diverse individuals. Military Families: Specialized counseling for deployment, relocation, and veteran stressors. Couples &amp; Groups: Relationship therapy, domestic violence recovery, and mindfulness programs (EMAP). Get the immediate, inclusive support you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your first session.

Michael O'Connell

Fairfax City

Neutral Ground Counseling Group provides immediate weekly openings for affordable, high-quality therapy in Fairfax City. Skip the months-long...

Discover a new way to find your wedding venue in NoVa!

Grapevine Vows

Word on the vine is… Grapevine Vows is the first of its kind—turning wedding venue shopping into a fun, guided vineyard tour. Join us for a day of wine tastings, stunning views, and stress-free venue visits across multiple wineries. Why juggle endless calls and scattered site tours when you can sip, stroll, and explore your dream venues all in one unforgettable day? 🍷 Perfect for engaged couples (bring your fiancé, your parents, or your wedding party!) 📍 Tours feature some of the region’s most beautiful wineries ✨ Save time, money, and stress—while actually enjoying the process Learn more and join the experience today. Tours on most weekends and fill up fast!

Patch AM Team

Clifton

Word on the vine is… Grapevine Vows is the first of its kind—turning wedding venue shopping into a fun, guided vineyard tour. Join us for a day of...

🌞 **Beat the Heat with Bruno's Bounce House Rentals!** 🌊

Bruno's Bounce House

🌞 **Beat the Heat With Bruno's Bounce House Rentals!** 🌊 Looking for the perfect way to cool off this summer? Look no further! Bruno’s Bounce House LLC is thrilled to offer **exciting waterslide rentals** and **bounce house rentals** delivered straight to your doorstep in Haymarket! 🎉 **Why Choose Us?** - **Fun for All Ages:** Our waterslides and bounce houses provide endless entertainment for kids and adults alike! - **Safe &amp; Clean:** We prioritize safety andleanliness, ensuring that every rental is thoroughly sanitized. - **Easy Delivery:** We handle all the setup and takedown, so you can focus on having fun! 🌟 **Special Offer:** Book your rental now and enjoy a special discount for local Haymarket residents! Don’t let the heat get you down—make your next event unforgettable with Bruno's Bounce House! Contact us today to reserve your rental and beat the summer heat! 📞 **Call Now:** 703-594-1587 🌐 **Visit Us:** www.brunosbouncehouse.com Let the fun begin! 🎈

Prince William County

Haymarket

🌞 **Beat the Heat With Bruno's Bounce House Rentals!** 🌊 Looking for the perfect way to cool off this summer? Look no further! Bruno’s Bounce House...

We still have spots open at the Chantilly location now!!! Please send us an e-mail to <a href="mailto:chantilly.va@learningrx.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">chantilly.va@learningrx.net</a>with a brief introduction, resume, as well as the best contact information to get back to you to set up your entry interview.Attend our February Cognitive Trainer Open House and discover what it means to be a certified brain trainer!<ul><li>Date: 2/17/2014</li><li>Time: 5:30-7pm</li><li>Location: 14424 Albemarle Point Place</li><li>Chantilly, VA 20151</li></ul>

We still have spots open at the Chantilly location now!!! Please send us an e-mail to

<a href="mailto:chantilly.va@learningrx.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">chantilly.va@learningrx.net</a>with a brief introduction, resume, as well as the best contact information to get back to you to set up your entry interview.

Attend our February Cognitive Trainer Open House and discover what it means to be a certified brain trainer!<ul><li>Date: 2/17/2014</li><li>Time: 5:30-7pm</li><li>Location: 14424 Albemarle Point Place</li><li>Chantilly, VA 20151</li></ul>

Chantilly

Become a Cognitive Skills Trainer!

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Floris

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Reston

Frying Pan Farm Park

BROOD Basset Hound Rescue is having its annual Ramble Fall Festival event. Dog contests begin at 10 am--costume, pie eating, and other contests. The famous Basset 500 race starts at 1:30 pm. Food, raffles, silent auction, raffle baskets and more. Come out with your family and dogs and support our rescue work. (Food sales are cash only.) Event ends at 2 PM.

Local Event: Basset Rescue Fall Festival

Basset Rescue Fall Festival

BROOD Basset Hound Rescue is having its annual Ramble Fall Festival event. Dog contests begin at 10 am--costume, pie eating,...

Herndon United Methodist Church

Adolescent mental health concerns are rising, and families are often left wondering where to turn. This evening is designed to educate, equip, and connect our community with trusted information and meaningful resources.
Herndon UMC is grateful to offer this evening around the state of adolescent mental health for our community.
The event will include an opening statement provided by Rev. Scott Bach-Hansen about his own connection to mental health with his family and why this event is important.&nbsp; There will be a keynote presentation on Adolescent Mental Health by Jen Evans, Director of Mental Health Student Services for Loudon County Public Schools.&nbsp; After Jen's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session with a panel of guests, which includes Jen Evans; a representative from Herndon Police Department's Crisis Response Team; a mental health counselor, Shannon Wise; Jenn Marshall, the Executive Director of Wellness Loudoun (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellnessloudoun.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQ92YXK0vKD4LqKg5B_mirniwYa4K7kX7BdnA9OWXByNZbqNG8VEiPOk_t88_aem_6ntqAn3iE8a2lgwdUq4IIg&amp;h=AUDgjJJh-nW0_zZZsH4i_Onm7l97pZeTPOX-HS0eT_hD4MS2n9eu03eqODAr9yRkLSEdPcwK43KPqU49jw3N1hfenb_j8-kOqxjx3W_ldcTaKLPM_w44kHFFheoMsOrw5b1WsUajfzyzuQ&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDj5-hsz6jkvGfuPpkEvyrJ6IleOeI8qxDrNeuL0LbfxPizc2Sf0nEtVbCjMnqJeFij_GTo7chci_NjgkKPMjLwOqDWLeL4r37CLMD4HSiwSEKzHZs6PyZ-HpwMJnyZDmzFtUIlIDF5LZzF0VNAzX6L5vIySQwwIxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.wellnessloudoun.org</a>); and a representative from the company GeneSight (<a href="https://genesight.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeo9iotUxpD_1lRHMBwVOg7iyAPWQGU5gUnEMy-kDpEdau1LK0hOm36oT9HFg_aem_i0UTpIi5Pu6H-297P4u4IQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">genesight.com</a>).
This event is FREE and OPEN TO EVERYONE. Refreshments will be provided.
The event is possible thanks to support from St. Mark's UMC in Manassas, VA, and the Northern Virginia District of the United Methodist Church.

Local Event: The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today 

The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today 

Adolescent mental health concerns are rising, and families are often left wondering where to turn. This evening is designed to...

Independence High School

The LSO is celebrating its 35th anniversary and for its season opener is collaborating with the Master Singers of Virginia and Loudoun Lyric Opera to present Beethoven’s glorious masterwork, Symphony No. 9, which has never been performed in Loudoun County! The 9th broke traditional rules of classical music, by adding human voices to a symphony. It also turned the famous “Ode to Joy” into a global anthem for human unity.

Local Event: Loudoun Symphony Presents A Joyous Community - Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

Ashburn

Loudoun Symphony Presents A Joyous Community -...

The LSO is celebrating its 35th anniversary and for its season opener is collaborating with the Master Singers of Virginia and...

Loudoun Symphony Presents A Joyous Community - Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV &amp; dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive &amp; forward thinking people. Peace is inside. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C_4OTHyBIo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner peace Video</a>
Washington
 is under tremendous pressure, political, professional and personal, and 
on September 20 the Inner Peace Summit is creating a free, one-day place
 for the DMV to decompress, experience practical tools for peace, and 
meet an unusual collection of voices from spirituality, wellness, public
 service and community life. 
Join us for the <a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner Peace Summit</a>,
 a transformative and interactive gathering where leaders, 
professionals, educators, public servants, families, students, faith 
communities, wellness advocates, and curious minds come together to 
discover practical tools for living with greater clarity, resilience, 
compassion, and purpose.
Join U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA); inspirational speaker, life coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant; Leader of the Walk for Peace Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra; Director of the DMV Brahma Kumaris Sister Dr. Jenna; former WNBA player Valerie Still; classical sacred performance artist and sound healer Dr. Ivy Hylton; global motivational speaker Elisabeth Carson; Transformation Coach Kelle Jacob; Doctor Ayurvedic Medicine, Amita Jain; and so many more.
A day to experience various tools of peace in healthcare, politics, science, business, sports, fashion, media and much more!
Through
 inspiring MedTalks, Investment Peace Pitch, Immersive experience, Art 
and Peace, Ayurveda, Pranic healing sessions, beauty tips and book 
signings by some of your favorite authors.
All are welcome. Together, we can create a more peaceful self, a more compassionate community, and a brighter future for all.
One Person. One Family. One Community. One Peace!
Host Sister Dr. Jenna
 is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, and speaker. 
She is the director of the Washington DC Branch of the Brahma Kumaris 
and founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Maryland and 
Chantilly, VA. She has been featured on magazine covers, appeared on The
 Real Housewives of Atlanta, and was honored with the Presidential 
Lifetime Achievement Award for National Community Service. She also 
presented the “Illuminating the Light Within” fashion show for the Paris
 2024 Olympics. For more on Sister Jenna visit the Meditation Museum.
<a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FREE EVENT - Registration Required at</a> <a href="https://www.meditationmuseum.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.meditationmuseum.org</a>

Local Event: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. 

Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. 

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV & dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive & forward thinking people....

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>

Local Event: 82nd Waterford Fair

Leesburg

82nd Waterford Fair

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

Our 5th annual Oktoberfest &amp;&nbsp;Crafts outdoor event. This is a fundraiser to support homeless programs in Fairfax County. Regular admission includes brats, hot pretzels, root beer floats and other great food. Adults over 21 may also purchase a beer ticket including sampling of 6 different home brews, plus a few local IPAs. Local crafters will be there along with live music performances from Stone Middle School and Jubilee Performing Arts.&nbsp; There will be art activities and games for kids. Test your knowledge with the annual Trivia event!&nbsp; Don't forget our Cake Walk with awesome prizes!&nbsp;
All-inclusive tickets are $25.00 for adults drinking beer; 
$15.00 over 18 and non-beer drinkers 
$10.00 for under 18 
Children 4 and under are free!&nbsp; 
No admission needed to visit the crafters. 
 Saturday October 3, rain or shine 2pm-6pm. Register in advance at link. Next to Stone Middle School off of Braddock Rd.&nbsp;
Crafters, please email us at standrewcrafts@gmail.com for registration.&nbsp;

Local Event: Oktoberfest & Crafts 

Oktoberfest & Crafts 

Our 5th annual Oktoberfest & Crafts outdoor event. This is a fundraiser to support homeless programs in Fairfax County. Regular...

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!...

🌱 Patch AM: What Chantilly residents should...

Be sure to catch Basset Rescue Fall Festival on the Chantilly Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Chantilly residents should know before deer hunting resumes Saturday

Community Corner

Burke

14 Adaptive Boxers To Compete For 5 Titles At...

Fourteen adaptive boxers will compete in seven fights, including five title bouts, Saturday at the Burke Fire Hall.

14 Adaptive Boxers To Compete For 5 Titles At Burke Showcase

5 Titles On The Line At Adaptive Boxing Showcase In Burke

Adaptive Boxing Showcase Brings 14 Fighters, 5 Title Bouts To Burke

Sports

Fairfax Rally To Call For School Crossing...

A Sept. 15 rally will call for restored high school crossing guards after a series of crashes involving Fairfax students.

Fairfax Rally To Call For School Crossing Guards, Safer Roads After Student Crashes

Fairfax Rally To Demand Crossing Guards, Safer Roads

Student Crashes Fuel Fairfax Rally For Crossing Guards, Safer Roads

Schools

Across Virginia

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak...

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak: What To Know In VA

Health & Fitness

Alexandria city

Old Town Alexandria

Apple Orchards Around Northern Virginia: Fall...

As summer ends, apples ripen. Patch has collected a list of local farms offering apple picking. 

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