Name: International Day of Peace
Start: 2026-10-03T14:00:00-04:00
Location: NOVA Center, 9720 Capitol Ct., Ste. 203, Manassas, VA 20110

NOVA Center, 9720 Capitol Ct., Ste. 203, Manassas, VA 20110

Join us as we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace with international food, entertainment, and fellowship, crossing the “Bridge of Peace” and affirming our shared commitment to peace—for everyone, everywhere, every day.Contact: Moseley-marks@us.upf.org

Local Event: International Day of Peace

Fairfax County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Chantilly

Virginia

International Day of Peace

Join us as we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace with international food, entertainment, and fellowship,...

Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds

Experience a full day of family fun and community spirit featuring exciting rides, bounces, live music, and a beer garden. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of food, join in on bingo and games for prizes, or participate in the 50/50 raffle and a 1.5 mile Falcon Fun Run to support Saint Ann Catholic School programs. Admission is free, with tickets available for purchase for food, drinks, and activities.

Local Event: Saint Ann Fall Festival

Arlington County

Arlington

Saint Ann Fall Festival

Experience a full day of family fun and community spirit featuring exciting rides, bounces, live music, and a beer garden....

<h2>This Sunday (9/27/26-3:15 PM) Uncover the
secrets of extraterrestrial encounters in an out of this world
interactive adventure...indoors and super cool!</h2>
Are you ready to witness the unexplained and explore the unknown at
the air-conditioned Smithsonian Air &amp; Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center? 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 weekend, 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/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://ghostdoctors.com</a>
or call (703) 686-4564. Email contact: mail@ghostdoctors.com

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

Ghost Doctors' UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian...

This Sunday (9/27/26-3:15 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!

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

We are not meeting today, as it's a 5th Tuesday of the month. Our next lunch neeting is Tursday, Oct. 6 at Olive Garden. Reminder to attend the Oct. 17th annual Centreville Day event, including for "Pets On Stage" that we host! 
Contact us if you'd like to attend a future lunch so we can share meeting details and welcome you: 
 📧&nbsp;&nbsp; RotaryCentrevilleChantillyVA@gmail.com 
 📞 or 💬&nbsp; 703.829.0511 (new direct #) 
🌐&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://bio.site/RotaryCentrevilleChantillyVA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bio.site/RotaryCentrevilleChantillyVA</a>
Visiting Rotarians and prospective members who want to learn more about the impact (and fun!) of #ServiceAboveSelf are always welcome to join us for club meetings at our usual location: Olive Garden at Fair Lakes. Be sure to follow us at Facebook too!
*** Interested to make a difference in your community with fun, like-minded and kind-hearted people from all walks of life? Our Rotary Club of Centreville &amp; Chantilly usually meets on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tuesdays for lunch at 11:45am at Olive Garden in Fair Lakes VA. We welcome visitors, guests &amp; interested prospective Rotarians to join our mission of #ServiceAboveSelf. (We order off the restaurant lunch menu and pay individual tabs.) 4th Tues. is often a community field trip; 5th Tues. is no official lunch meeting, what we call "members' choice" for community service or often a happy hour social.Learn more about our Rotary club, including our club brochure with service projects, at: <a href="https://bio.site/RotaryCentrevilleChantillyVA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bio.site/RotaryCentrev...</a> Find and follow us at facebook too. No RSVP necessary, but let us know you plan to attend so we make sure you get the meeting details. About Rotary International: there are 40,000+ clubs in our global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Learn more: <a href="https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary</a> – or visit a local club meeting and ask us about #ServiceAboveSelf with Rotary!

Local Event: *No* Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/29: Centreville & Chantilly Club

*No* Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/29: Centreville &...

We are not meeting today, as it's a 5th Tuesday of the month. Our next lunch neeting is Tursday, Oct. 6 at Olive Garden....

*No* Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/29: Centreville & Chantilly Club

Hope Flower Farm And Winery

Join The Garden Club of Fairfax for a special day at the beautiful Hope Flower Farm and Winery. Enjoy an inspiring presentation and floral design demonstration by renowned floral designer Holly Heider Chapple, followed by a guided tour of her flower farm and gardens. Guests will also enjoy a catered box lunch, time to explore the winery grounds, and the opportunity to shop for plants, flowers, and unique gifts.

Local Event: Autumn in Bloom   Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fairfax City

Autumn in Bloom   Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m....

Join The Garden Club of Fairfax for a special day at the beautiful Hope Flower Farm and Winery. Enjoy an inspiring presentation...

Autumn in Bloom   Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

Loudoun County

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 

Centreville

Oktoberfest & Crafts 

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

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.

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

Patch AM Team

Greenbriar

Franklin Farm

Fair Lakes

Fair Oaks

Floris

McNair

South Riding

Herndon

Michael O'Connell

Reston

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!...

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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

Fairfax city

Fairfax

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

🌞 **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...

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