🌱 Patch AM: Del Ray Poetry Reading and 7 more events

Hello Del Ray! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue at Mount Vernon Avenue
• Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue →
  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
• Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey →
  Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Concert: Hero Magnus, with spoken word performance by Magus Magnus →
  Galactic Panther, 1303 King St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Grand African Run →
  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Del Ray Poetry Reading →
  2300 Mt. Vernon Ave
  7:00 pm
• "Carnival of Curiosities" Art Exhibit Opening Reception Fri October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE, →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Art on the Avenue 2026 Sat October 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm →
  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
• STEAM-tastic: Make Scratchboard Art during Art on the Avenue (All Ages; Drop-in) Sat October 3 @ 10: →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register by 9/30) Sun October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance) Mon October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market →
  1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  11:00 am
• "$125 and Under" Call for Entry Deadline Sat October 10 @ 11:59 pm →
  Online
  11:59 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• Art Safari Returns Oct. 24: Three Floors of Torpedo Factory Creativity for Kids (thezebra.org)
• Alexandria Fitness Studio Rebrands as Imperium Strength and Longevity (popville.com)
• Alexandria to release map of all Flock camera locations (fox5dc.com)

Arlington

• Teen Charged After Knife Attack In Arlington: Police (patch.com)
• Festival LatinoAmericano Returns To Arlington This Weekend (patch.com)
• New Event Venue With Michelin-Starred Culinary Team Opens In Arlington (patch.com)

Falls Church

• Best Buns Bakery & Burgers Opens New Falls Church Location (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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