Events and Things to Do in Del Ray, VA

Friday, October 2

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82nd Waterford Fair

OCT

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10:00 AM

Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

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

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Saturday, October 3

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31st Annual Art on the Avenue

OCT

3

10:00 AM

Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

The 31st Annual Art on the Avenue takes place on Sat., Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of the...

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Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey

OCT

3

5:00 PM

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria, VA

Join MVUC’s Climate Action Team for a free screening of this captivating film, featuring a special guest from the Potomac River...

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Sunday, October 4

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Concert: Hero Magnus, with spoken word performance by Magus Magnus

OCT

4

8:00 PM

Galactic Panther, 1303 King St, Alexandria, VA

Experience a captivating evening featuring both a poet and a musician live at the Galactic Panther art space. Tickets for this...

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Saturday, October 10

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Grand African Run

OCT

10

9:00 AM

1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA

Win a 2026 Toyota Corolla.Meet Olympic Legends. Run for a Cause. Win a 2026 Toyota Corolla. Join us for the 8th Grand African...

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Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

OCT

10

7:00 PM

The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna, VA

Join Marian Homes, Inc. for our 2026 Casino Night Gala on Saturday, October 10, at the beautiful Tower Club in Tysons Corner!...

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Friday, October 2

• 82nd Waterford Fair 10:00 am

  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford

  
  
• Del Ray Poetry Reading 7:00 pm

  2300 Mt. Vernon Ave

  
  
• “Carnival of Curiosities” Art Exhibit Opening Reception Fri October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE, 7:00 pm

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Saturday, October 3

• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue 10:00 am

  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey 5:00 pm

  Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria

  
  
• STEAM-tastic: Make Scratchboard Art during Art on the Avenue (All Ages; Drop-in) Sat October 3 @ 10: 10:00 am

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• Art on the Avenue 2026 Sat October 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am

  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Sunday, October 4

• Concert: Hero Magnus, with spoken word performance by Magus Magnus 8:00 pm

  Galactic Panther, 1303 King St, Alexandria

  
  
• Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register by 9/30) Sun October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10:00 am

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Monday, October 5

• Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance) Mon October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated 2:00 pm

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• Playing with Resin Workshop Mon October 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $50 – $60 6:00 pm

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Tuesday, October 6

• Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session Tue October 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 – $15 7:00 pm

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  

Saturday, October 10

• Grand African Run 9:00 am

  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria

  
  
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala 7:00 pm

  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna

  
  
• Creative Book Club – E. H. Gombrich’s “Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Repr 10:00 am

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market 11:00 am

  1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• 2027 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline Sat October 10 @ 11:59 pm - $18 11:59 pm

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• “$125 and Under” Call for Entry Deadline Sat October 10 @ 11:59 pm 11:59 pm

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Sunday, October 11

• Girl Scout “Art and Design” Brownie Badge Workshop (Register by 10/1) Sun October 11 @ 10:00 am - 12 10:00 am

  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria

  
  
• Paws in the Park 2025 in Oronoco Bay Park Sun October 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 11:00 am

  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria