DC, NoVA Weekend: Pride Festival, Fiesta DC Parade, Oktoberfest

As we head into the last weekend of September (already?), the weather should shape up so Northern Virginia and DC residents can enjoy the numerous events going on.

The first weekend of fall will offer lots of events and fun around Northern Virginia and DC. From fall festivals to cultural events and a dog race, there's something for you.

We've rounded up numerous events going on in your communities from Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30. Some are free. Some have a fee.

Some of the larger attractions you'll find include: Northern Virginia Pride Festival, Fall For Fairfax KidsFest, Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest, Loudoun County International Festival, Fiesta DC Parade and Festival, Canines-N-Kids’ Two by Four Race and Dimensions DC.

Friday, Sept. 28

• Lovettsville Oktoberfest (preview night)
• Cox Farms Fall Festival (open daily through Nov. 6)
• Leesburg Pumpkin Village (open daily through Nov. 6)
• Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest (through Sept. 30)
• Dimensions DC (through Sept. 29)
• Latin Dance Festival in Alexandria (through Sept. 30)
• ValeArts Fall into Color
• Family Sock Hop in Del Ray
• Truckeroo at The Bullpen
• Falls Church Sunset Cinema: "Despicable Me 3"

Post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.

Saturday, Sept. 29

• Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Fest (weekends in September)
• Northern Virginia Pride Festival
• Fall For Fairfax KidsFest (through Sept. 30)
• Occoquan Fall Craft Show (through Sept. 30)
• Fiesta DC Parade
• Canines-N-Kids’ Two by Four Race in Ashburn
• Historic Pohick Church Annual Country Fair
• Walk for Suicide Prevention in Spotsylvania
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk in Fairfax
• Dardanella at Washington National Cathedral
• Lovettsville Oktoberfest
• Opera in the Outfield
• Art All Night DC
• Steins, Wines & Spirits in Manassas
• Arts on the Horizon 5k and 1k Kids Dash
• St. George Mediterranean Food Festival & Bazaar
• Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale
• Fredericksburg Dog Mart
• BBQ, Boots & BINGO in Arlington
• Patrick Henry Library Megasale in Vienna
• Pickleball Social in Vienna
• A Mansion House Whiskey Tasting in Alexandria

Sunday, Sept. 30

• Christina Aguilera at MGM National Harbor
• Valley Fest Street Art Festival
• Fiesta DC Festival
• Loudoun County International Festival
• The Washington Group Cultural Fund concert Series in Alexandria
• Washington Chamber Orchestra Concert with Pianist Yeol Eum Son
• So Fetch: Concert in McLean Central Park

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