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🌱 Patch AM: What’s new at Falls Church’s rescheduled plein air art festival?
Also check out Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF on the Falls Church Patch calendar

Good morning Falls Church! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's new at Falls Church's rescheduled plein air art festival?
Also on today's calendar: Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Postponed to October 17 Due to Storms (arlnow.com) — Falls Church's annual plein air festival has been postponed to Saturday, October 17, with events centered at Falls Church City Hall and historic downtown. You can view more than 100 outdoor paintings, vote for a People's Choice winner, watch judging and awards, and even join a Quick Draw competition open to all ages.
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📸 Around Falls Church
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falls Church
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★ Featured events ★
- Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF →
Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax
12:00 pm - Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! →
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
4:00 pm - Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus Fall Show →
1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington
2:30 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm - 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
7:30 am - Apply by 10/19 for the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition! →
Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
9:00 am - Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean →
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
9:30 am - Blessing of the Animals →
513 E. Broad Street
4:00 pm - The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies - Presented by NOVA Nightsky Theater →
Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 E Broad St, Falls Church
7:00 pm - Family Fun Night →
7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church
5:30 pm - Reality TV Trivia Night! →
Commonwealth Brewing Co FFX, 10426 Main St, Fairfax
7:00 pm - Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
Virtual
7:00 pm - Virtual Information Session for JLNV Prospective Members →
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7:00 pm - The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies - Presented by NOVA Nightsky Theater →
Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 E Broad St, Falls Church
7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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- Novara Recovery Center — (703) 705-7870
- Lewinsville Presbyterian Church — (703) 356-7200
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- CCPTA Launches "Fill the Break" Out-of-School Food Security Fundraiser!
Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
- "Flow" Brings Color, Movement, and Energy to Falls Church Arts —Susan Hillson Read on Patch
- Young husky mix found in Broyhill Park while we were walking our dogs tonight during the heavy rain.
he has a flea collar but no identification. Impossible to catch, but he followed us to our fenced yard. Animal control is coming to pick him up. … (Nextdoor Broyhill Park)
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Server in Falls Church. Apply here.
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 2115 in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tysons
- Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report (patch.com)
- Danish juice and coffee bar opens today in Tysons Corner Center (ffxnow.com)
- OpenAI fires safety researchers for mishandling sensitive information. (thecyberwire.com)
Arlington
- Listing of the Day: 3917 17th Street N, Arlington (arlnow.com)
Ok Falls Church! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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