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π± Patch AM: 2026 Fall Festival and 6 more events
You won't want to miss Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse Celebrates National Miniatures Month on the Kingstowne Patch calendar

Good morning Kingstowne! 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. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse Celebrates National Miniatures Month
- Oktoberfest and Kinderfest at St Aidan's Episcopal Church
- Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser at Paradise Springs Winery
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kingstowne
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★ Featured events ★
- Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse Celebrates National Miniatures Month →
8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
9:00 am - Oktoberfest and Kinderfest →
St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd, Fort Hunt
3:00 pm - Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser →
Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton
1:00 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
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- 2026 Fall Festival →
Bush Hill Presbyterian Church, 4916 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
12:00 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Thomas A Edison High School
Annandale High
4:30 pm - Adolescent Mental Health Forum →
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria
7:00 pm - Humor Mill Toastmasters →
John Marshall Library 6209 Rose Hill Dr Alexandria, VA 22310
7:15 pm - REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education →
Kingstowne Regional Library, 7130 Silver Lake Blvd, Alexandria
7:00 pm - No Kings Vote Early →
South Van Dorn Street & Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne
12:00 pm - Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
To Be Provided
2:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Franconia
- Potbelly Opens in Franconia, Virginia (qsrmagazine.com)
- Alexandria church's pumpkin patch supporting charitable causes opens this weekend (alxnow.com)
- FCPS Employee Charged with Embezzlement (fcpdnews.org)
Springfield
- Fourth-quarter rally lifts South County past West Springfield (fairfaxtimes.com)
- Noise-abatement pilot program due in early 2027 (fairfaxtimes.com)
- Police Looking for 4 Suspects in $600K Smash-and-Grab Robbery (nationaljeweler.com)
Woodbridge
- New Arcade With Full Bar And Kitchen Coming To Woodbridge (patch.com)
Ok Kingstowne! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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