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Greetings Springfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Fun Acting Classes for the Kids! at Burgundy Farm Country Day School
  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School at Robinson Secondary School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday September 10
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School
    Robinson Secondary School South County High > Gym (Main)
    6:30 pm
  • Back to School Night (4-5)
    Oak View Elementary School Oak View Elementary
    6:30 pm
  • Boys Varsity Football vs Fairfax High School
    Robinson Secondary School Robinson Secondary
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Community Meal →
    5952 Franconia Rd, Franconia
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • First Annual North Springfield Porch Fest →
    North Springfield Neighborhood, North Springfield
    2:00 pm
    • Monday September 21
  • Graphic Novel School Break Camp →
    The Community Studio at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale
    9:00 am
    • Thursday September 24
  • Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library →
    George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
    10:00 am
    • Saturday September 26
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival →
    Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
    10:00 am
  • Bug Fest →
    Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield
    10:00 am
  • Fall Festival →
    Fellowship Baptist Church, 5936 Rolling Rd, Springfield
    12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Annandale

  • 13-year-old killed after being struck by truck while riding bike in Northern Virginia (fox5dc.com)
  • Morning Notes for September 9, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
  • Kiss-and-ride congestion a growing safety concern at Fairfax County schools, report finds (ffxnow.com)

Burke

  • Renovations begin this fall at seven Fairfax County playgrounds (ffxnow.com)

Arlington

  • 4 Events In Arlington Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
  • Man Accused Of Striking Arlington Police Officer After Entering Business Where He Was Banned (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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