Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area!
Fall Festival 2026
Friday, October 2
6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Winery at Bull Run
15950 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
We’re welcoming Fall with the sounds of the On Tap Band, fire pits, food trucks, and specialty fall drinks like mulled wine and our “Apple Cidonnay!” We will have a special Fall-themed photo wall as well.
Tickets are $10 per person for Wine Club members* and $15 per person for non-members. Tickets include your first glass of wine, after-hours access to The Winery, a vendor fair, tasting room specials all night long, a s’mores kit, and the chance to win one of our great raffle prizes.
Vienna Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 3
11:00am – 7:00pm
Historic Church Street
Vienna VA
The 17th annual Vienna Oktoberfest will be held on Church Street, Vienna VA on Saturday, Oct 3, from 11am-7pm.
Featuring: Live entertainment on 3 stages, multiple beer and wine stands, great food from around the globe, artisan and vendor markets, free kids zone with games and inflatables, and loads and loads of fun!
Fiesta Fairfax
Saturday, October 3
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Old Town Square
10415 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fiesta Fairfax is a community celebration observed during Hispanic Heritage Month and includes cultural performances, music, food vendors and educational exhibits highlighting the contributions and experiences of the Hispanic, Latino and Latinx community. The Old Town Square Stage will host folklore dance performances from various countries and live music to practice your dance moves!
Latin food vendors from around the DMV area will be available to share the vivacious flavors from across Latin America. Artisans will be selling their creations, and area nonprofit organizations will also be on-site to share information about services and opportunities to work with our growing Latino community.
ARTS By George!
Special Event: Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Saturday, October 3
8:30pm
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
4373 Mason Pond Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra headline the 21st annual ARTS by George! in a wickedly entertaining performance you won’t want to miss. ARTS by George! is “an evening like no other,” supporting George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) student scholarships, the Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts.
McLean Artfest
Sunday, October 4
10:00am – 4:00pm
McLean Central Park
1468 Dolley Madison Blvd
McLean, VA 22101
Join us to celebrate the arts in our community! McLean Artfest, formerly MPAartfest, continues its annual tradition, now produced by the McLean Community Center with McLean Project for the Arts as our visual art partner. Located at McLean Central Park, McLean Artfest is a juried festival showcasing over 30 local & regional visual artists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This FREE, one-day fine arts show, sale and festival features contemporary art, Children’s Art Walk, children’s art tents, gourmet food trucks, a beer and wine garden, interactive art experiences, a live stage with some of the best local musicians in the DC metro area and much more!
