Weekend Warrior: October 16th-18th, 2015 Things to Do in Virginia, DC and Maryland

Julie BrodieLocal Events

Halloween Events

Through October 2015.  Get spooked at a haunted house, romp around a pumpkin patch or go on a haunted city tour.

Pumpkin Festivals

Through October. Some of the region’s pumpkin patches open at the end of September. Find out where the best pumpkin patches and fall festivals are in the Washington, DC area and plan an early visit before the crowds.

White House Garden Tours

October 17-18, 2015. View the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children’s Garden and South Lawn of the White House.

Northern Virginia Brewfest

October 17-18, 2015. Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, VA. More than 40 breweries will feature their best American style beers. Entertainment includes live music and children’s activities such as face painting, air-brush tattooing, moon bounces, and rock climbing.

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

October 17-18, 2015. Bethesda, MD. More than 180 artists display a wide variety of artwork and crafts.

Annapolis Powerboat Show

October 15-18, 2015. Annapolis City Dock. Visit Downtown Annapolis and check out the latest in boats and boating accessories.

Sugarloaf Craft Festival

October 16-18, 2015. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD. Enjoy craft demonstrations, great food and live entertainment.

Patuxent Wildlife Festival

October 17, 2015, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Live animals and research displays at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland.

Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show

October 17, 2015, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Rockville, MD. See a display of more than 500 antique and classic automobiles, pumpkin painting, moon bounce, and live music.

 

Alexandria Fall Festival

October 17, 2015, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd. Alexandria, VA. The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities sponsors the family friendly event with live music, pony rides, scarecrow making, hay rides and more.

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