Friday/Sept. 26
Taste of the Vine Annual Fundraiser. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This year's featured winery is Naked Mountain Vineyards. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Le Mediterranean Bistro, Al-Maza, Curry Mantra, Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates and Shirley's Catering.
Saturday/Sept. 27 - Sunday/Nov. 2
Cox Farms Fall Festival. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (5 p.m. in November) 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville. Giant slides, famous hayrides, rope swings, farm animals & their babies, farm chores, kiddie zone, apples & cider, food, entertainment and over 90 acres of fun. 703-830-4121.
Saturday/Sept. 27
Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration of the diversity and community spirit that is found in Reston, this annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate the rich medley of cultures. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com/MulticulturalFestival.shtml.
Charity Wine Life Festival. 1-5 p.m. Mosaic District, 2905 District Avenue, Fairfax. Your ticket will gain you access to taste over 150 premium and value-driven wines from around the world. Admission: $45. 703-992-8157.
Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. National Firearms Museum, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax. A nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers visitors the chance to attend programs at no charge by simply presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution.
McLean Community Center’s Annual Harvest Happening Festival. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. General admission is $5 at the door; admission is free for children up to 36 months old. Piglets, chickens, goats and guinea pigs are just a few of the many farm animals young children ages 3-8 will be able to see and/or touch.
Korean Culture Event. 12 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project presents "The Hidden Treasures of Korean Art and Modern Korea," featuring two documentary films, a traditional wedding and a Korean buffet.
Ninth Annual ARTS by George! Gala. 5 p.m. Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. This benefit event features a showcase of performances and exhibitions by students and faculty, buffets and beverages, a silent auction of arts-related items and experiences and a dazzling gala performance by Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone. 703-993-4188 or artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.
69th Annual County Fair. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. The fair includes games, booths, barbecue, homemade apple butter, historic church tours, Colonial and Civil War living history re-enactors, organ concerts, live music, pony rides and much more. http://www.pohick.org.
Sunday/Sept. 28
Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 3 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk and fundraise to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/General?pg=informational&fr_id=5817&type=fr_informational&sid=18124
NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore various nature stations throughout the park including butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life and much more with live animal shows throughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
October
Wednesday/Oct. 1
Jewelry and Antiques Road Show. 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace Street, Herndon. Registration is required for one free appraisal of one item. Visit www.HerndonSeniorCenter.org or call 703-464-6200. No walk-ins accepted.
Thursday/Oct. 2
3rd Annual Reston Town Center Help the Homeless Walk. 12 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk from Mayflowers Floral Design Studio on The Promenade to the Embry Rucker Community Shelter and back. Funds will enable Cornerstones to provide essential resources and services for individuals and families in the community who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit www.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth.
Saturday/Oct. 4
Oktoberfest Vienna. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Historic Church Street, Vienna. Enjoy beer, wine, food, music, kids activities and more. Visit http://viennaoktoberfest.org for more.
Swing Dance. 7:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. An evening of swing dancing and great music! Each event begins with a half hour swing dance lesson by Gottaswing, followed by a dance at 8 p.m. Admission fee of $15 can be paid at the door with cash or credit card.
Jazz Masters with John Eaton: “The Master: The Glorious Songs of Jerome Kern.” 1 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Jazz pianist, musicologist, and humorist John Eaton brings his popular continuing education program to The Alden. Jazz Masters with John Eaton is an entertaining and insightful afternoon that combines Eaton’s peerless knowledge of the Great American Songbook, hilarious commentary, and elegant, ultra-tasteful renditions of jazz standards, both popular and obscure. Admission: $10/$5 MCC district residents
October Kid’s Club “Pet Parade.” 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tysons Corner Center Outdoor Plaza, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Learn all about pets. Come dressed as your favorite pet and get a special treat from Tysons Corner Center. This event will also feature fun crafts, activities, music and snacks.
Holiday Fair. 2 – 7 p.m. Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace Street, Herndon. Hundreds of witches, turkeys, snowmen, and much more for the holidays. There is no admission fee. Please visit www.HerndonSeniorCenter.org or call 703-464-6200.
Saturday-Sunday/Oct 4 -5
Halloween Wagon Rides. 5-8 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. A narrated wagon ride along a trail filled with family-oriented thrills,chills,and adventures. At the end of the ride, s'mores and hot apple cider will be provided. Admission $8.
Sunday/Oct. 5
McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. McLean Central Park, 468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. The park is transformed into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of a diverse group of 50 juried artists. Visit www.mpaart.org.
19th Annual Paws for a Cause 3K Walk. 12 p.m. Weber's Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway,
Fairfax. Paws for a Cause benefits Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc., an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing pet visitation to residents of nursing homes and hospitals since 1987. Visit www.fpow.org/event-685795.
HernDOG Bark Bash. 12-3 p.m. Bready Park, Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. Doggy demonstrations, competitions, an off-leash area, adoption event and wide variety of dog themed vendors will be on site. http://herndon-va.gov/
Wednesday/Oct. 8
Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Banjo pioneer and Punch Brother band member Noam Pikelny teams up with the Nashville Bluegrass Band’s, Stuart Duncan, for an acoustic showcase. Tickets: $25-$30. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Thursday/Oct. 9
Loudon Wainwright, III. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Classic blues concert from a veteran musician. Tickets: $25-$30. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Oct. 10
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Classical piano concert. Repertoire will include works by Robert Schumann, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Franz Schubert. Tickets: $40. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday-Sunday/Oct. 11-12
Oktoberfest Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy food, wine, beer, live entertainment, a carnival and the Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K at Northern Virginia’s largest fall festival. Visit www.oktoberfestreston.com.
Herndon Fine Arts Festival. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Experience paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed-media, woodworking – and more.
Saturday/Oct. 11
38th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival. 10209 Main Street, Fairfax. What started out as a small market for artisans has grown to a festival with over 400 arts, crafts and food vendors, children’s activities and entertainment for all ages. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/fall-festival.
Newmeyer Flyer Tribute to the Everly Brothers. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. The Newmeyer Flyer production company memorializes the legendary Everly Brothers in upcoming concert. Tickets: $25-$27. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Burke History Day. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. This year's Burke History Day will feature exhibits, activities, presentations, and children's activities about the diverse types of transportation that have played a role in the settlement and day-to-day life from pre-Colonial to present time. Visitors will learn about railroads and steam engines, bi-planes and jet runways, buggies and early automobiles, subways and canal boats.
McLean Volunteer Fire Department Open House. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. McLean Volunteer Fire Department, 1455 Laughlin Avenue, McLean. Live rescue demonstrations, fire safety education, and other fun activities for the whole family.
Fall Leaf Collecting and Art for Kids. 9 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. This children’s program starts with a walk to collect beautiful fall leaves and to discover how leaves change color. Back at the Visitor’s Center while sipping on apple cider, the children will use these leaves to create animal artwork. The program fee is $5 per child, and reservations are required. Space is limited to 20 children. Children younger than age 5 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to join in on the walk and assist with the craft—regular garden admission applies. For reservations, call 703-255-3631 x103 or jmaloney@nvrpa.org.
McLean Orchestra Season Opening Concert: Russian Flair. 8 p.m. Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean. A rich program of Russian favorites such as Tchaikovsky and more. Mclean-orchestra.org/tickets.
Sunday/Oct. 12
Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Town of Clifton, Main Street and Chapel Road, Clifton. Paradise Springs will be holding court in the "Wine Garden" in the square at the corner of Main Street and Chapel Road. Wine Tastings, Grape Stomping, wines by the glass, or bottles to take home all will be offered throughout the day. Join in for a glass or two and enjoy wine produced right here in the town of Clifton.
Thursday/Oct. 16
Sam Amidon with Bill Frisell and Shahzad Ismaily. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk artist Sam Amidon performs with jazz guitarist Frisell, bassist Ismaily, and rebel rock guitarist Cy Dune. Tickets: $25-$27. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Thursday-Saturday/Oct. 16-Nov. 1
Great Pumpkin Gathering. 6-10 p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Artisan pumpkin carvers showcase a dazzling display of pumpkin art beyond your wildest imagining. Visit www.tysonspartnership.org.
Thursday-Sunday/Oct. 16-19
Fall Carnival Fun on the Farm. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox Road, Herndon. Games and rides, tasty food fair and beverages for sale. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark/
Friday-Sunday/Oct. 17-19
19th Annual Craftsmen's Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. Visit www.gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_chantilly_fall.shtml.
11th Annual Great Falls Studios Art Tour. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Great Falls Community Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Experience ongoing demonstrations, some hands on, and engage in conversations focusing on process and inspiration. The tour is meant to be educational, a celebration of community creativity. It does, though, offer guests the opportunity to purchase exceptional local art.
Friday/Oct. 17
Masters of Hawaiian Music. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Kona-born George Kahumoku Jr. will perform selections indigenous to Hawaii. Tickets: $25-$30. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday/Oct. 18
Historic Hallows Eve. 4 p.m. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. Experience the traditions of Virginians in the 18th and 19th centuries by celebrating All Hallows Eve with storytelling, fortune telling, fall foods and family gatherings. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site.
An Evening of Indian Dance. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Traditional dance featuring classical and folk Indian dance and music performed by professional dancers from the Indian Dance Educators Association. Tickets: $20-$25. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Northern Virginia Fall Brewfest. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Food, drinks and live music. http://www.novabrewfest.com/
Halloween Family Fun Day. 12 - 2 p.m. The CenterStage, 2310 Colt Neck Road, Reston. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy sensational performances perfect for the whole family. Peter McCory, a famed one-man band, will put children in the Halloween spirit at 12:15 p.m., followed by a wonderful performance at 1:15 p.m. by Bob Brown’s Puppets in Monster Madness. Little ghosts and goblins up to the age of 8 will try their skill at winning candy and prizes when they play carnival games.
Saturday-Sunday/Oct. 18-19
Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Warm yourself by the fires and enjoy the splendor of autumn with crisp local apples, warm savory meat pies and hearty breads, or let Market Fair entertainers, tradesmen and the militia amuse and educate you. Visit www.1771.org.
Tysons Harvest Festival. 12-6 p.m. 1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Stroll through the arts and crafts booths and taste some of the fun flavors of fall. Visit http://tysonspartnership.org/event-calendar/tysons-harvest-festival.
Farm Harvest Days. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox Road, Herndon. Watch the cider press in action, milk a goat, shell corn, peel apples, meet the farm animals and see traditional farm demonstrations.
Sunday/Oct. 19
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors 5K. 9 a.m. 7925 Jones Branch Dr., McLean. Even though Northern Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the country, we still face a poverty rate of about 5 percent - more than 90,000 people are living in poverty and 30 percent are children. Come run or walk to help feed our neighbors. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/McLean/NeighborsFeedingNeighbors5K.
Paula Cole. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Singer and songwriter Paula Cole will perform. Tickets: $25-$27. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Chamber Music Concerts. 3 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Free chamber music concerts cosponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and The Alden.
Wednesday/Oct. 22 - Thursday/Oct. 23
Kathy Mattea. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Concert featuring award-winning female country and bluegrass vocalist Kathy Mattea. Tickets: $35. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Wednesday/Oct. 22-Monday/Oct. 27
Disney On Ice Presents Frozen. Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Feld Entertainment, Inc. announces that its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring to life the Academy Award-winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney's Frozen. www.patriotcenter.com.
Thursday/Oct. 23
BOO-Stravaganza. 6-8 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox Road, Herndon. Come to the Indoor Arena Barn dressed in your favorite costume anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. Enjoy fun, games, and a wagon ride. Finish the evening with treats and a small pumpkin. Reservations required. $10/child. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark/
Friday/Oct. 24
Spooktacular. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Enjoy ghoulish games, a spooky craft and a children's show. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano. Kim Pensinger Witman, pianist. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Award-winning female opera vocalist will be featured in upcoming concert. Tickets: $35. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Oct. 24 - Saturday/Nov. 1
Workhouse Arts Center Haunted Trail. 7 - 10 p.m. 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. During an exclusive event for six hair-raising nights only, visitors can walk the Haunted Trail with friends and family. Visitors will experience the macabre outdoor scenes in the lesser traveled areas of the historic prison campus and enjoy special effects, live scare actors and a nightmarish, immersive storyline about a growing horde of infected drones. Evening trail, $10; daytime trail, $5.
Saturday/Oct. 25
Volunteer Fest 2014. A region-wide day of community service that mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to help nonprofits accomplish tasks that they would not have the time or resources to do on their own. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/non-profits/volunteerfest.php for times and locations.
Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying annual event that winds through Clifton's 8 Acre Park. Visit cliftonhauntedtrail.com.
Air and Scare. 2-7 p.m. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. See the spooky side of air and space at the annual Halloween event. Arrive in costume for safe indoor trick-or-treating, creepy crafts, spooky science experiments and other Halloween-themed activities. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/air-and-scare/.
Marcia Ball. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Grammy-nominated pianist and singer/songwriter will give a concert at Wolf Trap. Tickets: $35-$40. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Passion and Romance. 7:30 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, "From the New World." Tickets: $15-$25. http://mclean-symphony.org/
Jack-o’-lantern Carving Workshop. 1 - 3 p.m. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Come learn creative and technical ways to make jack-o’-lanterns, create them and take them home with you afterwards. For ages 13-adult. Admissions: $35. Register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. 703-642-5173.
Saturday-Sunday/Oct. 25 -26
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents Copland and Stravinsky. 8 p.m. George Mason University's Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Classical performance by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. http://www.fairfaxsymphony.org
Sunday/Oct. 26
The Bad Plus. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Jazz trio that has produced several hits will perform. Tickets: $30-$32. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Wednesday/Oct. 29
68th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade. 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, Vienna. With the theme of "Celebrating the Tradition of Vienna Girls Sports," come in costume to celebrate Halloween. Visit www.viennava.gov.
Wednesday/Oct. 29 - Thursday /Oct. 30
Jim Brickman. The Platinum Tour. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Pianist Jim Brickman will perform at Wolf Trap. Tickets: $35-$40. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Oct. 31
The Annual Spooktacular. 5-7 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/CalendarWide.html
November
Saturday/Nov. 1
The Robinson Marketplace. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors at the Holiday Market, raffle and silent auction sponsored by the Robinson Secondary School PTSA. Visit www.robinsonptsa.org.
Eddie Money. 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Concert featuring classic rock artist, Eddie Money. Tickets: $45-$50. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Flamenco Vivo/Carlotta Santana “The Soul of Flamenco.” 8 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Flameno Vivo brings an exciting evening of flamenco to the stage featuring accomplished artists from the U.S. and Spain. Admission: $30/$20 MCC district residents
Thursday/Nov. 6 - Friday/Nov. 7
Justin Hayward with Special Guest Mike Dawes. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Legendary guitarist of The Moody Blues, takes fans back with outstanding acoustic versions of his old and new songs. Tickets: $75. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday/Nov. 8
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Luke Frazier. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. I'll Be Seeing You - experience an unfolding love story based on actual letters written during World War II, including songs of the era by Gershwin, Kern, Carmichael, Ellington and more. Tickets: http://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/
Friday/Nov. 14 - Sunday/Jan. 4
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights. 5:30 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Garden, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. A winter wonderland, including a flowing stream of softly glowing lights, a two story animated fountain and a Gingerbread Village. Admission: $13 adults, $8 children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free.
Wednesday/Nov. 19 - Sunday/Jan. 4
Lights Festival. 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Almost two and a half miles of light displays and a Holiday Village to celebrate the season. Visit www.bullrunfestivaloflights.com.
Thursday/Nov. 20
James Cotton. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.Widely regarded as one of the best harmonica players of all time, this instrumentalist and blues legend has made his mark on music history. Tickets: $25. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Nov. 21
Quote-Along Film: “A Christmas Story.” 7:30 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Yell along to your all-time holiday favorite. Free.
Friday/Nov. 21 - Saturday/Nov. 22
Chris Smither & The Motivators. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $30-$35. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday/Nov. 22
Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 p.m. Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. The course takes you through Herndon Centennial Golf Course grass and paved paths, parts of the W&OD paved trail and vehicular paved road. All canned food will be donated to LINK. Visit www.herndon-va.gov
Family Fun: Turkey Hunt. 1-2 p.m. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Learn the history of the turkey, it’s importance to early Americans and track it through the Green Spring Gardens’ grounds. Make table decorations to bring home. Admissions: $6. Register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. 703-642-5173.
Thanksgiving Table Arrangement. 1:30-3:30 p.m. 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Come and make a centerpiece for turkey day with a fresh pumpkin. Admissions: $35 per person plus $25 supply fee.
Saturday-Sunday/Nov. 22-23
23rd Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. More than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, crystals, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids' mini-mines, learning activities and more.
Friday/Nov. 28
John Eaton. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Renowned pianist, vocalist, musicologist, and humorist delivers renditions of cherished American songs. Tickets: $25-$27. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Reston Holiday Parade. 11 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. Come for a full day of community, charity and cheer including the Gingerbread Man Mile & Tot Trot, visits and photos with Santa, tree lighting, sing along and horse-drawn carriage rides.
The Thanksgiving Story. 11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2309 West Ox Road, Herndon. Bring the family and holiday guests to this lively and interactive retelling of the Thanksgiving Story. Gleemania's Sue Cournoyer entertains and informs while engaging everyone. After the show, stroll the park and visit our animals or take a ride on our carousel or wagon rides. Admission: $5 per person.
Saturday/Nov. 29
Stephen Kellogg. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. This lively performer and talented everyman combines soulful songwriting and passionate guitar for a classic rock ’n’ roll sound. Tickets: $25. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.