Hey gang, Matt here!

Yes, indeed — Halloween is upon us! It’s not a holiday until I’ve watched the Charlie Brown specials.

Do you have a favorite Halloween show or movie? We’d love to hear about it! ⬇️

🕑 Plus, tick tock… Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, meaning we will gain an hour of sleep Saturday into Sunday. (Don’t forget to change your watches and clocks before you go to bed.) Now, let’s get to the fun happening Out & About this weekend!

In this week’s newsletter:

• Halloween fun, markets in Fairfax, Chantilly, & Vienna

• Wonder Food Hall opens in Reston, breweries host Halloween parties

• Comedy nights in Falls Church and Alexandria

• Halloween family fun around the area

• Caps & Wizards home, local high school football Games of the Week

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Cheers,
Matt

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Things To Do

Halloween weekend + markets around the area! 🎃🚗

• Fall Fun This Weekend!

  • Mosaic Halloween Spooktacular — Friday, Oct. 31, Mosaic District, Fairfax.

  • Alexandria Fall-O-Ween — Saturday, Nov. 1, John Carlyle Square, Alexandria. Admission is free!

    • Find more! Check out our full 2025 Fall Fun Guide for recurring local events and more details!

• Main St. Market in Fairfax

  • A curated street market with 15+ local small businesses bringing vintage and handmade goods and more returns to Old Town Fairfax on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

    • 10417 Main St., Fairfax

• The D.C. Big Flea Antiques Event

  • Shop everything from fine antiques, vintage clothing and handbags, jewelry, and more at the Dulles Expo Center on Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2. Tickets: $10

    • 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

• Vienna VFD Auxiliary Fall Bazaar

  • Shop local and support the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

    • 400 Center St. S., Vienna

• Book Sales in Fairfax and Alexandria

  • The City of Fairfax Regional Library hosts the Fall Children's Book Sale from Friday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. The Friends of Sherwood Regional Library First Saturday Book Sale is set for Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

    • 10360 North St., Fairfax

    • 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln., Alexandria

• “Fall Fur-ward” in Lorton

  • A family-friendly event at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Lorton campus includes food, a touch-a-truck area, and plenty of pet meet-and-greets on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Admission is free.

    • 8780 Lorton Rd., Lorton

• Find A Farmers Market Near You

  • If you’re looking for fresh produce, local meats and eggs, artisan vendors, and more, check out our 2025 Farmers Market Guide!

Food & Drink

Food fun in Fairfax and Reston + breweries host Halloween events! 🍻🎃

• Wonder Food Hall Opens in Reston on Thursday

  • Wonder, a New York City-based food hall “which describes its food halls as a one-stop shop to conquer any craving,” will open its latest location in Reston on Thursday, Oct. 30. They also opened a spot in Franconia last week. (Read more from FFX Now.)

• Fairfax Food Tour

  • Fully indulge in the delicious offerings at seven locations in Fairfax City on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 11:30p.m.-4:30p.m.. Tickets: $75-$100.

• Starr Hill Tysons Halloween Bash

  • Specialty brews, boos, a costume contest, and more at the Tysons brewpub on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8:00p.m.

    • 1805 Capital One Dr. S. Suite 1100, Tysons

• G34.3 Brewing Co. Halloween Party

  • Enjoy a new pumpkin beer release, costume contest, scary movie marathon, and more at the Lorton brewery’s Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31 at 6:00p.m.

    • 8532 Terminal Rd., Lorton

• Jimmy’s 28th Annual Halloween Bash

  • A Herndon favorite is back at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern on Friday, Oct. 31. Starts at 9:00p.m.

• Halloween-themed Trivia at Ornery Beer Co.

  • Test your knowledge of all-things Halloween — movies and more — at the Fairfax brewery on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:00p.m.

    • 3950 University Dr., Fairfax

Go Out & About Together

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

Comedy nights in Falls Church and Alexandria! 🎤

• “The Last Five Years” Opens at NextStop Theatre

  • The newest show to headline the Herndon theatre company opens on Thursday, Oct. 30 with four shows this weekend. Tickets: $50.

    • 269 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon

• Rocky Horror Show Wraps in Reston

  • The Reston Community Players host two more performances of the iconic musical this weekend at the Reston Community Center. Tickets: $25-$30.

    • 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston

• $5 Comedy Night at State Theatre

  • Some of the DMVs best comedians come to the historic Falls Church venue on Saturday, Nov. 1. Showtime: 8:30p.m. Tickets: $5.

    • 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

• Halloween Comedy Chaos at Aslin Beer Co.

  • Laughs and libations — Halloween edition — at Aslin’s Alexandria brewery on Friday, Oct. 31. Showtime: 8:00p.m. Tickets: $10.

    • 847 South Pickett St., Alexandria

Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair — The holidays are coming early to Centreville! Visit the Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair at the Centreville United Methodist Church this Saturday, November 1 to shop for handcrafted treasures made by local artisans. Enjoy homemade lunch and baked goods, a silent auction, and more. Admission is free!

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Families & Kids

Halloween family fun around the area! ⬇️

• Halloween at The PARC

  • Enjoy trick-or-treating, live musical performances, food, and more at this free event on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

    • 8508 Leesburg Pike, Vienna

• Campfire Wagon Ride in Herndon

  • Register for a wagon ride time and enjoy the bonfire after your ride in Frying Pan Farm Park on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6:00p.m. Tickets: $10.

    • 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon

• Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

  • Meadowlark’s Children’s Garden hosts its final Halloween Scavenger Hunt of the season on Friday, Oct. 31. Cost: $8.

    • 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna

• Trick-or-Treat at Fair Oaks Mall

  • Participating retailers will be handing out treats while supplies last, and enjoy festive decorations, photo ops, and more on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

    • 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

• Halloween in the Hallows

  • Take a guided hike in Riverbend Park, and then enjoy a campfire complete with s’mores on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:00p.m. Tickets: $12.

    • 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls

Sports & Recreation

Together with

This high school football season, we are teaming up with the guys at “All Hitches — The NoVA Football Podcast” to provide you with local high school football coverage!

Be sure to tune in to the All Hitches “Friday Night Spotlight” on YouTube, where the guys take you LIVE to high school football games around the region!

Check out their Games of the Week!

• Oakton (4-4) at James Madison (4-4)

• Falls Church (6-2) at Mount Vernon (5-3)

• West Springfield (6-2) at Alexandria City (6-2)

• Lake Braddock (6-2) at Fairfax (4-4)

• South Lakes (5-3) at Centreville (6-1)

Home Games

• 🏒 NHL: New York Islanders at Washington Capitals

  • Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• 🏀 NBA: Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards

  • Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:00p.m., Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

• 🏈 NFL: Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders

  • Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8:20p.m., Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

News & Notes

• ⚽️ The Washington Spirit is at Utah on Sunday, and Loudoun United FC visits North Carolina FC in Round 1 of the USL playoffs on Saturday.

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: In addition to its flagship campus in Fairfax, George Mason University operates three other campuses in Arlington, Front Royal, and in Prince William County.

Before We Go, Some Good News…

This week’s Good News takes us to Inova Children’s Hospital!

Last week, members of the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Technical Rescue Operations Team (TROT) used their skills to help firefighters in costumes rappel from the roof of the hospital, stopping to wave and play games with kids on the way down. Great work by these first responders to share smiles and spread kindness with kids and their families!

📽️Click the photo above to watch the full video on the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue’s Instagram page!

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