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Hey gang, Matt here!

We “kick off” a new feature in this week’s edition. We’re teaming up with the guys at “All Hitches — The NoVA Football Podcast” to bring you local high school football coverage this season!

Starting this week, Coach Dash and Coach Mesa will offer their Game of the Week and other game previews for schools across Fairfax County. Plus, learn how you can catch their live coverage of local high school football games in the “Sports & Recreation” section of the newsletter.

High school football brings communities together. We love it, and we hope you enjoy the coverage.

Now, onto the fun that’s happening Out & About this weekend! ⬇️

In this week’s newsletter:

• Fall Festivals, Silent Dance Party, 27th annual Egyptian Festival

• Bunnyman Brewing hosts pair of events, plus where to find bingo and goat yoga

• Maren Morris at Wolf Trap, “Keyboard Conversations” returns to GMU

• Capital One East Park opens

• Nats host Pirates for weekend series + Our high school football preview

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Cheers,
Matt

A message from Bright Horizons

Join Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool for Fall Family Festival on September 25 from 4 – 6 pm. Make new connections, talk with other families in the area, and get to know our community. Bright Horizons teachers will have hands-on fall activities for the whole family! There are five Fairfax County schools so click on the link below to find a hosting center near you!

RSVP here!

Things To Do

A silent disco party, plane pull, and fall fun!

• Check Out Our Fall Fun Guide for These Events & More!

  • 49th Annual Falls Church Festival — Saturday, September 13 2025, 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m, City Hall & Community Center Grounds, Falls Church

  • Falling for Fair Oaks — Sunday, September 14 from 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m., Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax

  • Cider Making at Frying Pan Farm Park — Sunday, September 14 at 11:00a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon

• 27th Annual Egyptian Festival in Fairfax

  • Enjoy 40+ Middle Eastern dishes, desserts, and unique crafts from Egypt at the 27th annual Egyptian Festival at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church. The event runs Saturday, September 13-Sunday, September 14 from 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m.

    • 11911 Braddock Rd., Fairfax

• Second Saturday Sungazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center

  • Observe the sun through a filtered telescope this weekend at the National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly with Second Saturday Sungazing. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer questions. This fun event runs Saturday, September 13 from 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. The event itself is free with parking at $15.

    • 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly

• Silent Dance Party in Reston

  • Close out the summer in style with Reston Station’s Silent Dance Party on Friday, September 12 from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.

    • 1901 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston

• Find A Farmers Market Near You

  • If you’re looking for fresh produce, local meats and eggs, artisan vendors, and more, check out our Farmers Market Guide! We have details for nearly 20 markets across Fairfax County, from Great Falls to Lorton, Chantilly to Falls Church, and much more.

    • PLUS: The Tysons Mixed Market continues on Thursday. Learn more details here.

• 2025 Dulles Day Plane Pull

  • Put your strength to the test and support Special Olympics Virginia during this event that’s both fun and a fundraiser on Saturday, September 13 at Dulles International Airport. The event also includes a festival and car show.

Food & Drink

Bingo, goats, and silent sips! 🍷📚

• Bunnyman Brewing to Host Pair of Events This Weekend

  • Bunnyman’s Chantilly brewery will host “Oyster Fest” with King Street Oyster Bar on Saturday, September 13.

    • 14140 Parke Long Ct., A-C, Chantilly

  • Bunnyman’s Lorton cafe is hosting Fermentstock, “A Hoppy Celebration of All Things Fermentable!” on Saturday, September 13. Enjoy fermented foods to go with those brews, check out vendors, and more.

    • 9514 Workhouse Way, Lorton

• Silent Read and Sip in Fairfax Corner

  • Grab your favorite book, enjoy a cocktail, shop books, and maybe even win a cool prize at Fairfax Corner’s “Silent Read and Sip” on Friday, September 12 from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. This event is outdoors.

    • 4100 Monument Corner Dr., Fairfax

• Bingo Night at Paradise Springs Winery

  • Enjoy a classic bingo night at Paradise Springs Winery on Friday, September 12 starting at 6:00p.m. Enjoy wine, food trucks, and more. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Tickets: $10. Ages 21+.

    • 13219 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton

• Goat Yoga at Aslin Beer Co.

  • Aslin’s Herndon brewery is hosting Goat Yoga class that is “equal parts relaxing and ridiculously fun” on Sunday, September 14 at 10:00a.m. Enjoy a complimentary beer after class. Tickets: $33.

    • 767 Elden St., Herndon

A message from Vecinos Unidos

Make a difference! Volunteer once a week (Tuesday–Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM) to help 1st-6th graders with reading, writing, and math. Many face language barriers and need support. For 28+ years in Herndon, we've seen real results. Apply at vecinosunidos.org.

Can’t attend in person? Ask about other ways to help!

Music, Arts, & Entertainment

Keyboard Convos, ‘80s hits, and art in all forms! 🖌️💃

• Maren Morris at Wolf Trap

  • Maren Morris headlines Wolf Trap’s Filene Center on Friday, September 12. Showtime: 8:00p.m. Tickets start at $63.

    • 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna

• “Keyboard Conversations” Returns to GMU’s Center for the Arts

  • Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to George Mason University’s Fairfax campus for his Keyboard Conversations  concerts with commentary. This week’s show, set for Sunday, September 14, features “In Beethoven—The Young Genius.” Showtime: 7:00p.m. Tickets: $38-$62.

    • 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax

• “Legend of the White Snake and Other Works” at Capital One Hall

  • The Gin Dance Company brings multiple tales to life on the main stage in Tysons for one show only on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30p.m. Tickets: $57.

    • 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons

• Clem Snide & Rye Valley at Jammin Java

  • The Vienna music club hosts Clem Snide and Ohio-based Americana band Rye Valley on Thursday, September 11. Showtime: 8:00p.m. Tickets start at $18.

    • 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna

• The Legwarmers 80s Retro Dance Party

  • The DMV’s premier 1980s tribute band comes to The State Theatre in Falls Church on Friday, September 12. Showtime: 9:30p.m. Tickets: $25.

    • 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

Families & Kids

Games and a new park! ⬇️

• Capital One East Park Opens

  • The highly-anticipated opening of the family-friendly park near Capital One Center in Tysons opened over the weekend. Check out more on their Instagram page above.

• Back to School Boro Bash

  • The Boro Tysons hosts its Back to School Boro Bash on Saturday, September 13 from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. in Boro Park. The event features movies, a glitter tattoo artist, popcorn bar, and more.

    • 8350 Broad St., Tysons

• Sunday Family Game Days in Reston

  • Bring your favorite board game — or enjoy a new game — to the Reston Community Center on Sunday, September 14 from 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

    • 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston

• Campfire Fridays in Springfield and Fairfax Station

  • A fun-filled night around the campfire — complete with s’mores — at Springfield’s Hidden Pond Nature Center and Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station on Friday, September 12.

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!

Each week, Coach Dash and Coach Mesa will highlight their Games of the Week in Fairfax County. Be sure to tune in to the All Hitches “Friday Night Spotlight” on YouTube, where the guys take you LIVE to games around the region for all of the local high school football action, from Reston to Fairfax to Alexandria and more.

Check out their Game of the Week and other local matchups. ⬇️

• Game of the Week: Westfield (2-0) at Langley (2-0)

• West Springfield (1–1) at Madison (0–2)

• Robinson (0–1) at Fairfax (0–2)

• McLean (0–2) vs Falls Church (1–1)

• Herndon (0–2) at Chantilly (2–0)

  • Want more analysis? Check out their deep dives of each game here.

Home Games

• ⚾️ MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals

  • Friday, September 12 at 6:45p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• ⚾️ MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals

  • Saturday, September 13 at 4:05p.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

• ⚽️ USL: San Antonio FC at Loudoun United FC

  • Saturday, September 13 at 5:00p.m., Segra Field, Leesburg

• ⚽️ MLS: Orlando City at D.C. United

  • Saturday, September 13 at 7:30p.m., Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

• ⚾️ MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals

  • Sunday, September 14 at 11:35a.m., Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

News & Notes

• 🏈 The Washington Commanders play at Green Bay on Thursday Night Football.

• ⚽️ The Washington Spirit travels to Kansas City on Saturday.
  

Fairfax County Fun Fact of the Week

Did you know: Out of all 50 states, plus territories, Virginia ranks 7th in the United States with 3,330 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Before We Go, Some Good News…

This week, it’s a touching edition of the “good news.” Paisano’s Pizza shared an update about their Fair Lakes store on Tuesday. “The first-ever Paisano’s has officially closed its doors” after more than 28 years, their Instagram post said. But, that’s not the end — they recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new Fair Lakes location.

Watch the moving video as they say goodbye to their original store and open their new store. (Is someone cutting onions for the pizza?)

Know about some good news in the community? Email us!

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Matt Knoedler
Publisher, Out & About Fairfax