If you can’t make it to the stadium, these businesses offer a great game-day atmosphere. | Photo by NOVAtoday
College football season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 23, and we’ve rounded up five great spots to catch your favorite teams in action this fall. While many of you will be cheering for Virginia Tech or UVA, I’ll be rooting for the Badgers. On, Wisconsin.
Murphy’s Irish Pub | Open daily | 713 King St., Alexandria
This Irish pub regularly hosts events like MLB game days and live European soccer matches + they proudly broadcast a range of college football games — “from Ohio State to Notre Dame,” as its website puts it. Personally, I’ll be booing both of those teams.
T.J. Stone’s | Open daily | 608 Montgomery St., Alexandria
You’ll find us in the tap room, where 11 flat-screen TVs make it the perfect spot to catch every game — it’s the ultimate haven for multitasking sports fans.
Gasshuku Martial Arts Event 2025 | Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 23 | Times vary | Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, Dulles | $130 | This immersive two-day event showcases world-renowned martial arts instructors, offering expert-led training and hands-on instruction.
Quattro Theory Wine Pairing Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Trademark, Alexandria | $121 | Savor five crafted courses paired with wines from Quattro Theory, straight from the heart of Napa Valley.
Teddy Beats: A Chill Night of Indie Electronic Music | 7-10 p.m. | Jammin Java, Vienna | $20 | Experience the chill, feel-good energy of Teddy Beats as he delivers his signature blend of indie and electronic vibes in a laid-back set.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Back to School Bash | 10 a.m. | Reston Town Square Park, Reston | Price of purchase | Celebrate the back-to-school season at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, featuring live music, face painting, games, and festive fun for the whole family.
Master Gardener Plant Clinic | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly | Free | Get gardening tips from local experts to make your garden the best in town.
One Virginia high school isn’t just the best in the state — it’s ranked No. 5 in the entire country. Can you guess which one?Click here to see.
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Looking for a local getaway this fall? Hop aboard the historic Norfolk + Western 611 for a scenic ride through the Shenandoah Valley. Embrace the sights, sounds, and nostalgia as this steam locomotive rolls through the valley over five weekends this season.
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$147,000. That’s the cost of five years of day care in Arlington, more than three times the national median. Enter the Arlington Child Care Initiative program, which aims to help develop an inclusive child care system for local families. (ARLnow)
This summer, Arlington County Police installed 10 new traffic cameras — and now the county is adding speed humps near seven school zones. Want to see where they’ve gone up (and where they’re headed next)? (ARLnow)
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Anyone can cook. The final drive-in movie of the season in Chantilly will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 23, at the Sully Historic Site. They’re showing Ratatouille, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the movie starting at dusk. There’s also a live kids’ band, The Grandsons, Jr., performing at 7 p.m., before the movie.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’ve been yapping all about my Wisconsin pride in today’s newsletter (and spoiler: I’m not stopping anytime soon). I’m curious — how many fellow Badgers or Badger parents are out there reading along? Shoot me an email, and you’ll get a shoutout in an upcoming newsletter.
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