Cheers to the occasion with a stein or a boot. | Photo via NOVAtoday
Cooler weather means it’s time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored treats, and Oktoberfest festivities. Here are a few local events where you can raise a stein and enjoy the season:
The Teskey Brothers + The Paper Kites | 8 p.m. | Wolf Trap, Vienna | $54+ | Don’t miss this powerhouse blues-rock band behind hits like “Rain” and “Pain and Misery” — joined by acclaimed folk-rock group The Paper Kites.
Friday, Sept. 12
Verragio Jewelry Trunk Show | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Mervis Diamond, Tysons | Free | Reserve your spot for this trunk show and score deals on engagement rings and wedding bands.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Colonial Market + Fair | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon | $15+ | Pay the cost of admission to this 18th-century historical site and travel back in time to a themed fair where you can shop for ceramics, jewelry, soaps, and other old-time goodies.
Purcellville Library Advisory Board Book Sale Collection | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Purcellville Library, Purcellville | Free | The annual Purcellville Library Book Sale is Saturday, Oct. 11. Book donations will be accepted on three dates in September.
Loudoun United FC vs. San Antonio FC | 5 p.m. | Segra Field, Leesburg | $11+ | Honor those who serve in our armed forces and support the NOVA soccer team as they take on San Antonio FC in an action-packed match.
Alexandria will soon be home to another pizza place.Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza opens Monday, Sept. 15, at 700 Slaters Lane, marking the chain’s 12th location after two years of planning. We’ll update you with information on a grand opening event. (ALXnow)
Community
Four local bands will take the stage at 444 W. Broad St. in Falls Church for the Reason 2 Rock Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2-8 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit PathForward. (ARLnow)
Outdoors
Through Saturday, Feb. 14, Fairfax County is hosting its annual archery program, allowing bowhunters to help manage the local deer population. Interested participants can apply here to hunt on 100 participating properties throughout the area. (FFXnow)
Development
After community pushback, the Community of Alexandria is working to reduce the size of the waterfront pump station planned for Waterfront Park. In the design update posted on Sept. 3, it showed reducing the plan by about 18 to 22 ft. Check out upcoming community engagement opportunities. (ALXnow)
Coming Soon
A new Yemeni cafe is coming to East Falls Church, taking over the former Chasin’ Tails space. Qahwah House, a family-owned, Michigan-based chain, has applied for permits at 2200 N. Westmoreland St. The menu will feature coffee, tea, and pastries. (ARLnow)
Biz
After opening in Arlington, Wonder is expanding to Alexandria’s Potomac Yard Center. The food hall partners with celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and Nancy Silverton, offering both dine-in and takeout options. Stay tuned for an opening date.(ALXnow)
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
Peak fall colors in NOVA are a little over a month away. From October 13-27, you can expect the region to burst into peak autumn beauty, showcasing an array of reds, oranges, and yellows.
Looking for the best spots to take it all in? Explore our fall foliage guide for top scenic drives, hiking trails, and photo-worthy views.
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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 mentioned before that sloths are my favorite animals, but when it comes to birds, nothing tops the hummingbird. Noticed more of them lately? That’s because these tiny travelers are migrating to Mexico and Central America, passing through Virginia until Monday, Sept. 15. Check out this nifty migration map.
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