There are a ton of ways to get into the holiday spirit around NOVA this year. | Photo via Celebrate Great Falls
As Halloween approaches, November is right on its heels. Here are 15+ exciting events to look forward to next month. Fall-O-Ween | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | John Carlyle Square, Alexandria | Price of purchase | From locally made crafts to a pet costume parade, this is the perfect event to round out the Halloween season. Admission is free, but you can purchase drinks or locally made Halloween decorations.
Winter Walk of Lights | Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Jan. 4 | Various times | Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna | $19+ | Walking in a winter wonderland… of lights. This winter-themed experience kicks off this November. Get a hot chocolate or a boozy option for adults while walking around this light display.
Northern Virginia Christmas Market | Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9 | Various times | Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly | $9 | Shop gifts made by 300+ artisans from 30+ states. There’s a wide variety of goodies like pottery, stained glass, woodwork, and photography. There will also be a food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank at this event.
After five years of review, the mixed-use development at a corner of Tysons West passed through the Fairfax County Planning Commission. The project would replace the gas station and the Tysons 3 shopping center with housing, an office building, and a park. There’s also talk of a public arts and culture center. (FFXnow)
Try This
The Westpost Ice Skating Rink in Pentagon City is reopening this Friday. Join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 1, for a special Halloween-themed event, “Thriller on Ice,” from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will feature skating and a live DJ spinning your favorite Halloween hits. (ARLnow)
Outdoors
Want to share your input on the future of parks + recreation in Leesburg? The Town of Leesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department recently launched its Master Planning Process, giving locals an easier way to participate in community conversation. Take a look and share your thoughts. (Loudoun Now)
Transit
Fairfax County officials are looking for feedback on potential changes to Fairfax Connector bus service. Weigh in on the proposal through Wednesday, Nov. 12. See the routes that would be included. (FFXnow)
Closing
Benny DiForza’s Pizza is now closed for business in Del Ray, Alexandria. The Sicilian pizza spot opened in February 2024 and was known for its 28-inch pies. There are still other locations you can check out in Virginia. (ALXnow)
Gallery
This past weekend, the Marine Corps Marathon brought together thousands of runners and spectators — check out these photos capturing the excitement and energy of the event. (InsideNOVA)
History
This week marks 40 years since the fictional plot began in the “Back to the Future” trilogy. Great Scott. We still don’t have flying cars, levitating skateboards, or self-drying jackets, but we can always look at a bygone era at one of NOVA’s nostalgic arcade bars. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Seasonal
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Mark your calendars for a ski-themed winter festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Metropolitan Park. Take part in a festive holiday vendor market, a cozy dog sweater contest, and plenty of other seasonal activities for all ages. Best of all, admission is free.
A set of versatile mixing bowls that are on sale for a limited time. The bowls feature easy-to-open, air tight lids, making the transition from prep to storage a breeze. Use them for everything from kneading bread dough to mixing batter to putting together a salad for a potluck crowd.
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Hey, hey, NOVA pickleball players.Three tournaments are coming up with Village Pickle Loudoun over the next few months. Join in to compete, improve your game, and connect with fellow players. Early bird registration is now open.
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