Fall Calendar

Although DC is known for Spring, Fall is my favorite time. As the crisp bite of autumn begins to take the edge off the Summer heat, the locals crawl back out from their air-conditioned haze and wander to the many fall festivals and harvest events that punctuate each weekend. Although it is sometimes planned at the last minute, the Rosslyn Jazz Festival usually happens in mid-September. Here are a few of the fun things to look forward to:

Upcoming Events:

November 3: Fall Foliage Kayak Expedition | Park Authority — Fairfax County, Virginia - Fall Foliage Kayak Expedition

November 5: Presidential Election Night at Wunder Garten — Who will become the 47th President of the United States? Watch with us and find out! Drink Specials and more...

November 6: The Future of National Cyber Defense — A historic event featuring the women leading the DoD cyber response for our national security mission.

November 6: Behind the Canvas: A Vision Takes Form – Tudor Place

November 7: Homeschool at the Lake-Fall | Park Authority — Fairfax County, Virginia - Homeschool at the Lake-Fall

November 7: Marine Helicopter Squadron One 249th Birthday Ball — 2024 HMX-1 Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Thursday 7 November 2024.

November 8: Side Yards — Come one, come all! Side Yards is back this Fall!

November 9: Czech Christmas Market 2024 — Join us for our annual Czech Christmas Market!

November 9: Jellyfish Day — In November we celebrate jellyfish, the amazingly tentacled invertebrates of the Chesapeake Bay! Stop by to check out the Moon jellyfish exhibit and discover fun facts about the bay’s other jellyfish...

November 10: Trinidad History & Future Fest 2024 — Trinidad History & Future Fest 2024 is more than a block party. It is a celebration of Trinidad DC's robust history and what lies ahead.

November 10: November Pre-Holiday Market — Shop the Pre-Holiday Market by ArteparaVivir Design and District Bridges, coming to the Doubles patio on Sunday, November 10th!

November 11: Veterans Day Feature with Friends and Artifacts — Join CMM staff and local friends of the museum in this special event honoring the rich military history of Southern Maryland. This oral history event will allow attendees to hear firsthand accounts...

November 11: Veterans Day Concerts with the United States Navy Band — In association with the DC Mayor’s Office and DC Public Library, the National Museum of the U.S. Navy invites you to enjoy a free day of music featuring the U.S. Navy Band’s prestigious vocal...

November 11: Annual Veterans Day Program — Annual Veterans Day Program at the Military Women's Memorial

November 13: Washington DC Job Fair November 13, 2024 - Washington DC Career Fairs — Are you looking for a job in Washington, DC? If you are, this event is a must-attend. Meet with top hiring companies in Washington, DC.

November 14: Marine Corps University/ Education Command's 249th Birthday Ball — This is the event page for ticket sales for the Marine Corps University/ Education Command 249th Birthday Ball on 14 November, 2024.

November 15: Umbrella Art Fair — Join us for three days of art and culture. Umbrella Art Fair 2024 will feature works by over 100 artists from the DMV and beyond.

November 16: Holiday Market & Celebration at The Parks — Celebrate the holidays with friends & neighbors on the Marketplace Plaza with fire pits, s’mores, and tasty treats for kids & grown-ups.

November 20: Tudor Tots: Branching Out: What Does Your Family Tree Look Like? – Tudor Place

November 21: ‘Ancestral Spaces’ in Conversation – Tudor Place

Big Fall Ideas in Washington, DC:

Weird DC

Weird DC
Washington D.C.

Fall Festival at Cox Farms

Fall Festival at Cox Farms
Cox Farms

DC’s Newest (free) Museum

DC’s Newest (free) Museum
Planet Word

Explore the C&O Canal and Potomac Heritage Trail

Explore the C&O Canal and Potomac Heritage Trail

Best of Baltimore: 3 Days in Charm City

Best of Baltimore: 3 Days in Charm City
Baltimore

The Top 5 Public Lakes Near Washington, DC

The Top 5 Public Lakes Near Washington, DC

The 5 Best Zoos Near Washington, DC

The 5 Best Zoos Near Washington, DC

Julia holds up an ancient sharks tooth on the banks of the Potomac River.

Secret Spots to Collect Fossils
Purse (Nanjemoy WMA)

The Best Birding Near DC

The Best Birding Near DC

Take your sweet time at Frying Pan Park

Take your sweet time at Frying Pan Park
Frying Pan Farm Park - Parking Lot

The 7 Best WMAs Near DC

The 7 Best WMAs Near DC

Meander through the Oatlands Plantation and Gardens

Meander through the Oatlands Plantation and Gardens
Oatlands Plantation Lane

Hike the Gathland State Park trails

Hike the Gathland State Park trails
Gathland State Park

The Whitehouse Overlook in Sky Meadows State Park offers the quintessential Virginia view.

Hike Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park

3 hours at Raven Rocks Trailhead on the Virginia State Line

3 hours at Raven Rocks Trailhead on the Virginia State Line
Raven Rocks Trailhead

DC gardens, nature centers, and easy walks

DC gardens, nature centers, and easy walks

Best kid-friendly hikes in DC

Best kid-friendly hikes in DC

the boss trail

10 Badass Mountain Biking Trails near Washington, DC

9 Spots to Golf and Putt near DC

9 Spots to Golf and Putt near DC

Stroll Mount Vernon

Stroll Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Hwy

Discover art & history in Occoquan

Discover art & history in Occoquan
Occoquan Historic District

The Ultimate Guide to the Smithsonian & National Mall

The Ultimate Guide to the Smithsonian & National Mall
600 Independence Ave SW

Wander Mawavi (Prince William Forest Park), the largest National Park in the DMV

Wander Mawavi (Prince William Forest Park), the largest National Park in the DMV
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

Get lost in Meadowlark Gardens

Get lost in Meadowlark Gardens
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens & Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights

Apple Gala & Cider Fest

Apple Gala & Cider Fest
Great Country Farms

The Maryland Renaissance Festival at Revel Grove

The Maryland Renaissance Festival at Revel Grove
Maryland Renaissance Festival (MDRF)