October is upon us and with it comes a flurry of things to do. From concerts, comedy shows, festivals and Halloween haunts you can quickly fill your calendar this month.
Virginia Wine Festival
Calling all wine lovers. Head out to Ashburn for the VA Wine festival where you can taste over 200 local wines and ciders.
October 2-3 | One Loudoun, 44600 Freetown Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147
Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour
A perfect pairing of wine and sunsets at Mount Vernon. Enjoy unlimited samples from Virginia wineries after hours as you watch the sunset over the Potomac.
October 8-10 | Mount Vernon, 3200 Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway, Mt. Vernon, VA 22121
Wine & Whiskey Festival
Fleetwood Farm Winery and MurLarkey Distilled Spirits are partnering for a wine and whiskey experience. Tickets are required and include a bespoke wine & whiskey cocktail and a served buffet from Monk’s BBQ. There will also be live music. Guests will be able to sample whiskey and purchase additional cocktails and wine.
October 10 | Fleetwood Farm Winery, 23075 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
City of Fairfax Fall Festival
The Fairfax Fall Festival is here. Come out and enjoy all the rides and activities the Fall Festival has to offer! There is something for everyone with three stages of music and entertainment for all ages. Visit more than 400 arts, crafts, and gourmet food vendors.
October 9 | 10 -5:30|Old Town Square, Main Street, Fairfax City, VA 22030
Reston Farm Garden Market Fall Fest 2021
The Fall Fest is back! Bring the kids for a fun outing including the corn maze, train ride and petting zoo. Also, take the opportunity to pick a pumpkin and purchase fall flowers.
Through October|10800 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston, VA
Vienna Oktoberfest
After taking at hiatus last year Vienna’s Oktoberfest is back. The festivities will be held around Church Street and the Town Green with a beer and wine garden, food vendors, live music, children’s activities, a marketplace, and more. Complimentary shuttle running from James Madison High School and Vienna Metro North (Orange Line)
October 2 | 11 AM – 7 PM| Vienna Town Green and Church Street
Capital Arts and Crafts Festival
A great opportunity to start your holiday shopping while supporting artisans. There will be over 185 vendors selling their wares at this weekend festival.
October 15-17 | Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151
Fall for the Book Festival
This local annual book festival is mostly virtual this year following the success of last year’s virtual festival. This year you can watch speaker presentations on demand, join in on a variety of author presentations as well attend a few in person events.
October 14-31 | Online and in person events
Concerts
Blue Oyster Cult
Fans of this 70s rock band will get to hear some classic hits as well as songs from their newly released “The Symbol Remains. ” The tour is making a local stop in Leesburg.
Oct 15|Tally Ho Theater, 19 West Market St Leesburg, 20176
Jason Aldean: Back In The Saddle
Jason Aldean: Back In The Saddle Tour makes its way to Jiffy Lube. Recently named The Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade, Aldean is sure to put on a great show.
October 15 | Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, VA
Jonas Brothers
Theeeey’re Back! Jonas Brothers fans are delighted at the news that the trio is bringing their Remember This Tour to Bristow. This is their first visit to the area since the band reunited in 2019.
October 10 | Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, VA
An Evening with Judy Collins
Get ready for an intimate performance by Judy Collins. The Grammy winner and author brings her lengthy song list to the Birchmere.
October 17|The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria VA
Laugh Tracks
Trevor Noah Back To Abnormal World Tour – October 15, Capitol One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Taylor Williamson – October 1-2, Arlington Cinema and Draughthouse
A Night of Comedy with….with Andy Kline and Randolph Terrance October 2, Arlington Cinema and Draughthouse
The Young Black And Funny Comedy Jam with Leonard Ouzts – October 8-9, Arlington Cinema and Draughthouse
Bubba Dub – October 17, Arlington Cinema and Draughthouse
Halloween Haunts and Screams
Workhouse Haunt
Visit the Workhouse only if you are brave enough to attempt the Haunt. Guests will travel in small groups for a frightening 30-minute experience that brings them next to the site’s abandoned, historic buildings and into the dark woods where they will encounter terrifying characters and sights that are not for the faint of heart.
Friday-Sunday through Oct. | Lorton Workhouse, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079
Shocktober
Are you brave to enter Carlheim Manor? Carlheim Manor is a real Haunted House built in 1872 that now has 32-rooms of horror. Experience the haunt of a lifetime and discover new secret rooms Shocktober is a fundraiser for the Arc of Loudoun
Friday – Sunday thru Oct. | Carlheim Manor, 112 Church St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
Cox Farms Fields Of Fear
When night falls on the farm, it’s time for Fields of Fear! The friendly Imaginature Trail takes a dark turn for Fields of Fear, transforming into The Forest: Back 40, which consists of half a mile of fear. The Forest joins two other haunted attractions at Fields of Fear, the Dark Side Hayride and the Cornightmare. The Firegrounds feature several bonfires, a six-lane slide, music, karaoke, entertainment, tasty treats, Foamhenge, and more! Not recommended for children under 12 years old.
Friday-Saturday thru Nov. 3rd |Cox Farms,15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120
