OutdoorsOut in the open air, the next two weeks
15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
Net proceeds to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 8-10:30 AM
WhereHayfield Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
Cost$35 through Nov 5; $40 at packet pickup/race day (cash or check)
Northern Virginia Veterans Parade
Honors Colonel Steele McGonegal, USA (ret), grand marshal.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 11 AM
WhereCenter Street, Historic Downtown Manassas, Center St (reviewing stand at Harris Pavilion), Manassas
CostFree
Pumpkin Village Fall Fest
Giant hill slides, moon bounces, wagon rides, petting zoo, corn bin.
WHO Family
WhenSat Sep 19–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Mon/Wed/Thu 9:30 AM-4 PM; Fri-Sun 9:30 AM-6 PM; closed Tue (open 11/3); 5 PM close from Nov 1
WherePumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park, 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg
Cost$19.95 weekdays/value weekends; $14.95 Wild Wednesdays; $24.95 prime weekends; under 2 free
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15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
Net proceeds to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 8-10:30 AM
WhereHayfield Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
Cost$35 through Nov 5; $40 at packet pickup/race day (cash or check)
Northern Virginia Veterans Parade
Honors Colonel Steele McGonegal, USA (ret), grand marshal.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 11 AM
WhereCenter Street, Historic Downtown Manassas, Center St (reviewing stand at Harris Pavilion), Manassas
CostFree
Pumpkin Village Fall Fest
Giant hill slides, moon bounces, wagon rides, petting zoo, corn bin.
WHO Family
WhenSat Sep 19–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Mon/Wed/Thu 9:30 AM-4 PM; Fri-Sun 9:30 AM-6 PM; closed Tue (open 11/3); 5 PM close from Nov 1
WherePumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park, 19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg
Cost$19.95 weekdays/value weekends; $14.95 Wild Wednesdays; $24.95 prime weekends; under 2 free
15th Annual Spend Yourself 5K Run/3K Walk
Fundraiser for Columbia's Spend Yourself World Hunger ministries (Falls Church and Muchila, Zambia).
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · Sun Nov 8: 5K 8 AM
WhereColumbia Church, 103 W Columbia St, Falls Church
Cost$40 + $3.40 signup fee (family 4+ $140)
Animal Rescue Festival
The Fredericksburg SPCA's Animal Rescue Festival takes over Hurkamp Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 9 AM–2 PM
WhereHurkamp Park, Prince Edward St, Fredericksburg
Cost$0–$35
Culpeper Downtown Fall Restaurant Week
Downtown Culpeper restaurants roll out three-course meals, pizza and burger deals and ice cream flights.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Nov 2–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereDowntown Culpeper restaurants, E Davis St, Culpeper
CostSpecials $10–$65 (vary by restaurant)
National Veterans Day Observance
The 73rd national observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Seating is first come.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · Wed Nov 11: prelude 10:30 AM, observance 11 AM; tram from ~8:30 AM
WhereMemorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave, Arlington
CostFree
Photo: Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery / organizer via arlingtoncemetery.mil
ARTfactory 5K and Fun Run: A Frozen Experience
A winter-themed 5K and fun run benefiting ARTfactory.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 7 AM–2 PM
WhereEvergreen Community Club, 15900 Berkeley Dr, Haymarket
Cost$1–$30
Fredericksburg Tree Lighting
Shop local vendors and bring the kids for activities as Riverfront Park’s tree lights up.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14 · 4–7 PM
WhereRiverfront Park, 701 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg
CostFree
Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights
NOVA Parks' walk-through garden light show at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026–Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Nightly Nov 11–Dec 3 5:30–10 PM; Dec 4–Jan 3 5–10 PM · last admission 9:30 PM
WhereMeadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna
CostNov 11–Dec 3: $19 online / $24 at door; Dec 4–31 $24 online only
Bright Nights at Cameron Run
Walk among new light displays at Cameron Run, then try the lighted mini golf, scavenger hunt and giant maze.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14 – Sun Jan 3 · Nov 14–22 weekends 5–10 PM; Nov 27–Dec 17 Mon–Thu 5–9 PM, Fri–Sun 5–10 PM; Dec 18–Jan 3 nightly 5–10 PM
WhereCameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Cost$9 online; $12 on-site
Photo: NOVA Parks via novaparks.com
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Drive the holiday lights through Bull Run Regional Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14–Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Mon–Thu 5:30–9:30 PM; Fri–Sun & holidays 5:30–10:00 PM
WhereBull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville
Cost$30–45 per vehicle in advance online (varies by date); buses $75
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