Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):
- Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
- Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
- Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
- Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus
This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.
Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.
Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):
- Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
- Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
- Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
- Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus
This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.
Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.
It’s hard to believe that falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes are almost here, but The Boro in Northern Virginia is helping the community get in the seasonal spirit! For the first time ever, The Boro is hosting Fall Fest, an apple-picking inspired celebration perfect for the whole family.
Fall Fest will include an exciting array of apple-filled activities including seasonal drinks available at The Sandlot Tysons, crafts for kids, doughnut decorating, a large scavenger hunt, a hayride-themed photo booth, live DJ, free giveaways and more!
Don’t miss the debut of the seasonal festivities and the chance to win some exciting giveaways! Fall Fest is free to attend with a reservation that can be made here. Additional details can be found below and at theborotysons.com/whats-on and on The Boro’s social channels. Stay tuned for even more seasonal fun at The Boro!
WHERE/WHEN:
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Saturday, September 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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The Boro Park | 8350 Broad St, Tysons, VA 22102
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Get tickets here
WHAT: Just a few weeks after opening its doors, The Vale is welcoming the community for an artful open house event! Join The Vale team for an evening of art demos with a live screen printing, picnic-inspired spreads, and hand tied flower bouquet arranging to welcome the cooler temps and The Parks’ newest residential offering.
Situated in the historic and protected 66-acre green space of The Parks at Walter Reed, The Vale ivites guests to an open house where they will be able to experience the vibrant community for themselves! Residents of The Vale have access to luxury amenities within the building including a resort-style saltwater pool and cabanas, innovative coworking space, state-of-the-art fitness center, tranquil yoga studio, social clubroom, and more; as well as amenities outside of the building like the curated art park, dog park, popular retailers, and dozens of neighborhood events.
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Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Vale | 6800 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20012
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Get tickets here
Join the Atlas Brew Works team as they celebrate eight years at the Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room location (2052 West Virginia Ave NE) on Saturday, October 16, with plenty of games, live DJ, and local food offerings. Guests are required to show proof of COVID vaccination or negative test within 72 hours to attend.
From 1pm to 5pm, enjoy music from a live DJ, activities like throwing pies at Atlas team members, and offerings from the award-winning Andy’s Pizza and JarabeDC beer float pairings with Atlas’ 202, Mayor for Life, Silent Neighbor and Blood Orange Gose. Event tickets are available on Eventbrite for $15, which gets guests their first beer plus a donation to Living Classrooms.
Atlas Brew Works is excited to release its special eighth anniversary beer at the party, Mayor for Life. The beer has a noticeable puckering sourness balanced with a tart, earthy sweetness. Starting with a blend of three different barrel-aged beers, the team added 400lbs of marionberries, giving the beer it’s fuchsia color and distinct blackberry sweetness. To make up for the lost year of 2020, the Atlas team will also unveil its limited edition seventh anniversary DIPA, available on draft while supplies last. During the party, guests can also enjoy kegs of Batch 500 and Dave Trippelle, Atlas’ fifth and sixth anniversary beers.
10th Anniversary of The Van Metre Cornhole Challenge at Lost Rhino Brewing company, with proceeds being donated to local nonprofits. The fundraiser is open to the public, teams can register to play and raise funds at: mightycause.com/event/
WHO: Van Metre Companies Foundation, will host the event at Lost Rhino Brewing Company, a craft beer destination in Ashburn, VA to raise money for The Children’s Science Center, HomeAid Northern Virginia and Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation.
WHERE: 21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite #142, Ashburn, VA 20147
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 12 pm – 4 pm
WHY: The Cornhole Challenge has raised more than $500,000 for local non-profits doing great work in our community. That commitment to the communities where they live and work is an essential part of what makes Van Metre who they are. That’s why this year’s Cornhole Challenge focuses on non-profit initiatives helping to educate young minds, shelter the homeless, and care for the needs of children in our community.
ABOUT THE GAME:
It is recommended that each competing team raises at least $300. The format of the tournament—King’s Court—encourages the highest levels of fundraising. The more money a team raises, the closer their starting place to the King’s Court and the higher their chances of winning the tournament.
The Rosslyn BID and the Rosslyn Dog Owners Group (R-DOGS) are teaming up for a Halloween themed celebration of Rosslyn’s new Interim Dog Park at Gateway Park West! Rosslyn’s pet community is invited to enjoy local pet-themed vendors, speakers, a social media dog costume contest and giveaways. Then, head over to the other side of the park (Gateway Park East) to enjoy the final Rosslyn Cinema of the season, that same day!
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Gateway Interim Dog Park | 1300 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209
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October 22 | 3pm – 7pm
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After the event, all guests (humans & dogs) are encouraged to walk over to Gateway Park East to enjoy onsite food and drinks beginning at 5 p.m. for Rosslyn Cinema.
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More info: Rosslynva.org/howloween
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 3-5 p.m.
Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer Crafty Hour Pop-Up event, benefiting local non-profit The Tigerlily Foundation
Presented by AR Workshop Alexandria + Barrel & Bushel
Tuesday, October 26
6PM
Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Join AR Workshop Alexandria on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center for our final Summerfest Crafty Hour event hosted by Barrel & Bushel. On Tuesday, October 26th at 6PM AR Workshop Alexandria will be on-site to teach a Special ‘Blankets to Bust Breast Cancer’ Crafty Hour benefitting the Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer foundation providing education, awareness, advocacy and hands-on support to young women (15-45) – before, during and after breast cancer. You’ll receive all materials, instruction, and access to our video tutorial so you can complete your project at home. The blanket requires no needles or knitting experience! You will get 5 skeins of chunky yarn in your color of choice and your blanket will measure roughly 40×50. This special event and project is complimentary (valued at $85/per person). Due to limited seating, this will be a ticketed event to participate. The cost of this event is $10/per person and 100% of your ticket price will be donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. Click here to register.
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador, Georgie,* is inviting friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 10th annual Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 28th. The event takes place at the new Courtyard Bar between 6:00 pm and 7:30 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded at 7:00 pm to costumed dogs with their people, such as overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity Judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable and funniest.
Judges:
Nevin Martell – food, travel & photo journalist
Michael McCarthy – Modern Luxury, DC and San Francisco
Kate Michael – Miss DC 2006 and K Street Magazine
Nycci Nellis – Thelistareyouonit – Foodie & the Beast and WTOP
Tierney Plumb – Eater DC
Doreen Tisone – Engaged! Magazine
Michael Woestehoff – The Washington Lobbyist
All dogs will be pawsatively treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by the Fairmont’s pastry team and canine coolers will be placed throughout the courtyard. Humans will enjoy specially priced canine-themed cocktails.
There is no charge for canines or humans please register on Eventbrite at:
fairmontwashington.eventbrite.com
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.
