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Workhouse Brewfest

Workhouse Arts Center 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA, United States

Workhouse Brewfest spotlights craft brews, artisan spirits, and fine wine from Northern Virginia, throughout the Commonwealth, and from the mid-Atlantic region, including DC, Maryland, and West Virginia. There are three ticket types that you can buy for entry to Brewfest. You can also pre-purchase passes for on-site parking.

Washington West Film Festival

Reston Town Center 11940 Market Street, Reston, VA, United States

Anchored in the Washington, DC metropolitan area's sophisticated technology and wine region, the Washington West Film Festival invites filmmakers, film lovers, industry professionals, and the media alike to experience a breathtaking autumn in and around one of the most influential places on earth.  "Story can change the world" is Washington West's mantra. Selected films - […]

Havre de Grace Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival

Havre de Grace, Maryland Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Over 100 artists exhibiting and selling their art work, food, children’s activities, silent auctions, retriever demonstrations, carving competitions, and lots more. Show is located at the Havre de Grace Middle School and the Decoy Museum.

Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA, United States

Named the #1 Botanical Garden with Wow-Factor Winter Transformations by Fodors! Bring the family to enjoy the magical Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia. Every year from mid-November until just after New Year’s Day, the garden is transformed into a half-mile, animated light show. Revisit perennial favorites such as the […]

$9 – $16

Plein Air Easton

Easton, Maryland 11 South Harrison Street, Easton, MD, United States

Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States.  It is a project of the Avalon Foundation, Inc.  Celebrating its 20th year in 2024, the competition is held in Easton, Maryland each July.  Plein air painters produce art from life (as opposed to in the studio). Artists from all […]

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