Fall is creeping in, and Northern Virginia is buzzing with community fun. September is the perfect time to soak in outdoor concerts, sip cider at festivals, stroll farmers markets, and enjoy all the early autumn vibes across Falls Church, Arlington, McLean, Vienna, Alexandria, and D.C.
Here’s your quick guide to what’s happening this month:
🌟 Falls Church
September in Falls Church is all about community traditions and family fun. From the weekly farmers market to the annual Falls Church Festival & Taste of Falls Church, plus outdoor movies like Moana 2 at Sunset Cinema, there are plenty of ways to connect with neighbors and enjoy small-town charm in the city.
Events in Falls Church:
Falls Church Farmers Market
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, SAT | 8:00 AM
300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22040
2025 Sunset Cinema – MOANA 2
September 19, FRI | 7:15 PM
Community Center – 223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church Festival & Taste of Falls Church
September 13, SAT | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
City Hall & Community Center Grounds – 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22040
Playful Storytime @ The Toy Nest
September 4, THU | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Toy Nest – 125 N. Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church Vietnamese Heritage Day
September 20, SAT | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cherry Hill Farmhouse – 312 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
🎷 Arlington
Arlington keeps the music going all month long with favorites like Rosslyn Jazz Fest and the NaLa Noches Latin Music Series. Add in the always-popular Clarendon Day street festival, and you’ve got a calendar full of lively, walkable events that make Arlington a cultural hub in Northern Virginia.
Events in Arlington:
Westover Farmers Market
September 7, SUN | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1644 N. McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205
NaLa Noches – A Latin Music Series
September 18, THU | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Metropolitan Park – 1330 South Fair Street Arlington, VA 22202
Netherlands Carillon Concerts
September 14 & 28, SUN | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The Netherlands Carillon – 327 Marshall Dr, Arlington, VA 22209
Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2025
September 6, SAT | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gateway Park – 1300 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209
Clarendon Day Street Festival
September 27, SAT | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
3100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
🍁 McLean
Looking for something low-key and family-friendly? McLean delivers with the Fall Community Parking Lot Sale, Harvest Happenings, and even a Community Mural Paint Day. It’s a month of community spirit and local connections.
Events in McLean:
Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
September 13, SAT | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
McLean Community Center – 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Old Firehouse Block Party
September 20, SAT | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Old Firehouse – 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Acton Children’s Business Fair
September 20, SAT | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Old Firehouse – 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Community Mural Paint Day
September 6, SAT | 10:00 AM- 1:45 PM
The Old Firehouse – 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Harvest Happenings
September 27, SAT | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
McLean Community Center – 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Vienna
Vienna shines in September with outdoor movies on the Town Green, the fun-filled Chillin’ on Church block party, and the long-standing Vienna Family & Friends Reunion. Whether you’re into golf classics or strolling the farmers market, Vienna is all about tradition and togetherness this season.
Events in Vienna:
Big Screen on the Screen – Inside Out 2
September 12, FRI | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Vienna Town Green – 144 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
Vienna Family & Friends Reunion
September 20, SAT | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
James H Hayes Bull Run Lodge – 250 Nutley St NW, Vienna, VA 22180
Town of Vienna: Chillin’ on Church
September 19, FRI | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Vienna Town Green – 144 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 22180
Vienna Farmers Market
September 6, SAT | 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180
18th annual PMG Golf Classic
September 22, MON | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Westwood Country Club – 800 Maples Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
🎨 Alexandria
Alexandria knows how to do fall right—think Oktoberfest, the Alexandria Art Festival, and the Made in ALX Maker’s Market. Paired with kid-friendly fun like Tons of Trucks, it’s a perfect mix of culture, shopping, and seasonal festivities.
Events in Alexandria:
Colonial Market and Fair
September 13 & 14, SAT – SUN | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Tons of Trucks 2025
September 20, SAT | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
3210 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival
September 13 & 14, SAT – SUN | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
300 John Carlyle St. in Alexandria, VA 22314
Made in ALX Fall Maker’s Market
September 6, SAT | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Port City Brewing Co. – 3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
Alexandria October Fest
September 27, SAT | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
John Carlyle Square – 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Washington, DC
Just across the river, D.C. packs September with heavy hitters like the National Book Festival, Adams Morgan Day, and the DC State Fair. Theatre Week kicks off mid-month, bringing a creative edge to the city’s already vibrant arts scene.
Events in DC:
25th Annual Book Festival
September 6, SAT | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Theatre Week Launch Party
September 15, MON | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Woolly Mammoth Theatre – 641 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Adams Morgan Day
September 14, SUN | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Adams Morgan – 2201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
2025 DC State Fair
September 6, SAT | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bryant Street NE – 680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Fotos y Recuerdos
September 28, SUN | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
800 G Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
Why Locals Love Living Here
From the small-town charm of Falls Church to the big-city culture of Washington, D.C., September proves why Northern Virginia is such a special place to call home.
Living here means you can enjoy farmers markets on the weekends, festivals that celebrate the season, and quick getaways to the mountains or the water—all within a short drive. It’s the perfect balance of convenience, community, and culture.
If you’re dreaming of making a move in Falls Church—or anywhere in Northern Virginia—I’d love to help you find the right fit.
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