The weekend is fast approaching — if you don’t have plans yet, don’t fret. Across Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, there’s a plethora of fun weekend events happening, from craft festivals to country concerts.
The Sound of Music
Through October 5
This critically acclaimed musical, directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, opened at The Kennedy Center on Tuesday. Grab a ticket to see the classic story come to life with well-known songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss.” The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC, $49–$225
Maren Morris
September 12, 8 p.m.
Grammy-winning country-pop singer Maren Morris will perform at Wolf Trap, showing off hits from her albums Hero, Girl, and Humble Quest. 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, starting at $63.50
Old Town Manassas Art Show & Craft Fall Fair
September 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this event, which features more than 60 artisans, crafters, and small businesses. Manassas Museum Lawn: 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, free
Fifth Annual Oyster Riot
September 13, noon
Boxwood Estate Winery is celebrating oyster season with its annual Oyster Riot. There will be a made-to-order lunch from King Street Oyster Bar, Boxwood Estate wine, and music from Rook Richards. 2042 Burrland Ln., Middleburg, $115, $20 for kids under 14
49th Annual Falls Church Festival
September 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Head to Falls Church for its annual community festival, featuring live entertainment, kids activities, and a beer garden. Plus, this year will include Taste of Falls Church, with a selection of local restaurants and breweries offering samples. Samples are purchased through Taste Tickets, which are $3 each. 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church
A Culinary Collaboration at Tiki Thai
September 13, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
For one day only, Tiki Thai is presenting a collaboration between chef Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava and chef Dylan Jones, the duo behind Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Bo.lan. The two chefs will present an eight-course tapas-style menu. There are two seatings: one at 11:30 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m. 12100 Sunset Hills Rd., Ste. 107, Reston, $85, $35 for optional cocktail pairing
2025 Dulles Plane Pull
September 13
This weekend, teams will gather at Dulles International Airport to pull a plane across the tarmac with a rope. This beloved annual tradition raises money in support of Virginia Special Olympics athletes. In addition to the pull, there will be airport tours in the mobile lounges, a car show, fire truck rides, and face painting, plus military and civilian aircraft on display. 1 Saarinen Cir., Dulles, free
Celtic Festival
September 13, 12 to 6 p.m.
Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub will host its Celtic Festival along Campbell Avenue at The Village at Shirlington this weekend. The street will be closed down for a Sip & Stroll, and the festival will feature traditional Irish music and dance, food and drinks, and a pop-up makers market. The Village at Shirlington: 4280 Campbell Ave., Arlington, free
Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair
September 13 & 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience what an 18th century marketplace was like with handmade wares available such as baskets, jewelry, and other textiles. There will also be early American entertainment like cricket and a puppet show. 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon
23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival
September 13 & 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This juried festival showcases life-size sculpture, paintings, jewelry, pottery, and textiles by artists from all over the country. 300 John Carlyle St., Alexandria, free
Swiss Bakery Oktoberfest
September 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ready for Oktoberfest season? The Swiss Bakery will host the first of its two Oktoberfests this year, complete with food like pretzels and sandwiches, beer, and music. The next event will be October 19. 5224 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, free
Royel Otis
September 14
This musical duo — Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic — is Australian indie pop band that gained popularity for viral covers of The Cranberries’ “Linger” and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor.” The band recently released its debut album, Hickey, and will perform its “Beach Boys–like harmonies” at the Anthem this weekend. The Anthem: 901 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC, starting at $57
Feature image of Dulles Plane Pull courtesy Special Olympics Virginia
