Dear FAMILY Friend,

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful blend of city and country here in the DMV area. Because of this, there is never a shortage of things to do- especially in the fall! There are so many festivals, pumpkin patches, Oktoberfests and more happening all month! For a full list of what's happening near you this October, click here!

If you attend one of these events or visit one of these farms, mazes, or pumpkin patches- share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in our November print magazine!
 
Big Apple Circus
All new show! 


"America's Best Circus"  
presents
"Metamorphosis"
 
When: September 18 - October 25
Where: Dulles Town Center, VA




For more information:  
Call: 888-541-3750  

 
FAMILY FUN EVENTS 
 
Autumn Conservation Festival   

When: Saturday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: 10 am-3 pm 
Location:   
National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC    
 

For more information, click here!  

 

Fall Festival Weekend

 

When: Saturday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 5
Time: 10 am - 4 pm, 12 pm - 4 pm
Location:  
Rose Hill Manor Park
1611 North Market St.
Frederick, MD  

Chessie Jam Children's Music Festival
   
When: Saturday, Oct. 4  Add a description
Time: 12 pm - 6 pm
Location:
Pier 6 Pavilion
731 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 
 
 
Swing Dance
   
When: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 7:30 pm - 11 pm
Location:
Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA      
 
For more information, click here! 
 
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Title: My Letter to Oprah      
 
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