Sip, Savor, Repeat: Bull Run's Wine Festival Is This Weekend

Okay, real talk — if you're not taking advantage of Virginia wine country this fall, you're missing out on one of the best perks of living in Northern Virginia.

This weekend, October 18 and 19, The Winery at Bull Run is hosting their annual wine festival, and honestly? It's one of my favorite ways to spend an autumn Saturday or Sunday. I'm talking over 20 Virginia wineries all in one spot, pouring their absolute best. No need to drive all over Loudoun County (though I love those weekend vineyard tours too) — it's all right here in Centreville.

Here's what I love about this event: it's not stuffy. You're not standing around pretending to detect "notes of oak and leather" while someone judges your palate. It's Virginia wine at its finest —…

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NoVA's Hidden Botanical Garden is Hosting Its First Cosplay Weekend

If you've ever driven past the National Botanic Garden in Chantilly and wondered what's behind those gates, here's your chance to find out — in costume.

On October 25-26, the garden is hosting Cosplay Enchantment in the Gardens, and honestly? It's about time. This is the first cosplay event at the 250-acre property, which sits tucked away on Peter and Baela Knop's private family farm. The Knops have spent years designing this place with an ambitious goal: fulfilling George Washington's dream of a National Botanic Garden — something largely unrealized on the National Mall due to development, but now possible here in the Virginia suburbs.

Here's the thing — the garden only opens once a month from April to November for special events, so access is…

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Lights, Camera, Reston! The Washington West Film Festival Returns

Hey NoVA!

Mark your calendars—October 9–13, Reston Town Center transforms into Northern Virginia's premier film destination for the 14th Annual Washington West Film Festival. And folks, this year's lineup is incredible.

We're talking 38 films across LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, Reston Town Center Pavilion, and Reston Community Center. Documentaries. Shorts. Features. Anniversary screenings. Something for everyone.

The Can't-Miss Highlights:

Olympic legend Edwin Moses presenting Moses 13 – Steps on October 11th. The gripping documentary In Waves and War that same night. Then buckle up for the 30th anniversary screening of Apollo 13 on October 12th with a panel featuring Senator Bill Nelson—yes, the astronaut himself!

Bringing the family? There's a…

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Sky's the Limit: Leesburg Airshow Takes Flight!

Sky's the Limit: Leesburg Airshow Takes Flight!

Hey NoVA neighbors!

Can you hear that? It's not just the distant rumble of traffic on Route 7 – that's the sound of anticipation building for one of our area's most spectacular events. The Leesburg Airshow is roaring back on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Leesburg Executive Airport, and trust me, you don't want to miss this sky-high celebration.

Picture this: You're standing on the tarmac, the Virginia sun warming your face, when suddenly a sleek aerobatic aircraft screams overhead in a death-defying maneuver that makes your heart skip a beat. Kids are pointing skyward with ice cream-sticky fingers, parents are snapping photos faster than their phones can handle, and somewhere…

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