Friday Download, 11/22: Cider and cookie fests in Alexandria, a holiday market at Mosaic, and a family fall fair in Springfield

Friday Download, 11/15: Bull Run Festival of Lights, the 2024 Holiday Craft Show, and the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival

Friday Download, 11/8: Northern Virginia Christmas Market, Old Town Book Fair, ice-skating and stargazing

Friday Download, 11/1: Pickle and Grilled Cheese Fest, a massive jack-o'-lantern display, and the Winter Lantern Festival

Friday Download, 10/25: Every big Halloween event I could reasonably fit

Friday Download, 10/18: Stargazing, the Reston Home Tour, and fall events from Alexandria to Centreville

Friday Download, 10/11: Fairfax Fall Festival, butter chicken and Kevin Bacon

Friday Download, 10/4: A Nerf-gun war, lobster and Greek festivals, and clearer skies

Friday Download, 9/27: ‘Clue,’ craft beer and a continuing downpour

Friday Download, 9/20: Alexandria events, Oktoberfests and Shrek

Friday Download, 9/13: Sunny skies and a Saturday festival for everyone

Friday Download, 9/6: Brewfests, Rob Thomas and fall temps