Girls in Aviation Day
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Learn about pioneering woman pilots, meet women in the industry and learn more about flight and aircraft at this educational community event! Participants can also see what it’s like to pilot a plane using on-site flight simulators.
Free | bit.ly/CPAMevents
Paws in the Park 2025
Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314
If you’re a pet owner or an animal lover, this community festival is for you! See pet-inspired artwork from local artists, enjoy live entertainment and meet adoptable animals that can go home with you. Leashed pets are welcome.
Free | delrayartisans.org
Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Springfield Fall Festival
Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Springfield Town Center
6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150
If you’re already at the Springfield Fall Festival or just in the area, stop by this small business fair staffed exclusively by kids! Learn about some of the area’s newest business entrepreneurs and peruse their galleries of crafts, jewelry, food and more.
Free | kidsmarkets.com/event/springfield
Crate & Cuddle Co. Baby Bash Celebration
Oct. 26, noon-4 p.m. | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD 20742
New or expecting moms and dads will want to check out this educational workshop all about parenting! Participants can learn about financial planning for their children, promoting literacy in early childhood, postpartum health and more.
Free | tinyurl.com/CratenCuddleCo
