Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a worldwide food festival and a weenie dog race!
Back to School Bonanza
Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Springfield, VA
Kick off the school year with this outdoor community event at Springfield Town Center, featuring a vendor fair, family-friendly activities and live entertainment by youth performers.Â
Free | springfieldtowncenter.com
2026 Around The World Cultural Food Festival
Aug. 29-30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Alexandria, VA
Try dishes from around the world at this food festival in Oronoco Bay Park, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.Â
Free | facebook.com/AroundTheWorldCulturalFestivalDMV
Doxie Derby – Rescue Race
Aug. 29, 4 p.m. | Bluemont, VA
It’s off to the races at Great Country Farms, which will be holding a dachshund race to benefit the Loudoun County-based dog rescue Tucker WRLD. Whether you own a weenie dog or not, this is a can’t-miss experience for dog-lovers.Â
$5-$12 | greatcountryfarms.ticketspice.com/2026-doxie-derby-
