NOVA Weekend Guide: Best Events Happening September 11–13, 2026 🎡
Get ready for a packed NOVA weekend filled with live music, local markets, family-friendly festivals, food, arts, and community events happening across NOVA from September 11–13, 2026. From Fredericksburg Pet Palooza and fall fairs to major concerts, brewery events, and local favorites, there’s something for every kind of weekend plan.
Fredericksburg Pet Palooza
September 13, Sunday · Morning/Afternoon
Fredericksburg Convention Center
2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
🎟️ Public Event
Celebrate pets and the people who love them during a lively two-day Pet Palooza in Fredericksburg. Meet rescue organizations and potential new family members while exploring pet-focused shopping, interactive attractions, lure coursing, petting zoos, reptile shows, K9 agility demonstrations, and more. With opportunities to adopt, shop, play, learn, and connect, it’s a weekend made for animal lovers of all ages.
2026 CVBT Annual Conference – CVBT 30th Anniversary
September 11, Friday · 8:00 AM – September 13, Sunday · 12:00 PM
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust
1119 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5412
🎟️ Tickets via CVBT.org
Mark three decades of preservation and history with the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust’s 30th Anniversary Annual Conference. This three-day gathering brings together seminars, expert speakers, battlefield tours, and special anniversary programming centered on Civil War history and the ongoing work of preserving the region’s historic landscapes.
Catchin’ Fish & Chips at The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
September 11, Friday · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm
15850 Sunshine Ridge Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155
🎟️ Public Event
Ease into Friday evening beside Lake Manassas with golden, hand-battered wild-caught Alaskan cod, crispy fries, and your favorite winery pours. Catchin’ Fish & Chips brings a coastal-inspired dinner to Sunshine Ridge Farm, creating an easygoing evening of waterfront views, good food, and relaxing local flavor.
Live Music: Cracked Sky @ Eavesdrop Brewery
September 11, Friday · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Eavesdrop Brewery
7223 Centreville Rd, Suite 115, Manassas, VA 20111
🎟️ Public Event
Turn up Friday night with Cracked Sky, a Manassas-based four-piece bringing hard rock, grunge, and post-grunge favorites from the ’90s and 2000s to Eavesdrop Brewery. With Scott from Not The Fathers joining on vocals, expect driving guitars, raw energy, cold beer, and a soundtrack built for alternative-rock fans.
Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
September 11, Friday · 7:15 PM
Jiffy Lube Live
7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Iron Maiden brings the Run For Your Lives World Tour to Northern Virginia for a massive night of heavy metal at Jiffy Lube Live. Expect soaring vocals, thunderous guitars, theatrical production, and the unmistakable energy that has made the band one of metal’s most enduring live acts. The GA Pit is standing room only and general admission.
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
September 11, Friday · 7:30 PM
The Birchmere
3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Step back into one of pop-rock’s most memorable eras as Peter Noone leads Herman’s Hermits onto the legendary Birchmere stage. Filled with familiar melodies, charismatic showmanship, and decades of beloved hits, this nostalgic Friday-night concert is made for anyone ready to sing along to the soundtrack of the British Invasion.
Burke Farmers Market
September 12, Saturday · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Burke Farmers Market
10399 Premier Ct, Burke, VA 22015
🎟️ Public Event
Start Saturday morning with a relaxed stop at the Burke Farmers Market and discover locally crafted goods from vendors including Blackstone Honey Bee Farms. Look for raw honey, whipped honey, beeswax candles, nutrient-rich pollen granules, and other thoughtfully made finds while supporting Northern Virginia’s local producers.
Old Town Manassas Art Show and Craft Fall Fair
September 12, Saturday · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Manassas Museum Lawn
9101 Prince William St, Manassas, VA 20110
🎟️ Public Event
Autumn arrives in Old Town Manassas with a colorful celebration of art, handmade treasures, and community. Wander the Manassas Museum Lawn while browsing work from local artists, crafters, makers, and small businesses, with everything from jewelry and pottery to artwork, home décor, seasonal creations, and gifts. It’s a festive fall outing built around creativity and shopping local.
Arts Alive! Festival: Creativity, Culture, and Flavor
September 12, Saturday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA 20110
🎟️ Free Public Event · No Tickets Required
The Hylton Performing Arts Center comes alive with a full day devoted to creativity, culture, and community. Explore performances across multiple stages, discover regional fine artists, enjoy hands-on activities, and browse food and craft vendors throughout this family-friendly festival. With something happening around every corner, Arts Alive! turns the arts center into a vibrant celebration of local talent.
Diagon Alley Market
September 12, Saturday · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | September 13, Sunday · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fabbioli Cellars
15669 Limestone School Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
🎟️ Public Event
Step into a whimsical, wizard-inspired marketplace during Fabbioli’s Diagon Alley Market. Across two magical days, families can browse vendors, grab bites from food trucks, enjoy face painting, discover special wine pairings, and explore plenty of enchanting surprises along the way. It’s a playful Leesburg outing designed for shoppers, families, and anyone ready for a little weekend magic.
Farmers Market at Eavesdrop Brewery!
September 12, Saturday · 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Eavesdrop Brewery
7223 Centreville Rd, Suite 115, Manassas, VA 20111
🎟️ Public Event
Eavesdrop Brewery launches its first Farmers Market with an afternoon filled with local flavor. Browse vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, handmade products, specialty foods, and more, then grab something from the food vendors and settle in with a craft beer. It’s an easygoing mix of shopping local, great food, and brewery atmosphere.
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2026
September 12, Saturday · 7:20 PM
Jiffy Lube Live
7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
BABYMETAL takes over Jiffy Lube Live with a high-impact performance where heavy metal intensity meets bold choreography and unmistakable stage spectacle. Expect crushing riffs, explosive production, and the genre-bending energy that has turned their live shows into an international phenomenon. The GA Pit is standing room only and general admission.
EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
September 12, Saturday · 7:30 PM
The Birchmere
3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Spend Saturday night revisiting the unmistakable sound of The Eagles with EagleMania at The Birchmere. Known for rich five-part harmonies and meticulous musicianship, the group recreates the band’s greatest hits while also celebrating favorites from Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. It’s a polished tribute built for longtime Eagles fans.
Fundraiser Bingo: Seven Loaves Food Pantry
September 13, Sunday · 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Lost Barrel Brewing
36138 Little River Tpke, Middleburg, VA 20117
🎟️ Free to Attend
Bingo meets community impact at Lost Barrel Brewing during this fundraiser benefiting Seven Loaves Food Pantry. Play three rounds, enjoy food and drinks, and compete for fun prizes while supporting a local organization serving Middleburg and surrounding communities. Lost Barrel Brewing will also donate 10% of food sales during the event to the featured nonprofit.
HammerFall
September 13, Sunday · 6:00 PM
Tally Ho Theater
20 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
🎟️ Tickets via Ticketmaster
Swedish heavy metal powerhouse HammerFall storms the Tally Ho Theater with towering riffs, anthemic choruses, and the larger-than-life energy that has carried the band across international stages for decades. Prepare for a hard-hitting Sunday night packed with classic metal spirit, powerful vocals, and the kind of live intensity built to shake the room.
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