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Things to do in DC area this weekend: Oct. 18–20

Things to do in the D.C. area this weekend Oct. 18-20. (Courtesy Wolf Trap; Edwin Remsberg/AP Images; Courtesy Arena Stage; Terry Wyatt/Getty Images; Graham Denholm/Getty Images/ courtesy Copperwood Tavern)

All Weekend

weekend in Ashburn is your ticket to tastings of great regional wines with music, gourmet food vendors and food trucks as well an oyster pavilion, vendors and more.

in St. Mary’s County features food, fun and family entertainment with music, vendors, cooking demos and tastings, and a shucking competition.

at the Schifferstadt in Frederick is a seasonal celebration with food, crafts, kids activities and tours.

is the annual arts fest in Quiet Waters Park with music, art demos, vendors and activities.

has activities for the whole family to celebrate the crisp autumn season. The 18th century pioneer farm features animals, music, dance and demos.

is great family fun with rides, fall treats, animals, games and more all weekend.

at the National Zoo this weekend is a howling good time with costumes, festive decor and swag, 40+ treat stations, a dance party and kids karaoke, rides and more.

is an artistic smorgasbord with hundreds of arts and artisans on display along with vendors, crafters, demos, music and entertainment, classes and kids activities.

at the State Fairgrounds will have vendors, crafters, demos and experts with 300+ booths from landscaping to decks.

is your self-guided journey through western Loudoun. You can visit animals, pick your own, sip, ride, shop, eat and take in the breathtaking views.

is a fun event with fall-themed food trucks, craft vendors, live music, an oyster bar and tastings.

in Crownsville is a trip back in time to the world of King Henry the VIII with the unique village, music & entertainers, food, games and family fun. This is the final weekend. (Note: The Maryland Renaissance Festival has tweeted that all tickets have been sold for Saturday)

brings a taste of “Sundance” to Virginia with premieres, screenings, music, special events, Q&As and workshops.

begins this weekend with various screens, special guests, Q&As showcasing the newest and most intriguing films exploring issues facing the Arab world.

at Ticonderoga Farms in Chantilly is amazing family farm fun with rides, activities, entertainment and more. https://www.ticonderoga.com/fall-festival-2018/

is great family fun with rides, food, music, games, Fields of Fear and much more.

, in Frederick, Maryland, is great fall, farm, family fun with rides, activities, corn maze, entertainment, food and fireworks.

, in Germantown, will have pick-your-own pumpkins, rides, farm fun activities, food and more.

, at Leesburg Animal Park is great family fun with animals, activities, entertainment and more.

The newest ARTECHOUSE exhibit, , examines human motion from various standpoints by renowned Japanese artist Daito Manabe, engaging visitors in dances, lights and shades through creative technology.

The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden presents “,” the first time the 4.3-acre outdoor plaza is being devoted almost entirely to the work of one artist.

The National Museum of Women in the ArtsԳٲfeaturing one of the art world’s greatest revolutionaries, with a 40-piece display of glass painted porcelains and sculptures.

The National Portrait Gallerypresents “,” a collection of photographs from pivotal moments in history with an interactive kiosk and illustrated brochure.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum presents with more than 45 new works on display.

The Newseumpresents “in a new exhibit exploring the effect Comedy Central’s show had on American politics with over 50 artifacts.

The Phillips Collection‘s new exhibit “” is a collection by internationally acclaimed Cuban artists Marco Castillo and Dagoberto Rodríguez.

The Kennedy Center has at various showtimes this weekend. It’s an all-new semi-staged concert production of everyone’s favorites rock musical.

The Kennedy Center presents Kid Prince and Pablo in the Mark Twain classic “” re-imagined as a digital age American hip-hop story for the whole family.

The Signature Theatre presents “” Caryl Churchill’s caustically funny and surreal afternoon tea calamity, at various showtimes this weekend.

Arena Stage presents “” which reminds us that the freedom of information is big business and big tech won’t go down without at fight. It’s the story of how a young man’s mistakes at 17 haunt him a decade later.

Ford’s Theatrepresents “,” by August Wilson. The play depicts the trials of a former Negro League baseball star turned sanitation worker adapting to life with his family in Pittsburgh.

National Theater presents . The acclaimed live event features the original host of the Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy in his final tour.

DC Armory presents the one of a kind creative world of artistic interaction and thought provoking performance and creative playground for the instagram set with tickets through next weekend.

Saturday, Oct. 19

in Shirlington will feature more than 40 craft beer tents, food and oyster tents, vendors and artisans with family and pet-friendly activities.

is a one-of-a-kind street festival with live music and entertainment, vendors, beer garden, kids zone and parade.

at Walter Reed is a day-long fall celebration and music festival with workshops, food trucks and kids activities.

is a family fun day celebrating art, music and nature with demos, hands-on activities, food trucks and more.

at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge will have lots of family-friendly seasonal activities, rides, games, music, bonfire and cemetery hayrides.

in Patuxent River Park celebrates the heritage of the region’s original inhabitants through music, dance and art.

at the Navy Yard is a ticket to unlimited tastings, amazing food, games, vendors and more.

in Gaithersburg celebrates the season with vendors, wine, brew and cider tastings, live music and food.

at George Mason University features the elite circus ensemble from the People’s Republic of China.

Saturday Night

The Birchmere has the smooth jazz of .

The Anthem hosts with Tipper, Jade, Cicada, Detox Unit and more.

Pearl Street Warehouse has St. Louis roots rockers .

The Fillmore has multi-platinum rockers .

Jammin’ Java hosts 8-piece rockers .

The Hamilton has Philly country artist

Amp by Strathmore has a tribute to Motown and Stevie Wonder in the .

The Barns of Wolf Trap hosts world guitarist .

Black Rock Center presents the Irish music of .

The Song Byrd Cafe features the Berkley-bred hip-hop of .

Tally Ho Theatre has .

BlackCat host D.C. punker .

Blues Alley presents New York saxman .

The Soundry has an evening with the .

Rock&Roll Hotel has British indie rockers .

MGM National Harbor hosts the legendary .

Weinberg Theatre presents .

Sunday, Oct. 20

will have vendors, arts and artisans, demos, tastes of the season, holiday displays, kids activities and more.

features a day of family fun fall activities, rides, entertainment, mazes, pumpkin jumping and picking, and more.

has an afternoon visit with the Sexi Mexi Food Truck and live music by Pete Lapp.

presents Jazz In Motion, an afternoon matinee of contemporary choreography, original jazz works and vocal stylings.

Amp by Strathmore has a kids matinee with a .

Sunday night

The Birchmere hosts singer-songwriters .

Anthem hosts with Tipper, Jade, Cicada, Detox Unit and more.

Pearl Street Warehouse has .

Rams Head On Stage presents members of .

The Strathmore has the .

The Barns of Wolf Trap presents folk icons .

Lisner Auditorium hosts the virtuoso pianist .

Warner Theatre has .

City Winery has Austin alt-country artist .

The Song Byrd Cafe hosts New Zealand alt-rocker .

Blues Alley presents New York saxman .

Bethesda Blues & Jazz host R&B jazz great .

Mary DePompa

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