DC, NoVA Weekend: Emporiyum, Food History Weekend, Whiskey Fest

In early November, we see the transition from fall festivals to holiday shopping events. There's plenty to do this weekend in Northern Virginia and DC, from craft fairs and food festivals to early Veterans Day events.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 10. Some are free, while others have fees.

The larger events include Northern Virginia Christmas Market, Food History Weekend at National Museum of American History, The Emporiyum DC, George Washington Whiskey Festival, Czech Christmas Market, Nao Santa Maria docked in DC and National Veterans Day Service at Washington National Cathedral.

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Friday, Nov. 8

• Northern Virginia Christmas Market (through Nov. 10)
• Food History Weekend at National Museum of American History (through Nov. 9)
• The Emporiyum DC (through Nov. 10)
• Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights opens (through Jan. 5)
• DMV Black Restaurant Week (through Nov. 10)
• DC Comedy Showcase (through Nov. 20)
• Nao Santa Maria docked in DC (Nov. 7-13 and and 15-17)
• Death Becomes Us: A True Crime Festival (through Nov. 10)
• Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Reston Town Center Ice Skating Plaza Opening Day
• Pumpkin Palooza at Dacha Beer Garden (through Nov. 10)
• Max Weinberg's Jukebox at Wolf Trap
• Louis the Child at The Anthem
• Veterans to Veterans Coffee and Doughnut Event in Fredericksburg
• Turkey Pumpkin Decorating at Once Upon A Dream

Saturday, Nov. 9

• McLean Antiques Show & Sale (through Nov. 10)
• George Washington Whiskey Festival
• Czech Christmas Market
• DC's Dancing Stars Gala
• Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals
• Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast in Alexandria
• 57th Holiday Bazaar - Vienna Women’ Club
• Herndon's Downtown Community Yard Sale
• Icelandic Christmas Bazaar in Fairfax
• Craft Market at Lake Anne Plaza (Saturdays in November)
• Kids' Market at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
• Veterans Appreciation Weekend at Breaux Vineyards
• Holiday Craft and Gift Show in Manassas
• Loudoun Symphony Presents Mozart Madness
• Craft Show at Edison High School
• Leo Kottke at Wolf Trap

Sunday, Nov. 10

• National Veterans Day Service at Washington National Cathedral
• Veteran’s Day 10K & Walk in DC
• Holiday Bazaar in Herndon
• Virginia Whiskey Tasting in Alexandria
• Veterans Breakfast in Sterling
• John Eaton at Wolf Trap