Fall is in the air, people! Time to plan a day trip to go apple picking in Maryland or Virginia.

The Red Line closure ended just in time to catch the subway to the Bethesda Row Arts Festival, Adams Morgan Day, or the DC State Fair (yes, the borough has a state fair! It’s near the Metro Center station).

Here are four things to know for the weekend:

The most important events of the weekend

Free choice
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, near Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue
🔗 Details

There’s real competition for a spot at the Bethesda Row Arts Festival, conveniently located on Bethesda Row. Artists from all over the East Coast and dozens of local creators have been selected for the largest, juried art fair in the DC area. Last year, Ruth Becker invited us into her studio to showcase her creative treasures.

Jewelry, oils, watercolors, ceramics, fibers, sculptures, and many other styles will be on display—you may need both days to see it all. Opening hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday.

Free choice
One Lacrosse Gathering
Saturday, National Mall, Free Admission
🔗 Details

During the first edition of the One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration, America’s oldest team sport is presented in a completely new way.

The game has its roots in Native American traditions and dates back to 1100.

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition wants to make lacrosse accessible to everyone at the National Mall’s JFK Fields. Look for tribal community representation and social games for new and more experienced players. The Howard University women’s team will also be in attendance.

Fun fact: Lacrosse will be played at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

• Future Scene: JFK Fields Stadium along the Tidal Basin will also host the opening of the National Mall of Pickleball later this month.

JumpDC is in the studio with News4’s Tommy McFly to perform and talk about the DC State Fair.

Free choice
DC State Fair
Saturday, 10am-5pm, Franklin Park in Downtown DC
🔗 Details

The county fair season isn’t over yet. The final weekend of the Maryland State Fair may be at the top of your list of agricultural adventures, but don’t oversleep D.C.

The DC State Fair won’t be handing out ribbons honoring sheep, but it will be a celebration of the food, products, culture, achievements and civic organizations that bring pride to DC.

The biggest attraction will certainly be the Jump DC skipping rope performance and the National Hand Dance Association performance.

Free choice
Adams Morgan Day
Sunday, noon to 8 p.m., Marie Reed School and Kalorama Park
🔗 Details

For the 46th time, AdMo invites everyone to its streets to listen to music, dance, eat something and drink beer.

It is worth noting that the legendary Blackbyrds will make a special appearance, headlining the evening on the Marie Reed School Field at 7:00 PM after a day full of international adventures at the Dance Plaza.

Stroll down 18th Street NW, check out the local shops and make new friends. Also enjoy programs at the DC Library, American University, photography exhibits, kids sports clinics and Melody Day at Kalorama Park.

The dog is swimming

Swimming pools benefit from the summer heat.

DC dogs are invited to four city pools this Saturday for the annual Doggie Day Swim. It’s free, but bring your dog’s original license and tag from DC Health.

In Virginia, you can sign your dog up to swim with other dogs at the Water Mine Family Swimming Hole in Reston on Saturday. The cost is $10 per dog, with all proceeds going to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Concerts this weekend

Waxahatchee, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wolf Trap, $49+

Increasingly folk/country-skilled alt-rock Katie Crutchfield is getting support from Snail Mail, the Ellicott City indie rock project of Lindsey Jordan. Details.

The Descendents/Circle Jerks/Buzzcocks, Friday 6:30 p.m., Fillmore Silver Spring, $59

An amazing classic punk triple bill featuring the original pop punks (Descendents), a pioneering hardcore band (Circle Jerks) and what remains of one of the original British punk bands (Buzzcocks). Tickets.

Oceanator, Friday 10pm, Comet Ping Pong, $19.78

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Elise Okusami is in town a week after releasing her third album. “Everything Is Love and Death” is as powerful, gripping, and catchy as anything she’s released before. Details

Clutch, Saturday, 7 p.m., The Anthem, $45-$75

Two of the heaviest hard rock bands of the last few decades — including our own Seneca Valley High School boys (Clutch) — have joined us for a fall tour. Details.

Things to do in DC

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf: King Richard: Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Transit Pier at The Wharf, free admission

Don’t Tell Comedy “secret shows”: Fri. & Sat., various locations, $25

One Lacrosse Gathering: Saturday, National Mall, Free Admission

DC State Fair: Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Franklin Park in downtown DC, free admission

DC Bike Ride: Saturday, starting at Constitution Avenue, prices vary (registration ends Thursday)

Doggie Day Swim DC: Saturday, 11am-4pm, free, current DC dog license required

• The four pools participating are Langdon Park Pool in the city’s north-east, Ridge Road Pool in the city’s south-east, and Francis and Upshut Pools in the city’s north-west

Jazz in the Parks: Lenny Robinson and Exploration with Special Guest Marshall Keys and Opening Night Music with Mr. Rob: Saturday, The Parks at Walter Reed, Free Admission

Women in Sports ’24 featuring the US Open Women’s Finals on the big screen and a golf simulator: Saturday, 12:00-8:00 p.m., The Wharf, free admission

Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns: Saturday, 12:30 p.m., Audi Field

Boot ‘N Scoot at Hi Lawn: Saturday and Sunday, Hi Lawn at Union Market, $10-$15

Adams Morgan Day: Sunday, noon to 8 p.m., Marie Reed School and Kalorama Park, free admission

Injera Festival: Sunday, 2:00–9:00 p.m., The Bullpen at Southeast, $15+

Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx: Sun., 3:00 p.m., Entertainment and Sports Arena

Things to do in Maryland

Bethesda Row Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, near Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue, free admission

Mount Rainier Day Festival: Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Mount Rainier Nature Center, free admission

Silver Spring Jazz Festival: Saturday, 3:00-10:00 p.m., Veterans Plaza, free admission (no ticket required)

Salvadoreñisimo Festival: Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, $50+

Takoma Park Folk Festival: Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Takoma Park High School, free admission

Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Sun., 4:25 p.m., Northwest Stadium in Landover

Maryland State Fair: Aug. 29-September 2 and Sept. 5-8, Lutherville-Timonium, $11-$16

Maryland Renaissance Festival: Through October 20, Annapolis, Maryland, adult tickets $26 and up through September 8

Things to do in Virginia

Dog Daze: Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., The Water Mine in Reston, $10 per dog

Rosslyn Jazz Fest: Saturday, 1-7 p.m., Gateway Park at Langston Blvd., free admission

US Asian Fest: Saturday, 2-9 p.m., One Loudoun, $15-$100

Fall Plant & Garden Sale: Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mount Vernon Parking Lot, free admission

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