Bootique will return to Merrifield this Thursday (Oct. 25) night, offering an evening of deals and treats.

The Mosaic District’s annual Halloween event will take place from 5-7 p.m, during which time local stores will be giving out candy to trick-or-treaters. At 7 p.m., attendees are invited to settle in at Strawberry Park for a screening of Monsters Vs. Aliens on the large screen outside the Angelika Film Center.

Maps will be available and stores will have signs saying if they are giving out candy. The following stores are confirmed to be trick-or-treating candy stops:

• Cheestique
• District Dumplings
• Mint Nail Lounge
• Tiny Dancers
• Muse Paint Bar
• Neiman Marcus Last Call
• Caboose
• Scout and Molly
• Undeniable Boutique
• Oath Pizza
• Jinya Ramen
• The Shade Store
• Fair Trade Winds
• lululemon athletica
• Lather
• Nook
• Le Pain Quotidien
• Puree
• Lou Lou
• Matchbox
• Kendra Scott
• Ted’s Bulletin
• Arielle Shoshana
• Williams Sonoma
• 520 Ice Cream

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Ever wanted to march in a parade? Registration is now available to join the annual McLean Winterfest.

The parade is scheduled to be held along Old Chain Bridge Road on Sunday, Dec. 2 as part of the 10th annual Winterfest. Check-in for the parade starts at 2 p.m. and the parade itself will begin at 3:30 p.m.

From 2-5 p.m., Old Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Street to Elm Street will be closed for the parade.

The parade will feature an “official” Santa Claus, so others in Santa costumes not be allowed in the parade. Also, pets that are not a part of rescue organizations are not allowed to march without prior written approval from parade officials.

A full list of rules for those marching or driving in the parade is available online.

Photo via McLean Winterfest

Halloween on the Green, a free family-friendly halloween celebration, is coming to Vienna this Saturday (Oct 13).

From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., activities sponsored by Vienna Parks and Recreation will fill the Vienna Town Green (144 Maple Ave E). Activities include:

• Crafts and games
• Storytelling with Patrick Henry librarians
• Moon bounces
• A petting zoo
• A visit from the Vienna Singing Princesses
• An applesauce-making demo, courtesy of Historic Vienna, Inc.
• Pumpkin carving and painting.

The event is aimed at children ages two through ten. In the event of inclement weather, call 703-255-7842 for updates on the status of the celebration.

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The 14th Annual Merrifield Fall Festival is returning to the Mosaic District this Saturday (Oct. 13).

The festival, original scheduled for Sept. 15, was rescheduled to this weekend amid concerns about Hurricane Florence. The festival will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Presented by the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA), the festival will spotlight restaurants in the Mosaic District and across Merrifield. A beer garden hosted by the Caboose Brewing Company will be held on the Mosaic lawn, allowing attendees to grab a drink before listening to live music played all day.

Vendors will also give attendees a chance to get started on their holiday shopping in a market focusing on handmade and vintage items. Special deals will also be ongoing in nearby retailers.

For children at the festival, pumpkin and face painting, sack races, karate and more will be available.

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A large-scale Korean cultural festival is being held in Tysons this weekend.

The 2018 KORUS festival is taking place Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7 in the parking lot outside Bloomingdales at Tysons Corner Center.

The event will feature food, music, cultural performances, vendors and more. It’s billed as “a celebration of the Korean American way of life, Korean heritage and culture, and the beauty of America’s diversity.”

“With close to 30,000 visitors and participation from over 50 vendors, retailers, and community groups; 20 performance artists; and more than 100 volunteers, the festival truly represents the Korean American community nationwide,” says the KORUS website.

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The 2018 KORUS Festival will be held at Tysons Corner Center and will be the perfect showcase for this fantastic journey!

The annual festival will be located in the Bloomingdale’s Parking Lot (by LL Bean, Bloomingdales and Le Pain Quotidien) and invites people of all ages and ethnicities will come together to celebrate the Korean American way of life, Korean heritage and view stunning cultural performances, demonstrations, contests, food offerings, arts & crafts, and so much more.

The MPAartfest is returning to McLean Central Park this Sunday (Oct. 7) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The art show and sale will feature work from nearly 40 visual artists in a variety of media and styles, including woodturning, jewelry and ironwork.

Mini-art galleries will be set up throughout the park featuring artwork and food from local restaurants. The MPAartfest will also feature live music from various genres and educational activities for children.

MPAartfest is an annual event hosted by the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA), attracting an average of 5,000-6,000 visitors each year. This will be MPAartfest’s 12th year.

Admission to the festival is free. Parking will be available at “signed lots throughout McLean” with shuttles running to the MPAartfest.

Photo via McLean Project for the Arts

This Saturday (Oct. 6), Vienna will kick off its 11th annual Oktoberfest.

The festival will run from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. along Church St. in Vienna. Admission to the Oktoberfest is free, with a variety of food and alcohol vendors set up along the street.

Beer will be available from the Caboose beer garden, with wine offered at Vienna Vintner. Food will be sold at a German food beer garden and elsewhere.

Three stages will be set up across the Oktoberfest hosting entertainment like live German music and children’s shows.

Leashed dogs are allowed at the Oktoberfest as well, but owners should be aware that the crowds can be large and loud. Average Oktoberfest attendance ranges from 25,000-35,000 people.

There is no festival-specific parking lots. A shuttle will run to the festival from the Vienna Metro station and Madison High School.

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Despite some rain scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday), it’s full steam ahead for the outdoor Tysons Tailgate party.

The 2018 Tysons Tailgate runs from 5-8 p.m in Valo Park (7950 Jones Branch Drive).

The party includes live music from local band Chuggalug, beer and wine tents, snacks, lawn games, and raffle prizes. According to the event page, there will also be an arcade game tent for attendees to show off their Pac-Man or Space Invaders skills.

The Tysons Partnership said on Twitter that the event will be held under a large outdoor tent.

Tickets are $30 if purchased online in advance, or $35 at the door. The proceeds of the event go to benefit Second Story, the only youth emergency shelter in Northern Virginia.

We're not going to let a little rain dampen our #TysonsTailgate! We have added a big, beautiful outdoor party tent! Attendees will enjoy the same setup with beer and wine tents, games, live music, raffle prizes, and more — while keeping dry! https://t.co/WklHTR0MRs #TysonsCares pic.twitter.com/sKmnt1pUE6

— Tysons Partnership (@tysonspartners) September 26, 2018

Photo via Tysons Partnership