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40 Things to Do in Northern Virginia This November 2026

November is here, and Northern Virginia has plenty of ways to make the most of the season before the holiday rush officially takes over. From festive markets and fall festivals to Turkey Trots, creative workshops, live performances, and family-friendly activities, there’s something happening throughout Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County, and beyond. Whether you’re looking to get a head start on holiday shopping, spend a weekend exploring a new neighborhood, or enjoy the last few weeks of fall, The Fairfax Girl has rounded up 40 local happenings worth adding to your calendar. Read on for 40 things to do in Northern Virginia this November 2026.

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Opportunity Zone Designations

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Department of Housing and Community Development today announced Maryland’s nomination of 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax benefits to incentivize high-impact investments in low-income communities. Counties across Maryland submitted nominations of individual census tracts to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The department then worked with local officials, business owners, investors, and community development experts to evaluate the proposed areas and identify where Opportunity Zone designations would have the greatest benefit to their communities. Last month, the department submitted the state’s approved and recommended census tracts to the United States Department of the Treasury. On November 5, the U.S. Treasury released the official 2.0 designations.

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

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Second indictment follows years of warnings about unlicensed senior homes

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland prosecutors have secured a second felony indictment against a man accused of operating an unlicensed assisted living program, marking another step in a crackdown on an industry state regulators had scrutinized for years without bringing criminal charges under a 2023 law. The latest indictment against...

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Moore wants new congressional maps for Maryland after Question 3 victory

Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Wednesday that he wants to see new congressional maps for Maryland after the General Assembly convenes in January and that he is "ready to engage" with lawmakers on the subject of redistricting.

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Changing of the Guard: Maryland Prison Chief Scruggs Out Amid Deadly Year Behind Bars

Carolyn Scruggs is leaving her post as Maryland’s secretary of public safety and correctional services, ending a tenure marked by a decade-high surge in prison killings, a running fight with the union that represents corrections officers and months of public criticism from Western Maryland lawmakers over conditions inside the Hagerstown- and Cumberland-area prisons.

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Blue Wave: Maryland Midterm Results 2026

Both the house and senate have been painted blue after the 2026 Primary Election this year. Voting took place this past Tuesday and many Frederick residents came out to the polls to support changes in the Board of Education, state government, sheriff. The huge victory for Democrats is important, and...

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City studies options as detention center’s population drops

A declining jail population is leading the city to study whether it wants to continue running its own jail, look to create a regional jail or consider other funding options. The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office lists 255 people in custody at the William G. Truesdale Detention Center as of Wednesday out of its capacity of 340, with 153 housed there through a federal contract.

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Live Más: The Taco Bell 50K Is Returning to Northern Virginia

If you’ve ever wanted to simultaneously exert your body in two different yet equally extreme ways, here’s your opportunity. The Taco Bell 50K is returning to the Northern Virginia and DC area on November 27. Eat your heart out, then run it off. The run first came to...

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Future Rosie’s Tavern in Del Ray asks city for 49 outdoor seats

The owner of the future Rosie’s Tavern in Del Ray is asking the city to allow for 49 outdoor seats. The restaurant’s Instagram page says that it aims to open in November at 2018 Mount Vernon Avenue. That’s in the former longtime home of Thai Peppers, which closed over the summer.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Up The Creek With A Paddle: Charles County Students Explore Green Careers On Canoemobile Field Trip

Indian Head Elementary School and Glymont Middle School students were recently up the Mattawoman Creek with a paddle when they took part in an outdoor field trip designed to stoke an interest in green careers. Fourth- and seventh-grade students visited Smallwood State Park in Marbury on the Potomac River last...

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Alexandria’s public housing authority reports progress in first year of rebuild

After one year of rebuilding Alexandria’s public housing authority following a leadership overhaul, Mayor Alyia Gaskins says much work remains. In a recent two-hour work session, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority‘s new leadership told City Council that rent ledgers are now correct, resident maintenance issues are being handled, and that their year-over-year budget will get approved in December.

Alexandria, VA · 3d

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Residential redevelopment of ‘obsolete’ Woodland Park offices approved

Another portion of the Woodland Park suburban office complex south of Herndon is set to turn into a mostly residential neighborhood. At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved plans from The Pinkard Group, a D.C.-based real estate investment firm, to redevelop approximately 34 acres of the office park at 2291 Wood Oak Drive in McNair with 429 to 584 homes.

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Townhouses approved for The Mile in Tysons, as developer agrees to speed up park delivery

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has granted a developer the flexibility to construct townhouses in part of a Tysons neighborhood and, in return, obtained a pledge to speed up creation of a planned 5-acre Signature Park on the site. The supervisors voted unanimously on Oct. 27 to approve proffer...

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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Alexandria Families Get Two Chances Tuesday to Speak Up on School Buildings, Budgets and More

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria families and taxpayers have two opportunities Tuesday evening to speak directly to the School Board about school construction, budgets and other issues shaping the division’s future. First, the board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2028–2037 Capital Improvement Program budget from 6 to...

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Bigger, taller Bay Bridge replacement gets federal green light

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

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Two New Bridges, Eight Lanes: Maryland Reveals Approved Chesapeake Bay Crossing Plan

– The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today announced final environmental approval for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study, a milestone for the project under the Moore-Miller Administration. The approved crossing will enhance safe and reliable travel for residents and visitors for years to come, minimize environmental impacts and add $23 billion to the local economy while creating more than 60,000 jobs.

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Maryland’s proposed changes to native reptile, amphibian regulations could impact some pet owners

BETHESDA, Md. - Maryland is considering changes to its native reptile and amphibian regulations that could potentially impact some pet owners and prevent the collection of certain animals. What we know:. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the regulation changes would prohibit the collection of diamondback terrapins...

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