Afternoon Tea returns this Fall to the cozy atmosphere of the Mansion at Strathmore. As the soothing sounds of local musicians fill the room, guests can enjoy light savories and Strathmore’s signature blend crafted by Master Tea Blender John Harney. Set within a working art gallery, each tea event invites patrons to explore by touring the current exhibition and browsing local and handmade goods at the Shop at Strathmore. Sessions begin at 1:00 p.m., and tickets are $45. Click Here for Afternoon Tea Guide.

The 34th annual Taste of Bethesda from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will feature Bethesda’s best restaurants, four stages of live entertainment, activities for kids and more! Admission to the Taste of Bethesda is free. Taste tickets are sold on-site in bundles of five tickets for $10. Food servings cost one to four tickets. For more information, click here.

Join Mallard at 2:00 p.m. as they celebrate the release of Neighborhood Restaurant Group's first ever Willett Single Barrel pick - a complex 6-year old bourbon called “Red Card.” For $79, you will enjoy a specially curated six pour tasting of Willett offerings includingtwo exclusive single barrels, Willett Black bottle wheated bourbon, and pours of Willett Small Batch "Purple Top" bourbon, "Green Top" Rye, and our Willett Single Barrel Bourbon, "Red Card". Ticket holders will experience an old fashioned made with our new single barrel and the Willett six pour flight, all the while learning about the history of Willett. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a bottle of our exclusive single barrel at a discounted price. Reservations here! 

Join the Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity for a virtual fireside conversation with Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Salt Sugar Fat and Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions.

Hard Rock’s global music competition continues with three nights of live music and some strong DMV-area talent. Round 2 on September 9 features West Virginia’s 2025 Best Artist Grace Campbell, an Americana singer-songwriter known for heartfelt storytelling, and Alexandria rapper and Double Wammie Award winner Mallno Crawford. Round 3 on September 16 brings Tito Starr, Liah Perez and Emma G to the stage, followed by the September 23 final, when winners from the earlier rounds compete for the regional title and the opportunity to advance to the global voting round.

Lucketts Fall Vintage Market is hosting the annual event at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, VA. The Northern Virginia event showcases more than 200 of the best “vintage hip” vendors on the East Coast. The weekend-long event features one of a kind furnishings that make your home unique, mid-century pieces as well as rustic farmhouse treasures that are true conversation starters, vintage clothing and all kinds of crazy-good finds. To round out the experience and the weekend, visitors will enjoy live music, Vanish Brewery beer garden, enticing food trucks, as well as an engaging shopping weekend. This year the social media worthy photo areas will feature all things Fall and Join the Hunt. (to include hidden fox art throughout the market grounds each day). Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at TICKETS  and at the gate. 

Street Fest is back! Start the day shopping pop-ups from local brands inside containers transformed into storefronts for the day. Explore clothing, accessories, food, drinks and more from 10:00 a.’. - 6:00 p.m. Get moving on 5th Street with [solidcore] on the Mat, a free workout from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Look out for more throughout the day from Bread Alley, Byrdland Records and more!

Amazon is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Virginia with the return of Amazon Community Day at Met Park from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! The free, family-friendly festival will feature STEM activities, live entertainment, local vendors, a foam pit, custom trucker hats and more. Come ready to explore, cheer, eat, create and celebrate everything that makes this community feel like home. More information about the event can be found here.

For Chang Chang’s Golden Mid-Autumn Sunday Banquet, they have picked one of their favorite seasonal ingredients to showcase: the blue crab. Chef Peter will be cooking them in so many ways, you will never think of blue crabs the same again! Tickets cost $85 per person. Purchase a ticket here!

Join at 1:00 p.m. at Ama for a tasty and unexpected pairing journey. Cheese expert Alice Bergen Phillips of Cheesemonster and certified sake professional Scott Movens of Sake District will lead a fun and wide ranging class, touching on history, culture, science, and the art of pairing food and beverage, all while tasting through 5 distinct cheese and sake pairings. Purchase a ticket here!