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Centreville Weekend Planner: Jakob Dylan, Dog Adoption and the Fall Crush Festival

Plus, Jakob Dylan brings The Wallflowers to Wolf Trap.

The Centreville Volunteer Fire Department's annual Open House is from 10 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The open house is held yearly during Fire Prevention Week. This year's open house theme is, "Prevent Kitchen Fires."  The Centreville Volunteer Fire Department is located at 5856 Old Centreville Road. 

Clifton Day is Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel the quaint historic town for demonstrations, arts, crafts, music and food, you know, all the good stuff. The North Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP) will offer pony rides for children along Pendleton Street. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will provide service to Clifton. The train schedule is on the VRE website.    In the event of rain, the event will take place on Oct. 20.  Information on the postponement will be posted on the Clifton Day website, cliftonday.com

The Fall Crush Festival is Saturday from 10 to 7 p.m. at the Winery at Bull Run in Centreville. Expect live music from cover bands, grape stomping and Civil War re-enactments and hand-painted wine glasses. 

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Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fairfax is hosting a SPCA of Northern Virginia pet adoption event  Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. If you plan to adopt, read over the dog adoption guidelines on the website, spcanova.org  

Off the Wall, In The Barns. Jakob Dylan brings The Wallflowers to the Wolf Trap. The band is best known for ‘90s hits like “6th Avenue Heartache” and “One Headlight.” From $50. 8 p.m. Friday. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Also at The Barns this weekend: Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott on Thursday and The Bobs on Saturday.

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Pounding the Keys. A busy weekend at Jammin Java begins with two nights of Jon McLaughlin. The talented pianist and singer/songwriter just released his latest album, “Holding My Breath.” From $15. 8 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E., Vienna. Also at Jammin Java this weekend: Mary Fahl and The Open Mic Comedy Tour on Saturday and New Authors Book Slam on Sunday.

Home for Dinner. The Workhouse Arts Center’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk will include a special opening reception for “Home for Dinner,” a new community action exhibition showcasing how the community can make a difference in the battle with hunger and homelessness. Visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to bring canned food. The exhibit runs through Dec. 1. Reception is 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Vulcan Gallery, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.


Chockabl-Octoberfest. Reston Town Center will be full of fall season treats and autumn brews with Oktoberfest Reston. Hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the three-day event includes food, beer, wine, live music, a carnival, the Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K and more. Free admission. 3-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Check out the open house events in Centreville this week. Check out all the listings here. 


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