Get Out: Labor Day Events and Paint Herndon

If you're still trying to figure out how to plan your weekend, Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your free time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

1. CAR SHOW AND LABOR DAY CHILLI COOKOFF
Where/When: Main Street, Clifton, VA; Monday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: The Town of Clifton invites everyone to visit and enjoy our traditional car show and chili cook-off.
Pricing: Free

2. HERNDON LABOR DAY FESTIVAL
Where/When: 777 Lynn St., Herndon, VA 20170; Monday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Why Go: Come see nationally and regionally known entertainers, a Wine Tasting with approximately ten Virginia wineries, gourmet food, a Fine Arts show and micro-brewies.
Pricing: Free

3. PAINT HERNDON CELEBRATION AT ARTSPACE
Where/When: 750 Center Street, Herndon, VA; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: This annual celebration of the arts in Herndon includes a painting competition, tractor display, scarecrow making, and other fun activities all day long.
Pricing: Free

4. MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL
Where/When: 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Why Go: The Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts 18th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival featuring homemade food, entertainment and pony rides.
Pricing: Free  

5. DOMINION TRAIL MIX
Where/When: 44281 Gloucester Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia; Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Start your day helping out with the trail-clean up effort and end it with a community festival that features a concert by Gloriana, sports clinics, food and other fun family activities.
Pricing: Benefit, see website

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