1) DC VegFest
What: This free part celebrates vegetarian and vegan food. More info here.
Where: Yards Park (N and 1st Sts. SE)
When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2) DC Beer Week
What: A whole week of beer-related festivities kick off this Saturday. Stay tuned for Eater’s guide to the best bets. Details here.
Where: Various locations
When: Saturday through October 1
3) Taste of Prince William County
What: Taste the best of what these Virginia restaurants and food trucks have to offer. More info here.
Where: Manassas Mall, Manassas, Va.
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
4) Barracks Row Fall Festival
What: Barracks Row’s restaurants, retailers, and residents come together for this event. Info here.
Where: Barracks Row
When: Saturday at 11 a.m.
5) Pop-Up Happy Hour
What: Bayou Bakery, Big Chief, and Abita Beer come together for this happy hour event with free jambalaya (with beer purchase), live music afterwards, and more
Where: Big Chief, 2002 Fenwick St. NE
When: Friday at 5 p.m.
ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Shacktoberfest specials at Shake Shack...Smithsonian African American Museum (home of Sweet Home Cafe) grand opening events.