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Claude's Pick

Check out the Heritage India Festival this weekend. It's a two-day event featuring Indian culture, cuisine and entertainment. Saturday from noon to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 7pm in Chantilly, VA. Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 5 are free. https://www.hifestival.com/index.html

Jerry’s Pick

Getting a tour of the White House now-a-days is tough.  You must contact your congressman well in advance to request tickets.  However, did you know you can tour the White House Gardens without an appointment.  The White House Fall Garden Tours are going on right now.  And while you don’t get to tour the inside of the White House you can get a close-up view of the Rose Garden, Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, and Kitchen Garden as well as ornamental trees that were planted by former presidents.  The National Park Service gives out tickets on Saturdays and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.  The tickets are free, and they’re distributed on a first-come, first-served bases.  The tickets times range from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Tom's Pick

If you're looking for an opportunity to adopt new pets, find cool old trinkets, and great BBQ, then check out the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Old Town, Alexandria, Va. There will be over 40 vendors at this event, and it takes place on Saturday, October 8, from 9 AM to 2 PM.