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New in Washington — October 2026

30 new openings · 30 answered questions · 12 notable events spotted on the Washington map in October 2026.

🏪 New places that opened

  • St. John Properties has bought two buildings at Bestgate Commerce Park in Annapolis, so there's a new owner for the commercial park.

    21h ago

  • Black Flag Brewing in Columbia could close as its 10-year lease nears expiration, and the brewery says a pending sale is only about 20% funded.

    21h ago

  • 2nd Swing’s adding 8,802 square feet and six fitting bays at its Columbia store, plus 10 employees.

    21h ago

  • Towson has a new Dairy Queen, now serving customers in Baltimore County.

    21h ago

  • Towson has a new Dairy Queen on Joppa Road, with Blizzards on the menu!

    21h ago

  • Voodoo Brewing is opening near the Innovation Center Metro station in Herndon, with craft beer, pizza, burgers, and other pub fare.

    1d ago

  • Black Flag Brewing Company in Columbia may close when its lease ends November 30, as the effort to sell the decade-old brewery stalls. Gaylor shared the news online in hopes of keeping it open.

    1d ago

  • A newcomer to Vienna’s restaurant scene was named among the Washington Metro Area’s 40 best restaurants.

    2d ago

  • Nordstrom Rack is set to open its latest Montgomery County location this month, over on its new site.

    2d ago

  • Over on Herndon, Voodoo Brewing is opening near the Innovation Center Metro station, with craft beer, pizza, burgers and other pub fare.

    3d ago

  • Hobby Lobby is open on the first floor of Annapolis Mall, next to Onelife Fitness!

    5d ago

  • Dukem, Ethiopian restaurant on U Street, prepares to close after 30 years.

    5d ago

  • Pepper House has opened in Baltimore, and fall menus are debuting around town this week!

    6d ago

  • Glen Burnie has a new Advance Auto Parts, adding to the chain’s more than 10 locations across Anne Arundel County.

    6d ago

  • Hobby Lobby is now open on the first floor of Annapolis Mall, next to Onelife Fitness.

    6d ago

  • The Gourmet at Kenilworth is closing permanently after more than five years in business, so that spot’s going away.

    6d ago

  • Gene's Costumes has reopened in Montgomery County, nearly three years after a fire forced the costume shop to close.

    6d ago

  • Silver Diner is fighting a possible closure at BWI Marshall Airport amid a dispute with its landlord.

    6d ago

  • Dukem, the Ethiopian restaurant on U Street, is preparing to close after 30 years. Thousands have shared praise and memories on social media.

    6d ago

  • Columbia Woodworking has opened a new manufacturing facility over in Capitol Heights, expanding its capacity for large commercial projects.

    7d ago

  • Blue Moon Too is leaving Federal Hill and reopening in Hampden.

    7d ago

  • Werewolves Welcome is a new spot at 17 West 24th Street in Old Goucher, in a freshly painted black-and-white building.

    7d ago

  • There’s a new Sardi’s Chicken in Annapolis, the brand’s first spot there as it expands in Maryland.

    7d ago

  • Silver Diner could close its restaurant at BWI Marshall Airport amid a dispute with its landlord, and it's fighting to stay open.

    7d ago

  • The Gourmet at Kenilworth is closing permanently after more than five years in business.

    7d ago

  • Reston Town Center, True Food Kitchen closed after bankruptcy filing. Two other NoVA locations remain open.

    7d ago

  • Tous les Jours, a Korean bakery chain, is holding a soft opening over in Olney for its newest U.S. location.

    7d ago

  • IKEA’s plan and order branch in Annapolis is set to close by the end of this month.

    8d ago

  • Sardi’s Chicken has opened its first Annapolis location as the Peruvian chicken brand expands in Maryland!

    8d ago

  • True Food Kitchen has closed its Reston Town Center restaurant after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain closed 12 locations, while two others in Northern Virginia remain open.

    8d ago

❓ Questions locals answered

📅 Events that happened

  • 📅 From Oct. 15 through 21, Allison Russell plays the Atlantis, Guachinangos perform Mexican music at Songbyrd, and artist Robin Bell has a final weekend.
  • 📅 Ynot Lot hosts a free Korean-inspired market on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 7 p.m., with food, drinks, art, dance, a photo booth, and souvenirs.
  • 📅 Rockville, costumed dog parade Saturday.
  • 📅 Georgetown panel covers vaccine rates and misinformation. Oct. 6.
  • 📅 Howard County residents can learn about upcoming projects along the Upper Little Patuxent River at an open house.
  • 📅 Towson University announced that T-Pain will headline its homecoming concert on Oct. 30.
  • 📅 on Wednesday, the Baltimore Community Foundation will honor 10 grassroots changemakers at its State of BCF event.
  • 📅 There’s a Willy Wonka 55th anniversary event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds later this month, with cast members from the film there.
  • 📅 Over at the BMA, ‘Flashback’ spans two centuries of Baltimore photography, with several special programs running alongside the exhibition.
  • 📅 on tuesday, november 10, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is holding its 2026 annual meeting in downtown Baltimore.
  • 📅 Reston Winterfest returns Dec. 3–5 with a half-mile light walk, Santa photos and new ice activities, and tickets go on sale Thursday!
  • 📅 Allison Russell plays the Atlantis, Guachinangos bring Mexican music to Songbyrd, and Robin Bell has a final weekend over on the DC arts calendar.
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