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Mon 1
Halloween Costume Swap
Exchange your child's gently used costume for one that's new to you!
When: Daily through Oct 12.
Where: Porter Library, Stafford
State Fair of VA
Since 1854, Virginians have celebrated community, agriculture, family, food and
fun at this annual tradition.
When: Daily through Oct 7
Where: The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell
St. James' Fall Open House
Tour the St. James' House during its fall opening to see its beautiful collection
of antiques and decorative arts. Stroll the gardens too!
When: Daily through Oct 6. 1 - 4 pm.
Where: 1300 Charles St, F'burg
Cost: $5 per person. www.WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org
Tue 2
Home School Days: Environmental Science
Self-paced, hands-on program for students to learn about Marines and STEM.
Curriculum available for all grade levels.
When: Oct 2, 3. 10 am - 1 pm
Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps
Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com
Basic Sign Language Class
Expand your communication options and learn ABC's, numbers, simple greet-
ings and phrases.
When: 6 - 8 pm
Where: disAbility Resource Center, 409 Progress St, F'burg
Cost: $75 for six classes and book.
Sign up: https://drcsignlanguage.eventbrite.com.
Interactive Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Experience the film with props and audience participation.
When: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Porter Library
Cost: Free!
Parenting Children Ages 5 - 12 Classes
Stafford Social Services is seeking parents who wish to enhance their parenting skills.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm. Six weeks long.
Where: Stafford County Government Complex-Administration Center,
1300 Courthouse Rd
Cost: $20. Register: www.staffordcountyva.gov/parenting
Wed 3
Wacky Wednesdays
Snacks, crafts and play time!
When: Every Wednesday, 10 am - 8 pm
Where: Wiggle Worms, Spotsy Towne Centre
Cost: $5.50/hour per child. www.wiggleworms.net
Thu 4
Boots and Bangles: Girls Night Out!
Put on your boots and dance the night away with live music; shop local businesses.
When: 5:30 - 9 pm
Where: Inn at the Old Silk Mill, 1707 Princess Anne St, F'burg
Cost: $5 Members or $10 for non-members.
Buy tickets: marywashingtonhealthcare.com
Fri 5
Halloween Haunt
From the thrilling rides to the frightful attractions, you're in for some extreme screams.
When: Fri, Sat, and Sun through Oct 28. 7 pm.
Where: Kings Dominion
Cost: Buy tickets online: www.kingsdominion.com/play/haunt
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