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26 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2018 continued from pg 25 out & about Fri 5 (continued) The Great Pumpkin Fest Families can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids. When: Sat, Sun through Oct 28, 10:30 am - 5 pm. Where: Kings Dominion Cost: Varies. Buy tickets online: www.kingsdominion.com/play/great-pumpkin-fest Friday Night Music Enjoy the vineyard views, live music, wonderful wines and delicious food! When: Every Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Where: Potomac Point Winery, Stafford Cost: $5/cover charge. www.potomacpointwinery.com SaT 6 Fredericksburg Farmers Market Local veggies, fruits, meats, eggs, breads and plants. When: Every Saturday, 7 am - 2 pm Where: Hurkamp Park, F'burg Art in the Park at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market Local artists share their handmade goods in the park conjunction with the Farmers Market. When: First and Third Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm Where: Hurkamp Park, 500 William St, F'burg Cost: Free admission. Downtown Harvest Festival Mini pumpkin patch, fall decor to purchase, kid friend- ly activities. When: 9 am - 1 pm Where: Hurkamp Park, F'burg Cost: Free admission! Miller Farms Taste of the Market Sample products from our vendors that sell at our market. When: 9 am - 5 pm Where: Miller Farms, 12101 Orange Plank Rd, Locust Grove Immersive History Weekend Immerse yourself into the battlefield's history while learning about the soldiers who fought there. When: Oct 6 10 am - 5 pm and Oct 7, 10 am - 3 pm Where: Chancellorsville Battlefield, 9001 Plank Rd, Spotsy Cost: Free! www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm Minefaire, A MINECRAFT Fan Experience Meet your favorite YouTube creators, compete in tour- naments and build battles, costume contest and more! When: Oct 6, 7. 10 am - 5 pm Where: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly Cost: Prices vary. Buy tickets via their Facebook event page. Food Truck Rodeo The village will be filled with food trucks with a wide selection of culinary delights. Live music, shop the local stores. When: 11 am - 3 pm Where: Spotsylvania Courthouse Village Cost: Free admission/parking! Sun 7 Flying Circus Airshow See wingwalkers, parachute jumpers, barnstormers, vintage airplanes and more! When: Every Sunday, 2 - 4 pm Where: 5114 Ritchie Rd, Bealeton Cost: Adults/$15; Ages 5-12/$7 and Children Under 5/Free! www.flyingcircusairshow.com/schedule.html Tue 9 Parenting Your Baby Classes Stafford Social Services is seeking parents who wish to enhance their parenting skills. When: Tuesdays through Nov 13. 9:30 - 11:30 am Where: Stafford Head Start, 610 Gayle St, F'burg Cost: Free but must register: www.staffordcountyva.gov/parenting. Preschool Playdate - Chesty In Outer Space! Celebrate International Space Week with out of this world crafts, hands on activities and sing-a-long songs. Come dressed as your favorite space-themed character! When: 10 - 11:30 am Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseumcorps.com Thu 11 Food Fight Fredericksburg Experience Fredericksburg through this culinary compe- tition at four different restaurants in downtown. Vote at the after party in Market Square and enjoy a dessert bar! When: 6 - 10 pm Where: Market Square, downtown F'burg Cost: $125. Purchase: FAMVA.org Great Pumpkin Derby Workshop Get your pumpkin ready for race during at the Fall Family Festival. When: 6 - 7:30 pm Where: Rowser Building, Stafford Cost: $20. Register: www.staffordparks.com Fri 12 Campout in the Park Camp along the shore and enjoy a magical autumn evening, with campfire and s'mores. When: 8 pm Where: Motts Run Reservoir Cost: Individual: $20/$30-for non residents or Family: $65/$75. Register: FredParksRec.com SaT 13 Go for Bo! 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Dash This fun family event supports the life-saving programs of Helping Children Worldwide's Child Rescue Centre. When: 8 - 11 am Where: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Rd, Stafford Cost: Prices vary. Register today: 5K - $30; 1-Mile Fun Run - $15; Tot Dash – Free. www.goforbo.org Semper Force Costume contest, puppet making, "Jedi Mind Tricks" trivia game, death start trench run, scavenger hunt and more! When: 10 am - 3 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle Cost: Free! CARTER MOUNTAIN ORCHARD 1435 Carter Mountain Trail, Charlo esville, 22901. www.cartermountainorchard.com 9am - 6pm, daily Pick your own in the orchard or buy pre-picked in the store. Apple Harvest Weekend ac vi es include hayrides, music, wine tas ngs, pumpkins and picnic area. Visit the store for fresh baked apple pies, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and specialty cra s. Apple Harvest Fes- val happening every weekend in October from 8 am - 7 pm! GRAVE'S MOUNTAIN LODGE 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, 22743. www.gravesmountain.com Oct 6 -7, Oct 13 - 14, Oct 20 - 21 10 am – 4:30 pm Pick your own in the orchards or buy pre-picked in the store. Other ac vi es include hayrides, barnyard animals, hay mountain, hay maze and picnic areas. STRIBLING ORCHARD 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, 22643. www.striblingorchard.com Tues - Sun, 9am - 5pm (now through early November) Tours available for youth and school groups. Pick your own apples, see farm animals, enjoy the picnic area and shop the bakery for cider, pies, local honey and more. family favorites Pickin' continued from pg 24 For more fall fes vals, pumpkin patches, and apple picking, head to h p://bit.ly/FXBG-FALL-2018