2019-09-14 Cox Farms Fall Festival & Fields of Fear Cox Farms Fall Festival & Fields of Fear September 14, 2019 - November 4, 2019 Cox Farms Fall Festival & Fields of Fear Cox Farms is home to Northern Virginia's largest and most famous Fall Festival! Washington Post Editor's Choice: Cox Farms is "the Big Kahuna of farms with fall festivities in Northern Virginia." We are celebrating more than 40 years of business for Cox Farms - join the fun and new additions! Giant slides, famous hayrides, rope […] $6 – $20
2019-10-05 Railroad Days Railroad Days October 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - October 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm Railroad Days Railroad Days is a unique annual festival which celebrates the area's railroad heritage as one of the largest rail yards in the nation. Visit the Brunswick Railroad Museum, enjoy entertainment, children's activities, artisans, food and of course, trains! Free
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Darlington Apple Festival October 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Darlington Apple Festival One day fall festival in the small town of Darlington, Harford County that draws an average of 50,000 visitors. Celebrating all things APPLE! Offering activities such as an apple pie contest, cornhole tournament, hay rides, pony rides, live bands, art and craft vendors, country market, refreshments, and much more. Free
2019-10-12 21st Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest 21st Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest October 12, 2019 - October 13, 2019 21st Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest A two-day community event featuring crafts, food, games, contests and entertainment. There will be approximately 250 crafters, community groups and business vendors for you to visit. The weekend's activities include pumpkin carving, whoopee pie eating contest, pumpkin pie baking contest and paint a pumpkin.
2019-10-12 Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival October 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - October 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival It’s Chic to Reek! The second full weekend in October, Rebec Winery, outside of Lynchburg, Virginia, embraces food, wine, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and GARLIC! There are five stages with constant music and entertainment, including Garlic Cooking, Garlic Crafts and Garlic King and Queen Contests. The Garlic Festival is also home to 150 unique booths […] $30
2019-10-18 155th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek 155th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek October 18, 2019 - October 20, 2019 155th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek Join spectators and reenactors for a commemoration of the largest Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley held on the original battlegrounds in Middletown, VA. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. Military, civilian, and living history camps. Unique gifts, crafts, food vendors, educational demonstrations and programs, music, and more. Sunday church services. Easy and convenient parking. […]
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Event Series Fossil Field Experience October 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Event Series Fossil Field Experience At 9:00 a.m., you will meet up at Cove Point Lighthouse. You will learn about Miocene fossils and what to look for. From 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m., you will explore the beach to search for fossilized shell, bone, and sharks’ teeth. Lunch is on your own. Picnic facilities are available at the museum. Report […] $20
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Spirits of the Furnace October 19, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Spirits of the Furnace A guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and Village, with stops in historic structures and along the landscape. Refreshments will be available at the 1820 Collier's Log house. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes appropriate for walking on uneven terrain. $10
2019-10-24 Washington West Film Festival Washington West Film Festival October 24, 2019 - October 28, 2019 Washington West Film Festival Anchored in the Washington, DC metropolitan area's sophisticated technology and wine region, the Washington West Film Festival invites filmmakers, film lovers, industry professionals, and the media alike to experience a breathtaking autumn in and around one of the most influential places on earth. "Story can change the world" is Washington West's mantra. Selected films - […]
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Air & Scare October 26, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Air & Scare Explore the spooky side of air and space at Air & Scare, our annual Halloween event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Participate in creepy crafts, spooky science experiments, and other Halloween-themed activities. Arrive in costume to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy safe indoor trick-or-treating. Note: For safety purposes, full-face […]
2019-11-03 PA Bacon Fest PA Bacon Fest November 3, 2019 - November 4, 2019 PA Bacon Fest Located in historic Easton, the PA Bacon Fest has grown into one of the region’s most popular events. With 150+ vendors, 12+ musical acts, and several stages, the two-day festival is a must-see for food lovers. PA Bacon Fest is typically hosted the first Saturday and Sunday of November. Free