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Railroad Days

Brunswick, Maryland 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD, United States

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

21st Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest

Adams-Ricci Park 100 E Penn Dr, Enola, PA, United States

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.

Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival

Rebec Vineyards 2229 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA, United States

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

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. […]

Event Series Fossil Field Experience

Fossil Field Experience

Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, United States

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

Spirits of the Furnace

Catoctin Furnace 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD, United States

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

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