Calendar of Events

CALEND

october 2020... Enoy the Fall....Be sure to check online stores, brick & mortar stores, galleries, restaurants & facebook pages to keep current with schedules. Throughout October Scarecrows are coming Contest. Come downtown & vote for your favorite Scarecrows. Ballots available at businesses downtown.

Thursday, October 1 In need of fresh food, please come by Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand every Thursday, now starting at 6pm. We join forces with The Table at St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to bring local produce and food to the community in need right here in our area.

First Friday, October 2 Darbytown Art Studio Cliff Satterthwaite from 12 - 2 for an outdoor book signing of his new book, "Year 1966: Original Observations of Amish Life." The book features the artist's plein air drawings from his 1966 sketchbook. 241 Charles Street

FCCA Members Gallery, Vann Brooks; "Memories: People, Places,Structures" All-Media National Exhibit. 813 Sophia ST

Brush Strokes Gallery, "Respite, Renewal, and Reflection", 824 Caroline Street

Saturday, October 3 Farmers Market Hurkamp Park, 7a-2p

Canal Quarter Arts will host Cliff Satterthwaite from 12 - 2 for an outdoor book signing of his new book, "Year 1966: Original Observations of Amish Life." The book features the artist's plein air drawings from his 1966 sketchbook. 1517 Princess Anne St

Libertytown Kids Clay Class Oct 3-Nov 2. libertytownarts.com, October 5 through November 2

Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p Hayrides, corn maze, interactive game within the corn maze, a sunflower maze, and lots of fun photo ops. Family Playgrounds! Visit the farm animals! Lots of swings, a tree house, sand piles, slides, hay barn, volleyball, tether ball, steer heads to rope, and more! Come and picnic, enjoy lunch from the Braehead Farm Kitchen or bring your own food. Concessions with Kettle Korn, dairy fresh ice cream, and more! Braehead Farm has 28 PUMPKIN PATCHES AROUND THE FARM FOR PLENTY OF SOCIAL DISTANCING! The Fall Festival Event has its own pumpkin patch! (Pumpkins are sold separately at .70 cents per pound.)

Picasso in the Park, Alum Springs Park, 10am plein air creativity. Bring your own art supplies for the medium of your choice as we spread out in the park and attempt to capture nature's beauty in artwork. Bring a chair and pack a lunch or plan to drive out to eat. Sunday, October 4 Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p (see Oct. 3 for details)

Tuesday, October 6 Lectures on the Lawn at Kenmore This lecture at Historic Kenmore will discuss how ceramics contributed to Mary Washington's goal of remaining of the gentry class and giving her children a good head start to do the same.7:30p

"Harry S. Truman: The Accidental President and the Triumph of True Grit", UMW Great Lives Online Series, Each lecture will be delivered by UMW Professor Emeritus of History William B. Crawley, who is the founding director of the Great Lives series. www.umw.edu/greatlives/

Wednesday, October 7 Pumpkin Paint & Sip Night 7:00 - 8:30pmVirtual program in the comfort of your home Ages: 21+Fee: $5 (with paint supply kit: $15), preregistration required The air is cooling and the leaves are falling so it must be time…. It's spooky season! Decorate your home, front porch, or party with cute painted pumpkins. Join an instructor virtually as we guide you through three different painted pumpkin designs. You will need three average sized pumpkins (at least one white one), a glass of your favorite beverage, and smile to join in on the fun. Try to choose pumpkins without deep ridges, as they are easier to paint. A full supply list will be emailed to you once you register. Or for an added fee, you can pick up a paint supply kit from the Dorothy Hart Community Center. register online or by calling 540-372-1086

Thursday October 8 If you or anyone you know is in need of fresh food, please come by Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand every Thursday, now starting at 6pm. We join forces with The Table at St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to bring local produce and food to the community in need right here in our area.

Saturday October 10 Farmers Market Hurkamp Park, 7a-2p

Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p (see Oct 3 for details)

Out of the Darkness Experience, walk for Suicide Prevntion & awareness. Old Mill Park, 10am

Night in Washington's Day, examines the surprising active nighttime lives that folks like Geo Washington and families led before the advent of electric kights. Historic Kenmore, 7pm

Become a Friend Advocate ~ Donate ~ Volunteer

Sunday, October 11 A Downtown Affair to Go! 2020 h unknown as to what this fall will br A Downtown Affair to you.!, a collaboration to benefit Frederick programs.

Sunday, October 11 Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p

Thursday, October 15 If you or anyone you know is in Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand ev We join forces with The Table at S CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to community in need right here in o

Friday, October 16 Graves & Ghouls. Join the Univer Preservation Club for tours of Cemetery! Tours beginning at 5:0 minutes. Guides will take visitors history, layout, famous burials, an socially distant with guides wearin shoes and face coverings are recom

Saturday, October 17 Farmers Market Hurkamp Park, 7a

Graves & Ghouls. Join the Univer Preservation Club for tours of Cemetery! Tours begin at 4:30 w Guides will take visitors around t layout, famous burials, and notab distant with guides wearing face sh face coverings are recommended.

Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p

Campout in the Park, 5pm to 10 Recreation ares.We provide food, sleeping gear. Individuals & famili

Sunday, October 18 Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p

Monday, October 19 Grafton Elementary PTA Chipotle 28 S. Gateway Dr

540~479~41 1 6

1 01 3 Princess Anne St , FXBG

DAR of events

has been a year of surprises! With the ring us, we made the decision to bring mobile party package. It's a food ksburg VA Main Street's Downtown

p (see Oct 3 for details)

need of fresh food, please come by very Thursday, now starting at 6pm. St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area o bring local produce and food to the our area.

rsity of Mary Washington's Historic f the historic Fredericksburg City 00 pm with tours leaving every 15 around the cemetery and tell of its nd notable symbolism. Tours will be ng face shields. Comfortable walking mmended.

rsity of Mary Washington's Historic f the historic Fredericksburg City with tours leaving every 15 minutes. the cemetery and tell of its history, ble symbolism. Tours will be socially hields. Comfortable walking shoes and

p (see Oct 3 for details)

0am Oct 17. Motts Run Reservior fun, games. You provide your tent, es only. Preregester Parks & Rec

p m(see Oct 3 for details)

Spirit Night Fundraiser 5p, Chipotle

Tuesday, October 20 "John F. Kennedy: "Camelot" and the Question of Style vs. Substanc", e UMW Great Lives Online Series, Each lecture will be delivered by UMW Professor Emeritus of History William B. Crawley, who is the founding director of the Great Lives series. https://www.umw.edu/greatlives/

Thursday, October 22 If you or anyone you know is in need of fresh food, please come by Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand every Thursday, now starting at 6pm. We join forces with The Table at St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to bring local produce and food to the community in need right here in our area.

Park after Dark: Gather under the trees to hear family-friendly spooky stories. Bring your own chairs and blanket Alum Springs Park Stage. 6:30p. $ we will be led by a storyteller through tall tales of all kinds.. Family-friendly for ages 5 and up. Pre-Registration is required, register online or by calling 540-372-1086.

Saturday, October 24 Farmers Market Hurkamp Park, 7a-2p

Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p (see Oct 3 for details)

Scarecrows & Bat.s at Fred NAts, 5-7:30pm. Grab the family & a blanket and head to the Fred Nats Stadium fun activities, games & FREE movie! Masks & social distancing required

Sunday, October 25 Braehead Farm Fall Festival, 9a-6p (see Oct 3 for details)

Wednesday, October 28 Treerific Trees, did you know trees tell a story? Come along on a hike as we identify trees, learning how to estimate age,& uncovering ther hidden stories. Mott Run Reservoir Recreation area, 2pm $

Thursday, October 29 If you or anyone you know is in need of fresh food, please come by Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand every Thursday, now starting at 6pm. We join forces with The Table at St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to bring local produce and food to the community in need right here in our area.

Friday, October 30 The Rocky Horror Show, 1781 Brewing Co. is bringing the big screen to the farm for a socially distanced, fabulously terrifying, rose tinted time warp! Come early and in costume to get the best spots! They highly recommend to bring props but please bring rice instead of confetti !4p-10p, 11109 Plank Rd, Spotsy Saturday, Oct 31 Happy Halloween!

Farmers Market Hurkamp Park, 7a-2p

Night of the Evil Dead 1781 Brewing Co. will be showing Evil Dead on the outdoor theater at sundown and releasing our spooktacular Halloween beers. (Socially distanced of course) Best Costume Contest 4-10p

If you or anyone you know is in need of fresh food, please come by Empowerhouse Free Farm Stand every Thursday, now starting at 6pm. We join forces with The Table at St. George's, the Fredericksburg Area CSA Project (FACSAP) and others to bring local produce and food to the community in need right here in our area.

If you are reading this 279th issue of FPF, thank an advertiser as we celebrate our 24th year of continuous publication! If you are an advertiser, list your events. Deadline for November 2020 issue is October 20th. To submit events email frntprch@aol.com: subject Calendar

Thank You LibertyTown Arts Workshop for the Reminder!

on