CALENDAR of events
Tuesday October 1
Scarecrow Contest Scarecrows participating businesses in downtown. Grab a map find all the scarecrows. Vote for your favorites. Ballots are available at participating businesses and online at fxbgscarecrows.com
Wednesday October 2
Live Music Wicked Whiskey @Colonial TAvern 406 Lafayette 5p-close
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Join Trapper Young at 6 Bears and a Goat for Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International Pkwy
Thursday October 3
UMW Studio Art Faculty "New Currents" Exhibit Artist Talks, DuPont Gallery UMW, 5pm, Exhibit thru Oct 20
First Thursday Senior Dance & Social (55+ years, Monster Mash, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 4:30-6:30p
“Waiting For Lafayette” engaging public program featuring Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe as they recount their close relationships with the Marquis de Lafayette. CRRL Fxbg Branch, 6-8p
Jurassic Park Trivia, Strangeways FXBG, 6:30o 350 Landsdowne Rd
Live Music Acoustic Onion @Colonial Tavern, 7-10p, 406 Lafayette Blvd
First Friday October 4
Fall Harvest Fest Belvedere Plantation, 10a-10p pumpkin patch, corn maze, fun barn, slide, Colonel's Corn Box, zip line, pig races, ropes course, wagon rides, and more Free Admission age 2 and under. Every weekend thru October
Hickory Ridge Haunted Trail, Enter, if you dare, the accursed woods shadows whisper and the very air trembles with unspeakable dread. 5949 Hickory Ridge Rd, Spotsylvania, 7-11p. Every Fri & Sat thru Oct.
Scarecrow Fall Fest Festive fun for the whole family during First Friday. games, activities and contests! Admission is FREE. Market Square, 5-9p
Grassroots Artisan Collective Market Hurkamp Park 5-9p,
"Elements of Autumn" All Member Brush Strokes Gallery, opening reception, 5-9p, 824 Caroline St
"Denim" works by Sally Cooney Anderson, Artful Dimensions 922 Caroline St, opening reception 6-9p
"Beware of the Web", Collection of New WORKS BY Karen Julihn Art First opening reception 6-9p 824 Caroline St
FCCA Gallery Members Gallery, Diane Moser, Patricia Smith; Artist Choice Lee Cochrane & Laura Bruce, 813 Sophia St
"Fiber IV celebrating everything fiber, opening reception 6-9p Libertytown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St
Halloween Gallery Party Amena Art Gallery 810 Caroline St, 10a-9p
Open Mic @Adventure Brewing Eagle Village, 6:30-9;30p
Live Music @Advneture Brewing North Rick Hollowell, 7-9p
Live Music The Lounge Lizard Band, 7-10p, 406 Lafayette
Saturday October 5
Art in the Park @Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9a-1p
Sunken Well Saturday: brunch from 9-2, 720 Littlepage
Fxbg Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p
Fall Festival @Snead's Farm, weekends thru October, 9a- 6p, Pumpkin Patch, Hay rides, mountain slides & more. www.sneadsfarm.com/fallfest
Spotsy Farmers Market , 8am 1pm 12150 Gordon Rd :,
FXBG Greek Festival, Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12326 Spotswood Furnance Rd, 11-8p; Sun 12-4p See pg 14 this issue
Fxbg Native Plant Festival UMW Dodd Aud, learn about native plants can enhance your garden featured speaker Doug Tallamy, 11:30a-4p
Stafford Fall Family Festival, Jon Lee Pratt Park, 11a-3p, Pumpkin Derby, Petting Zoo, Crafters, Food Trucks, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Ride our mechanical bull & More!
Braehead Farm Fall Festival hayrides, playgrounds, farm animals, sunflower maze & more every weekend thru October.
Fall Home Show transform your home into a cozy haven this winter! your one-stop destination for all things home improvement. 9a-5pm Fxbg Convention Center Sun 10-4
Family Yard Sale VFW Post 3103, 9a-2p, vendors, toys, crafts, food
Fredtoberfest 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company Fxbg Convention Center Fred Nationals stadium from 12 - 7pm stadium will be filled with 50+ Virginia craft breweries, vendors, food, and activities for all ages.
What Remains: Dark History Embark on a captivating journey with the Fred Area Museum explore artifacts that reveal the darker side of Fredericksburg and shape our local lore. 7-8p, 907 Pr incess Anne
Live Music Blues Jam, 2-4p Goodtime Alibi Band, 8-11 P 406 Lafayette
Live Music Hokie Joe @Adventure Brewing North, 7-9p
Sunday October 6
Join Old Dominion Humane Society in Hikes with rescue dogs. dogs paired with hikers on the trails. Hikers meet at the ODHS center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd 8:30 a.m..EVERY SUNDAY
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern, 9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage, Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Taste Through Time: Gingerbread themed demo, talk, and tasting all about Kenmore's famous gingerbread! 12-5p
FXBG Fire Dept Open House fire safety tips, sit in a fire truck or ambulance and firefighter skills challenge for kids! Fire Station 1 at 601 Princess Anne St, 1-4p
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community Day @Ferry Farm, tour the Washington House interpreted w/ Ameri Sign Language. 1p & 2:30p,
Monday October 7
St James' House Fall Opening historic Fxbg's best-kept secret! Only open twice a year, beautiful home & garden belonged to one of the area's early attorneys, James Mercer. lovingly curated with antique furniture by Daniel Breslin & William Tolerton in the 60s 1300 Charles St Tours thru Oct 12, 1-4p info@WashingtonHeritageMuseums,org
Wednesday October 9
Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Trapper Young at 6 Bears and a Goat for Trivia Night 7 pm. 1
Friday October 11
Live Music Spike @6B&G, 7-9:30p, 1140 International Pkwy
Saturday October 12
Fxbg Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p
Spotsy Farmers Market , 8am 1pm 12150 Gordon Rd :,
Now & THEN Doll Club Doll & Bear Show antique to modern dolls, bears, accessories & clothes for sale. Doll Doctors special quests. Bring your dolls for repair handicap accessible, Elks 11309 Tidewater Trail, 10a-4p
Fall Arts & Crafts Show, Fxbg Convention Center, 9a-4p over 200 artisans & crafters selection of handmade treasures, perfect for adding that special touch to your home, wardrobe, or gift list.
FXBG Walks: Prohibition Discover the speakeasies of FXBG trace the history of bars in Fxbg, Meet Visitors Center, 706 Caroline 10-12noon
Renaissance Faire @Adventure Brewing North, A day filled with laughter, games, food and delicious beer! And, Live Music. l.
Alpine Chef is bringing the spirit of Germany to Fvbg Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy food, games, and live music free of charge!
FXBG Book Fair 10a-4p Riverfront Park, Bringing writers and readers together to promote indie authors and inspire the next gen of writers.
FXBG Big Fall Cleanup, Old Mill Park, 9a-10p,
Live Music Harlen Simple @Log Home Brewing, 5727 Courthouse, 6-9p
Live Music Acoustic Onion @6B&G, 7-9:30p 1140 International Pkwy
Live Music Unsung Strangeways FXG, 350 Landdowne Rd, 7p
Sunday October 13
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern,9a-2 & bluegrass music from 6-8,
Books at Belmont Speaker Series, Local Author Kay Brooks will talk about “White Oak Tales from the Heart”, written in collaboration with local resident Richard "Buddy" Payne. 2-4p Gari Melchers Home & Studio, Trivia Night, Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Join Trapper Young at 6 B&G Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140
Thursday October 17
"The Scent of a Rose" Artist Joana Stillwell Talk, Seacobeck Hall UMW, 5p Exhibit thru October 20, Ridderholf Martin Gallery
FAM Evening with an Expert: History of R. F. & P. Railroad the railroad has shaped FXBG used by both the Union & Confederate armies to construction of the railroad bridge in 1920s. 7-8:30p 907 Princess Anne
FXBG-Nepal Exchange Members Sister City Mtg UMW Lee Hall, r 412, 7p
Live Music The Bruce Middle Group Colonial Tavern, 7:30-10:30p,
Friday October 18
Gothic Ghosts @Rising Sun Tavern, authentic 18th-century tavern immersive & haunting experience. live readings of Gothic tales as well as ghost stories passed down from our very tavern! Light seasonal refreshments 6:30 & 8,
Live Music Rich Casella @Adventure Brewing North 7-9p
Live Music Karl Stoll @Log Home Brewing, 5727 Courthouse 6-9p
Saturday October 19
Art in the Park @Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9a-1p
Fxbg Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p
Spotsy Farmers Market 8am - 1pm 12150 Gordon Rd :,
Bring your fur babies out to Pet Palooza latest in merch, treats, toys and more. activities for your pets & meet / greet areas for your pups to socialize. 9-4p; Sun 9a-3p Fxbg Convention Center
Tica Cat Show visit over 100 Pedigree cats, recues & vendors, Fxbg Convention Center, 9a-4p. Continues on Sunday
Gothic Ghosts @Rising Sun Tavern, authentic 18th-century tavern an immersive haunting experience. live readings of Gothic tales from early America, & ghost stories passed down from our very tavern! Light seasonal refreshments will be served. 6:30 & 8,
Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus, Riverfront Park Bring Blanket or laj Downtown Greens Downhome Ball, Appetizers by Foode, Speciality Drinks, Live Music Silent Auction, 6-10p @A Smith Bowman Distillery,
Live Music Tough Enough to Wear Pink @Log Home Brewing, 1p
Live Music Emily Woodhull 6B&G, 1140 International Pkwy, 7-9:30p
Live Music Homemade Sin @Log Home Brewing, 5727 Courthouse , 6-9p
Sunday October 20
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern,9a-2 , & bluegrass music from 6-8,
Harry Potter inspired Market. RAIN OR SHINE outside of metaphysical shop Hexes and Healing; The Witchy Store 2374 Plank Road off Rt 3 beside the Habitat Restore. Vendors, tarot readings,& more 12-5p
Wednesday October 23
Trivia Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage
Thursday October 24
Live Music Fxbg Blues Society Blues Jam, @Colonial Tavern open to all players, signup starts at 6:30p, 406 Lafayete Blvd
Friday October 25
Park After Dark, Gather under the trees at Memorial Park after dark for an evening of spooky, family-friendly stories. 6:30=8p
Live Music Goodtime Alibi @67B&G, 1140 International Pkwy, 7-9:30p
Live Music Chris Hanks@LOg Home Brewing Co, 5727 Courthouse 6-9p
Saturday October 26
Halloween @Farmers Mkt Games, trick or treating, a maze, and a pumpkin patch!
Fxbg Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park,7a-2p Treats on the Streets wear your costume and a bring a bag for candy.
Scarecrow Fest Family Costumne Stroll Meet at VRE Lot B 9am for lineup. Stroll ends at Market Square.Treats on the Streets starts at 10am
Halloween Market @Hurkamp Park, 9a-1p Spooktacular games and frightening fun! games, crafts, trick-or-treating and more!
Haunted FXBGO Bus, kid-friendly haunted bus Market Square, 10-12n 10th annual Harvest Festival Fly-In, Shannon Airport first ever Haunted Hanger Tour. 10a-4p
Fxbg Garage Sale FXBG Convention Center 8a-3p. TKTS CASH ONLY at the door
Live Music Cactus Jack @Log Home Brewing, 5727 Courthouse Rd, 6-9p
Sunday October 27
Sunday Brunch Sunken Well Tavern,9a-2 , & bluegrass music from 6-8, 720 Littlepage,
Sunday Brunch at the Colonial Tavern 11a-3p
Woodland Hike at Gerri Melchers Home & Studio 2-3pm. meet outside the Visitor Center.
Wednesday October 30 Sunken Well at 6:30pm 720 Littlepage Join Trapper Young at 6 Bears and a Goat for Trivia Night 7 pm. 1140 International Pkwy
Thursday October 31 Have a spooky Halloween If you are read ng this 327th issue of FPF,
