Happy October! Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend.
Fridays at the Fountain is Crystal City’s seasonal pop-up beer garden that features live music from local bands and musicians. Admission is free, and food and drink are available for purchase. Fridays at the Fountain are every Friday from 5 to 9 pm at the Crystal City Water Park. This week’s performer is La Unica
It’s 1st Friday in Historic Downtown Manassas. This month the streets will be closed and The ABC Special Events Permit will be in place so you can grab a beverage and wander through the streets. Local musicians will be performing on Battle St., Main St., and West St. throughout the evening. This free event runs from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Learn about the ghost of Ben Lomond at the Fireside Ghost Stories at Ben Lomand event Friday from 7 to 8 pm. Admission is $5 per person.
The 23rd Annual Ft. Belvoir Oktoberfest is ongoing through the weekend at Fremont Field. This event is a local favorite and features a large tent with live German music and entertainment. In addition there’s a full carnival with rides, games, and much more. Admission is free and open to the public. Wristbands are required for rides. Sunday is military appreciation day and all active duty military and their dependents can purchase discounted wristbands.
The 24th Annual Art on the Avenue is this Saturday and will feature over 350 art vendors, five stages of live music, and more. This rain or shine event is 10 am to 6 pm in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.
The 37th Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee is this Saturday in Historic Downtown Manassas. This family friendly event will feature live music, entertainment, over 100 craft and community booths, and more. This free event runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Brambleton Annual Fall Festival is this Saturday from 12 to 6 pm at the Brambleton Town Center. Enjoy rides, moon bounces, pumpkin painting, live music, and much more. Admission is $15/ person and includes most activities.
It’s Scary B-Movie Night at Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge this Saturday starting 7 pm. Enjoy a Double Feature starting with the animated Disney classic “Legend of Sleepy Hallow,” followed by “House on Haunted Hill.” This is a free event, but donations are recommended.
Ongoing Fall Festivals:
- Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA – Apple Gala & Fresh Cider Fest. Daily through September 29, 2019. Weekday Admission $8/child, $10/adult; Weekend Admission $10/child, $12/adult. Pick your own apples are $1.99/lb.
- Cox Farms, Centreville, VA – Fall Festival. Opening weekend September 14-15, then daily September 21 through November 5, 2019. Admission prices vary and is higher on peak days.
- Cows and Corn, Midland, VA – Corn Maze. Open weekends through October 27, 2019. Admission $12/person, $10 ages 4-12.
- Hartland Farm, Markham, VA – Fall Festival. Daily through October 27, 2019. Admission $10/person. Pick your own apples at the orchard daily from 9am-5pm.
- Lakeridge Nursery and Garden Center Pumpkin Patch – Woodbridge, VA. Daily through October 31, 2019. Admission $12 per child Monday – Thursday, $15 per child Friday – Sunday.
- Ticonderoga Farm Fall Festival – Chantilly, VA. Open daily through 11/4. Admission $10.95 weekdays, $17.95 weekends.
- Reston Farm Market Fall Festival – Reston, VA. Open daily through November 5, 2019. Admission $10 per person weekdays, $15 per person weekends. 2 and under are free.
- Burke Nursery & Garden Centre Fall Festival – Burke, VA. Open daily through October 31, 2019. Admission $10 per person weekdays, $15 per person weekends. Under 2 are free.
Apple/Fruit Picking – Spend the day picking your own fruit at one of the many orchards that are less than 2 hours away. Be sure to check the websites or call before heading out to check on availability.
- Crooked Run Orchard – Purcellville, VA
- Mackintosh Fruit Farm – Berryville, VA
- Marker-Miller Orchards – Winchester, VA
- Great Country Farms – Bluemont, VA
- Hartland Orchard – Markham, VA
- Stribling Orchard – Markham, VA
