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System - Friday, September 20, 2019

Happy Friday! 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 5-9 pm at the Crystal City Water Park. This week’s performer is Casual Encounters.

The King Street Art Festival is Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm in Old Town Alexandria. Over 200 local and national artists will display their works along King Street.

Crafts at Carlyle is Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 pm at Carlyle House in Alexandria. Children will get to paint their own version of a floorcloth, a popular 18th Century floor covering. This is a free event.

The Potomac Mills Carnival runs through September 28 in Woodbridge. The carnival is open 12 pm to 11 pm weekends and 5 pm to 11 pm weekdays.

The 44th Edgar Rohr Antique Auto Show is this Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm in Manassas. Admission is free.

Saturday is Archaeology Day at Gunston Hall in Mason Neck. Join Gunston Hall’s archaeology team to screen for artifacts and piece together objects. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for ages 6-18.

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.

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.



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