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September 2019
Annie Starring Sally Struthers
Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan's orphanage, little orphan Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So, when billionaire Oliver Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks him to help find her real mom and dad instead. Warbucks agrees, and his whopping reward for Annie's parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take…
Find out more »Twilight Kayak Tour
Come see what wonders the setting sun brings out as we paddle along the Aquia Creek. Beginners are encouraged to join us! Rangers will be on hand to answer your questions and get you on the water. Experience paddlers will enjoy seeing the park from a new perspective. Reservations are required and spots are limited. Please call 540-288-1400 Paddlers using Widewater kayaks are $12 Paddlers bringing your own kayak are $6
Find out more »Trivia Night at Highmark Brewery with Al Burner
Al Burner host trivia night at Highmark brewery. Compete for weekly prices and gift cards.
Find out more »Open mic night at Highmark Brewery with Larry Hinkle
Larry Hinkle hosts open mic night. Show up early to get on the list, first beer is 50% off when you sign up to play!
Find out more »Unfamily Friendly Family Feud
Just like the tv show, our Unfamily Friendly Family Feud challenges you to defend your team's honor with lightning-quick responses. Each team has to guess the top answers for each set of questions. Come watch the fun or join in for a chance to win! Prizes to the winning teams.
Find out more »Noting Nature
Discover a whole new way of seeing the world around you! Keeping a nature journal can improve mental clarity, boost confidence and emotional intelligence, self-discipline and creativity. Join the rangers as we explore Widewater and take the time to slow down and absorb the beauty around us. Each session will begin with an in depth look at one of the parks natural residents. Program is FREE and open to all ages. Participants may bring their own journals. Program is held…
Find out more »Karaoke Night at 6 Bears & A Goat Brewery with DJ Cathy
It's fun and it's lively! Karaoke at the Brew House is where you want to be on Friday nights! Sing, dance, cheer, and have fun! Grab a beer and dinner and make a night of it!
Find out more »Walnut Hill farm Fall Farm tour weekend 2
Family friendly event with a corn maze, make feed for the chickens with a corn sheller and grinder, hay rides pumpkins and animals to visit
Find out more »Harvest Festival at Potomac Point Winery
It’s that time of year again… Join us for our 13th annual Harvest Festival! Come out on September 28th for a day full of family fun including fall games (for adults & kids), shopping vendors, festive foods, grape stomping, guest wineries and live music! Feel free to order lunch from Le Grand Cru bistro, bring a picnic, or purchase snacks from our different vendors. Come dressed as I Love Lucy to win(e) a secret prize!
Find out more »Harvest Festival at Potomac Point Winery
It’s that time of year again… Join us for our 13th annual Harvest Festival! Come out on September 28th for a day full of family fun including fall games (for adults & kids), shopping vendors, festive foods, grape stomping, guest wineries and live music! Feel free to order lunch from Le Grand Cru bistro, bring a picnic, or purchase snacks from our different vendors. Come dressed as I Love Lucy to win(e) a secret prize! Tickets Include: All Activities, live…
Find out more »Harvest Moon Festival
Saturday, September 28th we will be having our 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Festival! We will have Live Music, Vendors, Corn Hole Tournament, Food Trucks, a Pig Roast, Petty Zoo, crafts for kids and of course BEER!! More activities to be announced so check back. This is a family-friendly FREE event!
Find out more »Monthly Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free.
Find out more »A WALK IN THE GARDEN FUN-RAISER EVENT
Friends of Chatham will hold a benefit for the Gardens and Grounds of Chatham Manor on the grounds of Chatham Manor at 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg on Sunday, September 29th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Celebrate the return of the statue of Diana to Chatham Manor, as you enjoy music performed by Broadway Star and local favorite Patrick A’Hearn, local Stafford high school musicians, and enjoy celebratory sparkling beverages and hors d'oeuvres by Catering by Dori Farrell. With a…
Find out more »October 2019
First Saturday Shoreline Cleanup
Widewater is a beautiful and unique place. Put on your hiking boots and join park rangers keep our shoreline the fascinating place that it is. Teams of volunteers will be given areas to focus on. All supplies will be provided. All we need are energetic, smiling faces. Students needing community service hours will be provided documentation of service.
Find out more »6 Bears & A Goat Brewery – Running of the Goats – October 5th!
In honor of the Service, with a nod toward our Goat, we will be celebrating the Navy's 244th birthday in unique style! We will be having a literal running of 5 goats (think running of the bulls, except with goats); each goat representing one of the branches of the armed military services, and herded by our "Bear" sheep dog on our 4-acre property. Bring the entire family down on Saturday, October 5th for plenty of entertainment, beer, food, and music.…
Find out more »Embrey Mill Cornhole Tournament
Location: Embrey Mill 401 Coneflower Lane Stafford, VA 22554 Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for S.E.R.V.E at Embrey Mill All Registration & Cornhole Auction Proceeds go to S.E.R.V.E. All about S.E.R.V.E. (Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts) http://www.serve-helps.org/ This is a 50 Team Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament supporting S.E.R.V.E. on October 5th 2019. Hosted by Newland and sponsored by M.O.A.A. All about M.O.A.A (Military Officers Association of America) https://www.moaaheritagechapter.net/ Rain Date: October 6th 2019 12-5pm Teams are allowed two members. Team check-in…
Find out more »Barley Naked Brewing Company Oktoberfest Celebration & 1st Year Anniversary
Celebrate our 1st year anniversary Oktoberfest Style! Barley Naked has officially been open for one full year and would like to thank the community for their support. Barley Naked will be releasing our German Marzen (Oktoberfest Bier) and our German Dunkel Bier. This family friendly event will boast fun for all including: Bounce house for kids Face painting Pumpkin painting Service Dog Awareness Tent Fest tents with banquet style seating Contest for Best Oktoberfest dressed male & female Contest for…
Find out more »Plein Air Art Day
Friends of Chatham is hosting a Plein Air Art Day at Chatham Manor on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10 am to 3pm. This event is made possible by our partnership with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Stafford County’s Creative Communities Grant, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and The Arts & Cultural Council of the Rappahannock (RappArts). Artists must apply to participate in this event by submitting the information at the end of this media release. No…
Find out more »Friends of Chatham Goes to Annie
Friends of Chatham is going to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and you are invited! We have seats reserved to see the musical Annie, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at a private reception starting at 5:00 PM, and then we will have dinner and enjoy the show. Famous actress Sally Struthers is playing the character “Miss Hannigan” and you won’t want to miss her! Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is…
Find out more »November 2019
Clark Hulings Fund Virginia Art-Business Conference
The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists is excited to announce that it will be hosting a three day Art-Business Conference kicking off with a Thriving Art Exchange event featuring working artists and other industry stakeholders including municipal, college, and nonprofit arts administrators, collectors, gallerists, retailers, and others. Noted organizational change leader Shem Cohen, the president of Change Events, Inc., will facilitate the event. His strength is creating a collaborative journey of discovery and learning. He helps groups achieve shared…
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