Fall Festival
Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, will host a Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, at Hardy Community Park behind the library.
Activities will include pumpkin painting, bounce houses, hot cider, information from community services. Food vendors will be on site.
History forum
Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will host the annual John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum Saturday, October 17. The program will commemorate the 350th anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion.
A reception will begin in the courtyard at 4 p.m, featuring oysters, shrimp and libations. The program will begin at 5:15 pm, followed by a light supper at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased at ChristChurch1735.org, or 438-6855.
On Stage
The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts On Stage Series will present Solas at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, at the Lancaster High School Auditorium & Performing Arts Center, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington.
Admission is by season subscription or $45. Purchase tickets at www.rappahannockfoundation.org, or 438-5555. Students younger than 15 may attend free with a paying adult and reserved seating. Email admin@rfaonstage.com, or call.
Oyster roast
Morattico Waterfront Museum, 6584 Morattico Road, Morattico, will host its 18th annual Oyster Roast from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, October 17. The menu will include roasted and raw oysters, ham biscuits, hush puppies, sweet potato fries, salad and homemade desserts. Bring oyster knives.
The fee is $50 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 and free ages 5 and younger. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets, call 761-6213, or email mwmva03@gmail.com.
Holiday wreaths
Northern Neck Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Christmas Wreath Sale orders are due by Monday, October 19. Fraser fir, 22-inch wreaths are $30 each. Orders may be placed at nncasa.com, or by mail, send a check for $30 per wreath payable to NNCASA, PO Box 695, Lancaster, VA 22503.
Note the preferred pickup location on the check. Pickup wreaths at Grace Church in Kilmarnock, from 4-6 p.m. December 3, or 10 a.m.-1 p.m. December 4; Primis Bank in Burgess, 10 a.m.-noon December 4; The Saddlery in Warsaw, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. December 5; On the Point in Colonial Beach, 2-5 p.m. December 5.
Garden club
The Kilmarnock Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, 65 East Church Street, Kilmarnock. Wellsprings owner Erika Dugo will share “how the herbs God has given can be used for healing.”
Dugo has a master’s and doctorate in environmental science. She will bring her background in cancer research and science education through her program, “Cultivating Wellness. The Benefits of Healing Herbs.”
Haunted trail
The Hickory Fork Haunted Trail will be open from 6:30-9:30 p.m. October 23 and 24 at 4783 Hickory Fork Road, Gloucester, to support the 2026 Toys for Tots serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. Activities will include a spooky walking trail, hayride, movies, food and drinks. A Trunk-or-Treat will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. October 24.
Admission is $10 per person or a toy valued at $10 or more. Guests who choose to donate a toy are urged to bring a new, unwrapped toy. All food and drinks will be available for an additional fee.
Boo Bash
The annual Boo Bash will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 22, on the Tavern Green, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
Arts celebration
RAL will host the Rally in the Alley community celebration from 2-6 p.m. October 25 in the parking lot off Cralle Court, Kilmarnock. The event will include tours of the new RAL Community Arts Center at 45 North Main Street, music by The Band from Misfit Beach, food, drink, art and dancing.
The event will benefit the Art for All campaign, supporting the center. To donate, visit www.ralartforall.com, or call 436-9309.
History program
The Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews, will host author Ryan Cole on October 27 for a program exploring the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to America following the American Revolution. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Cole is the author of The Last Adieu, a historical story centered on Lafayette’s return to the country he had helped fight for during the American Revolution.
Disco Boogie
Lancashire Post Acute will present the Lancashire Disco Boogie and Costume Party from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 27 at the Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
An invitation is extended to the community for a senior daytime disco party with DJ Baez, dancing, games and refreshments. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP by October 20 to Angela Steinbacher at 757-509-0639, or ASteinbacher@vahs.com.
Autumn’s bounty
RAL Art Center will host Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. October 29 in The Pike Studio, RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Join artist Juli Schuszler to learn and paint an image of autumn’s bounty.
The fee is $55 for members and $60 for others. All materials are included. Register at RAL Art Center, ralartcenter.com, or 436-9309.
USMC ball
Marine Corps League Detachment 1062 will host a Marine Corps Birthday Ball November 6 at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club, 362 Club Drive, Kilmarnock. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour, dinner and traditional cake cutting ceremony.
The theme will be “Chesty Puller.” The guest speaker will be retired USMC Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alex Childress. Reservations and tickets will be available first-come, first-served. For reservations, contact Schafer at 540-429-0371, or schaferjb@aol.com.
