Join us in the Main Gallery at LibertyTown on First Friday Nov. 6, 5-9pm, for our Opening Reception for "Oil Paintings by Barbara Kenny."

George Washington's Young Friends, first-person interpreters, will offer glimpses into 18th-century life at Ferry Farm. Enjoy period clothing, activities, and more.

The Fredericksburg Area Service League, Inc. is pleased to present our 3rd Annual Merry Market- Holiday Boutique and Gift Market. This holiday shopping event features exhibitorys from Virginia and surrounding southeastern states. Merry Market will he held on Saturday November 21st ( 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ) and Sunday November 22nd ( 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at eh Jepson Alumni Executive Center at The University of Mary Washington ( 1119 Hanover Street). Merry Market offers our shoppers an exceptional mix of custom jewelry, handbags, apparel, quality crafters, original artwork and decorative accessories for the home and garden. We will also have live choral music for your enjoyement. Funds raised from Merry Market will benefit local children's charities such as FASL Books in Hand, Summer Scholars, High School Scholarships and Hopsice Camp Rainbow. For vendor applications, please call 540-899-8877 or e-mail merrymarketshow@gmail.com. An application can also be downloaded from www.faserviceleague.com Looking forward to seeing you at Merry Market!!

Bring the family together for our Thanksgiving Buffet. Carving stations, Salad and Soup station, Chef's Buffet, Kid's Buffet, dessert Station for a bountiful feast!

“Virginia’s Holiday Lightfest” a dazzling illuminated drive through holiday experience will feature larger than life displays and close to a mile of true holiday magic. Brand new in 2009, Virginia’s Holiday Lightfest at Patriot Park will benefit the Greater Chapter of the American Red Cross. Lighted displays sponsored by local businesses such as: CVS Distribution Center, Quarles, and NSCW Federal Credit Union range from wreaths, trees, teddy bears, snowmen, and much, much more. I-95 to Exit 126. Take Route 1 South. Make a Right on Massaponax Church Road. Turn Right on to Smith Station Road. The Patriot Park Entrance will be on the left.

It is Christmas Eve, 1843, in the city of London. Ebenezer Scrooge, the greedy old business man undergoes a series of mysterious phantom visitations and a striking transformation. You'll love this Charles Dickens favorite based on the story of A Christmas Carol, and brought to musical life by the musical score of Leslie Bricusse. Enjoy dinner and this holiday favorite from the privacy of a candlelit dining table. The 2002 and 2004 productions of this show sold out nearly every performance! Please note: This show is NOT included in the Season XII subscription. Time: Wed matinee 11:30am lunch, 1:30pm show; Th-Sat 6pm dinner, 8pm show; Sun 1pm dinner, 3pm show. (540) 370-4300

Guided Woodland Walk, 2 pm Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, this informative nature walk covers a mile of woodland and field trails, and it touches on the historic ruins of Belmont's past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.