October 2009 Archives

On Sunday, October 25th Kimball Theatre will hold Fright Night at the Symphonia. There will be a selection of fun, scary music and everyone is encouraged to wear a costume! Shows are at 1;30 pm and 3:00 pm. Cost is $20. For more information call (757) 229-9857.

The Lion's Club has a long active history in the Williamsburg area. I remember in the 60's when they held the Lion's Club Jamboree in early fall each year. It was held on a large empty lot across from the former Williamsburg Community Hospital. My father was a member of the Lion's Club and our family went to the Jamboree each year. My favorite thing was riding the ferris wheel after dark and seeing all the lights around town from high up. Feeling the gentle breeze filled with "carnival smells" and the watching the crowds look so small down below was such a thrill for me as a little girl. Now the empty lot is a parking lot and the hospital is gone with a newer one in its place. But the Lion's Club is starting a new family tradition... an Apple Festival, and it is sure to be a great time for families just as the Jamboree was years ago. It will be held at New Town at the gazebo on Oct. 24th from 10 am to 10 pm. You'll be able to enjoy fresh picked apples from Winchester VA, caramel apples, apple butter and apple cider. There is a pie baking contest with a top prize of $250. There will be wine tasting, food vendors and live music. The Club will sell their Lion's cookbook and blind-made brooms. Admission is free so you have no excuse to miss this one! For more info call (757) 259-6878.

Colonial Williamsburg gets in "the spirit of things" this time of year with their Ghosts Among Us Tour. Now through November 26th, weather permitting, you can join one hour walking tours where you will visit sites in the restored area known for being the haunts of Williamsburg's ghostly residents. Please note that these ghost tours are NOT considered suitable for young children. Tours start at the Greenhow Lumber House. Tickets are $12 and reservations are required. Call 1-800-HISTORY to join in.

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg has a long tradition of fun after-dark events during the month of October. The park is open from 10 am to 10 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but as they say, "it's a whole new park after dark!" After the sun goes down, take advantage of scary fun at Howl-O-Scream, from creepy shows, to spooky music and more! This fun only lasts through November 1st.

Come out and celebrate fall at the Autumn Leaf Fall Festival held on October 17th from noon to 4 pm. There will be traditional carnival type games and amusements with beautiful fall scenery to enjoy as well. Tickets and food available on site. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 3 to 12. This is the perfect event for those wanting some traditional, old fashioned family fun!

Walsingham Academy hosts the 7th annual Williamsburg Italian Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 11-6 pm. You'll find great food, arts and crafts, and wine tasting, which includes 8 Virginia wineries. Tickets purchased in advance are $12, or $ 15 at the gate. Children 15 and under are free. For more information call 757-220-5535 or visit www.ciaowilliamsburg.org/festival. If you're in the mood for something Italian, this is the place to be!