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A mother and father stand in a park field at sunset holding their infant daughter between them wrapped in a blanket before Charlottesville christmas lights

Christmas lights are one of the most magical parts of the holiday season. All of a sudden, for a few short months (if we’re lucky), our neighborhoods and communities turn into glowing, sparkling holiday villages. But driving up and down streets isn’t the only way to take in the majesty of the season’s Christmas lights. […]

Charlottesville Christmas Lights at the Lovely Boar’s Head Resort

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A young girl in a blue dress and white sweater stands in a field of sunflowers at a staunton va pumpkin patch

Fall is officially here! It’s time to don your favorite sweaters (weather permitting), stock up on everything pumpkin spice or caramel apple, and enjoy every moment of the season. After all, it will be over before you know it, and soon, the holiday season will be busting down the door. One of the best ways […]

Staunton VA Pumpkin Patch for Carving, Hayrides, & More

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A family of seven walks through a grassy field holding hands and smiling with each other on the way to charlottesville halloween events

Halloween is the kickoff to a season of gathering, festivities, and lots of fun. If you’re looking for some extra special ways to celebrate this sometimes spooky but always entertaining holiday, check out these Charlottesville Halloween events!  8 Charlottesville Halloween Events Perfect for Making Fall Family Memories Strut Your Mutt Halloween Pageant Halloween isn’t just […]

Charlottesville Halloween Events to Entertain the Entire Family

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A mom in a floral dress sits on a grassy hill hugging onto her two young sons christmas lights near winchester va

The best part of the holidays is spending it with the people you love. If you have little ones, it’s even better to experience your family traditions and seasonal celebrations through their eyes. Whether picking out your Christmas tree or curling up on the sofa for a classic Christmas movie, there is a special magic […]

Feel the Seasonal Spirit With Christmas Lights Near Winchester VA

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A large extended family stands together on a farm at sunset

Apple picking is to the fall what building a snowman is to the winter. Is it really even fall if you don’t experience the delight of plucking a plump, juicy apple off of a tree? These orchards offer the best Winchester, VA apple picking experiences where you, your family, and friends can gather to celebrate […]

Get Into the Fall Season With Winchester VA Apple Picking!

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A teen boy checks his watch while walking through thick woods at sunset winchester va fall festivals

Looking for a way to ring in the harvest season this year? Look no further than these awesome Winchester, VA fall festivals! Each of these festivals offers a unique take on celebrating everything autumn has to offer. Check it out! Kick Off The Season Fun With These Winchester, VA Fall Festivals Old Town Winchester Oktoberfest […]

Celebrate the Harvest Season at Winchester VA Fall Festivals

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Mom and dad stand on the edge of the woods with their four sons in matching shirts and jeans harrisonburg halloween events

For some people, the arrival of fall isn’t just about pumpkins, changing leaves, and apple picking – it’s the buildup to the greatest holiday of the year: Halloween! But, like most holidays, Halloween’s spooky delights are fleeting and last only one night. Then, the next day, BOOM – It’s November 1, stores are blasting Christmas […]

Harrisonburg Halloween Events Capturing the Joy of the Season

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A young mom sits on a picnic blanket in a field at sunset with her infant daughter in her lap pumpkin patch near harrisonburg va

There are few things like a great pumpkin patch to get you in the spirit of the fall season! If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch near Harrisonburg, VA, check out one of these fabulous spots! Have Some Fall Fun With A Pumpkin Patch Near Harrisonburg, VA Every Soul Acres Every Soul Acres values faith, […]

Fall Into Fun at a Pumpkin Patch Near Harrisonburg VA

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A family of seven stand and play together in a large open pasture winchester va pumpkin patch

As soon as the leaves start to turn and the crisp autumn chill hits the air, it’s natural to want to get cozy and settle into the fall season. There are few things more iconic about the fall season than visiting a pumpkin patch with friends and loved ones! A visit to a pumpkin patch […]

Fall in Love with a Winchester VA Pumpkin Patch This Year!

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A teenage girl in a white sweater and jeans walks through a field at sunset harrisonburg fall festival

There are many ways to celebrate the fall season, especially here in Harrisonburg! Attending a fall festival can be a blast if you’re looking for a great excuse to admire the changing leaves, enjoy delicious fall-inspired treats, and support local artists and artisans. Gather the whole family and check out a Harrisonburg fall festival!  4 […]

Harrisonburg Fall Festival Events for the Whole Family to Attend

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