Calendar: October 25 to November 1

25  THURSDAY

Art Show Exhibition and Open House, Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex. Over 200 pieces of artwork from students in grades K–12. 4:30–6:30 p.m. 540/658-6690.

Celebrating Fiber Art! Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, UMW Galleries and LibertyTown Arts Workshop. A joint preview and reception celebrating the creative and dynamic world of fiber art. 5–8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Fredericksburg Trolley will circle all three locations beginning at 5:15 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037; famcc.org.

Performance, UMW, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. GLBTTQQIAAP: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual, and pansexual celebration featuring  Ben Lerman, performer and comedian. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Opening Reception: “Contemporary Work in Fiber,” UMW, Ridderhof Martin Gallery. 5–8 p.m. Free. On display through Dec. 27. 540/654-1013.

Opening Reception: “REDUX: Repurposed Materials,” UMW, duPont Gallery. 5–7 p.m. Free. On display through Nov. 30. 540/654-1013.

Book Sale, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd., Stafford. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Runs through Oct. 29. 540/899-1703.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925): A silent film adaptation of the Gaston Leroux novel about a vengeful composer who kidnaps a young soprano to become his singing protégé. With Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry. Horror. Black-and-white. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Battlefield Boogie Club. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. 540/786-8321.

CONCERT

Music on the Green, The Village Green, The Village at Towne Centre, Spotsylvania. The Sharon Thomas Experience, top ’40s, rhythm and blues.

7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair. 540/786-6660.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Jan. 6. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

“My Fair Lady,” Lake of the Woods Community Center. Presented by LOW Players. 8 p.m. $25. Runs through Oct. 27. 540/972-6385; lowplayers.org.

26  FRIDAY

Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, 6220 Massey Road, Spotsylvania. Intense scares and frights not intended for children under age 12. 7–10 p.m. Haunted forest $15, haunted asylum $7, murder manor $7, combo $25. Runs through Oct. 28.

540/895-5786; wicked-woods.com.

The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow. Take a hay ride through the woods and walk back on a haunted trail. For ages 12 and older. 7–11 p.m. $18. Runs through Oct. 28. 540/582-9536 (weekdays), 540/840-3265 (weekends); thehauntedhill.com.

Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House: “The Gates of Hell,” 1380 Central Park Blvd., Suite 103. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $10. 540/371-6005; jayceehauntedhouse.eventbrite.com.

Halloween Haunt, Kings Dominion, Doswell. Psychotic clowns, mazes, scare zones, shows. Runs through Oct. 28. kingsdominion.com.

Creepy Crawly Carnival, King George YMCA, 10545 Kings Highway. 6–9 p.m., haunted house 7–10 p.m. Carnival $3, hay ride $2, haunted house $5. Runs again Oct. 27. 540/775-9622.

The Haunted Trail of Terror, Historic Gordonsville Exchange Hotel, 400 South Main St., Gordonsville. Zombie soldiers, insane doctors, spirits from the Civil War. 7:30 p.m. to midnight. $10. Runs again Oct. 27. 540/308-3337.

Haunting Halloween Madness, Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Costumes, music by Reunion, food, pumpkin-painting, wine tasting, tours. 6–10 p.m. $20.  540/895-5085; lawinery.com.

Spooky Stories by the Shore, Motts Run Nature Center. Walk the trail of spooks and spiders to a roasting fire by the shore where you will enjoy hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and spooky stories. 7–8 p.m. $5. Registration required. 540/372-1086.

Ghost Tour. A haunting night of history around the town of Warrenton. Three tours available 7–9 p.m. Adults $10, ages 7–12 $5. Benefits the Old Jail Museum. Runs again Oct. 27. 540/347-5525.

Ghost Tour. A haunting night of history around the town of Warrenton. Three tours available 7–9 p.m. Adults $10, ages 7–12 $5. Benefits the Old Jail Museum. Runs again Oct. 27. 540/347-5525.

Fall Colors: Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. $20–$35 per person. Reservations at 540/371-5085.

Benefit Yard/Bake Sale, Trinity Episcopal Church, corner of William Street and College Avenue. 8:30 a.m. Runs again Oct. 27. 540/273-0653.

Book Sale, England Run Library, Stafford. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Hunger” (1983): A doctor who specializes in sleep and aging research becomes entangled with a centuries-old vampire couple. With Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie. Horror. Color. See Oct. 25 listing.

CONCERTS

Organ Concert, St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., Fredericksburg. Featuring guest organist Paul Skevington. 8 p.m. Free. Reception following. 540/373-6491, ext. 217.

Songwriters’ Showcase, Picker’s Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Featuring acoustic music by Bob Gramann, Lynn Hollyfield,

BJ Kocen and Bob Sima. 8 p.m. $10, students $5. 540/898-0611; webliminal.com/songwrite.

THEATER

“My Fair Lady,” Lake of the Woods Community Center. See Oct. 25 listing.

“The Importance of Being Earnest,” Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. By the Castaways Repertory Theatre.  8 p.m. $14, children $7. Runs through Nov. 4.  703/508-5418; castawaystheatre.org.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 25 listing.

“Second annual FCT’s Got Talent,” Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Performed by Fauquier Community Youth Theater. 7:30 p.m. $10. Runs through Oct. 28. fctstage.org.

27  SATURDAY

Halloween Spooktacular, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. Bobbing for apples, cake walk, activities for young children, bake sale, hot dogs, haunted house. Sponsored by the youth of St. George’s Episcopal Church. 5–10 p.m. Tickets for haunted house are $7. Proceeds go to a church in Haiti and to help local families for Christmas.

Halloween Spooktacular, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle. Crafts, games, magician, live raptors, costume parade. Noon to 2 p.m. 703/784-6116; usmcmuseum.org.

Cemetery Tour. Meet the trolley at the Visitor’s Center on Caroline Street, and join costumed historic interpreters for a tour of Fredericksburg’s most historic cemeteries. This is not a ghost tour. 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Adults $5, children $1. Runs again Oct. 28. 540/371-3906.

Scarecrow Fun Festival, The Museum at Colonial Beach. Bring scarecrow clothing, face makeup, gloves, shoes. Sponsored by Colonial Beach Historical Society. 2–4 p.m. $20 per team. Benefits Colonial Beach Museum. 804/761-7836.

Historical Haunts, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Ghost tours of the Great House, Halloween crafts, refreshments. 6–8 p.m. Adults $5, children $3. 804/493-8038; stratfordhall.org.

“Spirits of the Graffiti House,” The Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. Ghost stories, a visit from Transcend Paranormal who will discuss findings from their Graffiti House investigations, continuous screening of an episode of “The R.I.P. Files,” campfire with marshmallows. 6–9 p.m. Free; refreshments provided. 540/727-7718; brandystationfoundation.com.

Halloween Haunt, Kings Dominion, Doswell.  See Oct. 26 listing.

The Haunted Trail of Terror, Historic Gordonsville Exchange Hotel. See Oct. 26 listing.

Fredericksburg Jaycees Haunted House: “The Gates of Hell.” See Oct. 26 listing.

The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow. See Oct. 26 listing.

Creepy Crawly Carnival, King George YMCA. See Oct. 26 listing.

Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, 6220 Massey Road, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 26 listing.

Ghost Tour, town of Warrenton. See Oct. 26 listing.

Spirits on the Boardwalk, Colonial Beach. Bring your camera, camcorder and paranormal equipment to capture spirits on the boardwalk. The walk concludes at The Museum at Colonial Beach with discussion, cider and cookies. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. Benefits The Museum at Colonial Beach. 804/761-7836.

Orange Explosion, Booster Park, 1177 Bloomsbury Road, Orange. Live music, magician, vendors, raffle, arts and crafts, rock wall, face painting, pumpkin patch, Halloween costume contest. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 per car. A fundraiser to replace the Orange County High School’s track and field. 540/288-4593.

Book Signing, The Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar, 723 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. John M. Wills will sign copies of “Women Warriors: Stories From The Thin Blue Line” and “Targeted.” 2–4 p.m. 540/899-8041.

Health Fair, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Orange. Screenings, blood drive, massages. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fish Fry, Sumerduck Ruritan Club, 5335 Sumerduck Road, Sumerduck. 5–8 p.m. Adults $9, children $4.

Fall Colors: Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River. See Oct. 26 listing.

Swap Meet, Old Mill Park. Bring three items in good condition to swap such as household items, gloves, scarves, jewelry, hats, collectibles, purses. No clothing, shoes or furniture. 10–11 a.m.

Book Sale, England Run Library, Stafford. Books are half price today. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

Fall Festival and Parade, Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department. Festivities begin 10 a.m., parade 11 a.m. 804/338-8697.

Fiber Art Demonstration, The Museum Store, 215 William St. Barbara Posey and Lynette Reed, members of the Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild, will demonstrate needle felting and silk scarf painting. Hosted by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. Noon to 4 p.m. 540/371-3037.

Fourth annual Battlefield Cruz, Buffalo Wild Wings, 10107 Southpoint Parkway, Spotsylvania. Registration 10:30 a.m., show 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $15 per vehicle in advance, $20 at the gate. Forms available at Radley Chevrolet, Buffalo Wild Wings or online on the Battlefield Corvette Club Facebook page. Benefits Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation.

Craft Show, Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Road. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, pancake breakfast, lunch, door prizes. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a donation for food bank. 540/786-7320, ext. 203.

Book Discussion, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Author Blaine Pardoe discusses new horror novel, “Virginia Creeper.” 2 p.m. 540/825-8691; cclva.org.

“Pretty Girls Rock” Symposium, Strong Tower Ministries, 234 Ferry Road. Girls ages 12 and older discuss issues such as peer pressure, bullying and the social media. There will also be a parent session with Dr. Ayonda Batts. 3 p.m. 540/339-6939; lendahandva.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Canterville Ghost” (1944): A 17th-century ghost who died a coward has a chance to be set free of his curse if his descendant, a World War II soldier, will perform a heroic deed. With Charles Laughton, Margaret O’Brien and Robert Young. Fantasy comedy. Black-and-white. 2 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

FFA Farm Toy Show, King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 540/775-3535, ext. 2181; or 804/445-5468.

“Thrill the World” Dance and Food Drive, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Worldwide attempt to break the world record for the largest simultaneous dance with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” 3 p.m.  703/622-4957.

Virginia Band and Orchestra Director’s Association Marching Band Assessment, Massaponax High School, 8201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Spotsylvania. Thirty marching bands from around Virginia perform. 8:45 a.m. Adults $6, ages 6–12 and seniors $4, under age 6 free.

Germanna Volkssport Association’s Halloween Walk, Griffin Bookshop and Coffee Bar, 723 Caroline St. Register between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., finish walk by 4 p.m. Free. ava.org.

Family Fall Festival, Locust Grove Middle School, intersection of State Route 20 and Flat Run Road. Games, petting zoo, magic show, LOW Fire and Rescue Squad, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, food. Sponsored by Lake of the Woods Church. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. 540/972-9060; lowchurch.org.

Craft Fair, Colonial Forge High School, 5500 Courthouse Road, Stafford. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $1. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. forgecraftfair@aol.com.

Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff, Falmouth Baptist Church, 302 Colonial Ave., Falmouth. Trunk ’r Treat (prize for best decorated car), chili cookoff, children’s costume contest, food, cake walk, games, jumping castle, prizes. 6–8 p.m. Free. 540/373-8050.

Fall Festival, Walnut Hills United Pentecostal Church, 11506 Brian Drive, Fredericksburg. Live music, food, moonbounce, fire department and rescue, yard and craft sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  540/785-2840; walnuthillsupc.weebly.com.

Big Country Breakfast, Lignum Ruritan Building. 8–11 a.m. 540/399-1363.

Halloween Costume Party, Inn at the Olde Silk Mill. Live music, prizes, food. $15 person, $25 couple. 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 540/371-5666; innattheoldesilkmill.com.

Benefit Yard/Bake Sale, Trinity Episcopal Church. See Oct. 26 listing.

CONCERTS

Halloween on Broadway, Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, 275 Decatur Road, Stafford. Concert of Broadway music featuring the Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg and Broadway star Patrick A’Hearn. Dinner 6:30 p.m., performance 7:30 p.m. $30 includes meal and concert. Advance tickets are required. 540/898-0458; ccfbg.org.

Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 15695 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, ages 18 and younger free. obco.org.

Pumpkin Palooza Music Festival, Old Mine Ranch, 17504 Mine Road, Dumfries. Five musical acts, children’s activities, food. Gates open 10 a.m., concert 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $12, under age 14 $8. 540/538-6595.

THEATER

“Fright of the Hell-Bound Train,” Caroline Community Services Building, 17202 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green. Live stage play, sponsored by M&M United Ministries and Second Baptist Church in Ruther Glen. 4 p.m. Adults $15, ages 12 and younger $8. 804/994-5443.

“My Fair Lady,” Lake of the Woods Community Center. 2 and 8 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

“Second annual FCT’s Got Talent,” Fauquier Community Theatre. 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. See Oct. 26 listing.

“The Importance of Being Earnest,” Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, Woodbridge. See Oct. 26 listing.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 25 listing.

28  SUNDAY

The Haunted Hill, 10400 Edenton Road, Partlow. 7–10 p.m. See Oct. 26 listing.

Halloween Haunt, Kings Dominion, Doswell. See Oct. 26 listing.

Cemetery Tour. 1 and 2:45 p.m. See Oct. 27 listing.

Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, 6220 Massey Road, Spotsylvania. See Oct. 26 listing.

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River. See Oct. 26 listing.

Oktoberfest, St. Jude Catholic Church, 10725 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Crafts, games, music. Bring a side dish to share. 1–4 p.m. 540/891-4644.

“James Madison and Slavery,” The James Madison Museum, 129 Caroline St., Orange. An interactive discussion. 3 p.m. Free. 540/672-1776; thejamesmadisonmuseum.org.

Lecture: “Henry Box Brown: Famous Fugitive, Trans-Atlantic Performer,” Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. By Jeffrey Ruggles, former curator of prints and photographs at the Virginia Historical Society and author of “The Unboxing of Henry Brown.” 2 p.m. Free. 540/654-1015.

Germanna Volkssport Association’s Fall Walk, Fort A.P. Hill. Register between 8 a.m. and noon, finish walk by 3 p.m. ava.org.

Fall Family Festival, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Hay rides, petting zoo, games, inflatables, candy. Sponsored by Spots-wood Baptist Church. 3–6 p.m. Free.

“Upcycled Crafts—Make Your Own Bag from a T–Shirt,” Ten Thousand Villages, The Village at Towne Centre. Bring a T–shirt and scissors. 1–2 p.m. Free. Refreshments served. RSVP to 540/785-9967.

Book Sale, England Run Library, Stafford. $1 a bag. 1–5:30 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

Woodland tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Members of the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program will lead nature tours of the woods and fields at Belmont. 2 p.m. Free. 540/654-1015.

Country, Western Dance Lessons, Waltz and Two-Step, American Legion Post 290, 1204 American Legion Road, Stafford. 5–7 p.m. $7. 540/273-1812.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Community Center, 1114 Potomac Ave., Stafford. 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Greater Falls Run Lions Club. 540/372-3399.

Flying Circus Airshow, 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton. Antique airplanes, flying demos, world-class aerobatics, wing walking, airplane rides. Opens for plane rides at 11 a.m., show begins 2:30 p.m. Adults $15, children 3–12 $5, children under 3 free; airplane rides extra; flyingcircusairshow.com.

CONCERT

Halloween on Broadway, Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery. Concert 3 p.m., dinner to follow. See Oct. 27 listing.

THEATER

“Second annual FCT’s Got Talent,” Fauquier Community Theatre. 1:30 p.m. See Oct. 26 listing.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

29 MONDAY

Book Sale, England Run Library, Stafford. $1 a bag. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

“Women in Civil War Stafford,” England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd. Presented by historians and Stafford County Historical Society members Jane and Al Conner. 7 p.m. 540/899-1703.

30 TUESDAY

Lecture: “Asian Cultural Celebration Keynote,” UMW, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. Featuring Namiko Kunimoto, assistant professor of art at American University. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Line Dance Class, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 7–9 p.m. $10. 540/832-7602. Instructor Olivia Ray, 540/898-9060.

31  WEDNESDAY

Community Trunk ’n’ Treat, Massaponax Baptist Church, U.S. 1 and State Route 608. Children are invited to come and get candy from church members. Refreshments will be served. 6–8 p.m. 540/898-0021.

Family Fun Night, Craigs Baptist Church, 14123 W. Catharpin Road, Spotsylvania. 6:30 p.m. 540/854-5284; craigsbaptistchurch.org.

Japanese Horror Film Festival, UMW, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall.

8 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Halloween Bonfire, behind the Westmoreland County Museum, 43 Court Square, Montross. 6:30–9:30 p.m. 804/493-8440.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Oct. 25 listing.

1  THURSDAY

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Gabriel Over the White House” (1933): A do-nothing political hack is elected president during the depths of the Great Depression. After a near-fatal accident, he is mysteriously changed into a take-charge dynamo, determined to eliminate racketeers and find world peace. With Walter Huston, Karen Morley and Franchot Tone. Political drama fantasy. Black-and-white. See Oct. 25 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See Oct. 25 listing.

THEATER

“Into the Woods,” UMW, duPont Hall, Klein Theatre. 8 p.m. $24, students/seniors $20. Runs through Nov. 18. 540/654-1111.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Oct. 25 listing.

“Bus Stop,” Northern Virginia Community College, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge. 3 and 8 p.m. Free. Runs through Nov. 10. 703/878-5750.

—Compiled by Debbie Sauder

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