Celebrate the fall season with family, friends and neighbors at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s annual ParktoberFest! Enjoy live music, delicious food, craft brews, artisan shopping and family-friendly activities on Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Middlegate House beside Cabell’s Mill, located at 5235 Walney Road in Centreville.

This year’s festival fun includes:

• Performances by The Walkaways, Lucas Mason and Georgia Rae Braun
• Craft brews from Ono Brewery
• Eats from Burgorilla and TacoOne food trucks
• Local artisans, makers, bakers and specialty vendors
• Tours of the new Woodlands Stewardship Education Center and the kid-friendly STREAM Loop

Bring a blanket, relax on the lawn, and enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fall fun in the park!

This event is free for all guests. Free parking is available at the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, the lot beside Walney Pond and the Walney Visitor Center (with a short trail walk to Cabell’s Mill). Walking and biking to the site are also encouraged.

ParktoberFest is presented by the Friends of Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority. The Friends group supports the park and the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center through programs, events, fundraising and community activities.

For more information, visit the ParktoberFest webpage.

The Ellanor C. Lawrence Middlegate House is located at 5235 Walney Road in Chantilly. For more information, visit the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park website or call 703-631-0013.