Thanksgiving, Fall Events in Northern Virginia
Location: 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Admission Fee: $45.00 per adult and $10.00 per child (ages 13 to 17). Reservations are required.
Contact:
(703) 838-4242
gadsbys.tavern@alexandriava.gov
www.GadsbysTavern.org
The Thanksgiving Open House at Oasis Winery in Hume runs from Saturday, November 17 through Wednesday, November 28, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. One of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, Oasis has been rated in the Top Ten of the world's wineries. Theirs wines and champagnes have won awards for years, and the grounds have been expanded recently. There will be wine specials during the Open House, and you can enjoy a tasting to find your favorite Oasis wine, and then take a glass out to the heated patio and enjoy the breathtaking views.
Location: 14141 Hume Road, Hume, VA 22639
Admission Fee: $5.00 (children and pets welcome)
Contact:
(540) 635-7627
info@oasiswine.com
www.oasiswine.com
Don't feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family again this year? The Manor House Restaurant Thanksgiving Feast at Poplar Springs Inn in Casanova is from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 22. Reservations are required for this delicious, traditonal three-course a la carte menu. The Dine in comfort and luxury in the beautiful Manor House restaurant with its huge but cozy fireplaces and immense stone walls, overlooking the beautiful grounds. Large parties are welcome.
Location: 9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, VA 20139
Admission Fee: $65.00 per person (children welcome)
Contact:
(540) 788-4600
Toll Free: (800) 490-7747
Fax: (540) 788-1273
innspa@poplarspringsinn.com
www.poplarspringsinn.com
It looks like the only parade in the area this year is the Reston Town Center Thanksgiving Parade on Friday, November 23, but it's a good one! The parade starts at 11:00 AM, and events last all day until after the tree is lit at 6:00 PM. The parade on Market Street features several floats, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Macy's style balloons, bands and musical groups, dancers, and antique cars. Some other events being held throughout the day include carriage rides, visits with Santa, and the day culminates with a tree lighting ceremony and a sing-along of holiday music.
Location: Reston Town Center, located at the intersection of Reston Parkway and New Dominion Parkway in Reston.
Contact the Reston Town Center Association for times and fees:
1760 Reston Pkwy # 513, Reston, VA 20190
(703) 435-6600
It's worth the hour drive to enjoy some of the activities in the Shenandoah Valley this Thanksgiving. Fall Colors Weekends atVeramer Vineyard in Berryville are happening every weekend through November, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Bogaty family (who still own their first winery in the Italian Alps) invite you to partake of their award-winning wine specials and holiday gifts. Have a glass of mulled wine and some refreshments while you enjoy the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location: 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA 22611
Admission: Free
Contact:
(540) 955-5510
info@veramar.com
www.veramar.com
While you're in the Valley, make sure you check out the Thanksgiving Weekend Tours at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Belle Grove Manor House and Museum Shop are open especially for Thanksgiving weekend. Take a tour of the house and grounds, have some hot tea and cookies in front of the fire in the Winter Kitchen, and do some unique holiday shopping.
Location: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA 22645
Admission Fee: $8.00 adults (children welcome)
Contact:
(540) 869-2028
info@bellegrove.org
www.bellegrove.org
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