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Arlington: River Legacy Foundation Cancels 2020 Fall Festival
The River Legacy Foundation has canceled its 24th annual Fall Festival, planned for October, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 17, 2020
The River Legacy Foundation has canceled its 24th annual Fall Festival, planned for October, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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In an email to supporters, leaders at the nonprofit wrote, "After careful and thoughtful consideration of all of our options, mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic, River Legacy Foundation has made the heartbreaking decision to cancel our beloved family event."
Leaders also announced they have canceled the annual "A Night with Nature" event scheduled for November. The Cardboard Boat Regatta was canceled earlier this year. The events are some of River Legacy Foundation's largest fundraisers and are expected to resume in 2021.
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River Legacy's Nature Center is currently open Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Center says it is following all sanitation guidelines and ready to welcome families back.
Click here to learn more about River Legacy Foundation's COVID-19 response.
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