Second Annual Huntley Harvest Festival Set for Nov. 1

The second annual Huntley Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy autumn-themed games, crafts, and activities at both Huntley Meadows Park and Historic Huntley. Refreshments will be available, and kids can collect prizes at educational stations. Admission is $10 per person; ages four and under are free.

At Huntley Meadows Park, families will find educational stations focused on the autumn season and how nature prepares for winter. Other activities include making animal masks and playing games such as pumpkin bowling and musical hay bales.

At Historic Huntley, costumed period interpreters will teach visitors about historical agricultural practices. Children will enjoy a puppet show about Huntley manor’s history and make a bookmark after story time.

Other crafts, games, and refreshments will be available at both locations. Kids collect charms as they visit each activity station, and once they collect them all they earn a bigger prize. Pre-registration isn’t necessary, so just show up and have fun!

Huntley Meadows Park is located at 3701 Lockheed Blvd. in Alexandria. Historic Huntley is located up the hill from the park at 6918 Harrison Lane. There is ample parking at each location. For more information, call the park at 703-768-2525 or visit Huntley Meadows Park.

PHOTO courtesy of Fairfax County