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Friday, Oct. 10 'From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate.' 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Morven Park’s history from 19th-century plantation to early 20th-century hunt country estate, working farm. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, outdoor walk around property. $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitors Center. 703-777-6034, www.morvenpark.org.The CountrySide Women's Club 20th Anniversary Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. River Creek Country Club. Open to members, guests. $30. Includes raffle. Anita, 703-727-7744.
Saturday, Oct. 11
SterlingFest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Arts, crafts, business vendors, nonprofit organizations, kids' marketplace, open house at the fire station, children's game area, food, two stages of entertainment. Sponsored by Sterling Foundation. Proceeds used for beautification of Sterling. 703-771-5281. www.sterlingfoundation.org.
Joshua's Hands festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 8327 Charles Town Pike, Waterford. Food, kids’ crafts, games, hayrides, spelling bee, three-legged races, petting farm, carnival-style games, auction (1:45 p.m.), pony rides, lunch. Live entertainment includes ACTION Mimes, Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers, Kim Pittinger, The Washburns, puppets, gymnastics by NVGA, Gold Heart Bluegrass at 3:15 p.m. Admission free.540-454-7827, info@JoshuasHands.org, www.JoshuasHands.org.
Freedom Fund Banquet. 6-10 p.m. Holiday Inn, 45425 Holiday Drive, Sterling. Theme: “Building a Stronger Community Through Educational Diversity.” $60. Sponsored by NAACP of Loudoun. 703-930-7499, naacp@loudoun.net.
Columbus Day Parade. 10 a.m. formation at Park View High School, 400 W. Laurel Ave., Sterling. East on Laurel, south on Sterling Boulevard, west on Holly Avenue to Knights of Columbus Barn. Refreshments for parade participants. Steve Rodgers, 571-333-7787, Don Harris, 703-729-3340.
Lucketts Bluegrass. Doors open 6 p.m. Music 7 p.m. Dave Evans and River Bend. $13. Refreshments for sale. 703-771-5281.
Shenandoah Coffeehouse Series. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun, 20460 Gleedsville Road, Leesburg. Features Larry Burnett of Firefall; country rock. $12. Smoke and alcohol free. 703-737-7644, www.shenandoahacoustics.com.
Fall Feast. 4-7 p.m. Hunter Oaks Farm, 19530 Silcott Springs Road, 4.5 miles south of Purcellville on route 690. Chili, Brunswick stew, hot dogs, salad, dessert. Sponsored by Roszell Chapel United Methodist Church. Free-will offering. 540-338-5861.
Anniversary party. 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 46639 Algonkian Parkway, Potomac Falls. Tenth anniversary of Cunningham Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Entertainment includes Seamus Kennedy. O'Faolain's Irish Pub caters three-entree dinner. Irish step dancing by Maple's School of Irish Dance. Drawing for trip to Ireland or $2,500 in cash. Tickets $10, three for $25. Ned Woisard, 703-724-0524, miiwiz@comcast.net.
David Davis and the Warrior River Boys. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bluegrass begins 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. $12. Information and reservations: 703-435-8377, www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net.
Sommerset Senior Family Festival, Expo. 1-5 p.m. 22355 Providence Village Drive, Sterling. Health screenings, (flu shots, bone density test), live entertainment, food, family entertainment (face painting, cotton candy, games), senior planning specialists (financial planners, reverse mortgages, etc.), senior organizations, dancing lessons, hypnotist, community tours. In partnership with SterlingFest. Free admission. 703-450-6411.
K-9 Karnival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 3 Dog Farm, 15268 Shannondale Road, Purcellville. Contests, games, demonstrations, off-leash swimming. Lost Dog Rescue with dogs for immediate adoption. Portraits by Paws and Claws Photography. Action shots, award photos by James Poor. Fee $25 for first dog, $20 for second dog. Proceeds benefit The Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Chantilly. fundraising@lostdogrescue.org, www.lostdogrescue.org.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Harmony Hall, 39077 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton. $10, ages 4-10 $7, 3 and younger free. Hosted by Hamilton Safety Center Auxiliary. Benefits Hamilton Fire and Rescue volunteers. 540-338-0500.
'The Dead Zone of the Chesapeake Bay.' 1-2:30 p.m. Smithsonian Naturalist Center, 741 Miller Dr. S.E., Suite G-2, Leesburg. Dr. Davie Smith. Free lecture on portion of the bay that has no oxygen and cannot support life. No children younger than 10. 703-779-9712.
Casino Night. 7-9 p.m. Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St. Tickets limited. Call for reservations. 540-687-6373.
Community document shredding event. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg. Town of Leesburg Public Works Department. Paper products only. Free to residents; no businesses. www.leesburgva.gov.
Birding Banshee. 8 a.m. Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg. Family bird walk; bring your own binoculars. Joe Coleman, 540-554-2542, jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org.
Sunday, Oct. 12
'Travel Through Time.' 1-4 p.m. Winmill Carriage House at Morven Park, 17264 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Guided tour through collection of 19th-century horse-drawn vehicles, including coaches, sleighs, carts, buggies, hearse from 1800s. $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitor Center. 703-777-6034, www.morvenpark.org.
Fall seed, plant exchange. 2 p.m. Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place. Seeds, bulbs, plant cuttings, flowers, herbs, houseplants, vegetable seeds. 703-430-2136.
Monday, Oct. 13
'From Swann’s Castle to Governor’s Mansion: Exploring an Old Southern Estate.' 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Morven Park’s history from 19th-century plantation to early 20th-century hunt country estate, working farm. Guided tours include exhibits, carriage collection, Confederate huts, outdoor walk around property. $5, children $1. Meet at Coach House Visitors Center. 703-777-6034, www.morvenpark.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Charity auction, Golf Classic fundraiser. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club, 41601 Raspberry Drive, Leesburg. Golf clinic, silent auction, live auction, dinner. Benefits research, education, scholarships in fields of hospitality, tourism. Dinner and auction, $40; with golf clinic added, $50; due by Oct. 9. Sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsored by Loudoun County Visitors Association. Wendy Ferrigno, 703-771-2170, ext. 24; ferrigno@VisitLoudoun.org; www.LCVAFoundation.org.
Midweek Bird Walk. 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Horsepen Reserve, west of Algonkian Park at 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling. Binoculars, registration required. Joe Coleman, jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org, 540-554-2542.
Veterinary Technician Week Open House. 6-8 p.m. Loudoun campus, Northern Virginia Community College, LD Building, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. Includes information about NVCC's veterinary technician program, careers in veterinary technology. Facility tours, food, activities for children. 703-450-2525.
Ongoing
Bluegrass jam session. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Morningside House of Leesburg, 316 Harrison St. S.E. Open to public, musicians of all skill levels. Free. 703-779-4772.
Farmers markets:
Ashburn Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, 43480 Yukon Drive, Ryan Park Shopping Center
Cascades Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place
Leesburg Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Virginia Village Shopping Center, Catoctin Circle
Lovettsville Market, Tuesdays, 3:30-7 p.m., Game Protective Association parking lot, Route 287
Middleburg Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, Marshall Street, behind the community center
Purcellville Market, Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 21st Street, across from the Train Station
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