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LearnMid-Lothian about the Minesearly coal Day mining history in the county. Activities include historical tours, period music performances at the amphitheater, a Scottish bagpipe performance, Falling Creek Ironworks Annual Event period children's activities, coal mining and railroad exhibits. Experience America’s first iron furnace, the 1619-22 ironworks at Concessions available. Event is offered in conjunction with Falling Creek. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the importance Midlothian Village Day. of this industrial first. Activities include a classic car display, music, Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13286 N. Woolridge Road and children’s activities. Explore the latest site improvements Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Free and view the newly restored Moore’s brick cottage. Concessions Details: Call 804-751-4946 or visit www.midlomines.org available. Falling Creek Ironworks Park, 6907 Jeff Davis Highway Midlothian Village Day Festival Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free The festival is a community day filled with fun activities for Details: 804-751-4946 or visit www.fallingcreekironworks.org the whole family. Enjoy crafters, community booths, games, inflatables, entertainment, food vendors, a raffle and more. ChesterFest Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free ChesterFest is a family-oriented gathering featuring an assortment Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike of food and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment, such Details: www.midlothianfestival.net as a dog show and pie eating contest. Children can enjoy a Kid’s Zone, equipped with inflatables and hands-on activities. Trunk or Treat Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Wear your Halloween costume to this family-friendly event. Chester Village Green, 11800 Centre Street (beside the Chester Enjoy hayrides, food vendors, music, a movie on the big screen, Library) and trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk. Parking at local school Details: 804-751-0421 or www.chesterfest.org parking lots. No glass, alcohol, or pets. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road Eppington Heritage Day Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. (rain date: Wed. Oct. 27) Join us for the Open House at Eppington Plantation built in 1768 by Gates open at 6 p.m. Free Francis Eppes VI. Enjoy a variety of Colonial activities, period music, Details: 804-748-1623 storytelling, period vendors and crafters, carriage rides and living history. View a colonial militia encampment, musket and artillery demonstrations and much more. Take a tour of the house and learn about the history. Concessions available. Eppington Plantation, 14602 Eppes Falls Road Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free Details: 751-4946 or visit www.eppington.org

ThePleasant Chesterfield View HistoricalSchool SocietyOpen ofHouse Virginia, in cooperation with Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased to host an open house for Pleasant View School. Members of the African American History committee with the Chesterfield Historical Society will share the history of the early African American school and will be conducting tours of the schoolhouse. Tours are free and will be ongoing throughout the day. Parking is available on site. Pleasant View School, 18431 River Road ShowVeterans your support Biker andRally honor our veterans. Bikers will depart Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free from the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds and ride to the Virginia Details: 804-751-4946 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com War Memorial. Cookout following the event. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road Car Show Thursday, Nov. 11 Course 39466 Join Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield and Colonial Heights Recreation Check-in/new registration at 7 a.m. Ride departs at 9 a.m. departments hosting a Classic Car Cruise 'round. As classic car $20 per rider owners make each stop, you will receive a swag bag of goodies. Details: Mark Pinney, 804-748-1992 Cars that participate in all four stops, will be entered into the prize drawings to be held at the end of the Classic Car Cruise 'round. Veteran’s Day Ceremony Participation is limited to pre-1996 vehicles. Free event but pre- Honor our county’s veterans by attending this annual ceremony registration is required and spaces limited. on the historic Courthouse Green. This program will include a Henricus Histoircal Park, 251 Henricus Park Road keynote speaker, living history displays, musical performances, Saturday, Oct. 2 Free presentation of banners and wreaths and honoring our veterans. Details: JudiAnn Hawkins, 804-365-4695 1917 Courthouse, 10011 Iron Bridge Road Thursday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Free Details: 804-796-7131 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com Register at www.chesterfield.gov/parks • 804-748-1623 4646 SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

JoinChristmas us for themed Memories teas featuring Teas traditional holiday tunes performed by Harken Back String Band (formerly Haversacks and Hardtack String Band). Various teas, finger sandwiches, and desserts will be served. Reservations required. Enjoy“O Christmas the holiday seasonTree” asChristmas it might have Open been observedHouse at To register visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com. The deadline Magnolia Grange. The home will be elegantly decorated for the to register for Dec. 8 tea is Friday, Dec. 3 at noon. Deadline to holidays. This year’s open house will feature stories regarding the register for Dec. 15 tea is Friday, Dec. 10 at noon. tradition of the Christmas tree. The family-oriented event will Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Road include holiday music, refreshments, a craft activity for children, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m. $30 per person and the kids may have their picture taken with Santa for free. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. $30 per person Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road Details, Lorie Arnold, 804-748-1498 Saturday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Free Details: 804-748-1498 or www.chesterfieldhistory.com EnjoyAnnual this James unique holiday River event. Parade There of are Lights viewing sites throughout the Richmond area. Dress warmly and bring flashlights. This event is a cooperative effort among Chesterfield and Henrico counties, the City of Richmond, and the James River Advisory Council. Saturday, Dec. 11 Free The Bluff at the Henricus Historical Park, 601 Coxendale Road, viewing time 7:45-8 p.m. Details: 804-748-1567, www.jrac-va.org/parade.htm Celebrate 50 years of with us! On April 14, 1971, the first Director for a Parks and Recreation Department was hired in Chesterfield County. Since then, parks and recreation in the county has changed and grown significantly.

Milestones across the decades: 1975 – Rockwood Park opened as the · first county park. 1982 – May Fest was held at Point · of Rocks Park. ·1992 – First Banff Mountain Film Festival was hosted. · 2006 – Government Center Trail opened. · 2016 – River City Sportplex was acquired. 2021 – Department was chosen as a finalist for the national · Gold Medal Awards

It’s our 50th anniversary! Visit www.chesterfield.gov/parks50th to learn more about how you can join the fun.