Halloween Happenings in Victorian Cape May features two-weeks of specially themed tours and events to get you in the “spirit” of the season from Oct. 16-31.
Contact: 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s web site at www.capemaymac.org
Location: Cape May, N.J.

The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority (FMFADA) will host “Fort Algernoune, 1609: Colonial Virginia’s Maritime Rim,” a celebration and conference commemorating the 400th anniversary of Anglo-America’s first coastal fortification. Taking place at various sites on Fort Monroe, the headquarters for the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, the event will feature national lecturers and [...]

Before you visit Historic St. Mary’s City this fall, pack a pumpkin for the pigs. Present your squash at the Visitor Center and receive $1 off one admission to the museum. The plantation pigs love these big orange fall fruits, which often end up in the trash after serving ornamental purposes.  Retired jack-o’-lanterns are most [...]

Germany invades the National Harbor and they’re bringing a lot of beer! Visitors will have over 200 flavors of bear to choose from. With 50 percent more pouring stations, more tables and three times more beer than last year, this year Oktoberfest is sure to be great. With great beer, great food, live entertainment, seminars, a [...]

On Sept. 28, 2002, Smithfield created the world’s largest ham biscuit. Relive that day with Cousin Mary, a local woman eager to relate the merits of pork and her favorite pork recipes, share some turn of the century insights about raising a prize-winning pig for the county fair and perhaps teach the fundamentals of hog [...]

Colonial music, storytelling, crafts, games and even a dog show will be featured on Sept. 26 during the Founder’s Day Fall Festival at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Asher’s Chocolates Retail Store, in Souderton, will hold its free Fall Festival the same day, with face painting, a moon bounce, hot dogs [...]

Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Delaware By Hand Artists and Artisans are proud to host the 4th Annual Outdoor Show at its new and larger location on ROUTE 1 in the HUDSON FIELDS recreation area.  A wide array of unique and original artwork will be displayed for sale and some members will offer exciting [...]

The 2009 St. Mary’s County Fair is hosting a variety of events to celebrate Maryland’s 375th birthday, including a cake decorating contest, an essay reading, and Maryland’s 375th Birthday Party. The fair will be held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27.
On Friday, Sept. 24, from [...]

The Maryland Wine festival celebrates its 26th year this fall! This year, 30 winers will attend the festival, bringing some of their finest vintages. In the past four years, visitors from all 50 states and 24 foreign countries have attended. Enjoy live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and more!
The Maryland Wine Festival [...]

Celebrate Maryland’s 375th Anniversary and visit some of the most picturesque spots in the state during the 2009 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Sept. 19 and 20.
Challenge Lights: The Chesapeake Lightship, Concord Point, Cove Point, Drum Point, Fort Washington, Hooper Strait, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Seven Foot Knoll and Turkey Point.
Visit one or more of these historic [...]