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May 2021
Colebrooke @ 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Co.
The Band Colebrooke is a Rock N Roll / Folk / Jam Band. They are known for their original music and a range of covers. Colebrooke always brings a nice crowd, and a stellar performance. You won't want to miss this!
Find out more »June 2021
The Marvelous Wonderettes
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including Lollipop, Dream Lover, Stupid Cupid, and Lipstick on Your Collar. In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn…
Find out more »Wildflower Garden and Fairy Retreat Discovery Birthday Parties
The Wildflower Garden is open by appointment only. The wildflower and fairy garden is a fun shaded activity for children! At the gardens children of all ages can hunt for fairies and learn about pollinators that are native to Virginia: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other native birds. There are several fun activities and crafts for children to enjoy throughout the gardens. We also offer Unicorn rides as an option to add as an addition to your Wildflower and Fairy retreat…
Find out more »Under the Moon Fairy Hunt
Under the Moon Fairy Hunt is by Appointment only. It seems that the best times for encountering fairies is the purple twilight as the sun dips below the horizon just before the Queen of Night puts on her twinkling crown of jewels. The Wildflower Garden and Fairy Retreat's Under the Moon Fairy Hunt is an activity for all ages that begins at sundown. This is when our gardens show off their night time glow! This tour includes fun moonlit activities…
Find out more »Juneteenth Celebration at Pratt Park
Celebrating Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, to reflect on the past and look to the future. We invite you to engage in your history, discover and learn where some of us came from, and enjoy a day of family fun, games, activities, good food, live music and fireworks! There is going to be a parade starting at Dixon Park passing Old Mill Park where slaves crossed to freedom into Stafford at Falmouth Park. The parade will…
Find out more »Paddle with a Ranger
Join rangers as they share facts and stories from a kayak. Voyage along Aquia Creek and learn about topics related to the diverse history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula. Travel in a solo kayak or grab a partner and paddle in a tandem. This program is limited to 10 participants, so registration is required. Children age 6 and up are welcome, but must be in a tandem kayak with an adult. People aged 13 and older may paddle…
Find out more »July 2021
Fourth of July at Ferry Farm
Celebrate Independence Day at George Washington’s boyhood home! Tour the Washington house, learn about archaeology at Ferry Farm, enjoy a patriotic flag retirement ceremony, interact with historic reenactors, listen to festive music, view living history demonstrations and theatre performances, make crafts, play games, and enjoy other activities for the whole family. 1:00 p.m. - Flag Retirement Ceremony $5.00 per car for a combined parking and event admission pass. Advance purchase of parking and event admission pass is strongly encouraged. Timed…
Find out more »Kids Fishing Clinic
Ever wondered what it would be like to pull in a huge bass or want to learn how to cast? Join the rangers and learn how to tie a knot, bait a hook, cast your rod and hopefully reel in the big one. Widewater has equipment to loan, provided by Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources. Bait will be provided. This program is intended for children ages 3 to 12, but all ages are welcome. Anyone 16 or over who plans…
Find out more »Maritime Crafting
Long before Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean, or Captain John Smith ventured his way up the Potomac River, there were people that called Widewater home. The Patawomeck tribe of Virginia lived on and used the land along the Potomac River and were a component of the Powhatan Confederacy. Like many tribes in the Chesapeake Bay Region, the Patawomeck had to rely on traditional skills and crafts to make almost everything they needed like rope, nets, tools, etc. Through cultural resilience,…
Find out more »Paddles and Palettes
Do you enjoy both the arts and the outdoors? Join us for Paddles and Palettes, a new program that combines kayaking (a 2 hour, beginner-level paddle) and painting (1 hour of watercolor exploration)! Guests will first have the opportunity to go out on Aquia Creek in sit-on-top kayaks with State Park interpreters, observing wildlife along the way. Next, guests will have the chance to create a small watercolor painting: one based on provided examples, a design of your own making,…
Find out more »Yoga in the Park
Combine the healing powers of nature and yoga. Instructors from Latitude Yoga Co. lead an hour long yoga class as you take in the beauty of the Aquia Creek. Dress in your yoga best and bring your own mat and water bottle. Children aged 13 and older are welcome. Maximum class size is 30 participants, and reservations are not required. There is no fee for the program. For more information, please call 540-288-1400.
Find out more »6B&G: $2 Tuesday: Receive Your First Pint for $2
Come in on Tuesdays and receive your first pint for $2! This deal will be running EVERY Tuesday ALL DAY!
Find out more »6B&G Putting League
Come enjoy the weather, meet new people, and enjoy some disc golf and cold beer! All ages and skill levels are welcome! 😎. 🥏6B&G Putting League will be every Tuesday and will consist of two competitions: -9 hole, par-2 course single elimination (bracket style) signup no later than 5:45pm. Costs $2 to play. There is also an optional ace pot! -A random draw doubles putting league (double elimination) signup no later than 6:45pm. Costs $3 to play.
Find out more »Unfamily Friendly Family Feud
Just like the tv show, our Unfamily Friendly Family Feud challenges you to defend your team's honor with lightning-quick responses. Each team has to guess the top answers for each set of questions. Come watch the fun or join in for a chance to win! Prizes to the winning teams.
Find out more »Via Colori Street Art Festival
Prepare to be amazed at what can be done with chalk and asphalt as artists from the region transform an entire parking lot during the first-ever Via Colori Stafford street painting festival! Via Colori® is the modern day version of a centuries-old tradition in which dozens of volunteer artists create large-scale pastel artworks directly on the pavement of our county's streets. Bring the entire family to this two-day event to watch the artists in progress, enjoy music on the Via…
Find out more »Paddle with a Ranger
Join rangers as they share facts and stories from a kayak. Voyage along Aquia Creek and learn about topics related to the diverse history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula. Travel in a solo kayak or grab a partner and paddle in a tandem. This program is limited to 10 participants, so registration is required. Children 6-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the boat, and children 13-17 may paddle alone but must be under supervision of a…
Find out more »Grumpy Old Men: The Musical
Two aging neighbors have been feuding for most of their lives. Their new across the street neighbor, beautiful, eccentric, and charming, invigorates their feud and they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home…
Find out more »Woodland Hike
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Dress appropriately and meet outside the Visitor Center. Masks are required. To register, contact Garden Manager Jody Wilken at [email protected] or 540-654-1839.
Find out more »Monthly Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free.
Find out more »Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.
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