Farm Day to Bring Old-Fashioned Fun to Cherry Hill Park - Falls Church News-Press Online

2025-10-31 4:12 AM

Farm Day to Bring Old-Fashioned Fun to Cherry Hill Park

FCNP.com

The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring the 21st annual Farm Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church.

Visitors can enjoy old-fashioned fun for the whole family, including horse-drawn hayrides, pumpkin painting, corn shelling, blacksmithing, apple butter making, pony rides, and live music. Participants who bring their own pair of pants and a long-sleeved shirt will be able to craft a scarecrow.

Tours of the 1845 Cherry Hill Farmhouse will be offered throughout the day.

Admission is free, but nominal fees apply to some activities.

For more information about Farm Day, visit FallsChurchVA.gov/Events or call 703-248-5171.

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