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Pumpkin Madness, Living History, A Haunted Cabaret and one A-Maize-ing Festival in Leesburg
Plus, contemporary Christian worship singer Chris Tomlin takes the stage in Fairfax.
The Book Thief. A free screening of the movie "The Book Thief" is tonight at the Angelika Theater at the Mosaic in Fairfax. You must go online and reserve your passes. Possession of a pass doesn't guarantee admission which is on a first come, first serve basis. The movie opens in theaters on Nov. 8. Reserve your pass here.
Cox Farms Pumpkin Madness Weekend. Get $5 off the regular admission price of $14 this weekend if you're a public servant. The discount applies to: firefighters, police, teachers, government employees (local, state and federal), hospital employees and military(retired and active). Use the discount on up to four tickets.
Join the Virginia 42nd Infantry for a day of Civil War history brought to life at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Learn about the Machen family’s wartime experiences from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Living History. The Civil War returns to Chantilly this weekend with Living History Day: Civil War at Walney. The Virginia 42nd Infantry will bring the period to life with stories of the Machen family’s wartime experiences. Free. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. See the complete Fairfax County Parks schedule.
Night After Night. There’s a little more spook left in 2013, which means an extra helping of cabaret at the Workhouse Arts Center. A Haunted Cabaret: The Music of Nevermore and More continues with performances Thursday and Friday. That will be followed with shows Saturday and Sunday of Broadway Biography — Based on a True Story, with Broadway songs based on actual events. Prices and times vary. Thru Sunday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.
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Still A-Maize-ing. Halloween is over, but we’ve still got time for fall fun at the Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival. A 24-acre corn maze, two large moonbounce stands, an all-ages bull riding machine, camel rides, pumpkin launcher and much more. $12 adults, $10 children/seniors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Temple Hall Farm Regional Park, 15789 Temple Hall Lane, Leesburg.
Java’s Big Day. Luke Brindley and friends — a lot of friends — will be celebrating Jammin Java’s 12th Anniversary Party. Brindley is one of the owners of the Vienna club. $15. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue E., Vienna. See the complete Jammin’ Java schedule.
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Burning Lights. Contemporary Christian worship singer Chris Tomlin performs Friday with guest Louie Giglio. Tomlin is touring in support of his latest album, “Burning Lights.” From $25. 7 p.m., Friday. Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.
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