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Fall Fest

with Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
2026-10-17 10:00:00 2026-10-17 14:00:00 America/New_York Fall Fest All are welcome to join us at Duncan Library for this year's annual Fall Fest! There will be miniature pumpkin painting, plant purchases, and did we mention pie? James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Saturday, October 17
10:00am - 2:00pm

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

All are welcome to join us at Duncan Library for this year's annual Fall Fest! There will be miniature pumpkin painting, plant purchases, and did we mention pie?

It's that time of year again, where the air turns crisp, leaves crunch, and pumpkins adorn stoops and walkways. Join us on October 17, from 10 AM - 2 PM on the Commonwealth side of Duncan Library for our annual Fall Fest featuring several family friendly activities, live music, food trucks, and more! 🎃

-Houseplant and Native Plant Sale (Featuring Nature By Design)
-Bake Sale
-Tool Sharpening
-Plant Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener!)
-Games/Contests such as: Herb Quiz; Leaf Quiz; How Many Acorns
-Pumpkin Carving Contest (bring in your completed pumpkins!)
-Free Saplings and Seeds

There will also be educational tables featuring:
-American 250, Our Founders Gardening Practices
-Seed Harvesting
-Winter Sowing
-Container Gardening

And Kids’ Activities:
-Miniature Pumpkin Painting
-Wreath Making
-Scavenger Hunt 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performer | Maker | Holiday | Gardening |

TAGS: | Pumpkin | Plant Sale | Master Gardener | Gardening | Fall Fest | Fall | Autumn |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Mon, Aug 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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