Taste of the Vine, Cox Farms Fall Festival Kickoff, and a Fall Carnival

Nosh on apples at the Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling. The Heritage Farm Museum hosts its 9th annual apple festival this weekend. The museum will offer apple cider pressing demonstrations, apple tastings, and more. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, free with the cost of regular admission.   

Score some great finds at the Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale at the nZone in Chantilly. This large and very well organized consignment sale has more than 175 families consigning items. All families have twins, triplets, or more, so expect a large amount of baby and kid merchandise. 9 a.m. Saturday, free admission.

Fall Carnival: The Herndon Rotary Club will put on its first-ever Fall Carnival this Thursday throughSunday. It's like a mini-Herndon Festival, complete with food, rides and games. And, on Friday, add to it that the last JamBrew live music celebration is happening at the same time, and you've got a real party on your hands. Town Green, next to the Municipal Building at 765 Lynn St. Click the link above for times, parking, prices and more.

Taste of the Vine: This fifth annual event benefits the restoration of Historic Blenheim in Fairfax City. Enjoy wine from the Barrel Oaks Winery in Delplane, hors d'oeuvres by Shirley and Tatjana (Shirley's Catering and Coyote Grill), and many interesting and exciting items up for bid in the silent auction. For reservations or information, contact Hildie Carney at 703 591-5305 or at hilcarn31@aol.com. Tickets are $50.00 and a portion of the cost may be tax deductible. Friday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. Civil War Interpretative Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.

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Food trucks and fall festivities come together this weekend for a fundraiser at the Wolf Trap. The young professionals of Club 66 are hosting Wolf Trap Fall Fest: The Barn Party. The event will support the entertainment and educational programs at the center. Food truck vendors and craft beer will be available throughout the afternoon, along with live music, an open bar and silent auction. 21 and over. $66. 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.

Get ready to give those celebrity dancers on TV a run for their money. The Workhouse Arts Center kicks off this fall’s Ballroom Social program. The evening begins with a mini-lesson of the American-style Tango, followed by the main event: an open dance. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Dress is casual. All skills welcome. $5 for the mini-lesson, 7:30 p.m. $10 for open dance, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday at 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.

The Cox Farms Fall Festival kicks off this weekend. The farm’s popular attractions include all the hayrides, giant slides, swings, animals and live music you’d expect, along with apples, cider and pumpkins. Ticket prices climb next weekend, so enjoy discounted rates while you can. $14. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville.

The kids have been in school for a few weeks, but now it’s time for the parents to get a few lessons. Funville fair returns for a fourth year with parenting resources, including live entertainment, demonstrations, activities for kids and more. Hosted by Washington Parent. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle.

Oktoberfest isn’t just for lederhosen and steins — it’s also perfect weather to strut with your mutt. Barktoberfest: A “Purr”-fect Pet Celebration is a daylong festival that kicks off with the Mutt Strut fundraiser. The event supports Friends of Homeless Animals. There will be live music, games for kids and dogs, vendors, canine demonstrations and more. Mutt Strut, 9 a.m., price and registration details. Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5, free admission for children and dogs. Saturday. Loudoun County Fairgrounds. 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg.