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FRIENDS OF VOLTA PARK

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30th Anniversary Cocktail Party & Field Day
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00

30th Anniversary Cocktail Party & Field Day

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 7:00 PM 10:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary, FOVP is hosting 2 events - Field Day & Cocktail Party on Saturday June 7th.

Field Day from 10am - 1pm at Volta Park will consist of sports, crafts, games and a dog parade. This free event is open to all ages.

Annual Cocktail Party from 5pm - 7pm at Georgetown Visitation, Founder’s Hall. Please join us for an evening with neighbors and friends to enjoy light bites, cocktails, and music. We will be hosting a silent auction this year to support the park. Scroll down to purchase tickets to our Annual Cocktail Party!

We look forward to bringing it back to our roots for our 30th Anniversary!

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Oct
5
11:00 AM11:00

Friends of Volta Park Fall Festival

  • Saturday, October 5, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friends of Volta Park Fall Festival - October 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volta Park’s Fall Festival is back on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Families and friends come together each year for food, fun and friendly faces! This year we will be adding a few new fun activities and will continue with our tradition of carnival games, face painting, and more!

We’re looking forward to seeing you for this neighborhood favorite that will be part of your family’s fall tradition every year.

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Friends of Volta Park Annual Cocktail Party and Fundraiser
Jun
1
4:30 PM16:30

Friends of Volta Park Annual Cocktail Party and Fundraiser

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
  • 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 16:30 18:30
  • The GeorgeTown Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Saturday, June 1, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the GeorgeTown Club for everyone’s favorite way to kickoff the summer: the Friends of Volta Park Annual Cocktail Party and Fundraiser.

Sip on signature cocktails and nibble delicious hors d’oeuvres while you catch up with neighbors, enjoy live music and get a chance to win one of our famous luxury raffle baskets, all while supporting Volta Park.

This event is now sold out but you can still support the park by buying raffle tickets here.

This event is the Friends of Volta Park’s main source of funding - providing the majority of the funds for our landscaping and community work - so if you love Volta Park, you won’t want to miss this important gathering.

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Volta Park Spring Community Cleanup 
Apr
14
8:30 AM08:30

Volta Park Spring Community Cleanup 

  • Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 08:30 10:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us Sunday, April 14th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. when Park friends will gather for a clean-up event with the community. Gloves and trash bags will be provided but please bring your own rakes/tools. 

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Santa's Coming to Volta on Dec. 9
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Santa's Coming to Volta on Dec. 9

  • Saturday, December 9, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Santa’s on his way back to Volta Park and his sleigh touches down at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9! There will be lots of fun and treats for all from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and a special Santa Experience option!

For the Santa experience, $10 will include: sitting with Santa (*parents will take their own photos), letter to Santa craft, an order of mini doughnuts and coffee/hot chocolate (*one per family member).

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DC GOVERNMENT EVENT: Park Renovation Update
Nov
27
6:00 PM18:00

DC GOVERNMENT EVENT: Park Renovation Update

  • Monday, November 27, 2023
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Virtual: https://voltaparkcm.splashthat.com (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) will hold the final meeting for the community to see the revised baseball renovation plan, hear about the scope of work, and review the project timeline.

For more information and a virtual meeting link, please visit: https://voltaparkcm.splashthat.com/

Meeting date: Monday, November 27, 2023

Meeting time: 6:00- 7:30 PM

Location: Georgetown Neighborhood Library | 3260 R Street NW

For individuals needing special accommodations, please contact Tommie Jones via email at tommie.jones@dc.gov or by telephone at 202-748-6171.

For more information about the project, please visit the project website at https://dgs.dc.gov/page/volta-park-baseball-field-restoration

Should you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to call DPR Customer Care Center during normal business hours at (202) 673-7647 or send an email to dprcustomercare@dc.gov.

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Fall Community Cleanup
Nov
19
8:30 AM08:30

Fall Community Cleanup

  • Sunday, November 19, 2023
  • 8:30 AM 11:30 AM 08:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Park friends will gather Nov. 19, 8:30-11:30 a.m. for a clean-up event with the community. Gloves and trash bags will be provided but please bring your own rakes/tools.

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Fall Festival
Oct
21
11:00 AM11:00

Fall Festival

  • Saturday, October 21, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Volta Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volta Park Fall Festival - October 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volta Park’s Fall Festival is back on Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Families and friends come together each year for live music from bluegrass band Split String Soup, food prepared by the Georgetown University Grilling Society, carnival games, a petting zoo, bouncing on two bounce houses, face painting, and more!

A special shoutout to our sponsors: The Little Folks School and Washington Fine Properties’ Liz Dangio.

We’re looking forward to seeing you for this neighborhood favorite that will be part of your family’s fall tradition every year.

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The Volta Park Cocktail Party
Jun
3
4:30 PM16:30

The Volta Park Cocktail Party

  • Saturday, June 3, 2023
  • 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 16:30 18:30
  • The George Town Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Volta Park Cocktail Party and Fundraiser is June 3, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m at The George Town Club.

Historically, each spring, members of our community who care about Volta Park come together for its most important fundraiser of the year. Guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers while they bid on luxury items, gift certificates for dining and hotel experiences, vacations, and more, all donated by generous businesses and friends in our community.

This year’s party will see the return of our amazing luxury raffle baskets, live entertainment and the delightful setting in the George Town Club’s Library and Garden rooms.

As the source for the majority of our contributed donations and funding each year, this event is a must-attend for all of our Volta Park supporters. We look forward to seeing you there!

To buy tickets to the event or make a donation to support Volta Park, please visit our Donate page.

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Spring Cleanup
Apr
8
8:30 AM08:30

Spring Cleanup

  • Saturday, April 8, 2023
  • 8:30 AM 12:00 PM 08:30 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help us clean up debris, install new plants and make minor repairs at the park! BYO rake, shovel and gloves if you have them; if not, borrow ours!

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Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Update from DPR on Volta Park Renovation

  • Wednesday, March 1, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dear Community Stakeholders:

The DC Department of Recreation (DPR) is pleased to invite you to a walk-through to discuss the upcoming renovations to Volta Park Baseball Diamond and outfield. As part of the walkthrough, DPR will discuss the proposed scope of work for the project.

 Date:   Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Time:   10:00 a.m.

Location:  Volta Park Baseball Diamond

1555 34th Street, NW

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Happy Holidays in the Park and a Santa Visit
Dec
9
2:30 PM14:30

Happy Holidays in the Park and a Santa Visit

  • Friday, December 9, 2022
  • 2:30 PM 5:30 PM 14:30 17:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date for our annual tradition: a community tree lighting and visit from Santa!

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Final Volta Park Spring Market
Jun
24
3:00 PM15:00

Final Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, June 24, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
Jun
17
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, June 17, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
Jun
10
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, June 10, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
Jun
3
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, June 3, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
May
27
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, May 27, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
May
20
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, May 20, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
May
13
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, May 13, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
May
6
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, May 6, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
Apr
29
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, April 29, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the Fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

You’ll once again be able to grab delightfully sweet madeleines from J'aime Madeleine and stock-up on fresh, handcrafted pasta from Pasta Ilgatto while your little ones sip on fresh juice or enjoy the frozen sorbet and ice cream from Ana’s Twist. For more information about our vendors for this spring, check out our market website. Support local businesses who sell what they grow, raise or prepare and be sure to stop by this market season. To learn more about our vendors, follow the Market on Instagram (@voltaparkmarket).

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Volta Park Spring Market
Apr
22
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Spring Market

  • Friday, April 22, 2022
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

You loved it in the fall and it’s coming back for spring: the Volta Park Market resumes Fridays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., running April 22 – June 24.

The Volta Park Market, a weekly, seasonal event operated by the Friends of Volta Park volunteer community organization. Our goal is to provide the Georgetown community with a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors.

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Volta Park Holiday Market - Santa and Community Tree Lighting
Dec
3
3:00 PM15:00

Volta Park Holiday Market - Santa and Community Tree Lighting

  • Friday, December 3, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Friends of Volta Park and Santa for the final market of the season! We will have the usual wonderful market goodies, pictures with Santa, and a community tree lighting at sunset.


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The Volta Park Market
Nov
19
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, November 19, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.


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The Volta Park Market
Nov
12
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, November 12, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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The Volta Park Market
Nov
5
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, November 5, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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The Volta Park Market
Oct
29
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, October 29, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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The Volta Park Market
Oct
22
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, October 22, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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The Volta Park Market
Oct
15
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, October 15, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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The Volta Park Market
Oct
8
3:00 PM15:00

The Volta Park Market

  • Friday, October 8, 2021
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Volta Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce that, starting this fall, our community will be hosting a farmers’ market at Volta Park! Meet friends and neighbors each Friday afternoon to pick-up a snack, kids’ treat or fresh ingredients for that special meal. With a variety of fresh produce and prepared foods from local farmers and purveyors, we hope the Volta Park Market will become a friendly, engaging community gathering each week, and a great way to kick-off your weekend.

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Fall Festival
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00

Fall Festival

  • Saturday, October 2, 2021
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volta Park Fall Festival

When the leaves begin to turn and the summer’s heat retreats, you won’t want to miss our Fall Festival.

Bring your family and friends (and a blanket, if you would like to picnic in the park) to enjoy live music, food, carnival games, a bounce house, face painting and more!

It’s a neighborhood favorite that will be part of your family’s fall tradition every year.

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