A late-October, just-in-time selection of events

The “Rappahannock Starry Skies Festival,” rescheduled from an unsuitably dark and stormy night last month, is this Saturday (Oct. 29) starting at 6 p.m. at Caledonia Farm (47 Dearing Rd., Flint Hill). Hosted by Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP), it includes information on saving our view of the stars over Rappahannock, a telescope for viewing, an astronomer to point out constellations, information on better lighting solutions and efforts to down-shield pole lights. Donations apply toward RLEP membership.

Friday’s Fairy Tale Walk starts at 7 p.m. at Hearthstone School (11576 Lee Hwy., Sperryville), and it’s a non-scary event. Come in costume; there are healthy treats and cookies, cider, soup and bread. See your favorite fairy tales come to life, including “Rapunzel,” “The Brave Little Tailor,” “Snow White,” “The Three Bears” and more. Suggested donation $5 per family. For more information, call 540-987-9212.

At Pen Druid Brewing in Sperryville’s River District, the Brothers Carney bring back their “End of Oktoberfest” from noon to 8 this Saturday (Oct. 29) — an event for the whole family. “We will be hosting Heritage Hollow and Sunnyside Farms, who will be roasting heritage pork, lamb and autumn veggies over open wood fires,” says Jennings Carney. “Wood Stone Bakery will have fresh roasted wild breads, and Number1 Sons will be serving wild kimchi, sauerkraut and fermented hot sauces. Wild Roots Apothecary will have pies and desserts. We will also be pouring beer with our dear friends Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works!”

There is no admission charge, and costumes, as Jennings says, “are totally cool, too.” For more information, email pendruidbrewing@gmail.com or call 540-987-5064.

Were you wondering about Monday evening’s Halloween trick-or-treating tradition on the streets of Washington? All the details are in the Washington column on page B2.

All the upcoming events we could fit in this week’s paper are on pages A2 and A3. There are usually lots more events online at rappnew.com/events.

BY ASHLEIGH CANNON SHARP Sarah Cannon Sharp, aka Little Red Riding Hood, took in the festivities at last year’s “End of Oktoberfest” event at Pen Druid Brewing, which is back again this Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. in Sperryville’s River District (see second item below).