# The Mariners' Park Fall Festival

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: The Mariners' Museum and Park (Lions Bridge), 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
- Ages: Families; children 3 and under free; tastings 21+
- Price: $2 per person; children 3 and under free; tasting tickets $45 ($35 members)
- Organizer: The Mariners' Museum and Park
- Official page: https://tmmp.marinersmuseum.org/fall-festival-tickets
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

An autumn afternoon festival at Lions Bridge in The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News. Families can visit the animals of Teeny Tiny Farm, try the children's activities, listen to live music and get a snack at the food trucks. There is also a special paddling experience on Mariners' Lake. Adults 21 and over can buy beer and cider tastings. Entry is $2 per person and free for children 3 and under; music and children's activities are included. Pets should stay home because of the farm animals. Free shuttles run from offsite parking at the museum and Riverside Hospital from 12:30 to 5:30 pm, and bike parking is available. The museum building and the Noland Trail are closed all day for the festival and the Noland 50K race.

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