Berkeley Springs is the place to be this weekend to discover a Dickens Christmas. The Ice House Arts Center has numerous readings and music from the era.The local shops are open later with all kinds of discounts. Cacapon State Park has a live performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at 7:30 on Saturday evening. The Museum of the Berkeley Springs is open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Horse and carriage rides leave from the Country Inn also from 11am to 4pm both days.The local spas are also featuring Christmas specials visit the Atasia Spa our favorite and get a traditional Thai massage from Frankie Tan the owner.

We here at Highlawn wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, we had a wonderful group of guests for our big Thanksgiving spread and will have the desert table up for the rest of the weekend.

Earlier this week we had to say goodbye to our wonderful Tuxedo Kitty Chico who has been a visible presence at the Inn for the past 14 years. He was a great kitty and the guests just loved him, he will be sorely missed.

Berkeley Springs has plenty to do and see this weekend should you wish to do so.On Friday  evening at 7:30 at the Ice House is the 4th annual Roots Music Concert hosted by John Douglas. Almost all new faces and a playlist ranging from 19th century to bluegrass, blues and original music.Also on Friday evening at 7:30pm, the Morgan County Observatory has a star party to admire the winter sky.The Star Theatre has their own star party with one 8pm showing all weekend of the hit movie “Gravity” staring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

On Saturday from 10am to 4pm, the BUY LOCAL excitement is at the Ice House where free admission for the 2nd annual Berkeley Springs Book Festival offers more than more than 20 local and regional authors selling nearly 100 titles in genres from mysteries, history and general fiction and many more.

The last of the beautiful fall foliage is fading and the beginnings of winter will soon arrive but the weather for this weekend is calling for mild temperatures and a great time to visit Berkeley Springs.

On Friday evening from 6-8pm Lot 12 is offering a wine tasting with an eye towards the ideal wines for Thanksgiving. The Star Movie Theatre has the Tom Hanks thriller “Captain Phillips” based on a true story. One showing at 8pm all weekend.Check out the gripping action at the Ice House on Saturday at 2pm when Rosemary Gully talks about other dimensional beings.  Hiking at Cacapon State Park is always great way to spend an afternoon.On Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm, it’s wolves versus coyotes at the Nature Center.

Let the magic begin as Berkeley Springs hosts the 15th Annual Festival of Light weekend with more than 80 readers, healers and purveyors of sacred objects from crystals and jewelry to the ever-popular faerie furniture. The festival is Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm at the Ice House.While at the Ice House visit the Art Gallery for your holiday shopping the Gallery is open from 11am to 5pm all weekend.

Berkeley Springs always is your music destination and this weekend and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 is an all ages Bluegrass concert featuring local and regional performers. From 9pm on is the rock sounds of Rock Bottom. The Star Movie Theatre has the romantic comedy, Enough Said, starring James Gandolfini in one of his last roles, all weekend one showing at 8pm.

Their is still abundant color in the area on wonderful trails at Cacapon State Park and on Rt. 9 on the way to Paw Paw.

The Berkeley Springs Studio Tour is the main event this weekend with nearly a dozen local artists showcased at nine different studios. The Studios will be open from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.On Friday evening at 7:30 at the Ice House, West Virginia’s most noted drummer, Ammed Solomon of Mountain Stage offers a workshop of drumming. Bring Your Drum is free and open to the public.On Saturday from 2-4pm the Frog Valley Artisans host a fussed glass workshop.The Star Theatre has the fast paced movie “Rush” all weekend one showing at 8pm. The Triple B Arena has Haunted Hayrides with all the screams and shouts you need, Friday and Saturday night from dusk till 11pm.

Berkeley Springs is the place where leaf peepers come in the fall. The brilliant reds and yellows drench the ridges and mountains throughout the area. The colors are usually brilliant until the end of October.

The Triple B Arena on Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 to 11pm host their Haunted Hayrides. The Star Movie Theatre has the comedy “We’re the Miller’s” starring Jennifer Aniston all weekend with one showing at 8pm. If you can’t catch the movie drop in for the great popcorn. Berkeley Springs has many spa options our favorite the Atasia Spa is celebrating the fall with a spicy pumpkin sugar scrub and pedis and also pumpkin butter has been added to Rejuvenating Facials.

Berkeley Springs is the place to be this weekend for the 40th Annual Apple Butter Festival. The areas trees are bursting with color and the backdrop for the festival. The festival starts Friday evening with a block party downtown from 7-11pm.Then the real festivities begin on Saturday morning starting at 9am with our own local parade celebrating 150 years of West Virginia statehood.The festival has all sorts of goodies to buy wines to sample and music all day long. The festival starts again on Sunday at 11am and ends at 5pm.

The Star Movie Theatre has the Morgan Spurlock film “One Direction: This Is Us” all weekend with one showing at 8pm. The Triple B Arena has their Haunted Hayrides all weekend with rides starting at 6:30 and ends at 10:30pm.

Berkeley Springs is a great place to visit just ask Executive Travel as we have made their national list of top 12 small towns.

The Ice House reopens it’s newly renovated art center with “Einstein Alive” at 7:30 on Friday evening. Marc Spiegel plays the great scientist and 20th century creative mind.The Star Movie Theatre has the Adam Sandler comedy “Grown Ups 2″ all weekend one showing at 8pm. The only live music this weekend is Break Even at the Hillbilly Heaven Saturday night at 9pm. The Triple B Arena hosts their annual Haunted Hayride Friday and Saturday evenings.On your way home on Sunday don’t miss the Berkeley Springs Farmers Market downtown from 10-2pm. The Museum of the Berkeley Springs is also open from 11-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

Berkeley Springs is the home of the 6th Annual Berkeley Springs Fall Birding Festival with various events happening all weekend, Nature Niche is your home base for festival information. The Star Movie Theatre has the girl buddy cops with guns comedy “Heat” starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy all weekend with one showing at 8pm or just drop in for the Popcorn. Berkeley Springs always has music and Saturday night at 6:30 Black Cat Music presents Lux Republic. The Troubadour Lounge has the music of V6 at 9pm and Hillbilly Heaven has the sounds of the Rock Bottom Band also at 9pm.The Wilkes Street Wine Shop has wine tastings all afternoon on Saturday starting at 1pm. The Star Movie Theatre on Saturday afternoon from noon to 4pm is the place to learn your future from Jeanne Mozier and Joyce Morningstar.

The end of summer is near and your last chance for a dip in the mountain fed lake at Cacapon State Park or a tour of the lake in a paddle boat.

The Star Movie Theatre has the X-Men favorite “Wolverine” all weekend long with one showing at 8pm or just drop in for the popcorn. The music scene this weekend is at the Troubadour Lounge out on Highland Ridge as they celebrate Patsy Cline all weekend. Friday night is a Patsy karaoke contest.On Saturday evening at 9pm, come hear Daily Walking with Patsy Cline featuring Carol Glass and Mike Cooper. The Troubadour is the home of the West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame and shrine to Patsy Cline. On your way home on Sunday don’t miss the Berkeley Springs Farmers Market downtown open from 10-2pm.