# Fall events near Richmond

> Fall-season events around Richmond, Virginia: festivals, Halloween, Oktoberfests, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, markets and parades. Oct-Nov 2026.

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### [State Fair of Virginia](https://robo.app/r/qnqr8r/state-fair-of-virginia)

- When: 2026-10-02 10:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047 (37.85004, -77.42169)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, fair, rides, livestock, live-music, family
- About: Virginia's statewide fair returns to The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County for 10 days, Sept 25 through Oct 4, with the Oct 1 to 4 dates falling in this window. Expect livestock and equine shows, a midway with more than 45 rides, concerts included with admission, fair food, competitions, and the VA250 Give Me Liberty exhibition. Gates open 10am daily, rides at 11am, buildings close 9pm.
- Source: https://www.statefairva.org/p/about/ticket-info-and-hours

### [Kings Dominion: Tricks and Treats](https://robo.app/r/658m5k/kings-dominion-tricks-and-treats)

- When: 2026-10-02 18:00-23:59 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047 (37.83988, -77.44419)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, fall, family, theme-park
- About: Kings Dominion's daytime family Halloween event: trick-or-treating, costume contests, fall activities and shows across the park on select dates. Hours vary by day; check the park calendar. (Oct 1 omitted: park calendar shows closed.)
- Source: https://www.sixflags.com/kingsdominion/events/tricks-and-treats

### [2026 RVA Dachtoberfest](https://robo.app/r/qyzw99/2026-rva-dachtoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:30-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: dogs, dachshund, festival, family, fall
- About: Fifth annual dachshund celebration at the Richmond Raceway Complex, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation. Wiener dog races in four categories, costume contests, longest and shortest doxie contests, agility demos, vendors, raffles, and a pet food drive for local shelters. All leashed, vaccinated dogs welcome. Oct 3, 9:30am to 4pm.
- Source: https://www.definc.org/event-details/2026-rva-dachtoberfest

### [Shoofly Farm Daytime Spookfest](https://robo.app/r/6hxwgd/shoofly-farm-daytime-spookfest)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5031 Treely Road, Chester, VA 23831 (37.31177, -77.45336)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, farm, animals, hayride, kids, fundraiser
- About: A family-friendly Halloween farm day: unlimited mini hayrides through a spooky tunnel, the petting pasture, corn pit, wagon train, and catch-and-release fishing (bring your own pole and bait). Horse rides $10. All proceeds support the farm's animal rescue and sanctuary.
- Source: https://www.shooflyfarmvirginia.com/about-1-1

### [Ashland Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch](https://robo.app/r/uwh52x/ashland-berry-farm-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 25 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015 (37.8556, -77.53269)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, hayride, fall, kids, farm
- About: Richmond's premier 30-acre pumpkin patch: scenic hayrides, the All-You-Can-Carry pumpkin challenge ($30), Fort Pumpkin inflatables, the kid-friendly 3D Boo House, the animal corral, fresh donuts, and a family-friendly pumpkin escape room. Free parking; activities priced individually and pumpkins $4 to $20.
- Source: https://ashlandberryfarm.com/pumpkinpatch

### [Powhatan's Festival of the Grape](https://robo.app/r/6y4urq/powhatans-festival-of-the-grape)

- When: 2026-10-03 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3860 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139 (37.54036, -77.91851)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, wine, live-music, craft-vendors, food-trucks
- About: 23rd annual wine and music festival in Powhatan's Historic Courthouse District. More than 30 Virginia wineries, cideries, meaderies, distilleries, and breweries pour tastings alongside live music from the KOS Band, 100 plus craft vendors, and a food truck court. Oct 3, 11am to 6pm.
- Source: https://www.powhatanwinefestival.com/

### [Taste of Old Towne+ 2026](https://robo.app/r/9yc2x2/taste-of-old-towne-2026)

- When: 2026-10-03 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 29 Bollingbrook St, Petersburg, VA 23803 (37.2328, -77.40384)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: food, tasting, downtown, local-restaurants, fall
- About: One day tasting festival through downtown and historic Old Towne Petersburg. Check in at Wabi Sabi for a wristband, tasting passport, and map, then follow your own route for signature tastings at participating restaurants, shops with special storefront experiences, live entertainment, and a complimentary trolley between stops. Oct 3, 11am to 6pm.
- Source: https://eatwabisabi.com/taste-of-old-towne%2B-2026

### [2nd Street Festival](https://robo.app/r/7qhxdt/2nd-street-festival)

- When: 2026-10-03 11:30-19:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 124 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54478, -77.44013)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, music, black-history, jackson-ward, family-friendly, food, market, free
- About: Free two-day street festival in historic Jackson Ward celebrating the neighborhood's Black culture and history. Three stages of live music with headliners Stokley on Saturday and Plunky and Oneness on Sunday, plus a Kidz Zone, marketplace, Artists Row, food vendors, antique cars, and guided walking tours.
- Source: http://venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival/

### [PlantHouse Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop](https://robo.app/r/5quvbd/planthouse-pumpkin-terrarium-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-03 18:30-19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3356 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230 (37.57031, -77.47265)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $60.00
- Category: class
- Topics: fall, pumpkin, plants, workshop, diy, terrarium
- About: Seasonal workshop building a miniature ecosystem inside a glass pumpkin vessel with miniature plants, moss, and natural decor. All materials included, plus 20 percent off houseplants that day. Two vessel sizes available.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumpkin-terrarium-workshop-tickets-1998552500328

### [Shoofly Farm Nighttime Spookfest](https://robo.app/r/e4c82f/shoofly-farm-nighttime-spookfest)

- When: 2026-10-03 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5031 Treely Road, Chester, VA 23831 (37.31177, -77.45336)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, halloween, dancing, food-trucks, fundraiser
- About: Saturday night live music under the farm pavilion: The Hit List plays danceable cover hits from the 70s through the 2000s. Food vendors on site; bring chairs and coolers. A fundraiser for the farm's animal rescue and sanctuary.
- Source: https://www.shooflyfarmvirginia.com/about-1-1

### [Poca Go! Mountain Bike Race Fundraiser](https://robo.app/r/gsc3kg/poca-go-mountain-bike-race-fundraiser)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: mountain-bike, race, fundraiser, outdoors, kids
- About: The 8th annual enduro-style mountain bike stage race on the Swift Creek single-track flow trails, a fundraiser for the park's MTB trails. Solo timed stages from beginner to expert, plus a Poca Go! Kids race for ages 2-10 the same day. Registration includes park entry; all entry fees support trail maintenance. Rain date October 10.
- Source: http://pocago.com

### [Fine Arts and Flowers 2026 at VMFA](https://robo.app/r/kqg2s6/fine-arts-and-flowers-2026-at-vmfa)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5557, -77.47455)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: fall, flowers, art, museum, exhibit, biennial, free
- About: Biennial museum-wide exhibition pairing more than 70 floral arrangements with works from VMFA's permanent collection. Designs by the Garden Club of Virginia, the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and Ikebana of Richmond. Gallery admission is free; talks, luncheons, workshops, and the opening gala are ticketed.
- Source: https://www.vmfa.museum/exhibitions/faf

### [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Richmond Shakespeare](https://robo.app/r/cawru4/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-richmond-shakespeare)

- When: 2026-10-08 19:30-21:30 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 114 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: fall, halloween, theater, frankenstein, drama
- About: Richmond Shakespeare opens its season with David Catlin's theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, staged in the intimate Theatre Gym. A five-actor ensemble tells the story of Victor Frankenstein and his Creature through movement and storytelling. Rated PG13 for mature themes, theatrical violence, and horror elements.
- Source: https://richmondshakespeare.org/mary-shelleys-frankenstein

### [SpookyFUN Fest](https://robo.app/r/mfuz4b/spookyfun-fest)

- When: 2026-10-09 16:30-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 8996 Pole Green Park Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (37.64369, -77.30645)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, hayride, crafts, kids, community
- About: Hanover County Parks and Recreation's free family Halloween celebration: trick-or-treat booths from community organizations, costumed characters and mascots, themed crafts, a candy hunt, pumpkin picking, and a not-so-spooky hayride. Costumes encouraged; sensory-friendly spaces available.
- Source: https://www.hanovercounty.gov/1625/SpookyFUN-Fest

### [Artoberfest 2026](https://robo.app/r/xnyqqh/artoberfest-2026)

- When: 2026-10-09 17:00-23:59 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 37 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 (37.23415, -77.40461)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, fall, community, live-music, workshops, free
- About: Fifth annual free community arts festival in Petersburg, presented by CultureWorks across three days and multiple downtown venues. Includes gallery exhibition openings, artist workshops, a community block party, a sunset DJ happy hour, and Art the Block 2.0 with music, live artists, vendors, and food trucks. Oct 9 to 11.
- Source: https://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/events/artoberfest-2026/

### [Harvest Jubilee](https://robo.app/r/4r68fk/harvest-jubilee)

- When: 2026-10-09 17:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 230 Karl Linn Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23225 (37.49503, -77.52732)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, harvest, family
- About: Stonebridge Recreation Center's fall harvest celebration with seasonal activities for families.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26677?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Richmond Folk Festival](https://robo.app/r/dear6q/richmond-folk-festival)

- When: 2026-10-09 18:30-22:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 500 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.5351, -77.44529)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, folk-music, dance, crafts, food, family-friendly, free
- About: Free three-day festival on the downtown riverfront celebrating American roots culture. More than 30 performing groups across six stages with music, dance, storytelling, traditional crafts, and food from around the nation and the world. One of Virginia's largest annual events, drawing about 200,000 people.
- Source: http://venturerichmond.com/our-events/richmond-folk-festival/

### [The Making of America: Freedom for Some](https://robo.app/r/gxc5xr/the-making-of-america-freedom-for-some)

- When: 2026-10-10 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA 23030 (37.3157, -77.17996)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: history, tour, colonial, educational, fall
- About: Two hour guided tour at Berkeley Plantation exploring the lives and contributions of the enslaved community there, from the enslaved quarters through the main floor of the 1726 manor house. After the tour, guests can explore the colonial kitchen, museum, gardens, and grounds. Oct 10, 10am to noon.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-making-of-america-freedom-for-some-tickets-1982307211231

### [Gourds, Goblets, and Ghouls Festival (9th Annual)](https://robo.app/r/ny62hg/gourds-goblets-and-ghouls-festival-9th-annual)

- When: 2026-10-10 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 13580 Ashland Rd, Ashland, VA 23005 (37.73646, -77.57621)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: wine, cider, live-music, vendors, corn-maze, pumpkin-picking, hayrides, halloween
- About: The 9th annual fall festival at Hanover Vegetable Farm, presented by Event Pour Entertainment: live music, wine, cider and spirits tastings, 50+ vendors, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, and hayrides. Adults $15 advance/$25 gate; kids 4-17 $8/$12; 3 and under free.
- Source: https://epeevents.com/events/the-cw-hanover-septic-gourds-goblets-and-ghouls-festival/

### [Garden Glow at Maymont](https://robo.app/r/wkjp4g/garden-glow-at-maymont)

- When: 2026-10-14 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 24 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.53589, -77.4778)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: fall, lights, garden, nighttime, family-friendly, fundraiser
- About: Maymont's largest annual fundraiser turns the estate into an after-dark light show. Walk the illuminated Glow Path, see the Japanese Garden in color, and gather at fire pits in Glow Village with food trucks and Glow Bars. Timed-entry tickets; closed Monday Oct 19. Themed nights include Richmond Symphony Under the Stars (Oct 18) and an adults-only Halloween night (Oct 31).
- Source: https://maymont.org/calendar/garden-glow/

### [Boo Bash](https://robo.app/r/e2w48r/boo-bash)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6901 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 (37.42537, -77.46988)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, fall, family
- About: Beulah Recreation Center's Halloween bash with trick-or-treating and family activities.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26878?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [56th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest](https://robo.app/r/npmmym/56th-annual-richmond-oktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, fall, german, beer, live-music, family
- About: Central Virginia's authentic German Oktoberfest returns to the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex. German party band, Bavarian dancers, beer garden with Warsteiner, Paulaner, and Bitburger, sausages and potato pancakes, a Kinder Korner kids area with crafts and face painting, parades, and a stein hoisting contest. Oct 16 and 17.
- Source: https://richmondoktoberfestinc.com/

### [Dinwiddie County Fair](https://robo.app/r/yse8tz/dinwiddie-county-fair)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:00-23:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 8018 Boydton Plank Road, N. Dinwiddie, VA 23841 (37.16137, -77.51559)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, fair, carnival, trick-or-treat, live-music, family
- About: Three day county fair at Virginia Motorsports Park with carnival rides, live shows, live music, fair food, agricultural exhibits, and a Saturday car show. Halloween programming on Oct 17 includes trick or treating at vendor booths from 11am to 3pm and a kids costume contest at 1pm. Oct 16 to 18.
- Source: https://discoverdinwiddie.com/countyfair/

### [Bowling Green Harvest Festival (36th Annual)](https://robo.app/r/mgxtqg/bowling-green-harvest-festival-36th-annual)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Main Street, Bowling Green, VA 22427 (38.04696, -77.34569)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, harvest, festival, family
- About: The 36th annual harvest festival on historic Main Street in Bowling Green: vendors, food, music and fall fun, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Source: https://www.townofbowlinggreenva.gov/events/page/36th-annual-harvest-festival

### [Rassawek Autumn Festival & Pro Rodeo](https://robo.app/r/nw7wxw/rassawek-autumn-festival-pro-rodeo)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 6276 River Road West, Columbia, VA 23038 (37.7466, -78.13206)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, rodeo, artisan, live-music, family, crafts
- About: Sixth annual fall festival at Rassawek Vineyard in Goochland pairing a sanctioned professional rodeo with heritage craft demonstrations. Blacksmiths and woodworkers, live music, a kids corral with petting zoo and pumpkin decorating, an artisan market, and local food. Rodeo runs 1 to 3pm both days. Oct 17, 10am to 6pm and Oct 18, 11am to 5pm.
- Source: https://rassawek.com/autumn-festival/

### [12th Annual Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival](https://robo.app/r/xq4fvh/12th-annual-virginia-czech-and-slovak-folklife-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6406 Courthouse Road, Prince George, VA 23875 (37.22077, -77.28773)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, heritage, free, music, food, family
- About: Free festival celebrating the Czech and Slovak immigrant families who settled in Prince George County in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Music, dance, crafts, traditional costumes, and authentic food on the grounds of the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center, plus its permanent Czech and Slovak gallery. Oct 17, 11am to 4pm.
- Source: https://pgcrhc.org/folklife-festival

### [OystoberFest in Ginter Park](https://robo.app/r/b28ftq/oystoberfest-in-ginter-park)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.5821, -77.44516)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, oysters, food, beer, music, family-friendly, fundraiser, free
- About: Annual oyster festival on the grounds of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. Raw, steamed, and fried oysters plus brats, beer, and wine, with live music all afternoon and a kids' zone. Free to attend with a suggested $2 donation; food and drink by ticket. Proceeds support the church's outreach programs.
- Source: https://oystoberfest.com/?ref=nf

### [Clean Culture Richmond Raceway Car Show](https://robo.app/r/zxpdhk/clean-culture-richmond-raceway-car-show)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: cars, car-show, drifting, fall, food-trucks
- About: High energy car culture event at Richmond Raceway with drift demonstrations and ride along opportunities, an exhaust battle, show vehicle displays, cash prizes, and food trucks. Kids 10 and under enter free. Oct 17, 3pm to 9pm.
- Source: https://cleancultureevents.com/pages/richmond-va

### [Midlothian Day Parade and Festival](https://robo.app/r/85j2zz/midlothian-day-parade-and-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113 (37.50228, -77.6487)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, crafts, food-trucks, live-music, kids, community
- About: Midlothian's beloved community tradition, hosted by Sanctuary Rescue with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation: a morning parade down Midlothian Turnpike followed by a festival with hundreds of crafters, artisans, food trucks, stage acts, and children's activities. Free.
- Source: https://www.midlothianday.com/

### [Awesome Autumn Afternoon](https://robo.app/r/vj9sbr/awesome-autumn-afternoon)

- When: 2026-10-18 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 (37.47258, -77.33823)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, hayride, pumpkin-patch, petting-zoo, pony-rides, crafts, kids
- About: Hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, and an autumn craft at Dorey Park. An afternoon of fall fun for ages 5 and up, hosted by Henrico County Recreation and Parks.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/awesome-autumn-afternoon-2026/

### [Spooktacular!](https://robo.app/r/pca9ct/spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-20 18:00-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 13020 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (37.45609, -77.63417)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, fall, family, free
- About: Chesterfield County's big Halloween night at River City SportsPlex: trick-or-treating, games and activities across the sports complex. Gates open at 6 p.m.; no glass, alcohol or pets.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26792?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Poe Museum Halloween UnHappy Hour](https://robo.app/r/9n4q5g/poe-museum-halloween-unhappy-hour)

- When: 2026-10-22 18:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1914 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223 (37.53227, -77.42597)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: halloween, museum, drinks, fall
- About: The Poe Museum's October UnHappy Hour in the Enchanted Garden: Halloween-themed drinks, music and after-hours museum access. Tickets $8-18.
- Source: https://poemuseum.org/event/october-2026-unhappy-hour/

### [Monster Mash at the Halloween Bash](https://robo.app/r/agzfp6/monster-mash-at-the-halloween-bash)

- When: 2026-10-22 18:30-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 20621 Woodpecker Road, Ettrick, VA 23803 (37.24502, -77.43005)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, fall, family, dance
- About: Ettrick Recreation Center's Halloween bash: monster mash dancing, trick-or-treating and family fun.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26465?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Trick or Treat at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture](https://robo.app/r/n5uv9p/trick-or-treat-at-the-virginia-museum-of-history-and-culture)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.55798, -77.47349)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, museum, kids, family-friendly, free
- About: Annual Halloween event with more than 25 local nonprofits hosting spooky trick-or-treat stations throughout the museum. Crafts, games, a Halloween band, bounce house, trackless train, chocolate-making demos, and free museum admission including the Barbie exhibition. Presented by Mars Snacking.
- Source: https://virginiahistory.org/trickortreat

### [Trunk or Treat + Movie in the Park 2026](https://robo.app/r/4hnnrh/trunk-or-treat-movie-in-the-park-2026)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233 (37.62584, -77.58866)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trunk-or-treat, movie-night, kids, outdoors
- About: Show up in costume to collect candy from decorated Henrico County vehicles from 4:30 to 6:30, walk the spooky trail, then stay for a Halloween movie under the stars at 7pm.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/trunk-or-treat-movie-in-the-park-2026/

### [Family Fright Night](https://robo.app/r/q992kb/family-fright-night)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road, Richmond, VA 23237 (37.42794, -77.4459)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, fall, family
- About: A family Halloween evening at Bensley Recreation Center with trick-or-treating and spooky-season activities.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26176?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics](https://robo.app/r/5zyrdk/candlelight-a-haunted-evening-of-halloween-classics)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:30-21:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 211 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54239, -77.44134)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: halloween, classical, concert, candlelight
- About: Candlelight's haunted Halloween classical concert at the historic Bolling Haxall House: a string quartet performs Halloween classics by candlelight. Two sessions, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.
- Source: https://feverup.com/m/130235

### [Plant Native! Festival 2026](https://robo.app/r/a2wxpf/plant-native-festival-2026)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 (37.47258, -77.33823)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: native-plants, environment, education, kids, vendors
- About: Celebrate native plants and the ecosystems they support with native plant vendors, educational booths, kids activities, an insect costume parade, and free plant vouchers. Held next to the Dorey Park Farmers Market.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/plant-native-festival-2026/

### [Goochland County Fall Festival](https://robo.app/r/awqmrh/goochland-county-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3150 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 (37.69593, -77.89016)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, festival, family, community
- About: Annual community fall festival hosted by Goochland County Parks and Recreation at the Old GES Field. Seasonal games, local flavors, and activities for all ages in a classic small town setting. Rain or shine. Oct 24, 11am to 2pm.
- Source: https://goochlandva.us/1335/Fall-Festival

### [Historic Tricks, Treats, and Tales](https://robo.app/r/483xvu/historic-tricks-treats-and-tales)

- When: 2026-10-24 14:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836 (37.37432, -77.36097)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, history, fall, family
- About: Halloween at Henricus historical park: trick-or-treating plus historic tales in the re-created 1611 settlement.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26187?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Trough or Treat](https://robo.app/r/eeugry/trough-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-24 14:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.67614, -77.51737)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, farm, animals, archery, kids
- About: Walk the pastures of Meadow Farm Museum to meet the farm animals and gather treats and prizes along the way. Test your aim at the open archery range shooting at pumpkins.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/trough-or-treat/

### [Richmond Zombie Walk](https://robo.app/r/pmkst8/richmond-zombie-walk)

- When: 2026-10-24 14:30-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (37.55228, -77.47785)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, zombie-walk, carytown, costumes, charity, parade, free
- About: Annual undead parade through Carytown. Zombies gather at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park, then shuffle down Cary Street in full costume and makeup, ending at the Byrd Theatre. Free to join or watch; optional donations support suicide prevention. Costume contest with categories like Most Disgusting and Best Zombie Kid.
- Source: https://richmondzombiewalk.com/

### [Fancy Me Mad at St. John's Church](https://robo.app/r/bpun7j/fancy-me-mad-at-st-johns-church)

- When: 2026-10-24 18:30-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223 (37.53163, -77.41979)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: halloween, poe, history, graveyard, tour, church-hill
- About: Annual Halloween spirit walk at Historic St. John's Church. Costumed historical characters perform in the city's oldest cemetery, followed by a reading with Edgar Allan Poe inside the church. A seasonal way to experience the graveyard where Poe's mother is buried.
- Source: https://www.historicstjohnschurch.org/events/fancy-me-mad

### [Trunk or Treat 2026](https://robo.app/r/ntyyyb/trunk-or-treat-2026)

- When: 2026-10-29 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23223 (37.56636, -77.38032)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trunk-or-treat, kids, community
- About: A drive-through Halloween candy cruise: pop the trunks and grab your bags as a parking lot of decorated cars hands out sweet surprises. No doorbells, just drive-up delights.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/trunk-or-treat-2026/

### [Squirrel-O-Ween at CarMax Park](https://robo.app/r/gz3bb3/squirrel-o-ween-at-carmax-park)

- When: 2026-10-30 17:00-19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230 (37.57197, -77.46438)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, baseball, costumes, family-friendly, free
- About: Richmond Flying Squirrels' annual free Halloween night at the ballpark. Trick-or-treating through the stadium, costume contests, hayrides, and photos with Nutzy and Nutasha. Presented with the Drug Enforcement Administration as a safe family environment.
- Source: https://www.milb.com/richmond/community/charities

### [Eerie Halloween Canal Cruises](https://robo.app/r/r875qd/eerie-halloween-canal-cruises)

- When: 2026-10-30 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 139 Virginia St, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.53337, -77.43349)
- Ages: 7 to 120
- Price: $6.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, canal, boat, tour, family-friendly, haunted
- About: Halloween boat tours on the historic Richmond canal. Twenty-minute narrated cruises depart every half hour from the Turning Basin with haunted tales from the riverfront. Kids get a candy treat. Best for ages 7 and up.
- Source: http://venturerichmond.com/our-events/camp-kanawha-halloween-cruises/

### [Candlelight: Halloween Classics](https://robo.app/r/zv7gjq/candlelight-halloween-classics)

- When: 2026-10-30 20:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 101 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54132, -77.43859)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $33.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: halloween, concert, candlelight, strings, classical
- About: A string quartet performs Halloween favorites by candlelight: Thriller, the Stranger Things theme, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, and classics like Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain. 60-minute concert in the historic John Marshall Ballrooms. Ages 8 and up; under 16 with an adult.
- Source: https://feverup.com/m/711497

### [Scott's Addition Pumpkin Festival](https://robo.app/r/xg5z86/scotts-addition-pumpkin-festival)

- When: 2026-10-31 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230 (37.57197, -77.46438)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin, festival, music, costumes, food, family-friendly, free
- About: Free fall festival at CarMax Park celebrating all things pumpkin. Live music, fall treats, local brews, costume contests for kids, adults, and pets, carnival rides, games, and street vendors. Pet-friendly with an expanded kids area.
- Source: https://www.scottsadditionpumpkinfestival.com/

### [Benchtop Brewing Halloween Market](https://robo.app/r/c45n6f/benchtop-brewing-halloween-market)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 434 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224 (37.52446, -77.43828)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: halloween, market, shopping, brewery, fall
- About: A Halloween market at Benchtop Brewing in Manchester: local vendors, seasonal brews and spooky-season shopping, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Source: https://benchtopbrewing.com/event/halloween-market-benchtop-rva-2026-10-31/

### [Richmond Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular](https://robo.app/r/28f3j6/richmond-symphony-halloween-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 612 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54136, -77.4367)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: halloween, concert, classical, family-friendly, film-music, costumes
- About: Richmond Symphony's family Halloween concert with creepy classical favorites like Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain plus scores from Harry Potter, E.T., and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Costumes encouraged. Free pre-concert Boo-Fest from 1:30pm with crafts, games, face painting, and an instrument petting zoo.
- Source: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular-4/

### [Shoofly Farm Halloween Party and Saddlebag Trick-or-Treat](https://robo.app/r/8pe7wt/shoofly-farm-halloween-party-and-saddlebag-trick-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5031 Treely Road, Chester, VA 23831 (37.31177, -77.45336)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, motorcycles, live-music, charity
- About: Free-admission Halloween night at the farm: Saddlebag Trick-or-Treat, a trunk-or-treat where the treats come from motorcycles lined up in the barnyard, plus door prizes and a silent auction from 5 to 7pm and live music from Buddy Lee from 7 to 10pm.
- Source: https://www.shooflyfarmvirginia.com/about-1-1

### [Halloween Paddle](https://robo.app/r/yaxpch/halloween-paddle)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836 (37.37432, -77.36097)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, paddling, fall, outdoors
- About: An evening Halloween paddle event at Henricus Park hosted by Chesterfield Parks and Recreation. Check the event page for boat and registration details.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26783?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

### [Virginia Thanksgiving Festival](https://robo.app/r/zp5z96/virginia-thanksgiving-festival)

- When: 2026-11-01 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 12602 Harrison Landing Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 (37.3157, -77.17996)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: thanksgiving, history, fall, festival, family, colonial
- About: Annual commemoration of the 1619 first English Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation. Parade with pipes and drums, colonial games and crafts, petting zoo, Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, a shadow box retelling of the first Thanksgiving, a 3pm reenactment of the landing, and a VA250 mobile museum. Nov 1, 11am to 4pm.
- Source: https://virginiathanksgivingfestival.net/

### [Movie in the Park: Hamilton](https://robo.app/r/uphded/movie-in-the-park-hamilton)

- When: 2026-11-06 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.67614, -77.51737)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: outdoor-movie, musical, history, va250
- About: See Hamilton: An American Musical for free on the big outdoor screen at Crump Park. The VA250 Mobile Museum will be on site before the movie. Bring a blanket or chair.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/movie-in-the-park-hamilton/

### [Hops in the Park (11th Annual)](https://robo.app/r/yk3c5s/hops-in-the-park-11th-annual)

- When: 2026-11-07 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836 (37.37432, -77.36097)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: craft-beer, history, live-music, marketplace, charity, family
- About: The 11th annual craft beer festival on the banks of the James River: brewing demonstrations, a marketplace, live music, and family activities at historic Henricus. Free admission; food and drink sold separately. Proceeds benefit children's education programs. Presented by The Henricus Foundation with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation.
- Source: https://henricusfoundation.org/hops-in-the-park/

### [Oysters, Barbecue...Battersea!](https://robo.app/r/a95h4y/oysters-barbecue-battersea)

- When: 2026-11-07 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1289 Upper Appomattox Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 (37.22541, -77.42864)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $50.00
- Category: food
- Topics: fall, oyster-roast, fundraiser, historic
- About: Battersea's annual oyster roast fundraiser on the grounds of the 1768 historic villa: oysters, barbecue and live music. Advance tickets $50, sold online and at the Petersburg Visitor Center; sales end Nov 5.
- Source: https://www.batterseafound.org/calendar/oyster-roast-2026

### [1776: Signing Day](https://robo.app/r/m3utv9/1776-signing-day)

- When: 2026-11-07 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.67614, -77.51737)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: living-history, va250, revolutionary-war, music, kids
- About: A VA250 living-history afternoon: will you sign for independence or stay loyal to the King? Musket firing, period music, colonial games, and hands-on 18th century history.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/1776-signing-day/

### [BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Expo](https://robo.app/r/acfhcv/brickuniverse-lego-fan-expo)

- When: 2026-11-21 10:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: lego, family, exhibit, kids, hands-on
- About: All ages LEGO fan expo at Richmond Raceway with large scale brick builds, a master builder art gallery, interactive building zones, artist meet and greets, and vendors selling sets and rare finds. Nov 21, 10am to 4pm.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brickuniverse-lego-fan-expo-for-all-ages-tickets-1983680226958