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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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Shoofly Farm Daytime Spookfest10am to 2pm, every Saturday$105031 Treely Road, Chester, VA 23831A 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.shooflyfarmvirginia.com
The Making of America: Freedom for Some10am to 12pm12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA 23030Two 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.eventbrite.com
Artoberfest 202610am to 9pm, day 2 of 3, Oct 9 to 11Free37 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803Fifth 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.calendar.richmondcultureworks.org
Fine Arts and Flowers 2026 at VMFA10am to 5pm, day 3 of 4, Oct 8 to 11Free200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220Biennial 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.vmfa.museum
Ashland Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch10am to 5pm, day 5 of 13, Oct 6 to 1812607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015Richmond'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.ashlandberryfarm.com

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Gourds, Goblets, and Ghouls Festival (9th Annual)11am to 6pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 10 to 11$1513580 Ashland Rd, Ashland, VA 23005The 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.epeevents.com
Richmond Folk Festival12 to 9:30pm, day 2 of 3, Oct 9 to 11Free500 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219Free 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.venturerichmond.com
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Richmond Shakespeare2 to 9:30pm, day 3 of 4, Oct 8 to 11114 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220Richmond 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.richmondshakespeare.org
SpookyFUN Fest4:30 to 8pm, day 2 of 2, Oct 9 to 10Free8996 Pole Green Park Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Hanover 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.hanovercounty.gov
Shoofly Farm Nighttime Spookfest7 to 10pm, every Saturday$105031 Treely Road, Chester, VA 23831Saturday 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.shooflyfarmvirginia.com
Kings Dominion: Tricks and TreatsAll day, day 2 of 3, Oct 9 to 1116000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047Kings 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.)sixflags.com

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