Fall events near Richmond
Fall-season events around Richmond, Virginia: festivals, Halloween, Oktoberfests, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, markets and parades. Oct-Nov 2026.
Friday, October 2 Tomorrow
State Fair of Virginia10am to 10pm, day 2 of 4, Oct 1 to 413191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047Virginia'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.statefairva.org
Kings Dominion: Tricks and Treats6 to 11:59pm, day 1 of 3, Oct 2 to 416000 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
Saturday, October 3
2026 RVA Dachtoberfest9:30am to 4pm$10600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222Fifth 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.definc.org
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
Ashland Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch10am to 5pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 412607 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
Powhatan's Festival of the Grape11am to 6pm3860 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 2313923rd 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.powhatanwinefestival.com
Taste of Old Towne+ 202611am to 6pm29 Bollingbrook St, Petersburg, VA 23803One 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.eatwabisabi.com
2nd Street Festival11:30am to 7pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4Free124 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219Free 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.venturerichmond.com
PlantHouse Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop6:30 to 7:30pm$603356 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230Seasonal 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.eventbrite.com
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
Poca Go! Mountain Bike Race FundraiserAll day10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832The 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.pocago.com
Thursday, October 8
Fine Arts and Flowers 2026 at VMFA10am to 5pm, day 1 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
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Richmond Shakespeare7:30 to 9:30pm, day 1 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
Friday, October 9
SpookyFUN Fest4:30 to 8pm, day 1 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
Artoberfest 20265 to 11:59pm, day 1 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
Harvest Jubilee5:30 to 8pm230 Karl Linn Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23225Stonebridge Recreation Center's fall harvest celebration with seasonal activities for families.anc.apm.activecommunities.com
Richmond Folk Festival6:30 to 10pm, day 1 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
Saturday, October 10
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
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
Wednesday, October 14
Garden Glow at Maymont6 to 10pm, day 1 of 5, Oct 14 to 18$252201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220Maymont'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).maymont.org
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