wkndFri Oct 16 2026, 6:30 to 8pm$19.99Red Vein HauntWalk Red Vein's four haunted attractions in full light with no actor scares. Photography allowed. Graphic sets, ages 13+ advised.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 6 to 8pmBeulah Recreation CenterBeulah Recreation Center's Halloween bash with trick-or-treating and family activities.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 4 to 11:59pmFreeBasic City Beer Co.Annual celebration of queer joy with live music, art, vendors, costumes and a catwalk. Oct 10 4pm-midnight, Oct 11 4-10pm. Pay what you can, no one turned away.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 12 to 9:30pmFreeBrown's IslandFree riverfront festival of folk music, dance, crafts, storytelling and food across six stages. Sat 12-9:30pm, Sun 12-6pm.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 10am to 6pmFreePetersburgFifth 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.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 10am to 5pmFreeVirginia Museum of Fine ArtsBiennial 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.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 5pm$15Hanover Vegetable FarmThe 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.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 4:30 to 8pmFreeMechanicsvilleHanover 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.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 12pmBerkeley PlantationTwo 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.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 to 8pmStonebridge Recreation CenterStonebridge Recreation Center's fall harvest celebration with seasonal activities for families.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 10pmDoswellVirginia'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.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 12 to 6pmFreeRichmondFree 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.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayChesterfieldThe 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.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 6:30 to 7:30pm$60RichmondSeasonal 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.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11am to 6pmPowhatan23rd 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.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11am to 6pmPetersburgOne 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.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 9:30am to 4pm$10RichmondFifth 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.
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