Fall events near Richmond
Fall-season events around Richmond, Virginia: festivals, Halloween, Oktoberfests, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, markets and parades. Oct-Nov 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Friday evening6pFamily Fright Night6:30pCandlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics7:30pFri Sat SunCreepy Hollow Scream Park
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Friday evening5pSquirrel-O-Ween at CarMax Park5pFri Sat SunEerie Halloween Canal Cruises6pCocktails in the Conservatory7pBuckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band7:30pFri Sat SunCreepy Hollow Scream Park8:30pCandlelight: Halloween Classics2 more
Open all season Ashland Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch, Garden Glow at Maymont
Saturday, October 24
9am to 1pm
Dorey ParkCelebrate 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.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 25$15
Lloyd Family FarmsBig Rockville pumpkin patch with a corn maze, hayrides, a straw castle with slides, a jump pad and barnyard animals. Pumpkins are sold by the pound; pony rides and face painting cost extra.
9:30am to 5:30pm, through Oct 25$19.99
Chesterfield Berry FarmWeekend fall program in Moseley with a large corn maze, a hayride out to the pumpkin patch, pig races, farm animals, pedal karts and inflatables. Online passes cost less than gate passes.
10am to 2pm, every Saturday$10
ChesterA 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.
10 to 11:30am, one of 4 dates$20
Hollywood CemeteryGuided walk through Hollywood Cemetery covering its notable residents, monuments and views over the James River. The route runs 1 to 2 miles with inclines, rain or shine, and advance tickets are required.
10am to 2pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenFall harvest day with storytime, live music, seasonal crafts and comfort food across the gardens. Included with garden admission.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25$8
Coverly FarmAmelia County farm where visitors cut their own pumpkins from dozens of varieties, with a corn maze, hayrides, barrel carts and a petting zoo. Leashed dogs are welcome.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 25$8
Hanover Vegetable FarmWeekend pumpkin picking with corn maze, petting barn, jump pad, food trucks and adult beverages. Admission $8-15; weekdays hayrides only.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25
Ashland Berry FarmRichmond'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.
11am to 2pm
Old GES FieldAnnual 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.
12 to 7pmFree
17th Street MarketFall market with a punk twist: local makers, food trucks, drinks, costume contests, booth-or-treat and live music.
12 to 11:59pm, through Oct 25$35
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - MidlothianLong-running tattoo convention, back at its longtime Midlothian hotel home, with tattoo artists from many styles, live art painted for charity, contests and seminars. Friday and Saturday run past midnight; times here are capped at 11:59 PM.
2 to 4pm
ChesterHalloween at Henricus historical park: trick-or-treating plus historic tales in the re-created 1611 settlement.
2 to 5pm
Meadow Farm Museum at Crump ParkWalk 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.
2 to 9:30pm, through Oct 25
Virginia Rep's Theatre GymRichmond 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.
2:30 to 4:30pmFree
Byrd ParkHundreds of costumed zombies shuffle from Byrd Park to Carytown in the annual charity parade. Gather near the Byrd Theatre.
4 to 9pm$15
Poe's PubCostumed Halloween pub crawl through Shockoe Bottom, starting at Poe's Pub.
6:30 to 8:30pm
Historic St. John's ChurchAnnual 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.
7 to 10pm, every Saturday$10
Shoofly FarmSaturday 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.
7 to 10pm, through Oct 25$27
Ashland Berry FarmFour haunted attractions on a working farm after dark, reached by haunted hayride. Bonfire, doughnuts and fries after. Tickets from 6:30pm.
7:30 to 11:59pm, through Oct 26$29
Creepy Hollow Scream ParkScream Forest trail, Nightmare Labs, Farrington Asylum and Axl's Dark Carnival with 50+ live actors. Gates open 7pm.
All day, through Oct 25
DoswellKings 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.)
8am, through Oct 31Free
Gallmeyer FarmsEast Richmond farm with pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins, free hayrides and a straw maze, plus a play area and weekend food and craft vendors. Admission and parking are free; pumpkins are priced separately.
6 to 10pm, through Nov 8$25
MaymontMaymont'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).
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