Fall events near Richmond
78 upcoming. Fall-season events around Richmond, Virginia: festivals, Halloween, Oktoberfests, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, markets and parades. Oct-Nov 2026.
SaturdayOctober 24
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.
SundayOctober 25
3pm$25
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenOutdoor afternoon tribute to Steely Dan at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, part of its fall center season concert series.
ThursdayOctober 29
6 to 8pm
Eastern Henrico Recreation CenterA 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.
FridayOctober 30
5 to 7:30pmFree
CarMax ParkRichmond 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.
5 to 9pm, through Nov 1$6
Canal Walk's Turning BasinHalloween 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.
6 to 9pm
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenAfter-hours evening in the conservatory with fall cocktails, light bites, live music and horticulturist-led tours.
7pm$45
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen AllenOne-night zydeco and Louisiana roots concert led by Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., carrying on the band and repertoire started by his father.
8:30 to 9:30pm$33
John Marshall BallroomsA 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.
SaturdayOctober 31
12 to 6pmFree
CarMax ParkFree 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.
1 to 5pm
Benchtop Brewing RVAA Halloween market at Benchtop Brewing in Manchester: local vendors, seasonal brews and spooky-season shopping, 1 to 5 p.m.
3 to 4pm$30
Carpenter TheatreRichmond 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.
5 to 10pmFree
ChesterFree-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.
5 to 8pm
Henricus ParkAn evening Halloween paddle event at Henricus Park hosted by Chesterfield Parks and Recreation. Check the event page for boat and registration details.
SundayNovember 1
11am to 4pm$25
Berkeley PlantationAnnual 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.
ThursdayNovember 5
10am to 6pm, through Nov 7Free
ACCA Shriners CenterRichmond Coin Club show with more than 55 dealer tables of US, foreign and ancient coins and currency, free appraisals and raffles. Saturday is Youth Day, with a kids table, games and prizes. Admission and parking are free.
FridayNovember 6
10am to 8pm, through Nov 8$10
Richmond Raceway ComplexIndoor juried art and craft festival at Richmond Raceway, with hundreds of makers from more than 20 states selling pottery, glass, jewelry, woodwork, specialty foods and more. One ticket includes a free return pass for all three days.
6:30 to 9:30pmFree
Meadow Farm Museum at Crump ParkSee 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.
SaturdayNovember 7
11am to 5pmFree
ChesterThe 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.
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