# Events near your area

> Today, Saturday, October 17. All ages. Within 25 km of your area. Races and other plan-ahead events are left out.

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### [Midlothian Day Parade and Festival](https://wknd.app/r/85j2zz/midlothian-day-parade-and-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113 (37.50228, -77.6487)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, crafts, food-trucks, live-music, kids, community
- About: Midlothian's beloved community tradition, hosted by Sanctuary Rescue with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation: a morning parade down Midlothian Turnpike followed by a festival with hundreds of crafters, artisans, food trucks, stage acts, and children's activities. Free.
- Source: https://www.midlothianday.com/
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Dorey Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/rd38wa/dorey-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 (37.47258, -77.33823)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, weekly, outdoors
- About: Weekly farmers market with local produce and vendors at Dorey Park.
- Source: https://www.doreyparkfarmersmarket.org/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Touch a Truck at Chesterfield Towne Center](https://wknd.app/r/4gnw5p/touch-a-truck-at-chesterfield-towne-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 (37.50836, -77.60955)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $5.58
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Kids climb on and explore fire trucks, construction rigs and other big vehicles in the mall lot, with a quieter sensory-friendly period during the event. Children under 2 are free.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/touch-a-truck-2026-tickets-1819225642849
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Haiku Hike](https://wknd.app/r/rfbh5b/haiku-hike)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: poetry, hiking, nature
- About: Celebrate National Black Poetry Day with a guided hike and haiku writing in the park.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-19-10-54-09-950533-45t
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [East End Bike Tour](https://wknd.app/r/snusbt/east-end-bike-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223 (37.52682, -77.41219)
- Ages: 8 to 18
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: biking, history, east-end, family-ride
- About: Guided 5-mile family bike ride through the East End with a free pre-ride tune-up; bring your own bike, free for children under 18.
- Source: https://thevalentine.org/event/east-end-bike-tour-4/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Move With Me](https://wknd.app/r/fg33ag/move-with-me)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 23 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.54581, -77.44263)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: movement, dance, family, kids-class
- About: Family movement class hosted by Virginia Rep's education department.
- Source: https://rvamag.com/event-type/family-kids
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Mid-Lothian Mines Day Event](https://wknd.app/r/gxvgdk/mid-lothian-mines-day-event)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 13301 N Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (37.49322, -77.6431)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: history, tours, mining, children
- About: Explore early coal mining history with guided trolley tours, musical performances, exhibits, living history and children's activities; admission and parking are free.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26191?onlineSiteId=0
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Saturday Make and Take](https://wknd.app/r/kzmsz2/saturday-make-and-take)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.66368, -77.52768)
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, drop-in
- About: Drop in to make a fun craft to take home.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16803343
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Lights On Afterschool Richmond 2026](https://wknd.app/r/t2kseg/lights-on-afterschool-richmond-2026)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4225 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227 (37.59413, -77.44709)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: afterschool, community, education
- About: Celebrate afterschool opportunities in RVA with a community event for families.
- Source: https://rvamag.com/event-type/family-kids
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [OystoberFest in Ginter Park](https://wknd.app/r/b28ftq/oystoberfest-in-ginter-park)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.5821, -77.44516)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, oysters, food, beer, music, family-friendly, fundraiser, free
- About: Annual oyster festival on the grounds of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. Raw, steamed, and fried oysters plus brats, beer, and wine, with live music all afternoon and a kids' zone. Free to attend with a suggested $2 donation; food and drink by ticket. Proceeds support the church's outreach programs.
- Source: https://oystoberfest.com/?ref=nf
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Fun Fires](https://wknd.app/r/hkd4pk/fun-fires)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: outdoors, fire-skills, ranger-program
- About: Learn outdoor fire-starting skills, including whether you can start a fire with steel wool.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-16-09-11-02-486466-wsb
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Costume Swap](https://wknd.app/r/n9etf6/costume-swap)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Henrico, VA 23230 (37.59025, -77.49656)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sale
- Topics: costume-swap, halloween, reuse, family
- About: Bring your child's clean, gently used outgrown costumes to swap for a new-to-you costume.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16718267
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Trunk or Treat at Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market](https://wknd.app/r/at88jj/trunk-or-treat-at-tom-leonards-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4150 Tom Leonard Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.65168, -77.59931)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, pumpkin-patch, costume
- About: Free trunk-or-treat with the pumpkin patch open and trick-or-treating fun for kids at the farmer's market.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Cool Clouds](https://wknd.app/r/cnty4j/cool-clouds)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: weather, nature, ranger-program
- About: Slow down and explore the fascinating world of clouds above our heads.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-16-09-11-52-340755-bod
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [56th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest](https://wknd.app/r/npmmym/56th-annual-richmond-oktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, fall, german, beer, live-music, family
- About: Central Virginia's authentic German Oktoberfest returns to the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex. German party band, Bavarian dancers, beer garden with Warsteiner, Paulaner, and Bitburger, sausages and potato pancakes, a Kinder Korner kids area with crafts and face painting, parades, and a stein hoisting contest. Oct 16 and 17.
- Source: https://richmondoktoberfestinc.com/
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Clean Culture Richmond Raceway Car Show](https://wknd.app/r/zxpdhk/clean-culture-richmond-raceway-car-show)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Richmond Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 (37.58597, -77.42374)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: cars, car-show, drifting, fall, food-trucks
- About: High energy car culture event at Richmond Raceway with drift demonstrations and ride along opportunities, an exhaust battle, show vehicle displays, cash prizes, and food trucks. Kids 10 and under enter free. Oct 17, 3pm to 9pm.
- Source: https://cleancultureevents.com/pages/richmond-va
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Airport Open House Movie Night - The Rocketeer](https://wknd.app/r/3e8zpg/airport-open-house-movie-night-the-rocketeer)

- When: 2026-10-17 17:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7511 Airfield Drive, Richmond, VA 23237 (37.40735, -77.52126)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: movie-night, outdoors, airport, the-rocketeer, family
- About: Outdoor movie night at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport screening The Rocketeer.
- Source: https://www.chesterfield.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=115%2C112%2C44%2C114
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by David Catlin](https://wknd.app/r/8en38k/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-david-catlin)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 114 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, frankenstein, halloween, classic, play, drama
- About: David Catlin's bold stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm with Saturday 3 pm and Sunday 2 pm matinees.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-david-catlin/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [The Play That Goes Wrong](https://wknd.app/r/ckzge4/the-play-that-goes-wrong)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-16:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 114 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: farce, comedy-play, matinee, live-theater, broadway
- About: Virginia Rep presents the slapstick farce The Play That Goes Wrong at the November Theatre, listed here with matinee performances only.
- Source: http://va-rep.org/calendar/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [The Pumpkin Patch at Gallmeyer Farms](https://wknd.app/r/3k6ab6/the-pumpkin-patch-at-gallmeyer-farms)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Gallmeyer Farms, 4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA 23231 (37.52575, -77.3658)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, farm, outdoor, hayride
- About: East 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.
- Source: https://gallmeyerfarms.com/
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Gallmeyer Farms The Pumpkin Patch](https://wknd.app/r/3mv5s6/gallmeyer-farms-the-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA (37.52575, -77.3658)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, hayrides, farm, fall, family
- About: Pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins plus hayrides, a picnic and play area at the farm.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/gallmeyer-farms-the-pumpkin-patch-open-sept-25-oct-31/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Botanical Illustration Showcase: Seeing Nature](https://wknd.app/r/55zye5/botanical-illustration-showcase-seeing-nature)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, botanical, illustration, garden, exhibit, watercolor, mixed-media
- About: Biennial botanical illustration exhibit with 35 artworks in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and mixed media by students, graduates, and instructors of the garden's certificate program.
- Source: https://www.lewisginter.org/events/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Something Real I Can Touch](https://wknd.app/r/vqy5sx/something-real-i-can-touch)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 26 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: fiber-art, exhibition, nature, gardens
- About: Fiber artist Nevada Tribble's textured, nature-inspired works blending weaving, sewing, and handmade paper.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/something-real-i-can-touch/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Story Time in the Garden](https://wknd.app/r/gy4y4a/story-time-in-the-garden)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: 2 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, nature, crafts, literacy, music
- About: Bring little ones to build early nature literacy with storytime, singing, and a craft in the garden.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/storytime-in-the-garden/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Storytime in the Garden](https://wknd.app/r/jd8fs9/storytime-in-the-garden)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, reading, nature, gardens, crafts, early-childhood, weekly
- About: Weekly storytime building early and nature literacy through reading and singing, followed by a craft; all ages and abilities welcome, rain or shine. Included in regular Garden admission; free for members.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Daily Tredegar History Tours and Weekend Musket Firing Demonstrations](https://wknd.app/r/6k3hxw/daily-tredegar-history-tours-and-weekend-musket-firing)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 44 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA (37.53556, -77.44552)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: civil-war, history, tours, museum
- About: Daily guided tours of the former Tredegar Iron Works with weekend musket firing demonstrations.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/daily-tredegar-history-tours-weekend-musket-firing-demonstrations/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Pumpkin Decorating Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/843rz2/pumpkin-decorating-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 6106 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA (37.61451, -77.47106)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkin-decorating, crafts, farmers-market, fall
- About: Self-guided pumpkin decorating craft workshop for kids at Lakeside Farmers' Market.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/pumpkin-decorating-workshop/
- Feed: [Richmond family events](https://wknd.app/f/g3taam/richmond-family-events)

### [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by Richmond Shakespeare](https://wknd.app/r/cawru4/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-richmond-shakespeare)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-21:30 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Virginia Rep's Theatre Gym, 114 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: fall, halloween, theater, frankenstein, drama
- About: Richmond 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.
- Source: https://richmondshakespeare.org/mary-shelleys-frankenstein
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)

### [Garden Glow at Maymont](https://wknd.app/r/wkjp4g/garden-glow-at-maymont)

- When: 2026-10-17 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 21 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Maymont, 2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.53589, -77.4778)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: fall, lights, garden, nighttime, family-friendly, fundraiser
- About: Maymont'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).
- Source: https://maymont.org/calendar/garden-glow/
- Feed: [Fall events near Richmond](https://wknd.app/f/a3veur/fall-events-near-richmond)