Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA

This Aztec ritual and commemoration started at least 3,000 years ago. It is a festive interaction that embraces the cycle of life. Mesoamerican natives, African-Americans and Spanish blend their traditions ...

Free

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA

This weekend, legends and tales from throughout the centuries come to life before your eyes. Take a guided tour in the dark as interpreters dramatically demonstrate and perform old English ...

$

Ashland Halloween

Ashland 108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

Local businesses host quaint and quirky events, while picturesque Victorian homes take on a spooky glow for the weekend-long celebration. ...

Free

Fridays at the Pavilion: Halloween Party

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Costumes are highly encouraged. There will be live music, food trucks, hard cider and wine.  Plus, a costume contest.   ...

Free

Halloween 10M & 5k Run

Virginia Capital Trail 200 South Third Street, Richmond

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation and Richmond Road Runners Club invite you to get spooky. Scenic views along the James, top-finisher prizes, costume contests, music, and an event t-shirt. ...

$

Yorktown Market Days Paws at the River

Riverwalk Landing Yorktown, VA

This annual event is designed to bring awareness to animal rescue organizations and help place adoptable pets in their “furever” homes. Staff will snap  photos of visitors and their canine ...

Free

Toddler Takeover Hour

Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VA

The Theatre is open to all children ages 1 to 6. They will be showing cartoons and other family-friendly fare for our young audience with short attention spans. Admission is ...

Free

Shockoe Hill Cemetery Walking Tour

The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy the grounds, botanical variety, sculptural artworks, and stories of notable tenants laid to rest in the 1822 Shockoe Hill Cemetery, as well as neighboring Hebrew Cemetery and Shockoe Hill ...

$

Harvest Hustle 5k and 1-Miler

Byrd Park 600 South Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Get ready to fall into fun at the Harvest Hustle 5k and 1-miler! This event combines all-things fall with a healthy dose of exercise—it’s the perfect excuse to get outside! ...

$

HarvestFest

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA

Experience Fall Flair in the Garden during HarvestFest. Enjoy family-friendly activities, Spooky story time, pumpkin carving artists, live music, and festive food and drink. ...

$

SPARCFest

SPARC: School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community 2106 N Hamilton St Ste A, Richmond, VA, United States

After a three-year hiatus, SPARC is bringing back their fun, action-packed Fall Festival filled with activities for the whole family. Join as they celebrate their community with live performances, family-friendly ...

Free

Women Writers and the Birth of Horror

Meadow Farm Museum 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen

A historical look at the role of women in the creation of the horror genre. For all ages. 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM ...

Free

Witching Hour Jr.

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA

A spooky day of family-friendly fun. Trick or treat in the recreated English settlement, listen to a spook-tacular story, and decorate your own mini pumpkin. Come dressed in your Halloween ...

$

Eerie Canal Tours

Canal Walk Virginia Street, Richmond, VA

A special night of hauntingly narrated canal boat tours complete with candy for the little ones. ...

$

Pops: The Music of Danny Elfman from the Films of Tim Burton

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

Danny Elfman’s spine-tingling scores for films of Tim Burton as performed by the Richmond Symphony, and just in time for Halloween. Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and ...

$

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VA

Prop bags will be available for purchase at the theatre.  This is not a live show, however participation is allowed.   ...

$

Trunk or Treat

Reveille United Methodist Church 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA

Dress up the kids and join a fun and safe fall evening. This event will have Trunk or Treating, games, crafts, face painting, food (while supplies last), and live music ...

Free

Ashland Halloween Kid’s Trick-or-Treat

Ashland 108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

Downtown Ashland Association is organizing a map of trick-or-treat locations throughout the town. Published online October 28. All the details are available at online. ...

Free

Family Music for Toddlers

Weinstein JCC 5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

For children 16 mos. to 3 ½ years old musikgarten classes offer music and movement for toddlers with an adult. The age-appropriate and sequential curriculum is the most comprehensive in ...

$

Fall Homeschool Open House

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Meet and mingle with other homeschoolers from across Virginia. Participants will be some of the first students to see the new permanent exhibition, Our Commonwealth, as well as the current ...

Free

Christmas Classic

Richmond Raceway Complex 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA

Holiday extravaganza features gifts, jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, home accessories and décor, food and wine sampling, and more.    10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, ...

$

First Friday: Portrait Studio with Naima Green

VCU institute for Contemporary Art 601 W Broad St, Richmond

Drop by the ICA for a chance to have your portrait taken in a studio led by photographer Naima Green in collaboration with VCUarts photo students. ...

Free

First Fridays for the Whole Family

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Enjoy happy hour, food trucks, music, family fun, and free gallery Access the first Friday over every month beginning November 4, 2022 at the VMHC. Discount off beer and wine, ...

Free

Taylor Tomlinson: The Have it All Tour

Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts 600 E Grace Street, Richmond

Taylor Tomlinson has appeared on several national TV shows.. Catch Taylor while headlining her nationwide theater tour. 7:00 and 9:30 PM ...

$

Breakthrough Trail 5K

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the at the Freedom Garden. The course is a mixture of uneven gravel and dirt ...

$

Let’s Get Gritty: 4th Grade Girls

Orchard House School 500 North Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

A one-day meetup designed for 4th grade girls. Girls discover their grit (courage, determination, resilience, perseverance, and stick-to-it-ness) during this fun, energetic day of investigation, exploration, and self discovery. Registration ...

Free

Admissions Open House

Sabot School 3400 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA

Sabot at Stony Point is a progressive, Reggio-inspired school serving students age 2 to grade 8 and is committed to meaningful learning through creativity, collaboration, disciplined research, and the respectful ...

Free

Richmond Waldorf School Open House

Get to know Waldorf education and enrollment opportunities. Open to the public and intended for families looking for preschool through 8th grade enrollment. Visit their website to learn more and ...

Free

Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education 11810 Centre St, Chester, VA

Workshops and performances for youth of all ages. This year, the series will be “On the Road” and in the community. ...

Free
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