Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Family Fun in Hampton Roads! 

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Fall in Hampton Roads is packed with fun, free, and family-friendly activities—and we’ve rounded them all up in one easy-to-use guide! We will be adding to this list all summer. Whether you’re looking for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, free events, outdoor movie nights, or spooky Halloween fun, this list is here to help you plan a memorable fall season with your kids and teens.

Bookmark this page and come back often—we’ll be updating it with new events and activities all season long!

Plan Your Local Fall Fun Here!

Daily Calendar of Family Fun

Find something fun to do every day of the summer, including free family events, storytimes, festivals, and seasonal celebrations in every Hampton Roads city.

➡ View the Daily Events Calendar

Fall Festivals

From festival food and games to live music and kids activities – these local festival events build community support, celebrate the changing seasons and local culture, check out the list of can’t-miss fall festivals in Hampton Roads!

➡ View Local Fall Festivals

Local Apple Picking

Discover local Apple Picking – as close as Virginia Beach, and as far as Charlottesville, find local Virginia farms where you can pick your own apples straight from the trees!

➡ Locations for Apple Picking in Hampton Roads Virginia

Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Pre-picked pumpkins, U-pick pumpkins, and everything in between. Find locations where you can stock up on pumpkins for fall decor, carving, and experiencing the childhood tradition of selecting your perfect pumpkin. Many locations also have activities onsite, including hayrides or wagon rides, pony rides, games, inflatables, food for purchase, and more.

➡ Local Pumpkin Patches in Hampton Roads

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

Family-friendly Halloween events! Bring out the costumes and celebrate the season at these Halloween themed events. Some of these events will also have opportunities for trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating.

➡ Family Halloween Fun in Hampton Roads

Haunted Halloween Events (Scary!)

These events are for big kids/teens and adults who love the scary thrills of haunted events! Some are scarier than others, and many have age restrictions or recommendations so please check links and details before making plans!

➡ Haunted Events and Thrills in Hampton Roads

Events – Halloween Day – October 31st!

Lots of requests every year for this post, if you are looking for events that are specifically happening on Halloween Day (October 31st) in Hampton Roads, this is for you! Related link: Trick or Treating Guidelines in Hampton Roads.

➡ Events on Halloween Day – October 31

Trunk or Treat Events

This list is all about the costumes and candy! Find an ongoing list of local events that have trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treats planned for the kids!

➡ Local Trunk or Treat Events

Museum Admission Discounts

Discover interactive museum exhibits, science centers, and learn about local history and historic preservation with this round up of limited time offers and special rates for families.

➡ Museum Deals & Discounts

Fall Outdoor Concert Series

Enjoy warm summer nights with free live music at the beach, in local parks, and outdoor venues.

➡ See Outdoor Fall Concerts

Outdoor Movie Nights

Pack a picnic (don’t forget blankets and bugspray!) and watch a family film under the stars! Find out where to catch outdoor movies across the region.

➡ Local Family Outdoor Movie Guide

Free Things to Do With Kids

Yes, fall fun doesn’t have to cost a thing! Explore free playgrounds, events, museums, and more. Bonus Link – many of the events on our daily calendar are free or low-cost. Check out the upcoming calendar events listed here.

➡ Free Family Activities (Local!)

Planetarium & Stargazing Events

Explore the cosmos with local astronomy nights, planetarium shows, and stargazing events perfect for curious young minds.

➡ Astronomy & Planetarium Guide

Fall Sunflower Fields

Local farms offer sunflower fields as one of their many activities. Some you can pick to take home! Find a location near you on this list.
Bonus Link: Seasonal Farm Activities in Hampton Roads!

➡ Sunflower and Wildflower Fields in Hampton Roads

Don’t Miss a Moment of Fall Fun!

We’ve made it easy for parents to plan unforgettable days with their kids in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown.

Share this guide with friends, bookmark it, and check back often for updates. And of course don’t forget to check our Daily Event Calendar for your local favorite events.

Have an event or program to add? Reach out—we’d love to include it! Add Events to our Community Calendar Here.

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