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This fall at Cullipher Farm, we continue our Little Farmers Classes with a fall twist: learn about all the fall things happening on the farm.
Bergey’s Fall Tradition corn maze runs from September 12th through October 31st, featuring a 10-acre aviation-themed maze with weekday and Saturday pricing options for petting zoos, hayrides, and corn gun shots. Ages 1 and under and ages 65 and up […]
Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way. Choose from one of these options to register for a free Discover event, and see how much fun you’ll have as a Girl Scout.
Every Saturday in October from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities like sunflower maze, pumpkins, rubber duck water races, balloon twister and more. $20 per person and kids 3 and under free.
Pumpkins, Corn maze, Apple picking, & Sunflowers - Enjoy a family day at the farm with homemade apple cider, cider donuts, homemade ice cream and slushies, onsite market and more.
The City of Poquoson presents the 41th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival in Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662. The Festival honors the Working Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and the Rich Coastal Heritage of Poquoson. It includes […]
Enjoy pumpkins, unlimited farm-tour hayrides, the Petting Farm, TreeWalk Adventure, a huge straw pile, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family. Weekends bring even more excitement with tasty treats, a live DJ, and games!
Night Surf Fishing is an annual activity at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Anglers may fish on the wildlife refuge beach until midnight during the month of October with a Special Use Permit. This program provides a unique opportunity to […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in an expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the […]
Step aboard to learn America's story! A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in an expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond, in commemoration […]
Scare your friends with a spooky Halloween selfie by snapping a photo using our props and backdrops. SAY "BOO!"
Freedom isn't just celebrated, it's experienced in Yorktown! Join us October 16–19 in Historic Yorktown for Victory Weekend, a patriotic celebration honoring the pivotal 1781 Victory at Yorktown that secured America's independence. Kick off the weekend with a patriotic concert […]
Halloween goes WILD at the Virginia Zoo’s ZooBoo! Join us on October 17 & 18 from 9am – 4pm for a family-friendly celebration packed with animal experiences, hands-on activities, and fang-tastic fun. Carve out time to watch animals enjoy pumpkin […]
At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown visitors to the Continental Army encampment will discover aspects of military life, from enlistment to troop supplies and flintlock muskets to 18th-century medical care. Throughout the day, visitors can discuss military tactics and […]
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Hampton Comicon is BACK this October—and we’re celebrating 10 YEARS! We may have lost a couple shows along the way (thanks COVID… and one scheduling conflict ), so it might not feel like a full decade—but we’re celebrating anyway… and […]
Parade: Activities: Shows & Competitions: Shopping & Food: merchants. Live Music: Multiple bands and local performers play across both days of the festival.
Since 1984 Hope House Foundation has hosted the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, a two-day event featuring over 125 artists from across the U.S. and overseas to participate and showcase their art in a variety of mediums, including photography, pottery, sculpture, […]
Take a stroll down Hayden’s Lane to read the Halloween story Griselda Snooks Spectacular Books posted along signs along the lane. Free admission. This story trail will be offered from October 17 thru October 31 from sunrise to sunset. This […]
We have a special time when we open the facility to little kids (under 46″). Little Air jumpers and their parents are the only ones allowed during this time. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump […]
Join us for an action packed day of RC racing in the HobbyTown Parking Lot! Open to all skill levels whether you are an experienced RC enthusiast or a first time racer. Be sure to join our group "HobbyTown VA […]
Halloween goes WILD at the Virginia Zoo’s ZooBoo! Join us on October 17 & 18 from 9am – 4pm for a family-friendly celebration packed with animal experiences, hands-on activities, and fang-tastic fun. Carve out time to watch animals enjoy pumpkin […]
A little spooky. A lot to discover! Celebrate Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, with Halloween-themed attractions and activities throughout the museum all weekend long. Bring a food donation along to help stock local food pantries while enjoying some […]
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge "Swamp Safari" One of Suffolk's most popular attractions, the Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and is home […]
Sensory Play Sunday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park the first and third Sunday of every month from 10 AM – 12 PM without loud music or flashing lights! We will not have our […]
Sensory Play Sunday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park the first and third Sunday of every month from 10 AM – 12 PM without loud music or flashing lights! We will not have our […]
Join our local Gunpla enthusiasts every Sunday in the activity room for a day of fun kit building with an awesome group of people. Gunpla build day is FREE to join! Just bring your kit and tools and grab a […]
All aboard the Haunted Lightship! Spooky sights and Halloween surprises await at the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Bring the family for a daytime adventure and a food donation to support neighbors in need. Visit October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 […]
Celebrate the season at Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Fest! Join us Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for two days of fall fun at Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road. This year’s festival will […]
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Sunday Warhammer 40,000 League All Day
Get ready for a howling good time at our Independence Blvd. location on October 18th at 1pm for the Hallo-wiener Dog Races! Come watch these speedy little racers zoom to the finish line or enter your own fast and fur-ious […]
Park Etiquette & Progression Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Mount Trashmore Skate Park Focus: Advanced moves and park etiquette. We’ll be talking through dropping in, slides, and how to navigate the park like a pro. Why come out? […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Open every Sunday from May 17 through November 22, the market features a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, artisan goods, food trucks and prepared foods in a scenic waterfront setting.
Pokemon League meets every Saturday in our activity room for fun matches, tournaments, and more! It's a great, family friendly group to meet and play with, learn Pokemon, and test your skills against other TCG players. Neptune's Gym League Facebook […]
Local Pokemon League meets every Sunday in our activity room for fun matches, tournaments, and more! It's a great, family friendly group to meet and play with, learn Pokemon, and test your skills against other TCG players. Time of games […]
Decorated vehicles! Trunk loads of treats galore! Costumes! Halloween themed bounce house/slide from: bayoubounceinflatables757 Fairy Hair: Tinseltown 757 Golfmania•Mobile•Simulator•757 Small businesses to shop from! Food Trucks: PB & Jay's Dog friendly all ages Rove & Revel CRAFT BREWS! Our old truck Hopper parked in the grass will be decorated for photo ops!
Tuesday-Sunday, September 29-November 1, 11 am-8 pm. Rides $1 cash, Closed Monday Head on to downtown and get in the "spirit" of Halloween with spooky sights, gentle frights and free candy at the historic Hampton Carousel! Operated by the Hampton […]
Bring your pets and children to get their Halloween photos! Only $10 per photo and every penny goes to help our Rainbow dogs!
Bring your pets and children to get their Halloween photos! Only $10 per photo and every penny goes to help our Rainbow dogs!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hampton Roads Black Food Festival, where we bring together the finest Black-owned food vendors, restaurants, and culinary artists for a day of incredible flavors, live entertainment, and community celebration at the iconic Mt. Trashmore. […]
IT’S FALL FESTIVAL TIME AT JACK FROST! Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 18, from 12 PM–6 PM! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fall fun, shopping, food, and festivities! HERE’S WHAT’S WAITING […]
Ages: 6-12 This children's art workshop is themed to the VBAC current exhibition "AWARE: Love Our Earth". It is a painting class for ages 6-11. We brainstorm ideas, get inspiration from different artworks, explore colors, hues, textures, and compositions. Children will […]
These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be […]
Come in store for a fun event, just buy your jar and the supplies to decorate will be provided! Make a spooky Halloween lantern perfect for the season. 13+ years old
Virginia Beach Police Athletic League is excited to invite youth throughout Hampton Roads to attend the VBPAL 2026 Youth Leadership Summit, a free, one-day leadership experience designed to equip teens with the practical skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life.
This engaging summit is open to youth ages 13–18 and will feature interactive sessions focused on preparing the next generation of leaders. Participants will gain valuable life and career readiness skills, including:
· Social Media Professionalism
· Job Readiness Skills
· Financial Literacy
· Dressing for Success
· Leadership Development and Personal Growth
We are honored to welcome Captain Janet Days, Retired U.S. Navy, former Commanding Officer of Norfolk Naval Base, as our keynote speaker. Her inspiring leadership journey will encourage attendees to pursue excellence, resilience, and purpose.
Parents, guardians, mentors, and youth-serving organizations are encouraged to register eligible teens early, as space is limited. Please visit www.vbpal.org to register.
Feel the boom of history! Park volunteers conduct live artillery demonstrations at the Yorktown Visitor Center on select weekends. Witness the power, precision, and pageantry of Revolutionary War-era cannon firings—an unforgettable experience for all ages. Programs are subject to change or […]
Vida VibranteTranslation: Vibrant Life A vibrant community coming together-in love, in hardship, and in celebration. That’s worth honoring. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15), we’re proud to host a weekend full of joy, culture, and […]
Age 13-99 Have a hole in your sweater? Learn how to fix your woven winter wear before the cold comes in through weaving and darning. Join the Suffolk Art Gallery to learn weaving skills needed for visible mending and make […]
Hampton University is excited to welcome local youth and families to an upcoming **MLB PLAY BALL** event! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating baseball and softball while connecting with Hampton University and Major League Baseball. **Sunday, October 18** **Hampton […]
Suessical Susan S. Goode Fine & Performing Arts Performance Dates: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7pm Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2pm Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2pm Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7pm Saturday, October 17, 2026 at […]
It's alive! Step into a world of gothic romance and spooky fun with this twist on the classic Frankenstein tale. This horror-comedy film is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 101 minutes.
Wicked Witch's come hang your hat and sip some tea! Serving Afternoon Tea playing games with chances to win prizes $35.00 per person, please no coupons or discounts. Reservations required.
2-4pm Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
This semi-private art class is designed for students ages 10–13. It encourages creative independence while still offering guidance and support. Students need to bring art supplies of their choice (options below) to work on any project they’re excited about! They […]
A Selection Of Timeless Classical Gems! Explore the world of orchestral masterpieces with the Hampton Roads Philharmonic! In this Symphonic Jewel box program, the orchestra performs a potpourri of famous beloved symphonic tunes: from the eternal Blue Danube Waltz to […]
Add a little shiny bling to a tiny pumpkin, or bedazzle it all over. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.
October 2 - 18 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The […]
Date: October 2 - October 25, 2026 Time: Fridays and Saturday at 8:00 pm. Sundays at 2:30 pm. Set in Alabama in 1934, Harper Lee’s enduring story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centers on one of the most venerated characters […]
Sunday Funday at Chesapeake’s favorite paint and sip studio is the perfect way to brighten your weekend with creativity, relaxation, and good vibes for all ages, and adults can enjoy complimentary wine* as part of the fun. Enjoy a laid-back […]
Learn basic buttercream techniques and decorate your dripping candle cake with realistic edible moss, skulls, toadstools, bugs & all the creepy little details that make it uniquely yours. No experience needed. Sunday, October 18th | 3–5 PM 250 Jersey Ave, […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic chip and dip serving tray from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size […]
Learn from championship coaches, NCAA Division I athletes and NSA student-athletes during our free boys' lacrosse and softball clinics on Sunday, October 18! The event is open to all interested students in grades 5–8 across the community. You do not […]
Looking for a fun activity for your little(s) that also helps them with calmness and stretching? Look no further! Whether your child is naturally energetic or shy, Zen Kids Yoga can be adapted to meet their needs, creating a supportive […]
A One-of-a-Kind Farm Adventure Trade the ordinary trail ride for something truly unique! Our Livestock Trail Rides let you saddle up and experience an authentic farm herding adventure, riding alongside our sheep and border collie shepherd dogs through our pastures […]
Calling all car enthusiasts! Whether you're cruising in a classic or showing off your custom ride, the ROLLIN LEGENDS MEET & GREET is the perfect place to connect with fellow gearheads. Come through, enjoy great food, and check out some […]
Join us for an evening of music from local musicians and choirs to support HELP's work of providing shelter, healthcare, and support for our neighbors in need!Peebles Theatre at the Ferguson Center at CNU
Fall Fest & Trunk-or-Treat at Jungle Jamz Play Café! Join us for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and family fun! Bring your little ones in their favorite costumes and visit decorated trunks hosted by local businesses, organizations, and families.
HBCU Band Battle featuring Norfolk State Univ., Hampton Univ., Elizabeth City State University and Virginia State University and more. Celebrate Missy Elliott Day and experience the energy, tradition and creativity of HBCU marching bands like never before by enjoying performances […]
Get ready for the ultimate Friday night hangout! Bring your friends and take over Crossroads for a night of games, music, and good energy. Don’t miss it!