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BGP is excited to announce our annual Botanical Art Festival will be taking place September 2026. This Festival will celebrate art in our community by offering free art programing for all ages, botanically themed workshops, and collaborations with regional artists, musicians, poets, and organizations, including a ticketed Botanical Art Festival Celebration supporting local artists and [...] 
As part of the Botanical Art Festival, find rocks painted with popular book covers scattered throughout the garden. 
Open weekend September 19–November 8. Get lost in the fun at the best Virginia corn maze. New this year – Music in the Mountains every Saturday night from 6–9pm. Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central Virginia, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, and the best [...] 
The Patch of Fun at Chiles Peach Orchard is a brand new festive fall experience for the whole family! Step into the pumpkin patch for pick-your-own and photo ops, take a hayride out to the apple cannon to try launching fruit at targets, stay and play in the outdoor play area, and try seasonal sips [...] 
You won’t meet a kid at a country fair who doesn’t want to indulge in roller coasters and the Tilt-a-Whirl. Check into the bracelets and ride discounts that help make the rides more family-affordable. The Ferris Wheel continues to be a popular ride, whether you head to the top as a family, on a date, [...] |
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Time to boogie! Bennett’s Village has partnered with the Charlottesville Ballet and the City of Charlottesville to host an hour of dancing and fun for our adult neighbors. No dance experience required! Explore elements of dance to improve quality of life through overall physical well-being, social interaction, and creative expression, as well as targeted improvements [...]
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What does a more supportive future for mothers and families look like? Our partners Women Advancing and Women United bring that question to the forefront with a screening of No Country for Mothers. No Country for Mothers follows activist Reshma Saujani as she examines the divisions surrounding modern motherhood and the lack of structural support [...] |
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The Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials is a celebration of traditional fiber techniques and an opportunity to view working dogs at their best! Join our family-friendly event to learn all about fiber animals, shearing, spinning, weaving, and fiber arts. You can join one of our many classes, view a demonstrations, enjoy our [...] 
Celebrating 57 Years of Apples and Community Animals, food, cider/beer/wine, live bluegrass music & more First Three Weekends in October 2026 October 3 & 4 | 10 & 11 | 17 & 18 Festival Hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Each Day
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Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard's 5th Biannual Art Festival & Book Fair pt. 2! We have invited a lot of new and amazing artists, and we have partnered with @wildlifecenter_va to bring you an immersive and educational experience with live animals! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:00-5:30 PM. We are pet and [...] |
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The Foxfield Fall Races are a family-friendly steeplechase tradition. Drawing a smaller, community-focused crowd than the massive spring event, the autumn race day features professional horse racing, kid-focused activities, and philanthropic local outreach. Kids can enjoy craft stations, stick pony races, face painting, games, pony rides and so much more. Fall is full of [...]
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Family-Friendly Activities: Face painting, balloon animals, dog costume competitions, pie-eating contest, and more. Thanks to Piedmont Tire, all CASPCA adoptions at Fall Fest are sponsored! This means you can take home a new dog or cat for free. Get to know other teams working to advance animal welfare in our community. |
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CENTRAL VIRGINIA'S PREMIER, BI-ANNUAL, JURIED ARTS & CRAFTS EVENT With over 125 Artists and Exhibitors participating, we are excited to showcase the diverse and unique handmade and handcrafted works of art you have come to expect at our biannual, award-winning events. Enjoy food, music, a kids area, prizes and more. Fall is full of [...] 
One of Batesville’s seminal events and a great chance to enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend and catch up with neighbors. We use two 100-gallon copper kettles to make the Best Apple Butter in the World (or at least in Central Virginia). Selling apple butter makes it possible for us to distribute funds to local organizations [...]
Celebrating 57 Years of Apples and Community Animals, food, cider/beer/wine, live bluegrass music & more First Three Weekends in October 2026 October 3 & 4 | 10 & 11 | 17 & 18 Festival Hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Each Day
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Join on the slopes of Massanutten Resort for Fall Festival 2026 to highlight the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with local musicians, food trucks, and artisans. Tickets Advance | Through Oct. 9th | $11.79 At the Gate | $20 Children 6 & Under | Free Chairlift Rides | $7 | Limited vouchers will be available for sale [...] |
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Celebrate the beauty of fall with a fun-filled day at Camp Horizons! Our annual Fall Festival is a free, family-friendly event open to the community—perfect for all ages. Spend the day exploring camp while enjoying a wide variety of seasonal activities. From games and crafts to archery, a petting zoo, and pony rides, there’s something [...]
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You’re invited to FallChella!🧡🍁🍂Kick off flag football season with us and wear your coolest costumes to connect and make memories. With pumpkin painting, a football toss, and activities galore, it’s the perfect way to end a busy fall day and learn more about ReadyKids. We can’t wait to see you there! |
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet. This is the 5th year of the Living Earth School hosting this amazing film festival in [...] |
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Celebrating 57 Years of Apples and Community Animals, food, cider/beer/wine, live bluegrass music & more First Three Weekends in October 2026 October 3 & 4 | 10 & 11 | 17 & 18 Festival Hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Each Day
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The future of our community will be built by the people who have the skills, ideas, and imagination to shape it. That’s why Tom Tom is proud to support the skilled trades and our partners at the Charlottesville Office of Economic Development, Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce, and Piedmont Virginia Community College in creating pathways to [...]
Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Oakland School warmly invites you to our fourth annual Oaktober Fest on Saturday, October 17. Join the Oakland community for a day of food and drink, music, and family fun. Enjoy hayrides, corn grab, raffles, punkin chuckin’ and more! Oaktober Fest tickets are available for purchase on our website. Tickets are $25 per adult or [...]
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Step inside the heart of harvest at King Family Vineyards for an evening unlike any harvest experience we’ve hosted before. Join us in our production facility for an intimate, behind-the-scenes celebration of Virginia wine. Wander from the tank room to the barrel room and out onto the crush pad, enjoying tastings straight from barrels and [...] |
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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A family-friendly festival and fundraiser benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville and childhood cancer programs. It's about fun, community, and raising money to help families battling childhood cancer receive support and get cutting-edge care close to home in Virginia. Admission is FREE! Everyone is welcome JackFest has a wide variety of fun activities including: [...]
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Enjoy food trucks, music, kids activities, face painting, juice flights, artisan vendors and more at this fall harvest celebration. All proceeds from face painting will directly benefit Reclaimed Hope Initiative |
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The Virginia Film Festival, now in its 39th year, is a program of the University of Virginia and is widely recognized as one of the leading regional film festivals in America and is known for its commitment to taking audiences beyond the screen to explore some of the most important issues of our time. Known [...] |
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Run by Bluebird & Co. bookstore and sponsored by dozens of local businesses, Crozet Book Fest spotlights both national bestsellers and local Virginia authors. The attending authors include every genre and age range, from picture books to young adult and adult novels, so there’s sure to be something for the whole family. Admission is free [...]
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Celebrate local food & agriculture with Bellair Farm and special guests. FREE & open to the public. Family-Friendly Farm Activities farm animals, tractor sit, & barrel train Barn Store & Community Market food, coffee, crafts, and more
Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Bring the whole family downtown for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, bounce houses, and more fun activities. Catch a live magic show, local group performances, story time, and special guest appearances by Glinda and Elphaba. Don't miss the costume contest, then follow the winners as they lead [...]
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Bring the family to Dairy Market’s free Halloween Hangout for trick-or-treating, crafts, and face painting! More details coming soon.
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Come to The Downtown Mall for trick or treating with your dog (for dog treats instead of candy) followed by a costume parade and contest. Lots of treats, prizes, raffles and fun! Special this year - keep your memories with our photographer, sketch artist, and face painters! Suggested donation of $15 goes to the Charlottesville-Albemarle [...] |
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It’s that time of year again – POLOWEEN is back! Join on Sunday, October 25th for our annual family-friendly Halloween celebration at Sunday Polo! Enjoy a day full of excitement with costume contests, tailgate competitions, and more spooky fun as we wrap up our 2026 polo season! Highlights include: Costume contests for kids, groups, and [...]
Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Join Albemarle County Police Department and other partners for a FREE Trunk or Treat event that is sure to be spooky fun! The event is designed to spread awareness around pedestrian safety, highlight local organizations and, of course, spread a little Halloween cheer. Two dates & locations: Oct. 29 at Crozet Park & Oct. 30 [...] 
Annual Family Halloween Carnival Every October, get in the Halloween spirit at Boo Bash, the Virginia Discovery Museum’s family-friendly carnival that’s too cute to spook! Dress up in your most creative costumes and join us for one of two evenings of frighteningly fun carnival games, activities, and crafts. Conduct eccentric experiments in the Mad Science [...]
Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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When: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6–9 PM, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6–9 PM. Rain or shine. Where: Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department, 96 Fredericks Hall Road, Bumpass, VA 23024. Free on-site parking. Cost: Free admission. Food trucks sell their own food and drinks. No tickets needed. The Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department presents two nights of [...]
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Come out for a day-long event in honor of everyone’s favorite fall gourd on Saturday, 10/31! We’ll have tons of fun events and activities all day long, plus tasty lunch options, drinks, and treats from our seasonal fall menu. Enjoy Bee Train Rides, "Fear Factor" Boxes, games, crafts, trick or treating in the farm market, [...]
Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
$15 – $20
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SATURDAY, October 31 | 4 pm - 9 pmIX Art Park + The looking glass Afterparty (21+) | 9 PM – 2 AM | $15 Tickets Step into a realm of magic and mischief this Halloween at Fantasy Fest, a celebration of imagination and creativity for all ages! Fantasy Fest Highlights: Live performances & roaming [...]
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This longtime tradition established by students in the late 1980s is not only a highly anticipated event for the University, it is also open to and eagerly awaited by children and families from the local community. This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m.! Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn online events [...] |
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Celebrate fall weekends at the 35th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, returning September 19 through November 1, 2026 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia's Favorite Fall Festival welcomes families from across the region for seven weekends at an award-winning pumpkin patch and corn maze with unforgettable farm [...]
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Sunday, November 1st | Beginning at 6 PM $25 per vehicle Purchase Your Ticket Here Join us for a spectacular evening as four hot air balloons from Monticello Ballooning take to the sky above our polo field. Enjoy the glow from the field with food trucks, King Family wines, and an unforgettable evening under the [...] |