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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Mountain Maze
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nFall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central Virginia\, pumpkin patches and corn mazes\, and the best apple-picking spots. After all that farm fun be sure to check out our family recipe collection for some yummy fall treats\, including a pear witch.  \nDon’t miss a thing—sign up for our free CharlottesvilleFamily e-Mag for weekly event highlights and family fun ideas. And be sure to meet our valued partners who serve local families.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/blue-ridge-mountain-maze-2/
LOCATION:Blue Toad Cider\, 462 Winery Ln\, Roseland\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Farms & Orchards,Featured,Festivals & Fairs
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SUMMARY:Patch of Fun
DESCRIPTION: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 and treats from the drink stand. \nPatch of Fun is open from 10 AM–6 PM on weekends from September 19 through November 3\, including school holidays on 9/21\, 10/12–13\, and 11/2–3. To join in\, pick up a Patch of Fun Pass for attendees ages 3+ at chiles.farm/patch26tix. \nMake it a full autumn day at the orchard when you stop by our Farm Market and Clubhouse! Free to visit and open daily all fall\, we’re serving up old and new favorites via our seasonal menu\, including pumpkin chocolate chip muffins\, harvest BBQ pizza\, and apple cider slushies. There’s live music from 1–4 PM every weekend under our outdoor pavilion\, and don’t forget about pick-your-own apples out in the orchard!
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/patch-of-fun/
LOCATION:Chiles Peach Orchard\, 1351 Greenwood Rd\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Farms & Orchards,Featured,Festivals & Fairs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260828T164226Z
CREATED:20260828T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T164226Z
UID:10006044-1792540800-1792972799@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Virginia Film Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 as one of the premier cultural events in the Mid-Atlantic\, the annual five-day festival annually delivers more than 100 films from around the world\, combining special previews of some of the hottest titles of the festival season with an array of fascinating documentaries\, exciting new voices on the independent film scene\, the best of the international film scene and more.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/virginia-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Featured,Festivals & Fairs,On Stage & Screen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T145333Z
CREATED:20260817T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145333Z
UID:10006024-1792800000-1792886399@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Crozet Book Fest
DESCRIPTION: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 (though books are for sale at each event) but RSVPs are required. All the events are located in downtown Crozet within walking distance of each other\, making it an easy way to spend a family-friendly day embracing the literary life. \n  \nFall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central Virginia\, pumpkin patches and corn mazes\, and the best apple-picking spots. After all that farm fun be sure to check out our family recipe collection for some yummy fall treats\, including a pear witch. \nDon’t miss a thing—sign up for our free CharlottesvilleFamily e-Mag for weekly event highlights and family fun ideas. And be sure to meet our valued partners who serve local families.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/crozet-book-fest-3/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured,Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20261005T170428Z
CREATED:20261005T170428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T170428Z
UID:10006139-1792922400-1792944000@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Poloween
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again – POLOWEEN is back! \nJoin 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! \nHighlights include: \n\nCostume contests for kids\, groups\, and even your four-legged friends!\nA lively tailgate competition – with one lucky winner receiving a reserved tent space at a regular season 2027 match!\nTrunk-or-treating at your tailgating spaces! (always welcome\, never required)\n\nPack the field\, bring your costumes\, and get ready for a spooktacular day (but not too spooky for the little ones). We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/poloween/
LOCATION:King Family Vineyards\, 6550 Roseland Farm\, Crozet\, Virginia\, 22932\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals & Fairs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261014T104445Z
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UID:10006158-1792922400-1792947600@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 fun. \nThis year’s festival introduces America’s Harvest Celebration\, honoring 250 years of America’s agricultural heritage\, family traditions\, and the spirit of the harvest. Throughout the festival\, guests will experience America’s Harvest Celebration through the traditions of farm life\, live music\, seasonal activities\, local artisans\, delicious food\, and the simple joys of gathering with family and friends to celebrate the harvest season. \nRecognized by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the 4th Best Pumpkin Patch and 4th Best Corn Maze in the Nation in 2025\, Sinkland Farms has become one of Southwest Virginia’s premier fall destinations. \nFestival favorites include:\n• Hayrides to the pumpkin patch\n• Pick-your-own pumpkins\n• A nationally recognized corn maze\n• Farm animals\n• Kid’s Zone with giant slide\, jump pad\, barrel train\, zip line\, and games\n• Live music (Sat/Sun)\n• Special performances by Virginia Tech a cappella groups\n• The Virginia Tech Highty-Tighties and Hokies Bird on Hokie Spirit Day\, Oct 24\n• Arts & Crafts vendors (Sat/Sun)\n• Art in the Barn (Oct) featuring talented local artists and handcrafted goods\n• Food trucks\n• Face painters\n• Pig races (Sat/Sun)\n• Blacksmith demonstrations (Sat/Sun)\n• Chainsaw carving (Sat/Sun)\n• PumpkinTron\, Scarecrow\, and Juggling Geoff\n• Pony rides and horseback trail rides (Sat/Sun\, extra cost)\n• Blue Ridge Extreme Mobile Laser Tag (Fri/Sat/Sun\, extra cost)\n• Beer & wine on the Terrace \nOctober 24th and 25th – Punkin’ Chunkin’ returns to the farm on with Team Carbo’s trebouchet\, an innovative new catapult design that uses large rubber bands to power it. This catapult won’t be using any motors – it’s manually cocked and operated. \nOctober 24 – Hokie Spirit Day – Wear your Virginia Tech colors! Hokie Spirit Day brings the Marching Highty Tighties Corp of Cadets Band and Hokie Bird to the farm! \nOctober 31 – Halloween Costume Day for Adults\, Kids and Dogs – Dress your whole family in costume on Saturday to compete for Prizes at the Cottage Shoppe 1-2pm. \nSpecial musical guests include:\nSaturday\, Oct 24 – Noah Spencer of NBC’s The Voice\nSaturday\, Oct 31 – Makenzie Phipps of NBC’s The Voice \nCome celebrate autumn where family traditions\, agriculture\, and Appalachian hospitality come together at one of Virginia’s favorite fall festivals. Photographers are encouraged to get photography passes for their clients with the beautiful backdrop of sunflowers\, pumpkins\, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. \nWhen: Sept 19-Nov 1\, 2026\nThursdays & Fridays: 4:00–8:00 PM (limited activities)\nSaturdays & Sundays: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (full festival) \nWhere: Sinkland Farms\n3060 Riner Rd\nChristiansburg\, VA 24073 \nAdmission:\nThursdays/Fridays – $15 per person\, $14 seniors\, military & first responders\, free for children 3 and under\nSaturdays/Sundays – $20 per person\, $19 seniors\, military & first responders\, free for children 3 and under \nDetails: https://sinklandfarms.com/pumpkin-festival-about \nTickets: https://sinklandfarms.ticketspice.com/sinkland-farms-pumpkin-festival-2026
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/sinkland-farms-35th-annual-pumpkin-festival/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Sinkland Farms\, 3060 Riner Rd\, Christiansburg\, Virginia\, 24073
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals & Fairs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000
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SUMMARY:Trunk-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join Albemarle County Police Department and other partners for a FREE Trunk or Treat event that is sure to be spooky fun!\n\nThe event is designed to spread awareness around pedestrian safety\, highlight local organizations and\, of course\, spread a little Halloween cheer.\n\nTwo dates & locations: Oct. 29 at Crozet Park & Oct. 30 at Darden Towe.\n\nAlso at Darden Towe Park on October 30: BATTLE OF THE BADGES! Regional first responders will compete in a softball tournament; opening ceremony at 8 am and championship game slated for 4 pm.\n\nRemember\, during the upcoming Halloween holiday – Be Safe. Be Seen. Be Spooky!\n\nThere is no rain date for this event. In the event of inclement weather\, event cancellation information will be listed here and on www.albemarle.org/police.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, Charlottesville
CATEGORIES:Elementary School Age,Festivals & Fairs,Preschoolers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000
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UID:10006138-1793295000-1793388600@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Boo Bash
DESCRIPTION:Annual Family Halloween Carnival \nEvery 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 Lab\, concoct kooky potions in the Witch’s Cabin\, light up the night with gobs of ooey-gooey glow-in-the-dark slime\, brace yourself for a creepy cryptid encounter\, watch ghost money disappear right before your eyes\, and so much more. Don’t forget to pick out a prize from the Little Shop of Prizes and grab a devilishly delicious cookie from Baggby’s.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/boo-bash/
LOCATION:Virginia Discovery Museum\, 524 E Main Street\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Preschoolers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20261023T143910Z
CREATED:20261023T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T143910Z
UID:10006171-1793383200-1793480400@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Hollywood Happy Hauntings
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 6–9 PM\, and Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 6–9 PM. Rain or shine. \nWhere: Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department\, 96 Fredericks Hall Road\, Bumpass\, VA 23024. Free on-site parking. \nCost: Free admission. Food trucks sell their own food and drinks. No tickets needed. \nThe Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department presents two nights of free\, family-friendly Halloween fun. Classic monsters (Dracula\, Frankenstein\, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde\, The Mummy\, witches and more) wander the grounds and pose for photos. A safe\, family-friendly zone offers a coloring station\, a real fire truck to climb aboard\, and candy for the kids. Food trucks both nights: Friday\, Dad Bod BBQ\, Our Daily Brew Coffee\, Sweet Smidgens and Piedmont’s Coffee Club; Saturday\, 2 Alarm Dogs\, Sweet Smidgens and Pickle Coffee Trunk. Costumes encouraged for all ages. \nAny changes or cancellation will be announced at bumpassfire.org/halloween. \nMore information: https://bumpassfire.org/halloween?utm_source=charlottesvillefamily&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=halloween2026 \nContact: Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department\, 540-872-2400 (non-emergency)\, info@bumpassfire.org
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/hollywood-happy-hauntings/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals & Fairs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T132308Z
CREATED:20261008T132308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T132308Z
UID:10006142-1793440800-1793462400@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkinfest
DESCRIPTION: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\, music and more!
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/pumpkinfest/
LOCATION:Chiles Peach Orchard\, 1351 Greenwood Rd\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Farms & Orchards,Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T172627Z
CREATED:20260916T172627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T172627Z
UID:10006074-1793462400-1793480400@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Fantasy Festival
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, October 31 | 4 pm – 9 pmIX Art Park + The looking glass\nAfterparty (21+) | 9 PM – 2 AM | $15 Tickets\nStep into a realm of magic and mischief this Halloween at Fantasy Fest\, a celebration of imagination and creativity for all ages! \nFantasy Fest Highlights: \n\n\nLive performances & roaming fantasy characters \n\n\nMagical vendors & artisans \n\n\nImmersive art and interactive experiences \n\n\nFood\, drinks & fun for the whole family \n\n\nCostumes highly encouraged \n\n\nDonation-Based EntryFantasy Fest is free to attend\, but we encourage a suggested donation of $5–$25 per family or group to help support the IX Arts Foundation\, the nonprofit organization that keeps IX Art Park free and open to the community year-round.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/fantasy-festival-2/
LOCATION:Ix Art Park
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T165058Z
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SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s event will be held on Saturday\, October 31 from 5-7 p.m.! \nTrick-or-Treating on the Lawn online events \n\nHoos Involved\nUVA Housing Facebook\n\nLawn residents and members of student organizations are stationed in the 54 Lawn rooms as well as the Range to give out treats. All candy is donated and distributed by approximately 70 student groups and other organizations. \nHosted by Lawn and Range residents and co-sponsored by Housing & Residence Life\, the event receives additional support from the offices of Safety and Emergency Preparedness\, Facilities Management\, Parking and Transportation\, and the University Police Department.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/trick-or-treating-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:UVA Lawn
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T203000
DTSTAMP:20261023T144231Z
CREATED:20261023T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T144231Z
UID:10006174-1793556000-1793565000@charlottesvillefamily.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Glow
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1st | Beginning at 6 PM\n$25 per vehicle\nPurchase Your Ticket Here \nJoin 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 night sky. \nTickets are $25 per vehicle\, so gather your friends and family\, bring a lawn chair or blanket\, and settle in for an evening of food\, wine\, and the magic of Balloon Glow at King Family Vineyards.
URL:https://charlottesvillefamily.com/event/balloon-glow/
LOCATION:King Family Vineyards\, 6550 Roseland Farm\, Crozet\, Virginia\, 22932\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals & Fairs
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