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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join for a fun-filled day at the Garden, where nature meets adventure! This year’s Fall Festival celebrates trees and is proud to be featured as part of ReLeaf Cville’s Tree Week. Enjoy a day of hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, including arts and crafts, tree walks, a tree planting, and a tree care workshop and [...]
Rain or Shine: Join us for one of the most anticipated festivals of autumn, the Apple Harvest Festival hosted by the CoveGarden Ruritans and Albemarle CiderWorks! Find many of your favorite farmers' market vendors, local artisans, and craftsmen demonstrating their skills. Enjoy Brunswick stew and apple butter or grab some to go.* Dig your teeth [...]
Virginia's Premier Holiday Light Show The beauty of light and whimsy of nature come together in perfect harmony at our Winter Wander Trail of Lights, returning for another fantastic season of wintertime fun with family and friends. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful [...]
Presented by VMFA and the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, this powwow features family activities, artist demonstrations, and performances showcasing celebrated dancers from multiple Native American nations. Schedule & Locations Atrium, Level 1 Dancing, Drumming, and Hoop Dancing With Tsenacommacah Intertribal Dance Group, LoneEagle Singers, Moontee Sinquah, and Master of Ceremonies Sam Bearpaw 10:30 am–noon Conference [...]
Celebrate five years of lights with a brand new walk! Veritas Illuminated celebrates its fifth annual season, with a new glow for the grove! Wind your way along an all-new light trail through the grove and vines of the Veritas Vineyard and Winery, and see the estate light up after the stars come out. Even [...]