The crisp fall air and the crunch of fallen autumn leaves ushers in the changing season. It’s a great time to decorate a pumpkin or take a walk through crunching bright leaves. Mark your calendars now for these Halloween-themed events and fall festivals.
Many are FREE. Be sure and visit the websites to confirm dates, locations, and times as they may change after posting. Keep checking back as more events are announced and posted here. Let us know of others by emailing information to: info@rvaonthecheap.com.
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Richmond, Virginia festivals throughout October feature agriculture, food, music, and culture. This list will help you explore Richmond, save money and have fun.
🎃 Check out more seasonal fun events at Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, 🎃 Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
and in the Ultimate List of Halloween Events and Activities. 👻
Fall Festivals Around Richmond:
Powhatan Festival of the Grape
October 5, 2024
Powhatan knows how to uncork and unwind. Party in the streets with 8,000 of your closest friends while tasting the best Virginia has to offer. Help us celebrate the 20th Festival of the Grape with reds, whites, roses, and a few sparkling surprises.
Richmond Folk Festival
September 27 – 29, 2024
The Richmond Folk Festival is one of Virginia’s largest events, drawing visitors from all over the country to downtown Richmond’s historic riverfront. The Festival is a FREE three-day event that got its start as the National Council for the Traditional Arts’ National Folk Festival, held in Richmond from 2005-2007. The Richmond Folk Festival features performing groups representing a diverse array of cultural traditions on six stages.
Midlothian Village Day Festival
October 19, 2024
Midlothian Moms, a local non-profit group, in conjunction with Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation, is hosting the the 41st Annual Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair. You can learn more about Midlothian Moms on this website at www.midlothianmoms.com. The Midlothian Festival is a community day filled with fun activities for the whole family. There will be crafters, community booths, games, inflatables, entertainment, food vendors, a raffle and more! There is no cost for admission to the Festival; However, there will be food, crafts and activities for purchase.
Rassawek Autumn Festival
October 21 & 22, 2023
This is a non-profit event designed to highlight trade skills and vocational work. We will be partnering with local companies to provide onsite demonstrations of trade work, craftsmanship and insight into a vocational career. The proceeds from this event will go towards Vocational Education which is a learning path that students can take to help merge academic knowledge and technical skills in real-world applications.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – Celebrate all that fall has to offer! This two-day event has a festival vibe with live music, food, and adult beverages, plus family-friendly activities. Saturday Live Music! ​
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More fall fun things to do in and around Richmond:
- Richmond’s Museums Highlight History, Art, Science and More
- Apple picking, apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine at Carter Mountain
- Pick your own orchards and farms around Richmond
- Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fun farms
- RVA Dog-Friendly Parks
- Orchards and Berry Farms
- Richmond boat launches and marinas
- Visit Richmond MetroZoo
- Richmond area scenic drives
- The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds
- RVA Dog-Friendly Parks
- 12+ Free Things to do in Colonial Williamsburg
- RVA Historic Sites
- RVA’s Nearby Ski Resorts
- 50+ Things to Do in Richmond
- Orchards and Berry Farms
- Things to Do: RVA
- 50+ Events & Festivals
- Special Resources
- Military Discounts
- FREE for Kids (or really cheap)
- Garage, Moving, Estate Sales and more
- Metro Richmond Zoo
- Richmond boat launches and marinas
- Fairs in RVA and Virginia
- Richmond Museums: Some Admission Free
- Discount Tickets: D.C. & NoVA Shows & Events
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