Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond on Friday, Saturday & Sunday – October 15, 16 & 17, 2021 that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck.
Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, check out posts highlighting museums and historical sites. If you are looking to keep the kids busy and entertained, clothed or fed on a budget this weekend, peruse the Fun With Kids category for leads. Check out the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas of possibilities. If you are looking to make the weekend special be sure to check out our ideas for a cheap date including viewing Richmond’s FREE outdoor murals .
🎃 Mark your calendar for Richmond area pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall fun farms
Some events may require advance registration, and some deals may end before the event occurs, so plan early. But if this list feels a bit short check out these “must do’s.”
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EVENTS AROUND RICHMOND DURING THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 15, 16 & 17 2021
Garden Glow at Maymont tickets are now on sale! Brighten your autumn nights, October 15-November 7, on a spectacular light-filled journey. Purchase tickets online at https://maymont.org/calendar/garden-glow-2021/
King’s Dominion Halloween-themed event is the Peanuts’ themed The Great Pumpkin Fest – Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 25 – Oct. 31, 2021. Family-friendly, pumpkin painting, hay mazes, ghostly games, not-so-scary live entertainment and more, this scare-free festival makes for the perfect fall and Halloween activity for kids and everyone in the family.
Busch Gardens is offering silly, not-too-spooky fun every Saturday and Sunday Sept. 25 through Oct. 31 at The Count’s Spooktacular! Children (9 and younger) are invited to come dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume to experience dance parties with their favorite Sesame Street friends, a festive hay maze, pumpkin scavenger hunt, and trick-or-treating throughout the park with more treats than ever before! Different themes every weekend with unique activities and special photo opportunities offer new experiences for guests with every visit. For more details regarding the event see: https://bit.ly/3EfmW6P
Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Friday, October 15, 2021
🍎 Apple picking fun, plus apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine 🍏
Sat. Oct. 16 from 1-9pm-Richmond Bluegrass Festival at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr Richmond, VA 23238. West Creek. Music, food trucks, and beer. Family-friendly, FREE.
1-1:30 – Hot Seats Duo
1:45 – 2:45 – Cary Street Ramblers
3-4pm – Josh Grigsby & County Line
4:15 – 5:30 – Josh Small & Andrew Alli
5:45 – 7pm – 5 Mile Mountain Road
7:30 – 9pm – Dalton Dash
Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
SATURDAYS from June to October AT 9 AM – Saturday Salutations at the VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
🥕 Read about the many farmers markets around Richmond on Saturdays.
RVA BIG MARKET SATURDAYS 8am-12pm – Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227
The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities
Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival fall family event-Saturday, October 16, 2021 12pm- 6pm The festival takes place in Scott’s Addition, on Arthur Ashe Boulevard, and features something for everyone. From live music by local bands to delicious fall treats and the best craft beer from local breweries. Plus, the very popular costume contests for kids, adults and our four-legged friends. The event is FREE.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
CARYTOWN FARMERS MARKET Locally grown produce, freshly baked foods, crafts, popsicles, coffee and flowers.. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sundays, May-November. City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond,
RED VEIN is Richmond’s scariest indoor/outdoor haunted attraction. Located at Hanover Vegetable Farm, which is just 10 miles from Short Pump and 20 miles from downtown Richmond. 13580 Ashland Road Ashland, VA 23005
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Braehead Farm, 1130 Tyler St Fredericksburg, VA 22401, is having its annual Fall Festival Weekends in October! Every weekend, Beginning Oct 2 through Oct 31, from 9am-6pm. Hayrides through the decorated forest, an interactive game within the corn maze, a sunflower walk for the little ones! Also, visit with the Great Pumpkin in the pumpkin patch sitting on his hay throne from 10am-1pm and 2-5pm… bring your cameras! Play in the Family Playgrounds and visit the farm animals! $10.00 per person, age 2 and under free! (Fall/Winter Season Pass holders only pay $5.00 per person, age 2 and under free.) NO RESERVATIONS OR PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS NEEDED. ALL PUMPKINS ARE SOLD BY THE POUND AT .70 CENTS PER POUND. There is a pumpkin patch in the Festival area AND in the front of the farm in the PYO fields. We will have some wagons, but feel free to bring your own! Sometimes wagons are all in use. ALSO, YOU CAN JUST COME TO PICK PUMPKINS IN THE FRONT “”Pick Your Own” FIELDS, and pay no admission…just pay for what you pick! Also vegetables and flowers to pick! Stay for lunch and picnic. Shop in the market! There is something for everyone. Kettle Korn, Ice cream, fresh pressed apple cider, bakery items and more!
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Want to see more than just this weekend’s events? You can view any date on our Richmond events calendar. Learn about more food and drink deals in Richmond and as well as events at eating establishments. And don’t forget to check our current restaurant deals category, as well as the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas. Sign up for deals through Goldstar to learn about discounted events and shows in Richmond and nearby areas.
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Thankfully, Richmond has lots of free events and affordable entertainment so you never have to be bored or broke! You’re bound to find something fun to do.
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