Events Around Virginia

It’s not the Olympics, but you can still go for gold at Salem’s scenic Blue Ridge fall races, with a half marathon, 8K, and kids’ fun run through neighborhoods and the Roanoke River Greenway. A portion of event proceeds go to local charities.

Located at:
Dorey Park
2999 Darbytown Road
Henrico, Virginia 23231

Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 18th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help […]

Moving Day Richmond is a celebration of movement and exercise—proven to help manage PD symptoms. At Moving Day Richmond, community members will gather for movement demonstrations and can visit with partners, sponsors, and even Nutzy, the Flying Squirrel’s mascot. Participants can also take part in our signature We Move Ceremony, followed by a 5K walk.

Since 2011, Moving Day events across the country have raised more than $45 million supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people with PD.

To register or donate, visit MovingDayWalk.org

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear” on display Oct. 10-Oct. 31.

Find us at the Cunningham Multi-Cultural Center (CMAC) The acclaimed Spirit Fest™ Expo is now across the East Coast and proudly coming to Virginia Beach! The BEST readers, healing practitioners, and merchandise vendors from across the country. Specialties like aura photos, reflexology, fairy hair and MUCH MORE! Free parking, food available on site. For all […]

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals.

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature […]

Free community event to sign up people for rides to the polls

Join Tephra ICA for a free drop-in community artmaking workshop! All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Come enjoy Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day—a free, outdoor, community art-making event on Saturday, October 12, 12-4pm at the Four Mile Run Conservatory (4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). The event is organized by Del Ray Artisans in partnership with Casa Chirilagua. Note: If it rains, the activities will be moved inside the Four Mile Run Conservatory building.

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear”. Join us for the Opening Reception on October 12, 6-8 pm.

Explore the battlefield after hours and step back in time with our annual lantern tour program, “Spirits of New Market,” as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of those whose lives were impacted by the Battle of New Market. You’ll follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the Battlefield encountering living historians portraying the soldiers, […]

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach […]

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals.

Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature […]

To coincide with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery presents a group art exhibition titled “Factory of Fear” on display Oct. 10-Oct. 31.

Talk to Me (Dir. Danny and Michael Philippou, 95 mins) When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Followed by a conversation on the horror genre with Harry Szabo Groves and […]

The Botetourt County Historical Society is delighted to announce its 16th Annual Founder’s Day Dinner, set to take place on Sunday, October 13 at Virginia Mountain Vineyard. This year, we are honored to welcome Dr. Sarah McCartney from the College of William & Mary as our distinguished guest speaker.

Experience the music of Schubert at this concert with commentary!