October 2024: RVA Events and Things to Do

Be sure to check the Pastore Properties of Richmond website every month for updated events.

OYSTOBERFEST @ Ginter Park

Dates: October 5th
Time: 12PM - 6PM
Price: Free Entry
Location: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
It’s pretty simple; if you like oysters, you have to go! The OystoberFest in Ginter Park features live music, good beer, and – you guessed it – lots of oysters (raw, steamed, and fried!) The event is free to attend but a suggested $2 donation will support St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church outreach programs.

Dates: October 16th - November 10th
Time: Times Vary (Closed Mondays)
Price: There are value nights and standard pricing nights - you can see them HERE
Location: Entrance at 2201 Shields Lake Drive
Discover the unexpected at Maymont during Garden Glow presented by Kroger, October 16 – November 10. New light sculptures will sprout up along the expanded Kinsale Glow Path and the Japanese Garden presented by Colesville Nursery will be transformed by color and lighting effects into a mesmerizing experience for 22 nights this fall. Delight in the wonder of Maymont’s most popular annual event, a chance to revel in the great outdoors with friends and family.

Dates: October 19th
Time: 12PM - 5PM
Price: Free Entry
Location: 1101 Winterfield Crossing Midlothian, VA 23113
Celebrate fall with the whole family at Triple Crossing in Midlothian for their 3rd Annual Fall Fest! Enjoy pumpkin painting, games, face painting, and more, plus shop from local artists and makers offering handmade home décor, art, jewelry, and apparel at this fun outdoor event. Learn more.

Dates: The month of October
Celebrate Virginia Wine Month this October! Make RVA your wine tasting destination and explore the variety of local sips our region has to offer. Stop by a scenic vineyard this fall in New Kent County or sample new sips at a cool wine bar in the Fan. Click here to browse winery locations across the region and start planning your perfect itinerary. (Plus, many locations are family and pet friendly!). Visit the Virginia Museum of History and Culture's Virginia Vines wine festival on October 26th. Be sure to share your photos on social media enjoying Virginia sips using #VAWineMonth and #VisitRichmondVA!