Oct. 1-23 Festivals, Fun, and Family-Friendly Events
Fall festival season in Central Virginia starts in early September and continues in October. Some local fall festivals are primarily for adults, but many also offer fun kids' activities. Check out the information booths, let the kids enjoy the rides, pick up some yummy festival food and make memories as you spend a day outdoors together.
We have so many events to share that they won't all fit into one article! So, here's part one of the October Festivals and Fun guide, covering Oct. 1-23 events.
Be sure to check our Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide and our Apple Orchard Guide for details about each of the locations in Central Virginia.
Our Halloween and Trunk or Treat Event Guide gives you only the special seasonal events and our November Family Fun Guide brings you more fun in the Lynchburg area!
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Here are the top October festivals and fun events for your family to check out. Some of the festivals have multiple dates. Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® this fall in Central Virginia!
We add events as we receive information, so check back for updates!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - SOME NOT UPDATED FOR 2022
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- (Sept. SAT from 10 AM - 6 PM starting Sept. 17; SUN from 11 AM - 6 PM; Oct. SAT from 10 AM - 7 PM; SUN from 11 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 5 10 AM - 5 PM), Blue Ridge
Lottie J Farm -- (Saturdays from Sept. 10 - Oct. 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM), Bedford for 2022
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- (Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM - 10 PM from Sept. 17 - Oct. 29 and Nov. 5; Tuesday - Thursday in October from 4 PM - 7 PM), Rustburg for 2022
Jeter Farm Fall Festival -- (Sat/Sun only Sept. 25 - Oct. 30: SAT from 9 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 12 PM - 6 PM), Roanoke for 2022
Dark Leaf Farms -- (Friday through Sunday from Sept. 16 (no activities day): Fridays from 4 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM), Concord
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- (Friday through Sunday from Sept. 24 through Nov. 6 with varying hours), Lovingston for 2022
Smith's Pumpkin Patch -- (Daily from September 29th - October 31: Mon-Thurs from 12 PM - 8 PM; Fri/Sat from 10 AM - 8 PM; Sun from 12 PM - 8 PM), Lynchburg
*White Fall Farm -- White Fall Farm WILL NOT OPEN in 2022
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Altavista Scarecrow Stroll - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 throughout Downtown Altavista
Jumping Beans - Fridays from 10 AM - 12 PM at JUMP Lynchburg Trampoline Park
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM at Miller Center in Lynchburg
Family Day at Imagination Station Studio - Fridays from 12 PM - 6 PM
Jump 'N Glow - Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM - 9 PM at JUMP Lynchburg Trampoline Park in Lynchburg
Glow in the Dark Golf - Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM - 10 PM at Tiny Town Golf in Lynchburg
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2022 - Sundays at 3 PM at Peaks View Park (continues weekly through Oct. 9)
You'll also find weekly events at various libraries on our full calendar of events at our website. There are so many special events during October, so we've listed the most popular events.
The events listed below are only a small sampling of the weekend events and a few of the weekday events taking place during the month of October. You'll find the full calendar of weekday and weekend events on our website to help you Find Your Family Fun® all month!
These events were chosen because they are free, inexpensive, or are unique events we feel many families will enjoy. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
October Festivals and Fun, Part 1
Oct. 1-2
Oct. 1-31 - Altavista Scarecrow Stroll - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 throughout Downtown Altavista (Many will not be out this weekend due to weather)
Oct. 1 - Annual Indoor Yard Sale at Heritage United Methodist Church from 8 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 1 - Open House at Blue Ridge Montessori School from 9 AM - 1 PM Event postponed to Oct. 22
Oct. 1 - Touch-a-Truck and First Responder Appreciation Day at Lowe’s of Madison Heights from 9 AM - 1 PM (rescheduled Oct. 8)
Oct. 1 - Fall Festival at Temple Christian School from 9 AM - 4 PM - Indoors, some activities may be canceled
Oct. 1 - Clifford Ruritan Sorghum Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM Postponed due to weather; rescheduled for Oct. 8
Oct. 1 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 1 - Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Riverfront Park at 10 AM Rescheduled to Oct. 29
Oct. 1 - Blessing of the Animals at St. Stephens Episcopal Church from 10 AM - 12 PM Rain or Shine- it has moved inside to the Parish
Oct. 1 - Homefront Festival at National D-Day Memorial from 10 AM - 3 PM Postponed due to weather; new date to be announced
Oct. 1 - Day at the Point Fall Festival at Point of Honor from 10 AM - 4 PM Cancelled due to weather
Oct. 1 - Apple Butter Makin' Festival at Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards from 10 AM - 4 PM **Open, but many festival activities cancelled
Oct. 1 - Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM Closed due to weather
Oct. 1 - Puzzled Kidz Carnival and Car, Truck, and Bike Show from 10 AM - 5 PM Rescheduled to Oct. 29
Oct. 1 - Lovingston Street Festival from 10 AM - 5 PM Postponed to Oct. 22
Oct. 1 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 6 PM Closed for the weekend due to weather
Oct. 1 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 6 PM Closed due to weather
Oct. 1- Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 10 AM - 7 PM Closed due to weather
Oct. 1 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 9 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 1 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM Corn maze cancelled; farm store open 10-6
Oct. 1 - 2nd Annual Vista BBQ Festival at English Park from 12 PM - 8:30 PM Postponed to Oct. 15
Oct. 1 - Solar Energy Saturday at Ivy Creek Park from 1 PM - 3 PM Postponed to Oct. 15
Oct. 1-2 - "Beauty and the Beast" at Academy Center of the Arts - Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 2 at 7 PM; Matinees on Oct. 1-2 at 2 PM
Oct. 1 - Brookville Theatre Presents: "The Lightning Thief" - Oct. 1, 6, and 8 at 7 PM; Oct. 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Oct. 1 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 8 PM (Sept. 30/Oct. 1 cancelled)
Oct. 1- Get Downtown 2022 from 4 PM - 9 PM Canceled due to weather
Oct. 2 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 6 PM Closed for the weekend due to weather
Oct. 2 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 11 AM - 6 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 2 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 1 PM - 6 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 2 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 12 PM - 6 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 2 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM (waiting to find out if they will be open or not)
Oct. 2 - Brookville Theatre Presents: "The Lightning Thief" - Oct. 1, 6, and 8 at 7 PM; Oct. 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Oct. 2 - Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2022 at Linkhorne Middle School at 3 PM (continues weekly through Oct. 9)
Oct. 3-9
Oct. 1-31 - Altavista Scarecrow Stroll - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 throughout Downtown Altavista
Oct. 3 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 4 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 4 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 5 - Motherhood Collective Playgroup from 10 AM - 12 PM
Oct. 5 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 5 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 5 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct. 5-9 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 PM
Oct. 6 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 6 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 6-22 - Candlelight Tours at Old City Cemetery - Oct. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22 at multiple times
Oct. 6 - Brookville Theatre Presents: "The Lightning Thief" - Oct. 1, 6, and 8 at 7 PM; Oct. 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Oct. 6 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 PM
Oct. 7 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 7 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 7-12 - Kidz Kraze Fall Consignment Sale (hours vary)
Oct. 7 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 12 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 7 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 7 - First Friday: Pumpkins & Power Tools at Vector Space from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 7 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 7-9 - Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival 50th Anniversary - Friday from 6 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 7 - Glow Ride at Riverside Park from 7 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 7 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 PM
Oct. 8 - Touch-a-Truck and First Responder Appreciation Day at Lowe’s of Madison Heights from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 8 - Touch a Tractor at Kubota of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 8 - Clifford Ruritan Sorghum Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM (rescheduled)
Oct. 8 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 8 - Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival 50th Anniversary - parade at 9 AM; activities 9 AM - 4:30 PM; live music 6 PM - 10 PM; fireworks at 9 PM
Oct. 8 - Wildwood Craft Fair at Wildwood Pool from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 8 - Hill City Fall Festival with Hill City Montessori from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 8 - Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 8 - Buena Vista Mountain Day from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 8 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 8 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 8-9 - Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyards from 10 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 8 - Monster Mash Family Fun Run at Liberty Lake in Bedford at 10 AM
Oct. 8 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch CLOSED for Railroad Festival
Oct. 8 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 10 AM - 7 PM
Oct. 8 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 8 - Anniversary Celebration at Sugar Rush Candy Shop from 1 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 8 - Daddy Daughter Date Night at River Ridge Mall from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 8 - Spooky Scary Stories by the Fire Night at Avoca Museum from 6 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 8 - Brookville Theatre Presents: "The Lightning Thief" - Oct. 1, 6, and 8 at 7 PM; Oct. 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Oct. 8 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 PM
Oct. 9 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 9 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 11 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 9 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 12 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 9 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 9 - Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival 50th Anniversary from 12 PM - 4:30 PM
Oct. 9 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 1 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 9 - Timberlake Christian Church Fall Festival from 2 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 9 - Brookville Theatre Presents: "The Lightning Thief" - Oct. 1, 6, and 8 at 7 PM; Oct. 2 and 9 at 2 PM
Oct. 9 - Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2022 at Peaks View Park at 3 PM (continues weekly through Oct. 9)
Oct. 9 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Night Of The Living Dead! LIVE" at Heritage High School - Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 8 PM
Oct. 10-16
Oct. 1-31 - Altavista Scarecrow Stroll - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 throughout Downtown Altavista
Oct. 7-12 - Kidz Kraze Fall Consignment Sale (hours vary)
Oct. 10 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 10 - Creators' Club at Lynchburg Public Library at 4:30 PM
Oct. 11 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 11 - Game Time - Brookneal from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 11 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 12 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 12 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 12 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct. 13 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 13 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 6-22 - Candlelight Tours at Old City Cemetery (Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22)
Oct. 13-14 - Ghost Tours of Sandusky at Sandusky at Historic Sandusky - Lynchburg College from 7 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 13-15 - Spooky Trail Walk at Second Wind Farm - Oct. 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29 from 7 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 13-15 - Scaremare - 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Oct. 14-15 - 6th Annual Mountain View Vintage Market (3-6 PM Friday; 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday)
Oct. 14-16 - Anthem GO Outside Festival in Roanoke (5-8 PM Friday; 10-8 Saturday; 10-5 Sunday)
Oct. 14 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 14 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 14 - Monster Mash Dance Party at Lynchburg Public Library from 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Oct. 14 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 12 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 14 - 6th Annual Mountain View Vintage Market (VIP event) from 3 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 14 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 14 - Family Fun Friday at Snowflex from 5 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 14 - Stranger Things Glow Skate at FunQuest from 5 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 14 - Glow in the Dark Paint Night at Imagination Station Studio from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct. 14 - Movies in the Park at Riverside Park "Encanto" at 6:30 PM (movie starts at sunset)
Oct. 15 - New Hope Fall Festival at New Hope United Methodist Church at 7 AM
Oct. 15 - Apple Harvest Festival at Gross' Orchard from 8 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 15 - Rustburg United Methodist Fall Festival from 9 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 15 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 15 - Drumheller Orchard Apple Festival from 9 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 15-16 - 51st Annual Amherst Apple Harvest Festival (9-5 on Saturday, 12-5 on Sunday)
Oct. 15 - Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - Apple Butter Makin' Festival at Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - Academy Clay Festival at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - 6th Annual Mountain View Vintage Market from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - Big Otter Mill Harvest Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Festival from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 15 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 10 AM - 7 PM
Oct. 15 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 15 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 15 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 15 - Harvest Festival at Vera Church of God from 12 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 15 - 2nd Annual Vista BBQ Festival at English Park from 12 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct. 15 - Solar Energy Saturday at Ivy Creek Park from 1 PM - 3 PM
Oct. 15 - 10th Annual Lynchburg Zombie Walk from 5 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 15 - Hocus Pocus, Paint Night at Imagination Station Studio from 5 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 15 - Challenged Sports Exchange Presents True Grit Rodeo - gates open at 5 PM; rodeo begins at 7 PM
Oct. 15 - Haunted Hike on Turnpike from 7 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 15 - Dark Leaf Farms Haunted Corn Maze from 7:30 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 16 - Drumheller Orchard Apple Festival from 9 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 16 - Anthem GO Outside Festival in Roanoke - from 10 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 16 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 16 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 11 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 16 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 12 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 16 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 16 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 1 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 17-23
Oct. 1-31 - Altavista Scarecrow Stroll - Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 throughout Downtown Altavista
Oct. 17 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 17 - Halloween Craft at Downtown Branch of Lynchburg Public Library from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Oct. 17 - Spooky Yoga at Bower Center for the Arts at 4:30 PM
Oct. 18 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 18 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 19 - Motherhood Collective Mamas on the Move at 10 AM
Oct. 19 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 19 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 19 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Oct. 20 - Drip Painting at 10 AM
Oct. 20 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 20 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 6-22 - Candlelight Tours at Old City Cemetery (Oct. 20, 21, and 22) starting at 6:10 PM
Oct. 20 - Liberty High School Presents "The Odyssey" at 6:30 PM
Oct. 20-22 - Spooky Trail Walk at Second Wind Farm - Oct. 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29 from 7 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 20-22 - Scaremare - 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Oct. 20-23 - Amherst County Fair (6-10 PM Th/F; 1-10 PM Sat; 1-6 PM Sun)
Oct. 21 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 21 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 21 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 21 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 12 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 21 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 21 - Trunk or Treat at Forest Professional Park from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct. 21 - Summer Sunset Festival Series at the Bedford YMCA from 6 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 21 - Amherst County Fair from 6 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 21 - CVCC Fall Cinemas with Nomad Coffee: "Hocus Pocus" at 6:30 PM (begins at dusk)
Oct. 21 - Haunted Trail at DeVault Vineyards from 6:30 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 21 - Haunted Trail Open to the Public at Lynchburg South Moose Lodge from 7 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 22 - 30th Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run at 9 AM
Oct. 22 - Open House at Blue Ridge Montessori School from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 22 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 22 - Toddler Saturday Halloween Party Character Event at FunQuest from 10 AM - 12 PM
Oct. 22 - Family Craft Days at Lynchburg Public Library from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 22 - New London Day from 10 AM - 3 PM
Oct. 22 - Open Farm Days at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 22 - Lovingston Street Festival from 10 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 22 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 22 - Kids Free Weekend at Natural Bridge Zoo from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 22 - Fitzgerald Farms' Fall Festival from 10 AM - 7 PM
Oct. 22 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 10 AM - 7 PM
Oct. 22 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 10 AM - 8 PM
Oct. 22 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 22 - Yoders' Farm Corn Maze from 10 AM - 10 PM
Oct. 22 - Fall-O-Ween Open House and Trunk or Treat at Harley Davidson of Lynchburg from 11 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 22 - Opera on the James Presents: “The Magic Flute” at Timbrook Library at 11 AM
Oct. 22 - RescueFest at Apocalypse Ale Works from 12 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 22 - Fall Festival at Living Water Baptist Church from 12 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 22 - Oktoberfest at Riverfront Park from 12 PM - 7 PM (Adult ages 21+ only event)
Oct. 22 - Amherst County Fair from 1 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 22 - Riverfront Skate Contest from 3 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 22 - Jack-O-Lantern Paint Night at Imagination Station Studio from 5 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 22 - Halls of Fall at Heritage Elementary School from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 22 - Annual Ghost Walk at Amherst County Museum from 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 22 - Haunted Trail at DeVault Vineyards from 6:30 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 22 - Haunted Trail Open to the Public at Lynchburg South Moose Lodge from 7 PM - 10 PM
Oct. 23 - Blue Ridge Mountain Maze from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Kids Free Weekend at Natural Bridge Zoo from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Layman Family Farms Fall Festival from 11 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Jeter Farm Fall Festival from 12 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Smith's Pumpkin Patch from 12 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 23 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Patch from 1 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Amherst County Fair from 1 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Halloween Trunk or Treat at Centra College Parking Lot from 2 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 23 - Fall Family Gathering at Forest Presbyterian Church from 2 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 23 - Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat at Terrace View Baptist Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 23 - Opera on the James Presents "The Magic Flute" at Staunton River Library in Altavista at 3 PM
Oct. 23 - Trunk or Treat at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church at 4 PM
Oct. 23 - Fall Open Studios and Fundraising Event at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - River Church Truck and Treat from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 23 - Bark-or-Treat at Humane Society of Amherst County from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 24-31 events can be found in Part 2 of the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid October Festivals and Fun Guide!
Lynchburg and Central Virginia Fall Festivals and Fun: October 24-31
Trick or Treating - Oct. 31 in your neighborhood (check with your local authorities or neighborhood association)
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To add your organization’s fall festival to the list, message us at our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many of the local festival on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
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