Fall festival season in Central Virginia starts in early September and continues through October into early November. 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.
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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.
Stay tuned for our Halloween and Trunk or Treat Event Guide, coming in mid-October, and our November Family Fun Guide, coming soon, to find more family fun in the Lynchburg area!
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 YET UPDATED FOR 2024
Layman Family Farms Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Nov. 2; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 11 AM - 6 PM; Oct. only: Fridays from 4 PM - 8 PM; special weekday farm days are on Sept. 24, Oct. 14, and Oct. 28 from 10 AM - 1 PM), Blue Ridge
Lottie J Farm -- (2024 hours: Sept. 14 - Oct. 26; Saturdays only from 10 AM to 4 PM), Bedford
Yoders' Farm Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Oct. 26; Nov. 2: Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; Tuesday - Thursday in October from 4 PM - 7 PM; Nov. 2 from 10 AM - 7 PM), Rustburg
Jeter Farm Fall Festival -- (2024 hours: Sat/Sun only Sept. 28 - Oct. 27: SAT from 9 AM - 6 PM; SUN from 12 PM - 6 PM), Roanoke
Dark Leaf Farms -- LIMITED 2024 INFORMATION 2024 events: Sunflower Festival Sept. 7 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Fall Festival Oct. 5 from 10 AM - 6 PM (2023 hours: Sept. 30 through Halloween; Friday through Sunday: Fridays from 4 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 6 PM; Sundays from 1 PM - 5 PM), Concord
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze -- (2024 hours: Sept. 21 - Nov. 3: Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 21-29; Friday - Sunday from Oct. 4 - Nov. 3 (Friday and Saturday Sept. 21/22 and Sept. 28/29 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Friday from 12 PM - 6 PM; Saturdays from 10 AM - 10 PM; and Sundays from 10 AM - 6 PM from Oct. 4 - Nov. 3 (closing at 5 PM on Nov. 3 only); and Monday, Oct. 14 from 10 AM - 6 PM), at Blue Toad Hard Cider, Roseland
Wood Ridge Farm -- (2024 hours: Sept. 28 - Nov. 3: Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM until dark and Thursdays and Fridays from 3 PM until dark), Lovingston
*Smith's Pumpkin Patch -- NO 2024 INFORMATION YET (2023 hours: Monday - Thursday 3 PM - 8 PM; Friday - Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM; Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31), Lynchburg
**During fall festival season, weekends are very busy in our area. Our monthly articles only include weekend events. Check our website for weekday events.**
With school in session, primarily weekend events are listed here, as well as all Halloween events. You'll find all October events on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events on our website.
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.
Oct. 4-6 Weekend Events
Oct. 4 - Lynchburg Exchange Club Pasta Dinner at Moose Lodge 715 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Oct. 4 - First Fridays at Vector Space: Power Tool Pumpkin Carving from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 4 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 4 - First Fridays at Lynchburg Art Club and Art Galleries from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 4 - First Fridays at Falling Creek Park in Bedford starting at 6 PM
Oct. 4 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Oct. 5 - Touch-a-Truck and First Responder Appreciation Day at Lowe’s of Madison Heights from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 5 - Clifford Ruritan Sorghum Festival from 9 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 5 - Color Run at Liberty Lake in Bedford at 10 AM
Oct. 5 - Tharp's Truck or Treat at Tharp Funeral Home from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 5 - Day at the Point at Point of Honor from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 5 - Apple Butter Makin' Festival at Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards from 10 AM - 4:30 PM (also Oct. 19)
Oct. 5 - Lovingston Fall Street Festival from 10 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 5 - Fall Festival at Ashwood Manor from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 5 - Dark Leaf Farms Pumpkin Festival from 10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 5 - AIM Bus Family Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 11 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 5 - Fall Festival Family Fun Day at Cornerstone Community Church from 11 AM - 3 PM
Oct. 5 - Pokemon Day at Super Rad Arcade from 12 PM - 1 AM (ages 18+ after 9 PM)
Oct. 5 - Tabletop Gaming Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 5 - Rivertown Fest in Altavista from 2 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct. 11-13 Weekend Events
Oct 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26 - Scaremare from 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Oct. 11-13 - Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival - Friday 5-10 PM; Saturday 9 AM-10 PM; Sunday 12-5 PM)
Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and 31 - Trail of Terror at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, and 31 - Kids Zone and No Scare Walk at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 11 - FIVE18 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Vista Park from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct. 11-13 and 17-19 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Side Show" at Heritage High School - Oct. 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at 7 PM; Oct. 13 at 3 PM
Oct. 11 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Oct. 12 - Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Recycling Event from 8 AM - 12 PM
Oct. 12 - Rustburg Dixie Softball Market at the Diamond from 8 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 12 - 31st Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run at 9 AM
Oct. 12 - Touch a Tractor at Kubota of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 12 - Pick Your Own Apples at Silver Creek Orchard from 9 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 12 - 36th Annual Bereavement Memorial Service and Walk at Virginia Baptist at 10 AM
Oct. 12 - Big Otter Mill Harvest Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 12 - Freak-A-Ween at Super Rad Arcade from 4 PM - 1 AM (ages 18+ only after 9 PM)
Oct. 13 - Pumpkins and Pancakes at Blue Toad Hard Cider from 11 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 18-20 Weekend Events
Oct. 17-20 - Amherst County Fair (5-10 PM on Thursday and Friday, 12-10 PM on Saturday; 12-6 PM on Sunday)
Oct. 17-19 - The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg Tours at Presbyterian Cemetery - Tours at 6 PM, 6:20 PM, 6:40 PM, 7 PM, 7:20 PM, & 7:40 PM
Oct. 17-19 - Pioneer Theatre Presents "Side Show" at Heritage High School - Oct. 17, 18, and 19 at 7 PM
Oct 17-19 and 24-26 - Scaremare from 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Oct. 18 - Enchanted Trail at Timbrook Library from 11 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 18-19 - Mountain View Vintage Market - Friday from 2 PM - 6 PM; Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 18-22 - Kidz Kraze Fall Consignment Sale - Benefit Pre-Sale Oct. 18 starting at 7 PM; Hours vary Oct. 19-22
Oct. 18 - Glow Ride at Riverside Park from 7 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 18 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Oct. 18-19, 25-26, and 31 - Trail of Terror at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 18-19, 25-26, and 31 - Kids Zone and No Scare Walk at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 18-20 - Anthem GO Outside Festival in Roanoke (Friday from 5 PM - 11 PM; Saturday from 10 AM - 11 PM; Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM)
Oct. 19-20 - 53rd Annual Amherst County Apple Harvest Festival (Saturday from 9-5, Sunday from 12-5 PM)
Oct. 19 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k at 9 AM
Oct. 19-20 - Drumheller's Orchard Apple Festival 2024 from 9 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 19 - Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Gross' Orchard from 9 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 19 - Halloween Party at Something Special Farm from 9 AM - 8 PM (Vendors 9 AM - 6 PM; Costume parade 4 PM; Candy Trail starts at 6 PM; Bonfire 7-8 PM)
Oct. 19 - Toddler Saturday Character Event at FunQuest - Baby Shark Halloween Party from 10 AM - 12 PM
Oct. 19 - Wildwood Fall Craft Fair at Wildwood Pool from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 19 - Puzzled Kidz Carnival and Car Show 2024 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 19 - Apple Butter Makin' Festival at Silver Creek and Seamans' Orchards from 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Oct. 19 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Oct. 19 - Timberlake Animal Hospital Trunk or Treat from 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Oct. 19 - 11th Annual Lynchburg Zombie Walk at 5:30 PM
Oct. 20 - Trunk or Treat at Stonehurst Manor starting at 4 PM
Oct. 25-27 Weekend Events
Oct 24-26 - Scaremare from 7:30 PM - 11 PM
Oct. 25 - No School for Lynchburg City Schools
Oct. 25 - FriYay Cheers Halloween Party at Avoca Museum from 5 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 25 - Football Fridays at your favorite high school - Find Your Family Fun® on Football Fridays
Oct. 25-26 and 31 - Trail of Terror at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 25-26 and 31 - Kids Zone and No Scare Walk at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 25 - The Sandusky House Halloween Bash at Historic Sandusky from 6 PM - 9 PM
Oct. 26 - I Am Woman 5K Walk and Run at 8 AM
Oct. 26 - Lynchburg Community Market Harvest Festival from 9 AM - 1 PM
Oct. 26 - Bedford Cares Fall Vendor and Craft Fair from 9 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 26 - Walk to End Alzheimer's - ceremony at 9:30 AM; walk at 10 AM
Oct. 26 - The Amazing Great Pumpkin Race at Riverside Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 26 - Trick-or-Treat Trail in Rustburg from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 26 - Spooktacular Adoption Event and Rabies Clinic at Falling Creek Park from 10 AM - 2 PM
Oct. 26 - American Civil War Museum Fall Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM
Oct. 26 - Hometown Finds Vendor Event from 10 AM - 5 PM
Oct. 26 - Family Storytime at the Market at Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Branch at 10:30 AM
Oct. 26 - Tabletop Gaming at Lynchburg Public Library from 12 PM - 3 PM
Oct. 26 - Living Water Baptist Church Fall Festival from 12 PM - 4 PM
Oct. 26 - Trunk-or-Treat at Court Street United Methodist Church from 1 PM - 3 PM
Oct. 26 - Halloween Spooktacular at Falling Creek Park from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat at Holliday Lake State Park from 4 PM - 7 PM
Oct. 27 - Trunk or Treat at Rock Pike Baptist Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 27 - Fall Festival at West Lynchburg Baptist Church from 3 PM - 5 PM
Oct. 27 - Trunk or Treat at Rainbow Forest Clubhouse from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 28-31 Halloween Themed Events
Oct. 29 - Trick-or-Treat Party at Lynchburg Public Library from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct. 29 - Trunk or Treat at RE/MAX 1st Olympic from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct. 30 - Candy Crawl at Old City Cemetery from 5 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 31 - Community Trunk or Treat at Miller Park from 4 PM - 6 PM
Oct. 31 - Trail of Terror at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 31 - Kids Zone and No Scare Walk at Second Wind Farm: Kids Zone and gates open at 5 PM; walks begin at dusk
Oct. 31 - Halloween Candy Giveaway at Change Me Ministries from 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Oct. 31 - Kids Karnival at Thomas Road Baptist Church from 6 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy these fun daily and weekly happenings in the area too!
Tot Time at CCPLS-Staunton River Memorial Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 23 - Oct. 14
Babygarten at CCPLS - Rustburg Library - Mondays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 23 - Oct. 14
Storytimes at CCPLS - Rustburg - Mondays from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM from Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 (no storytime week of Oct. 21 – 26)
Cheap Skate at FunQuest - Mondays from 6 PM - 9 PM starting Sept. 16
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library A - Tuesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 24 - Oct. 15
Storytimes at CCPLS - Timbrook Library - Tuesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM from Sept. 3 – Nov. 12 (no storytime on Oct. 22 or Nov. 5)
Babygarten at CCPLS - Staunton River Memorial Library - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 25 - Oct. 16
Babygarten at CCPLS - Timbrook Library B - Wednesdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 25 - Oct. 16
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM starting Aug. 14
Storytimes at CCPLS - Altavista - Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM from Sept. 4 – Nov. 13 (no storytime week of Oct. 21 – 26)
Tot Time at CCPLS-Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Tot Time at CCPLS-Rustburg Library - Thursdays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Storytime Picnic - CCPLS Timbrook - Thursdays from 11 AM - 1 PM from Aug. 22 - Oct. 31
Babygarten - CCPLS Patrick Henry Memorial Library - Thursdays from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM from Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Storytimes at CCPLS - Brookneal - Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM from Sept. 5 – Nov. 14 (no storytime week of Oct. 21-26)
Rustburg Farmers Market - Thursdays from 3 PM - 6 PM from April 18 through fall
Four Season Farm Market in Amherst - Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM from April 4 through Oct. 31
Tot Time at CCPLS-Timbrook Library - Fridays from 10 AM - 10:45 AM from Sept. 27 - Oct. 18
Preschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM - 11 AM starting Aug. 14
Homeschool Open Gym at Dynamic Gymnastics - Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 12 PM starting Aug. 14
Monument Terrace Troop Rally - Fridays from 12 PM - 1 PM
The Nature Zone - Fridays and Saturdays from 12 PM - 4 PM
Glow in the Dark Golf at Tiny Town Golf on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 PM - 10 PM
Lynchburg Community Market - Saturdays from 7 AM - 2 PM
Forest Farmers Market - Saturdays from 8 AM - 12 PM from April 27 - Oct. 26
Bedford Farmers Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 12 PM from May 4 - Oct. 26
Chess for Kids at Lynchburg Public Library - Saturdays from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Sept. 14 - Dec. 28
Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg - Sundays from 8 AM - 10 AM
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes - see dates and times above and on our calendar of events
You'll also find many library events listed on our calendar of events!
Fall festivals and fun continue through November. The festival list is constantly being updated as more information is received. We are working to add these events to the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events. 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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