Local Happenings in Tidewater VA

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Now thru Oct 18 - Norfolk Visual Arts Week. An annual celebration of galleries, organizations & establishments creating memorable visual art experiences in Norfolk, VA every day! Find a map & list of events at norfolkpublicart.org  “Like” Norfolk Visual Arts Week on Facebook and post your visual art experience with the #artsorf. You’ll find us on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & Flicker @ARTS NORFOLK. The week kicks off with the CBAA Ocean View Arts Festival (Oct 10 & 11) and ends with Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival (Oct 17 & 18). http://norfolkpublicart.org/

Now thru Oct 30 - Virginia Science Festival, The Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. The Virginia Living Museum is psyched to be part of the second annual Virginia Science Festival taking place statewide beginning Sept. 26 and ending Oct. 30! Check out events taking place in your area at virginiasciencefestival.org and become involved, too! Discover something new with us at the Virginia Science Festival!

Now thru Oct 31 - Harvest Fun, Taylor Farms, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, 2599 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. The sun is shining and Taylor Farms will finally be open every weekend in October!! Join us Saturday’s from 10 to 5, Sunday’s from 12 to 5! Admission includes a pie pumpkin (3-5lbs), the animal park, playgrounds, bounce houses, pumpkin and face painting and a really fun scavenger hunt!! $7 per person. As always, we offer our popular free hay rides around the farm stopping at our wonderful pumpkin patch! Fall is here…come join us for a day on the farm!! (757) 427-6461

Now thru Oct 31 - Pumpkin Patch Fall Fun, Hickory Ridge Farm, Sat 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 12:30 - 6:00 pm, 2928 S. Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. You-pick pumpkin patch! Come on out and pick your pumpkin right off the vine! Enjoy a storybook character hayride around our working farm and see our newly planted strawberries. Take a pony ride, play in the play area (farm animals, children’s corn maze, toddler hay maze, play houses). Take a ride on our new barrel train! Prices vary from $2 for the barrel train to $6.50 per child for the play area. Contact: Robin Pierce (757) 560-6763

Now thru Oct 31 - Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch, Open Daily at 9:00 am, Between Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Nissan of Chesapeake,  900 N Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. The Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch is back for another year with the new haunted trail - Terror Woods. This trail aims to have the coolest Halloween props for haunted trails. It kicks off starting October 9. And starting September 25 is Pumpkin Patch Playland, a perfect complement to the pumpkin patch. http://greatbridgepumpkinpatch.com/

Now thru Oct 31 - Bergey’s 7th Annual Corn Maze, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 6:30 pm,  2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The 5-acre maze is a fun and educational activity for your whole family. Hone your directional skills and problem solving skills as you make your way through our maze. Pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are not included in the corn maze admission price. Admission: Ages 5 and up - $8 (Sept), $10 (Oct/Nov); Ages 4 and under - Free. You won’t be able to pass by our family-run bakery without stopping for a treat! Choose from homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and pies, sandwiches, and made on-site ice cream. A variety of produce and fresh-cut flowers grown right on our farm are also available. (757) 770-3770 or 546-9225

Now thru Oct 31 - Fall Harvest Festival, Greenbrier Farms, Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. Pumpkin Patch w/ $5 U-Pick pumpkins, Hay Rides, Farm Tours, Sweet Charlie’s Play Area. (757) 436-0149 |http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/#!upcoming-events/ctjo

Now thru Oct 31 - Haunted Hunt Club Farm, 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat Sep 25/26, Fri-Sun Oct 2-4, Fri-Sun Oct 9-11, Wed-Sun Oct 14-31, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Box Office opens at 6:30 pm on the nights we are open! General Admission $25, Children 7 years old and under admitted free with a paying adult. Includes entry to the Haunted Hayride, Village of the Dead and Field of Screams, entry in to the farm and nightly entertainment and more! Carnival ride tickets separate. http://www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com/?page_id=40#

Now thru Oct 31 - Frightmare, 123 N Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. $15 incl tax. Thru Oct 10 Fri/Sat 6 to 10 pm; Thru Oct 25 Thu 6 to 9 pm, Fri/Sat 6 to 10 pm, Sun 6 to 9 pm; Then Tue-Thu 6 to 9 pm, Fri/Sat 6 to 11 pm. Frightmare is a fiercely intense and graphic haunt. Disturbing scenes of gore, carnage, and horrific mayhem. This is a long haunt that is geared for adults. (757) 609-2728 | https://www.facebook.com/experiencefrightmare

Now thru Oct 31 - A Haunting at Greenbrier Farms, Thu-Sun starting at 6:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. This years guided walking tour at Historic Greenbrier Farms starts around the 100 year old farm house and ends about 20 minutes later on the south side of the property navigating a dark cornfield. The attraction is designed by Mark Brownell, a long time Hampton Roads resident and prior owner of the Haunted House at the Oceanfront. This is a “fright” attraction for middle school aged children and up. There are all levels of horror experiences in this tour. $18.00 per person; $15.00 per person Military or Group. (757) 421-4550 |http://www.historicgreenbrierfarms.com/#!upcoming-events/ctjo

Now thru Oct 31 - Haunted Walk and Hayride, Acquibob Farms, Fri-Sun 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 3900 Saunders Lane, Chesapeake. Come join Acquibob for a hauntingly good time. Reservations appreciated. Additional dates and times by appointment. Admission: $10 per person; Children under 10 - $5; Children 2 and under - Free; 10% Military and Senior Discount. (757) 484-9858

Now thru Oct 31 - Haunted Barn and Hay Ride, Fri/Sat 8 - 11:00 pm, 15031 Reuter Lane, Windsor. Now in its fifth year, this delightfully scary hayride and haunted barn is real scream. Proceeds go to benefit Diamond in the Rough (DITR) Equine Rescue, a rescue focused on finding new, forever homes for displaced, abused and sick horses. For further information call 757.846.6976

Now thru Oct 31 - Zombie Contagion Haunted House, Peninsula Town Center, Fri/Sat/Sun 7 - 11:00 pm, 3420 Von Schilling Drive, Hampton. Peninsula Jaycees Proudly Present Zombie Contagion Haunted House. The worst way we could find out someone was secretly running a facility for genetic testing was if things went wrong. It happened! And now, Zombies are on the loose wreaking havoc! •General Admission $12. This attraction is recommended for guests 13 and up. Parental discretion is advised. Guests 15 years and under MUST be accompanied by a paid adult (18 & over). Sorry, no refunds. This is a charity event. Consider it a donation to a great cause.

Now thru Oct 31 - 757Zombies Thrill Ride, Chesapeake Paintball, Fri/Sat 7:00 pm - Midnight, 3064 Yadkin Road, Chesapeake. The immediate threat has been contained but we still need your help. Within the tall walls of an industrial park located in Deep Creek, countless numbers of zombies have been corralled, just waiting to be exterminated. Don’t be afraid, our ZAVs (Zombie Assault Vehicles) have been armed with semi-automatic paintball rifles, equipped with zombie killing tracer rounds designed specifically to put those flesh eaters back in the ground from whence they came. As you ride thru the urban containment area, you will have free reign to eliminate as many zombies as you can. Come be a part of the Zombie Assault Force as we take you on a thrill ride that is like no other you have ever experienced. (757) 279-7201 | http://www.757zombies.com/

Now thru Nov 1 - Hunt Club Farm’s Harvest Festival, Sat/Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Featuring: Petting Farm, Daytime Farm Tours, Pony Rides, Carnival Rides (tickets required), Giant Haystack and More! Live Entertainment, DJ with Music, Games and Free Prizes! Don’t forget our Huge Pumpkin Patch with Mums, Cornstalks and Straw!

Thu/Fri, Oct 15/16 - The NEON Festival, Thu 5 - 10:00 pm, Fri 3 - 10:00 pm,  The Plot in the NEON District, Corner of  Granby St. & Olney Road, Norfolk. The NEON Festival is a celebration of energy and light in the NEON, Norfolk’s Arts District. Local and national artists, performers and musicians will showcase their talents at pop-up venues, the Plot and the cultural anchors of the NEON District. Wander through neighborhood streets during the festival to discover tiny art happenings, large gateway murals and pops of neon color and light. The festival starts with Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum & Glass Studio and continues Friday evening with the opening night show at Work | Release. During both nights stop by O’Connor Brewing Company’s pop-up beer garden, take in Glass Wheel Studio’s new mural, discover student neon exhibitions and visit NEON District favorites like the Parlor, Zeke’s Beans & Bowls, Exotic Home, Nouvelle, Push Comedy Theater and Chrysler Hall. The creative fun continues all through Norfolk’s Visual Arts Week and leads into a fantastic Norfolk weekend with Town Point Park’s Wine Festival and the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival.

Thu-Sat, Oct 15-17 - Annual Ghost Train at Northwest River Park, 7 pm - 10:30 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. The Ghost Train is a half-hour ride through the haunted woods of Northwest River Park. Beginning at the Activity Building, the scene is set by an eerie introduction to the spooky adventure which awaits you in the dark of the park. Next you board the Northwest River Park Ghost Train (wagons with built in benches) and the journey begins. As you wind deeper and deeper into the woods, a ghoulish tale unfolds in unexpected ways and in various locations. Ghost Train is scary, but “FUN” scary. It is suitable for most families! Please consider whether your child likes to be scared and in the dark.  (757) 421-7151 | http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/ghost_train.htm

Thu-Sun, Oct 15-18 - Glass Studio Visiting Artist: Tom Moore, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Tom Moore is an Australian glass artist who likes to combine natural and industrial elements and place them into dreamlike landscapes. His creations, including Plantbird, Torpedoshark, and Potatofishcar blur the line between plants, animals and machines. He says he is inspired by sites such as old wrecked cars that have been overgrown by plants, what he calls “the triumph of nature over industry.” The graduate of the Canberra School of Art is currently working on his Ph.D. He’s spent the last dozen years at Jam Factory in Adelaide, a combination studio/gallery art space.

Thu-Sun, Oct 15-18 - Third Annual Hampton Snowbird Rendezvous, Hampton Public Piers, 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. Taking place at the Hampton Public Piers (located in the heart of the city’s downtown district) the event will feature cruising-related educational seminars, entertainment by local bands, tours of area attractions, food from Hampton’s finest restaurants, and more. Discounted dockage will be provided $1.00 per foot at the Hampton Public Piers for seminar attendees. 757-647-1437,mailto:HamptonRendezvous@gmail.com |http://www.hamptonrendezvous.com/

Fri, Oct 16 - (RESCHEDULED) Hearthtoberfest, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer, 4-8:00 pm, 605 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Come celebrate the best season for beer at Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer! $30 cash gets you a ticket for all-you-can-drink/eat beer & beast. Enjoy craft brews from: Ballast Point, Bell’s, Green Flash, Hardywood, and Left Hand. Beer will be paired with an authentic all-you-can-eat pig roast! Hearth pizzas will also be available for purchase. The Sawdust Trio, comprised of members from Woodwork, will provide acoustic jams to complete the beer-beast-beats trifecta. Tickets are available for purchase at Hearth, Big Sam’s Raw Bar, and Bay Local Eatery. Cash only. Remaining tickets will be sold at the event, but we recommend securing yours ahead of time to be sure!https://www.facebook.com/events/899174110131950/

Fri, Oct 16 - StrEAT Shopping Nights at Chesapeake Square, 4 - 8:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Eat The Streets 757 and Chesapeake Square Mall have teamed up to bring you an unforgettable community event! Between the months of Aug-Oct every 3rd Fri, you will find multiple ETS757 Food Trucks at the parking lot between JC Penney’s and Macy’s. This event is free and open to the public. In addition to amazing food truck fare, you will find music, vendors, and children’s activities. Huge variety of locally sourced food and friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!

Fri, Oct 16 - History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemeteryparking lot, 6:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Uncover Norfolk’s dark side and join celebrated historian Robert Hitchings, and Jenna Rockett each Friday in October and learn where the bodies are buried: Long-forgotten tales of crime and chaos; Norfolk’s link to the world’s most notorious murderers; and hauntingly beautiful memorial art and architecture. Material may not be suitable for children under age 12. No RSVP required. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Participants are urged to bring a flashlight. Tours last 60 to 90 minutes.

Fri, Oct 16 - Campfire Fun and Wetland Hayride, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 6 - 7:30 pm, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Enjoy an evening of stories and songs around the campfire at our amphitheater and a good old-fashioned hayride. Toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate will top off the evening. Program fee is $5.00 per person and is for all ages. To register or for more information call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Thu, Oct 15 at 3 pm.

Fri, Oct 16 - Monster Mash Family Night, Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach. Celebrate the fall season with MOCA at the “Monster Mash Family Night.” Enjoy a variety of festive art activities, a gallery scavenger hunt, and a Halloween themed performance by special guests, The C-Shells. Wear your Halloween costume for the photo booth and a chance to win the costume contest. Refreshments and a cash bar complete a spooky-fun night for the whole family. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE or order by phone, call 757-425-0000 x310 to speak with Visitor Services.

Fri, Oct 16 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: ‘Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra’, Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series featuring three Fridays of toe tappin’ Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin’ Country.  Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500 |http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_Rhythms%20Flyer.pdf

Fri, Oct 16 - Acqua Fire - One Hot Night, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. AcquaFire is back again this season with more fire, fun & festivities. The unique combination of fire and water is like none other in Hampton Roads. AcquaFire is a 'HOT’ event that you won’t want to miss. Bonfires light up the Garden’s Renaissance Court Pond. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs & blankets and relax in a family friendly atmosphere while enjoying live acoustic music by David Welsh & Mack Against the Wall. Complete the evening with food and beer & wine, available for purchase. Local food vendors. You are encouraged to bring a flashlight or battery operated lantern. http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/

Fri, Oct 16 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587

Fri, Oct 16 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk. a terrifying new twist in October with the airing of five popular horror flicks. This year’s lineup includes Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (Oct. 2), A Nightmare on Elm Street (Oct. 16), Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 23) and two PG film nights: Frankeenweenie (Oct. 9) and The Goonies (Oct. 30). Gates will open at 5:30 pm each evening and the film will begin at 7 pm. Guests may enjoy YNOT pizza, beer and wine, cornhole, and life-size jenga with the 96x team. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members, and includes entrance to the museum’s fall exhibit and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing from 96x.

Fri, Oct 16 - TGZ Band featuring John Townsend and special guest Ambrosia, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7 to 9:00 pm,  201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. TGZ Band is a high energy rock/jazz/blues ensemble of stellar, handpicked musicians based in Virginia Beach.

Fri, Oct 16 - Friday Night Hoedown, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Live Music Every Friday night from 7-10 pm. Bring a chair and/or dance to your favorite country tunes.

Fri, Oct 16 - Virginia Wesleyan College Student Music Performances, 7:30 pm, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. Choral music pairing great poets (Stevenson, Rilke, Hughes and others) with great composers (Carey, Bigler, Paulus and more). Hofheimer Theater, Free to all.

Fri, Oct 16 - VSO: Fountains of Rome, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News. Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and VSO Chorus for a vicarious stroll through Rome. This multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fontane di Roma is sure to deliver a truly sensational concert experience. JoAnn Falletta begins the concert with Bax’s lush Tintagel, a symphonic poem which the VSO released on the Seascapes CD in 2000. The performance continues with a multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome.

Fri, Oct 16 - Rocky Horror at Hunt Club Farm, 8:00 pm,  2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Viewing of the Cult Classic: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, with a Live Cast from Fishnet Inc.. Fishnet Inc. will be selling a $5 “Official Audience Participation Prop Kit” on site.http://www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com/?tribe_events=rocky-horror-at-hunt-club-farm

Fri, Oct 16 - Virginia Science Festival: Teen Beach Night, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 8 - 10:00 pm, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Bring a flashlight and join us for a fun night exploring the shallows. We’ll visit VIMS’ Visitor Center in Gloucester Point (just north of the Coleman Bridge), then walk to a nearby beach to find out what’s lurking beneath the water. There is no charge for this program; registration is required due to limited space. Ages 13-17.http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/teen-beach-night/?instance_id=442

Fri/Sat, Oct 16/17 - The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR) was founded to promote public awareness of the Chesapeake Bay’s maritime heritage and to encourage the preservation and improvement of the Chesapeake’s natural resources. We accomplish this goal in part by donating the proceeds of the race to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to support their children’s education programs. Pre-race activities and events take place in Baltimore, Maryland. The race begins in Annapolis, Maryland, and ends 127 nautical miles down the Chesapeake Bay in Portsmouth. race@schoonerrace.org |www.schoonerrace.org

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - Crawlin’ Crab 5K/Half Marathon and Sports and Fitness Expo, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Pick up your race packet and enjoy the Crawlin’ Crab expo. The Crawlin’ Crab races offer flat, fast courses, incredible scenery, and a post-race party second-to-none. Three separate races: Half Marathon, 5K, and 1K. A Sports & Fitness Expo at the Hampton Roads Convention Center that will feature a Craft Beer Garden in the expo area. Live bands, DJs, and radio stations throughout the courses. Outside Craft Brew Fest with live music, Baker’s Crust Kickin’ Corn & Crab Chowder and craft beers.http://www.crawlincrabhalf.com/

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - Poquoson Seafood Festival, Fri 5 - 10:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 12:30 - 6:30 pm, Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson. Enjoy the Bounty of the Bay and visit the 2015 Poquoson Seafood Festival. The City of Poquoson’s annual salute to the working watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and life along the bay in a coastal City.  It includes musical entertainment, juried arts & crafts show, dozens of food vendors and children’s area. $5.00 fee for Parking in All Areas. Actual entry into the Festival grounds is free.

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - Treasures of the Earth Gem Mineral & Jewelry Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Fri 12 – 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Something for everyone. Vendors from across the United States bring their merchandise to you, including all types of jewelry, loose stones, minerals, crystals, fossils, unique carvings, beads and beading supplies. The wide selection of items satisfies most styles, tastes and budgets. The two local gem and mineral societies will be present with displays, demonstrations and geode-cutting. Appraisals by a GIA certified gemologist are available on-site. (804) 642-2011 |jane@treasuresoftheearth.com

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - “The Illusionists”, Live from Broadway, Chrysler Hall, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 & 8:00 pm, Sun 1:00 & 6:30 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. Audiences will witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a full view water torture escape.

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - Regent University Theatre presents: “Wait Until Dark”, Studio Theatre, Fri/Sat 7:30 pm, Sat/Sun 2:30 pm, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. In this heart-pounding thriller, a recently blinded woman must outwit a trio of would-be murderers in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. 757.352.4245 |http://regent.edu/acad/schcom/performing_arts_center/theatre/

Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18 - “The Diary of Anne Frank”, Peninsula Community Theatre, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 10251 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News. During the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands Anne Frank began to keep a diary on June 14, 1942, two days after her 13th birthday, and twenty two days before going into hiding with her mother, father, sister, and three other people. 757-595-5728 | http://www.pctlive.org/index.php/mainstage-season

Fri, Oct 16 thru Oct 30 - Haunted Ship: Zombie Pirates, The Battleship Wisconsin, Fri/Sat 6:30 - 10:00 pm, Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Chemical waste has turned pirates and the Battleship Wisconsin’s crew into zombies—can you escape in time to avoid the same fate?  This experience is not recommended for children under age 13, the claustrophobic, or faint of heart.  Must be able to climb steep ladders and navigate tight, dark spaces. Tickets are $10, and doors open at 6 pm.

Sat, Oct 17 - The Great Migration Bird Walk, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 7 - 8:30 am, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Over 200 species of birds have been spotted at Paradise Creek Nature Park. Join local birder and Cape Henry Audubon Society Member David Gibson on a tour of the park during the fall bird migration.  David has been birding at Paradise Creek Nature Park since its opening and led the 2015 BioBlitz bird count.  Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours.  All skill levels welcome.  Free, but registration is required. For more information, please call 757-399-7487.

Sat, Oct 17 - The Mariners’ Pirate Run 2015, The Mariners’ Museum, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Arghh Matey! Join us for the 2015 Pirate Run – our annual 10K on the Noland Trail, 5K in the Park & Kids Fun Run. This is the only 10K race on the Noland Trail and features an after-race party with live music, food and refreshing beverages. (757) 596-2222 | http://www.marinersmuseum.org/piraterun/

Sat, Oct 17 - 2015 Hampton Roads Heart Walk, Peninsula Town Center, 8 - 10:00 am, 4410 E Claiborne Square, Hampton. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family. Your participation will help us raise even more in our fight to save lives. Walk with friends, family, coworkers or strangers you’ll bond with along the way. 757-926-1740,mailto:awarriner@hampton.gov |http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/help/helpEventInfo.asp?ievent=1125173&lis=1&kntae1125173=B0C4BF564A2A4FF192C2C3F527E5FEE4

Sat, Oct 17 - Halloween 5K, Norfolk Therapeutic Recreation Center, 9:00 am, 180 E. Evans Street, Norfolk. T-shirts will be given out the day of the race. This race is open to “EVERYONE!” Come run, walk or roll and wear your best costume! Bring your friends, family and neighbors. Awards will be given to top three times in each age group and to the best costume! Awards and light refreshments will be served proceeding the race.http://www.norfolk.gov/formcenter/recreation-parks–open-space-20/2nd-annual-run-walk-roll–halloween-5k-r-271

Sat, Oct 17 - Guided Walking Tour of the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex, beginning at 10:00 am, Boykin’s Tavern, 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. This tour begins and ends at Boykin’s Tavern. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Oct 17 - Bats of the World, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10 - 11:00 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. As part of the 2015 Virginia Science Festival, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve is proud to host Denise Tomlinson of Bat World Hampton Roads to experience “Bats of the World”, an educational and entertaining program featuring live bats!  Today, bats need our help more than ever. Bats are disappearing at alarming rates. Believe it or not, almost 40% of all bats in the world are threatened or endangered. Advanced registration is recommended. Cost is $12/Adult, $6/child (HCWF members get 50% off). For more information, call Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation at 757-686-8684, or email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org.

Sat, Oct 17 - Kids Fishing, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 10 - 11:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Learn the basics of fishing, the different types of bait and how to bait your own hook. Fishing techniques and secrets to catch a big fish will be taught. An adult MUST accompany all children. Bring your favorite fishing pole or use one of ours. Ages 3-15 years old. Meet at the Nature Center. For more information and to register call the Nature Center at 757-825-4657. Program fee is $2.00 per child. Registration deadline is Fri, Oct 16 by 3 pm.

Sat, Oct 17 - Seatack All Nation Community Culture Celebration Parade, Atlantic Avenue from Rudee Loop to 19th Street, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Parade will start at 10:00 AM on Atlantic Avenue at 5th Street.  The parade will travel north on Atlantic Ave. to 18th Street. Parade units will disassemble on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Street to 19th Street. A Gospel Music Festival will take place at 17th Street Park immediately following the parade. SGA Special Events Office vbresort@vbgov.com (757) 385-4800

Sat, Oct 17 - Portsmouth Good Neighbor Day 2015, Portsmouth City Park Pavilion, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Portsmouth. Serve the City is a global movement of volunteer’s showing kindness in practical ways to people in need. We partner with local non-profit associations that are serving people in need and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Serve the City creates events that mobilize many volunteers to serve in simple ways – sports, music, arts and crafts, meals, friendship and more.

Sat, Oct 17 - The Portsmouth Service League Presents: 7th Annual Touch-A-Truck, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Bayside Harley Davidson, Portsmouth. Kids of all ages will love to touch, climb and even honk the horn of many types of trucks and vehicles. This is a chance for kids to get behind the wheel and interact with their hometown heroes. Come explore how these trucks work and how they serve the Hampton Roads Community. Please wear your Halloween costume and join us for a family friendly day full of trucks games and activities. Food, drinks, and t-shirts will be available for sale. All proceeds from the day’s events will be returned to the community t through charitable acts for the Portsmouth Service League. Tickets are $5 per person or 4 for $15 cash or credit. For more information please visit www.PortsmouthServiceLeague.org.

Sat, Oct 17 - St. Mary’s Home Fall Festival, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, 6171 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk. Join us as we celebrate the Fall season. Enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, petting zoo, cotton candy, music, a haunted hayride and more. For more info, contact Shirley Justice, (757) 622-2208 ext. 423 orsjustice@smhdc.org.

Sat, Oct 17 - Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads present: “The Grimm Sister”, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. In this adaptation of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, we follow their younger sister Charlotte into the dark and mysterious woods, where she meets a fantastical cast of characters, including Rapunzel, a Magic Fish, and a wicked Witch! Magical for all ages. http://www.childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org/#!calendar/cee5

Sat, Oct 17 - Scallywag School, The Mariners’ Museum, hourly beginning at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Talk, walk, and act like a pirate! Learn how to be a pirate as Blackbeard’s Crew invades The Mariners’ Museum the first four Saturdays in October. Scallywag School includes 'talk like a pirate’ lessons, sword and musket drills, shipboard line handling, and more! Receive pirate gold as you complete activities and graduate with an Honorary Pirate Certificate. Free with Museum admission.http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/scallywag-school/

Sat, Oct 17 - DRAWtoberfest, Chrysler Museum of Art, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In Huber Court peruse tables set up by Fuzion Ink, Digi-Dogs, the Governor’s School, Local Heroes and more! Join the Norfolk Drawing Group as they sketch a live model, or participate in a comics and cartoon workshop by the 757 Comic & Cartoon Creators. Stop by and celebrate the art of drawing with us! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Free and open to all!

Sat, Oct 17 - Come Home to Cradock, Afton Square, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Portsmouth. Come Celebrate the Cradock Community! The 3rd weekend of October each year, the Alumni & Friends of Cradock invite ALL alumni, friends and residents past and present, to return home and celebrate the past, the present and the future of the Cradock Community!  Food, music, activities, etc. For more information please call 757-857-1794.

Sat, Oct 17 - 9th-Annual Tidewater Soaring Society Meet, Fall Glide-In, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Weather permitting, soar in sight of the Atlantic Ocean and experience Sea Breeze Convergence. Presented in coordination with the 5th-annual “Air & Auto Classic” by the Porsche Club of America (First Settlers Region), spectator parking will be $15.00 per vehicle for all museum guests. Members of Tidewater Soaring Society (TSS) will receive free entry. Telephone 757-721-7767 for more information.

Sat, Oct 17 - Pumpkin Dunk, Fort Monroe Community Center, 12 - 2:00 pm, 100 Stilwell Road, Ft. Monroe, Hampton. A pool full of pumpkins ready to be picked and painted. Register by Thursday, October 15th; $1 per person. For more information email: ctilstra@hampton.gov or call 759-1072.

Sat, Oct 17 - (RESCHEDULED) VersAbility Craft Beer Festival, 12-5:00 pm, Versability Resources, 2520 58th St, Hampton. Donate a computer, laptop, cell phone, or other electronic device (no TVs or monitors) to recycle and receive a voucher for a special gift during the event. Tickets are $25 and include: Souvenir beer glass, 26 tastings from 13 craft breweries, Live entertainment by The Deloreans and former American Idol contestant Matt Sease, Food trucks, And more! Additional tasting/beer tickets will be available for purchase during the event. Purchase your tickets now at https://versability-beerfestival-2015.eventbrite.com/  or call 757.896.6473.

Sat, Oct 17 - CAN Art Festival, Mill Point Park, 1 - 8:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. FREE. 1st Annual Contemporary Arts and Networking (CAN)  Festival is a celebration of Arts and Innovation in the Hampton Roads area. Organized by 670 Gallery it will showcase live visual and performing arts, including musical performances, live painting and dance exhibitions, as well as hands on interactive learning opportunities, and vendors. 757-727-8311

Sat, Oct 17 - Guided Walking Tour of Nike Park, beginning at 2:00 pm, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. Visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts. Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Event held at Nike Park. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.

Sat, Oct 17 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Sat, Oct 17 - Night of the Living Museum, Virginia Living Museum, 4:30 - 8:00 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Are you ready for a “wild” night of spooky animals, trail walks, pumpkin carving, pirates and princesses? This is a non-scary Halloween event for families with kids ages 12 and under. Come dressed as your favorite character or wild animal.  Trick-or-treat throughout the museum as you walk through themed galleries filled with characters and themed decorations! Enjoy live animal shows featuring fierce and not-so-fierce Halloween critters. Discover pumpkin carving secrets in the Pumpkin Patch. Learn the ways of spiders large and small from the Spider Lady. 757-595-1900 | http://thevlm.org/events/museum-events/night-of-the-living-museum/

Sat, Oct 17 - Zombie Fun Run & Party, Chesapeake Central Library, 5 - 9:00 pm, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Join other survivors as they work their way along this untimed 3K course around the Chesapeake Municipal Center. There are no obstacles, but Zombies will appear throughout the course to try and take your survivor flags. Make it to the end with at least one flag and you remain a SURVIVOR. Be sure to come in costume and you can participate in the Costume Contest. The Block Party, Food Trucks, Craft Brew Tent and Live Music begin at 6 pm. (757) 410-7105 For a complete schedule and a full list of the details be sure to check - http://www.cplfonline.org/event-details

Sat, Oct 17 - Virginia Beach Fall Fashion Show, Town Center, 6:00 pm, Fountain Plaza (seating starts at 5:30 pm), Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Fall Fashion Show, spotlighting retailers from Town Center and Pembroke Mall, presents the top trends at this annual outdoor extravaganza. Come out to celebrate, see the fall looks, and possibly win some great giveaways! - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/virginia-beach-fall-fashion-show#sthash.r6DufojI.dpuf

Sat, Oct 17 - Family Movie Night at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion: “The Boxtrolls”, 6:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. Join the Suffolk Division of Tourism in the open-air Pavilion behind the Visitor Center for a FREE Family Movie Night, when we show The Boxtrolls. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, in support of The United Way. There will also be crafts for the children, beginning at 6 p.m. Seating is also available, but chairs, blankets and jackets are also encouraged as to make it an even more comfortable evening under the stars!

Sat, Oct 17 - Lafayette Dinner, The Chamberlin, 6 - 9:00 pm, 2 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, Hampton. On October 24-25, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Fort Monroe as part of his grand tour of America as an official “Guest of the Nation.” Lafayette dined and spent the evening at Quarters 1, reviewed the post’s troops on the parade ground, and examined the progress of the construction of the fort. Join the Marquis as he returns to Fort Monroe 191-years later, almost to the day, and shares his memories of the glorious American Revolution. Lafayette Returns! will be a 5-course reenactment dinner, complete with a historical themed menu featuring local cuisine, themed entertainment, and an opportunity to intimately dine with Lafayette himself who will be portrayed by world renowned Lafayette interpreter Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg and dinner by award-winning Executive Chef David Payne from The Chamberlin. $75.00 per person. A champagne toast is included and a cash bar will be available. Dress is cocktail attire.http://www.fmauthority.com/event/lafeyette-dinner/?instance_id=2089

Sat, Oct 17 - Open Mic Night for Youth, Hampton Performing & Creative Arts Center, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Youth-focused monthly show that features young talent such as dancers, singers, musicians and poets. Middle and High School students are encouraged to come share their talent in a receptive and creative atmosphere. This is a FREE event. 757-766-1510

Sat, Oct 17 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 pm,  overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587

Sat, Oct 17 - Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Military and Children 9-12. A hair-raising encounter with the spirited side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Reservations Required. 757.514.4130

Sat, Oct 17 - Civil War Lecture Series:  Life and Times of John Lorimer Worden, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 7:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Presented by the Director, USS Monitor Center & Foundation, John V. Quarstein. Join us as noted historian John V. Quarstein tells the thrilling tales of Lieutenant John Worden who became the toast of the nation when he commanded the USS Monitor during the Battle of Hampton Roads. (757) 591-7726

Sat, Oct 17 - The Blind Boys of Alabama, Attucks Theatre, 7:30 pm, 1010 Church St., Norfolk. Much in the world has changed since the original version of the Blind Boys of Alabama first raised their voices together. That was in 1939, when the members were just kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega, Ala. Though the group has recorded and performed with a few country artists, along with others as diverse as Ben Harper, Tom Petty, Peter Gabriel and Prince, they never crossed the line and committed to doing a project inspired by the country genre until now, with the release of Take The High Road on Saguaro Road Records.

Sat, Oct 17 - VSO: Fountains of Rome, L. Douglas Wilder Center, 8:00 pm, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Ave., Norfolk. Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and VSO Chorus for a vicarious stroll through Rome. This multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fontane di Roma is sure to deliver a truly sensational concert experience. JoAnn Falletta begins the concert with Bax’s lush Tintagel, a symphonic poem which the VSO released on the Seascapes CD in 2000. The performance continues with a multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome.

Sat, Oct 17 - Mary Wilson & Freda Payne Sing the Legends, The American Theatre, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Two legendary superstars join together for a tour-de-force evening of music paying tribute to the iconic Lena Horne and Ella Fitzgerald.

Sat, Oct 17 - Ghostwalk at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 8:00 pm until Midnight, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Join RTL Paranormal for a fun-filled evening of paranormal investigation. After RTL Paranormal gives an overview of how to document paranormal activity and the nature of energy patterns, museum staff will share some of Smithfield’s spookier tales. Then, once we fortify ourselves with a few snacks for bravery, everyone will venture out to find a few specters and spirits of their own. RTL will analyze collected data while we search for things that go bump in the night! Proceeds benefit the Isle of Wight County Museum. Reservations required. $20 per person. For further information call 757.356.1223.

Sat, Oct 17 - Pints for Pets, Mojo bones, 9:00 pm, 9659 First View St, Norfolk. Drinkers and animal lovers unite! Proceeds donated to the Norfolk SPCA. With Live music by Gina & The Cow Tipping Playboys, and special guests Rodeo Clown!

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Yorktown Victory Weekend, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Yorktown Victory Center, 200 Water Street, & Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. Artillery programs by British and American re-enactment units and special park ranger guided tours and programs help mark the 234th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown, Yorktown Battlefield. Free on Saturday; Admission on Sunday. 757.898.2410. At the Yorktown Victory Center, experience military life, artillery demonstrations and hands-on programs. Admission. 757.253.4838 |http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_YT%20Victory%20Weekend.pdf?ver=2015-10-06-153623-547

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - SGK Gun Show 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Founded in 1982 by “Doc” Mendelson, SGK Gun Shows carries on the uniquely American tradition of Gun Shows.  Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces gun shows on the East Coast. We strive to bring the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. We hope you enjoy our shows!http://www.guns-knives.com/index.php

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Sail Fort Monroe: Mid-Atlantic Sailing Association Fall Fleet District Championship, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mill Creek/Fort Monroe Community Center, Hampton. Bring your chairs and enjoy high school sailing at its finest on the shores of Mill Creek. Top sailors from Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and New York will be competing in this two day event. Visitors are encouraged to park at the Fort Monroe Community Center at 100 Stillwell Road. Special Maritime Exhibits by the US Coast Guard, US Navy Seals & Special Warfare Scout Team and the Virginia Port Authority Maritime Incident Response Team. These exhibits will be located in the large parking lot on Stillwell Road across from the Fort Monroe Community Center. 757 876-1878 | www.youthsailingvirginia.org

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Fest, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, Stockley Gardens, Norfolk. Since 1984, Hope House Foundation has hosted the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, a two-day event featuring more than 120 artists displaying and selling their works. Stockley Gardens Park provides a unique atmosphere for the festival with its garden setting in the heart of the historic district in Ghent. The festival attracts more than 25,000 people who enjoy the art, live music, an array of food and the community atmosphere every spring and fall. Artists come from across the United States and as far away as California to participate in the festival. Art winners will be announced during The After Party on Saturday, October 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. The event includes a cash bar with wine and beer from O’Connor Brewery. For more information, visit www.hope-house.org.

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - York River Maritime Heritage Festival, Watermen’s Museum, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Come join the Watermen’s Museum for two days of family fun with re-enactors, sea shanties and maritime music, displays, vendors, maritime crafts, boat building, and more. Watermen’s Museum. Free. 757.887.2641 |http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_WM%20Heritage%20Folk%20Fest.pdf?ver=2015-10-07-104918-320

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Watermen’s Museum 2nd Annual Folk Music Festival, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Enjoy America’s best music genres during this two-day event. Local and regional groups on three stages. Food and beverages available for purchase. Ticket Required. 757.887.2641 

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Driver Days Fall Festival, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, King’s Highway, Driver Village. Free and open to the public. Exciting events include a cornhole tournament, pony and train rides, pumpkin painting, 100+ crafters and food vendors, a pet costume contest, car show, parade, battle of the bands, and the Annual Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show. New for 2015: 5K and Kid’s One Mile Freestyle, and a Craft Beer Garden! Live music includes the Cody Austin Band, Snackbar Jones, TailGate Down, The Johnny Wood Band, Childz Play, and Master’s Hand Quartet. Be sure to look for Special Guest Bobby Brantley, reality TV star from Lizard Lick, NC, on Saturday! Free and open to the public. 757.538.8301 | www.driverevents.com

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - 28th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. Experience Hampton Roads’ most anticipated Wine Festival of the fall season along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This year’s fall favorite will showcase more than 30 wineries with over 200 of the Commonwealth’s finest wine varieties. Festival guests can enjoy the company of friends and family along the Elizabeth River for a weekend-long harvest of Virginia wineries in Town Point Park.  Budding sommeliers and everyday enthusiasts can sample and purchase premier wine vintages and enjoy live musical performances, along with gourmet foods and specialty wares.

Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18 - Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, On the beach at 30th Street, 1 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival has convenient parking at the 31st Street City Garage and is 'weather-proof’ for the weekend under a giant tent on the beach at 30th Street! Over 80 craft beers from over 50 breweries are available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival.  Tickets include sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment. - See more at:http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/virginia-beach-craft-beer-festival#sthash.RLJcVF4o.dpuf

Sun, Oct 18 - Bird Walks, Newport News Park, 7:00 am, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. The Hampton Roads Bird Club has monitored the bird population of Newport News Park since 1965. Join club volunteers in the Picnic Area I parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month for some early morning birding. Be prepared to car pool to several areas in the park. Beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. Free. 757-886-7912

Sun, Oct 18 - CANCELLED: Race 13.1, City Center at Oyster Point, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News.

Sun, Oct 18 - JT Walk & Beach Party, Neptune’s Park, 9:00 am, 31st Street, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach. JT Walk & Beach Party is a celebration with food, fun and friends. Live entertainment all day long by your favorite area bands! Treasure Hunt, bounce houses, cotton candy. Only those who register and make qualifying contributions of at least $35 will receive T-shirts and Beach Party tickets. Sign up for our “Dining with JT” Team and help us stomp out ALS! For more information and details on signing up, see below:http://www.jtwalk.org/walk.asp

Sun, Oct 18 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot.

Sun, Oct 18 - Children’s Halloween Party, Hunt Club Farm, 10:00 am 0 12:00 pm or 1 - 3:00 pm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Price includes: Petting farm admission, one Pie Pumpkin, Party DJ w/ games and dancing, Bounce house inflatables, cupcake & pumpkin decorating, and costumed characters. Reservations required.http://www.hauntedhuntclubfarm.com/?page_id=278

Sun, Oct 18 - Samaritan House Unmask Domestic Violence, 1 - 4:00 pm, Monarch Bank building in Town Center, 4525 Columbus St., Virginia Beach. This family-friendly festival event is open to the public with music, food trucks, vendors and more. Groups and individuals can create masks that will be on display for judging. Get educated on Samaritan House, domestic violence and bullying prevention. Stand up! and walk around the pond next door. (757) 631-0710 x335

Sun, Oct 18 - 2nd Annual Dogtoberfest, O'Connor Brewing Company, 1 - 5:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk. You are invited to join Friends of the Norfolk Animal Care Center for a fundraising Sunday afternoon of barks and brew. The event is from 1 to 5 pm. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and patrons will get a custom Dogtoberfest beer glass, one free beer and complimentary lunch.

Sun, Oct 18 - “Exploring the Human Condition”, Illustrated Presentation featuring Mark Chatterley, 1:30 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. As a closing event for the exhibit, Mr. Chatterley will be giving an illustrated presentation about his art and interest in these topics and how their relationship to nature, science, and math, all work together to form the perfect equation for beauty. He will discuss these theories in regards to his own art and how this continues to inspire him after 30 years of working in clay.

Sun, Oct 18 - Hampton Roads Philharmonic, The American Theater, 2:30 pm, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. The Hampton Roads Philharmonic (HRP) is made up of talented professional and amateur musicians. The HRP is led by Steven Brindle, a young conductor that has been recognized as a burgeoning local talent.

Sun, Oct 18 - Symphonicity: Planets and Stars, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Symphonicity presents Planets and Stars, featuring Annika Jenkins, violin. The performance includes: Rimsky-Korsakoff, Procession of the Nobles; Sibelius, Violin Concerto in d minor; Holst, The Planets. For more information, please visit:www.symphonicity.org?

Sun, Oct 18 - VSO: Fountains of Rome, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and VSO Chorus for a vicarious stroll through Rome. This multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fontane di Roma is sure to deliver a truly sensational concert experience. JoAnn Falletta begins the concert with Bax’s lush Tintagel, a symphonic poem which the VSO released on the Seascapes CD in 2000. The performance continues with a multi-sensory presentation of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome. For more information, please visit:http://www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sun, Oct 18 - REO Speedwagon, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News.  REO Speedwagon is a band whose credo is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans. By the early ’70s, the band’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording, carved a path straight to platinum albums and freeform FM radio staples such as Ridin’ The Storm Out. Soon to follow was 1980’s explosive Hi Infidelity.

Mon, Oct 19 - Yorktown Day, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. Ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances, and special programs commemorate the 234th anniversary of America’s momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Free. 757.898.2410 |http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/15_YTD%20Schedule.pdf?ver=2015-10-05-160940-553

Mon, Oct 19 - “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. ArtsPower’s enchanting musical, based on E.L. Konigsburg’s Newbery Medal-winning classic, follows Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie up the stone steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and right into the middle of an adventure sure to captivate audiences of all ages!

Mon, Oct 19 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Mon, Oct 19 - Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series: Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Trumpet, 7:30 pm, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. Highly regarded for her artistry, clarity, purity and power, Mary Elizabeth Bowden is hailed as a brilliant virtuoso. $15/$10

Mon/Tue, Oct 19/20 - Williamsburg Symphonia Masterworks Concert 2, The Kimball Theatre, 8:00 pm, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Symphonia welcomes to its stage violin virtuoso Anne Akiko Meyers who will perform the Barber Violin Concerto, Op. 14. Also on the program are works by Mendelssohn and Beethoven. The Symphonia, Williamsburg’s own professional orchestra, is conducted by Music Director Janna Hymes, returning for her 12th year on the podium. For information or to purchase tickets ($48 or $58), call (757) 229-9857 or visitwww.williamsburgsymphonia.org.

Tue, Oct 20 - The Art of Yoga, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Have you ever tried the warrior pose in a room full of Baroque Paintings? Join our resident Yogi, Tenesha Bazemore, for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Her teaching is appropriate for all skill levels. All you need to do is bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and enjoy meditation at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The sessions are free to Museum Members, regularly $10. You can sign up online here. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.

Tue, Oct 20 - MOCA Nights with Bonfire Magazine, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, when the Museum is open from 5-9pm with FREE admission. Each MOCA NIGHT offers different experiences for visitors including open-mic performances, conversations gallery tours led by educators, hands-on art-making, and a cash bar in our Atrium. Bonfire Magazine will bring live music to “celebrate living a full and rich life in Hampton Roads.” Come share your words, thoughts and music to inspire in an open and supportive environment. Open Mic Sign-up starts at 7 pm or in advance on the Facebook event page.

Tue, Oct 20 - Revolutionary War Lecture Series: Philip Levy, Yorktown Victory Center, 7:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. Free. Philip Levy, “George Washington and the Cherry Tree: A New Look at a Story You Thought You Knew”. Philip Levy, author of Where the Cherry Tree Grew: The Story of Ferry Farm, George Washington’s Boyhood Home and the forthcoming George Washington Written Upon the Land: Nature, Memory, Myth, and Landscape, is a historian and archaeologist. He co-leads the excavation of Ferry Farm and is a professor of history at the University of South Florida.

Tue, Oct 20 - Jerry Haliday and the Girls Last BIG Hampton Roads Show, MJ’s Tavern, 8:00 pm, 4019 Granby St, Norfolk. Jerry’s Last show in Virginia is featuring all of his best ladies, including, Sista Girl, Katharine Hepburn, Joan Rivers, Carol Channing, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Tammy Faye Bakker, Mae West, Unholy Nun, Granny Goodtimes. All live, no lip-sync, free and open to the public. The show will contain adult language and outrageous situations so this show is not recommended for the narrow minded or impressionable children. Reservations strongly recommended. 648-8942

Tue, Oct 20 - Virginia Science Festival: Mad Lab, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 8 - 10:00 pm, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester Point. This Halloween-themed lab will have many hands-on activities to explore the creepy, yucky, and slimy parts of science. Have a spooky fun time as you trick-or-treat your way through the lab stations. Brave the dark and you may win prizes for the best marine-themed costume or most creative costume. We encourage you to dress up for this event as you trick-or-treat your way around the lab. http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/mad-lab/?instance_id=580

Wed, Oct 21 - Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture, Chrysler Museum of Art, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: A View on the Art of our Times from the National Mall, Stéphane Aquin Chief Curator, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Known for its trademark cylindrical building in the heart of the capital, this Smithsonian museum completes a yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary. See how the Hirshhorn’s unique perspective gives you a 360-degree view of modern and contemporary art. Admission to the lecture is free, with preferred seating for NSA members. Come at 10:30 am for a coffee reception in Huber Court to learn more about membership in the NSA.

Wed, Oct 21 - Fort Wool: Historical Importance and State of Preservation, Hampton History Museum, 12:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Historian J. Michael Cobb will offer insight on the historical and architectural significance of Fort Wool and irreplaceable Virginia Heritage Site. Thousands of curious visitors explore the ramparts, casemates and nook and crannies of the island of stone. Cobb will provide an update on the condition of the nineteenth century casemates, early twentieth century era fortifications and the World  War Two period tower. Moreover Cobb will reveal impending strategies for the  preservation and interpretation  of Fort Wool. 757-727-1610

Wed, Oct 21 - LAST Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, First and Third Wed 4:00 pm to Dusk, Battlefield Historic Park, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake. Join Eat The Streets 757 at Battlefield Historic Park. A huge variety of food truck gourmet dishes will be offered along with children’s activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake, and friends! All food trucks accept cash and credit though a minimum may apply when using credit. * 10% of all sales will benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/EatTheStreets757

Wed, Oct 21 - Front Porch Music Series: 'Esoteric Ramblers’, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Come and enjoy the sounds of the Esoteric Ramblers. This new band has a hops-centric world view, enjoy tunes from their album “Keg of Love”. La Bodega Hampton will have an especially fine selection of beer for purchase at this event–and wine for the non-beer drinkers. Museum members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610

Wed, Oct 21 - Festival Of Praise Tour Featuring Fred Hammond & Donnie McClurkin, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 7:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The biggest gospel tour of the year, The Festival of Praise, is coming to the Ted.  This spectacular tour features multiple Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning recording artists Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, and Hezekiah Walker.  The tour also features Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy, and Zacardi Cortez.  Marcus Wiley of the “Yolanda Adams Morning Show” will be this year’s festival host. Tickets may be purchased online at www.YnotTix.com by dialing 877-Ynot-Tix, or at the Constant Center Box Office. For more information on group discounts call the Group Sales Department at 757-683-7087.

Wed, Oct 21 - The Wailin’ Jennys, Robin Hixon Theater, 7:30 pm, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound — all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three.

Thu, Oct 22 - Virginia Beach USO Show Tribute, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach USO Tribute Show is a nostalgic “Thanks for the Memories” look at the USO Shows of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and to America’s favorite patriot …. Mr. Bob Hope, who along with countless others, brought a little bit of home to our soldiers on the battlefront during Christmas. The show is filled with comedy, musical memories of the Andrews Sisters, and others who performed during these three wars.

Thu, Oct 22 - Masquerade Mask Making Preview Reception, Harbor Gallery, 6 - 8:00 pm, 1508 Colley Avenue, Norfolk. The Ghent Business Association is excited to announce the Sixth Annual Mask Making Contest in conjunction with Masquerade in Ghent. We are asking local artists, would-be artists, self-proclaimed creative people and anyone else who would like to participate, to take part. The viewing will kick off with a wine and cheese reception and silent auction. The masks will remain at Harbor Gallery for one week so that the public can view the masks, and the silent auction will continue throughout the week. On Fri, Oct 30, select masks will be moved to Colley Avenue and will be on display as part of this year’s Masquerade in Ghent.

Thu, Oct 22 - The African American Military Experience: Fighting for Ideals, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. A trio of African-American veterans will share their experiences of serving their country overseas while not experiencing full equal rights at home. Speakers will share their memories, and open the floor up to the audience to share their stories for the museum’s Oral History Project. Free. 757-727-1610

Thu, Oct 22 - MercyMe: Greater Than Tour, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 7:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Grammy nominated Christian Rock band, MercyMe, will bring their “Greater Than” Tour to the Ted. Contemporary Christian artists Phil Wickham & Tim Timmons are also scheduled to perform along with special guest speaker, John Lynch. Tickets may be purchased online at www.YnotTix.com, by dialing 877-Ynot-Tix, or by visiting the Constant Center Box Office.

Thu, Oct 22 - Phoebus Film Club Series: “Push Came to Shove”, The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. “Push Came to Shove” is one of five registered screenplays written by Phoebus, Virginia native, Jesse Sanzo. The film tells the story of a wealthy family in emotional distress.

Thu-Sat, Oct 22-24 - Newport News Greek Festival Fall Edition, Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. The tradition of the Newport News Greek Festival continues into the fall! Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, music, dance and entertainment. Free admission; items for sale. 757-596-5599 |http://www.newportnewsgreekfestival.org/

Thu-Sat, Oct 22-24 - Annual Ghost Train at Northwest River Park, 7 pm - 10:30 pm, Northwest River Park & Campground, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. The Ghost Train is a half-hour ride through the haunted woods of Northwest River Park. Beginning at the Activity Building, the scene is set by an eerie introduction to the spooky adventure which awaits you in the dark of the park. Next you board the Northwest River Park Ghost Train (wagons with built in benches) and the journey begins. As you wind deeper and deeper into the woods, a ghoulish tale unfolds in unexpected ways and in various locations. Ghost Train is scary, but “FUN” scary. It is suitable for most families! Please consider whether your child likes to be scared and in the dark.  (757) 421-7151 | http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/ghost_train.htm

Thu, Oct 22 thru Oct 31 - Downtown Monster Maze, m2 Pictures Production Facility, Thu-Sat 7 - 11:00 pm, 132 E. Queen Street, Hampton. The Downtown Hampton Exchange Club presents the Monster Maze tour: An alien autopsy gone wrong and a plane crash on Zombie Island are just some of the haunting scenes in this monster maze at the historic downtown post office. Recommended for 11+. $10. Call 757-727-8311 for more information.

Thu, Oct 22 thru Nov 8 - “The (former) Prostitutes Potluck Supper”, Chrysler Hall, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. Presented by the Generic Theater. Six friends, who once shared the world’s oldest profession, meet for a potluck supper every month, until an expected visitor spells a recipe for disaster. This dramatic comedy is written by Norfolk native and Generic Theater alum Frankie Little Hardin.

Fri, Oct 23 - Downtown Suffolk Block Party, Sponsored by Suffolk Economic Development, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, 100 Block West Washington Street, Downtown Suffolk. Join us in Downtown Suffolk for a FREE, family-friendly Block Party and Ribbon Cutting celebrating the West Washington Street Revitalization. Remarks on the Main Stage at 100 W. Washington Street at 4:30 p.m., followed by ribbon cuttings, from 4:45-5:00 p.m., for Beauty-N-We, The Chop Shop, Leila Alexander Portraits and Oasis Café Lounge. There will be live music by 10 Spot and food will be available for purchase at East Coast Taco and Uncork’d, while kids will enjoy a bounce house and face painting. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, check out the new showcased businesses and join in on an evening of fun.  For more information, contact Deanna Holt at 757.514.4049 or dholt@suffolkva.us.

Fri, Oct 23 - Cine-bistro Night at the Farm, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 5 - 8:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. Age 13-17 | Williams Farm invites you for an evening of delicious snacks and a movie. Come and enjoy a Halloween Cine-bistro Night full of entertainment and special treats at the Farm. Register by Oct. 21 | $10; a rec center membership or day pass required. fun@VBgov.com | 757 385 2950

Fri, Oct 23 - City Center Oyster Roast with Ammon’s Allstars with the Tiki Band, 5 - 10:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. A festival of seafood and oyster tasting. Children’s crafts and an “Oyster Shell” scavenger hunt. Live musical entertainment. Chesapeake Bay seafood. Craft beers for the adults. Food and beverages for sale. Free admission, free parking.http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/

Fri, Oct 23 - History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemeteryparking lot, 6:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Uncover Norfolk’s dark side and join celebrated historian Robert Hitchings, and Jenna Rockett each Friday in October and learn where the bodies are buried: Long-forgotten tales of crime and chaos; Norfolk’s link to the world’s most notorious murderers; and hauntingly beautiful memorial art and architecture. Material may not be suitable for children under age 12. No RSVP required. Suggested donation of $5 benefits the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Participants are urged to bring a flashlight. Tours last 60 to 90 minutes.

Fri, Oct 23 - Movie in the Pool: “The Croods”, Great Neck Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.?? fun@VBgov.com | 757 385 2950

Fri, Oct 23 - Opening Reception: “THE FOREST, A Fairy Tale”, Jean Peacock & Akiko Tanaka, World Trade Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 101 West Main St., Norfolk. Join us for an opening reception at the Offsite Gallery located on the 1st floor of the World Trade Center. THE FOREST, A Fairy Tale, is an exhibition of oil paintings by Jean Peacock & clay sculptures by Akiko Tanaka. Akiko Tanaka is an international ceramist from Japan & is currently the head ceramics instructor at Budo no Sato in Tokyo. Local artist Jean Peacock works in oil & encaustic.

Sat, Oct 23 - Owl Prowl / Night Hike, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 6:30 - 7:30 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Join a park ranger for a leisurely night hike along the trails of Sandy Bottom in search of owls. A good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended as well as flashlight per family. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for all ages. To register call the Nature Center at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 pm.

Fri, Oct 23 - Zombie Nerf Battle, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. Age 8 - 13 | Calling all zombies! Come display your best zombie costume and test your battle skills in this all-out Nerf® Apocalypse! | $4 - register by Oct. 16; rec center membership or day pass required. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5960

Fri, Oct 23 - 5th Annual Gala of Hope, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Join us for the 5th Annual Gala of Hope and together, we can provide support for those who cannot afford medical care. This black tie event includes a plated dinner, silent auction and live entertainment featuring the internationally renowned band, Party on the Moon. 757-728-4012 | http://www.hamptonproton.org/attend-event-seminar/gala-of-hope/

Fri, Oct 23 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: “Night of the Living Dead”, 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk. a terrifying new twist in October with the airing of five popular horror flicks. This year’s lineup includes Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (Oct. 2), A Nightmare on Elm Street (Oct. 16), Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 23) and two PG film nights: Frankeenweenie (Oct. 9) and The Goonies (Oct. 30). Gates will open at 5:30 pm each evening and the film will begin at 7 pm. Guests may enjoy YNOT pizza, beer and wine, cornhole, and life-size jenga with the 96x team. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members, and includes entrance to the museum’s fall exhibit and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing from 96x.

Fri, Oct 23 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 pm, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587

Fri, Oct 23 - “Fright Night at the Movies”, Isle of Wight County Museum, 7:00 pm, 103 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Mike Holtzclaw, the Daily Press’ very own Roger Ebert, will regale us with clips and trivia about classic Cold War-era monster movies…"Attack of the Crab Monsters", “Deadly Mantis”, “It!” and “Plan 9 from Outer Space”. This will be an evening of popcorn, levity and adventure as we give a thumbs up or thumbs down to important and scary moments in film history. For more information call 757.356.1223.

Fri, Oct 23 - Teen Takeover: Nightmares Are Made of These, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 - 9:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. FREE EVENT. Dive into a world of nightmares, dream, and fantasies, as teens takeover MOCA for an evening of frightful entertainment. Dress as your worst fear or nightmare to enter the costume contest, dine on foods fit for the underworld, mocktails, art, live music by Padfoot, and more. Exclusively for teens in middle and high school, hosted by students from Virginia Beach schools. Share and RSVP to the event on Facebook! For additional information, call 757-425-0000 ext. 329

Fri, Oct 23 - Friday Night Hoedown, Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Live Music Every Friday night from 7-10 pm. Bring a chair and/or dance to your favorite country tunes.

Fri, Oct 23 - Community Concerts Presents: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Willet Hall, 7:30 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. Nai-Ni Chin comes from a rich dance tradition.  She was a renowned traditional dance in Taiwan and served on several ambassadorial culture missions to nine-teen countries around the world.  An early member of the Cloud Gate Dance Company in Taiwan, she graduated from the Chinese Cultural University in 1982 and came to America to seek her own voice in the world of contemporary dance.  Since the inception of her company in 1988, Ms. Chen has created a wide ranging repertory, from dances that originated thousands of years ago to highly abstract, modern works. For more information please call 757-686-5447 or visit www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

Fri, Oct 23 - Boz Scaggs, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Fans who have followed Scaggs’ remarkable career dating back to the late Sixties with the Steve Miller Band; his solo triumphs with such classic albums as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980); and the splendid assurance of late-period high points like Some Change (1994) and Dig (2001), will instantly recognize Scaggs’ characteristically deft touch as a singer. He brings a sly drawl to a funky workout like Li'l Millet and the Creoles’ “Rich Woman,” a conversational intimacy to Bobby Charles’s “Small Town Talk,” and an elegant delicacy to the Impressions’ “I’m So Proud.” http://www.sandlercenter.org/sandler-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/23/18460/-/boz-scaggs

Fri, Oct 23 - Catch Me If You Can, Governor’s School for the Arts Musical, 8:00 pm, ODU University Theater, 46th and Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The Governor’s School for the Arts is a center for innovation that develops excellence, nurtures creativity, inspires artistic vision and builds communities with a passion for the arts. http://www.gsarts.net/index.php?Itemid=

Fri, Oct 23 - Virginia Science Festival: Beach Night, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 8 - 10:00 pm, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Beach Night gives adults a chance to be kids again.  Participants will visit VIMS’ Visitor Center in Gloucester Point (just north of the Coleman Bridge), then walk to a nearby beach to collect and observe bay animals. Bring a flashlight. There is no charge for this program; registration is required due to limited space. Age 17 +. http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/beach-night-2/?instance_id=443

Fri, Oct 23 - “Alien” at The Naro, presented by AltDaily, Naro Cinema, 9:00 pm, 1507 Colley Ave, Norfolk. Happy Halloween from AltDaily and the Naro! Come party with us as we show Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece with one small twist: we have replaced the acidic spit with delicious O'Connor brews that also support our buddies at The Muse Writers Center. Mark it on your calendars because it might be the last time you can catch this classic up on the big screen! - Belcher

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Fort Monroe Ghost Tours, 6 - 9:30 pm, Come and discover where history meets mystery! Learn the hidden secrets of Fort Monroe’s rich 400 year history during our guided ghost walks. Please be advised that this is a walking tour and most of the areas of the tour are not handicapped accessible. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 12. Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours begin every 20 minutes, and will last approximately 45 minutes. Tours are rain or shine. http://www.fmauthority.com/calendar/

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Fil Fest, Virginia Beach Town Center, Fri 6 to 10:00 pm, Sat Noon to 10:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. FilFest is designed to be a showcase of Filipino American culture, food and entertainment. The two-day celebration will be held during Filipino American History Month. The event will be free and open to the public. The family-friendly event will feature traditional cuisine, cultural performances, dance and music with guest appearances by comedian Rex Navarrete, singer/actress Stephanie Reese, singer/songwriter/actor Martin Nievera and retired NBA player Raymond Townsend.

Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 - Historic Hauntings, The Moses Myers House, 6:45 - 9:45 pm, 323 E Freemason St, Norfolk. Come and enjoy a candlelit tour through the house and hear the true stories from the darker moments in the family’s history. This year’s tour includes a new route through the house, where you may see and hear things you haven’t before! Remember, this is the home of a woman said to have died of a broken heart. Cost: Free for Members; $5 for non-members; Free for kids 12 and under. Registration required at reservations.chrysler.org. Space is limited.

Sat, Oct 24 - Smithfield Century Bike Tour, Ride begins at 7:30 am, post-ride celebration ends at 4:00 pm, Windsor Castle Park Riverfront, 301 Jericho Road, Smithfield. A scenic ride through the beautiful farmlands of Isle of Wight, past historic sites, and along the Pagan River, with three routes (metric century, 35-miler, and 20-miler) beginning and ending at Windsor Castle Park. Three rest stops with water, snacks and restroom facilities. Sag Wagons will assist riders with mechanical or medical problems. Live music, food vendors and a beer garden at the finish. Each rider receives a commemorative race shirt, welcome bag, cue sheets, access to rest stops and sag wagons, and a post-ride drink ticket. For more information call 757.357.3502., or e-mailchamber@theisle.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - 4th Annual BOO-yah! 5K and Little Monsters Fun Run, Port Norfolk, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Portsmouth. The Little Monsters Fun Run is about one mile and starts at 8:30am; immediately following, the BOO-yah! 5K kicks off at 9am. Your furry friend is welcome to run with you in EITHER race, so don’t leave home without ’em. But that’s just the beginning, because after the races, we have the awards ceremonies, the costume contest for you and Fido, too, enticing crafts, raffle prizes, music and of course our Stuff the Truck event for the Foodbank!   We will be partying in the park until noon so plan on sticking around! All racers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Foodbank.  Each donated item will qualify the racer into a special raffle drawing. For more information please visit http://www.booyah5k.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Nansemond River Pilot Club’s Annual Fall Fair, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 100 East Constance Rd., Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Get started on your Christmas shopping at the Nansemond River Pilot Club’s 10th Annual Fall Fair. We will have craft vendors with items such as handmade jewelry, soaps, clothing, artwork, pottery, purses, home décor and more. We’ll also have some direct sales vendors plus baked goods and door prize raffles! This is a fundraising event. All proceeds benefit organizations in our community.

Sat, Oct 24 - (RESCHEDULED) Dragon Boat Races, Nauticus, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The 2015 Magnolia Circle Dragon Boat Race will be the first of its kind in the Hampton Roads area. With its origin in China, dragon boating is a sport that’s been around for more than 2,300 years. It has been adapted from its traditional beginnings into the sport it is today. Dragon Boating offers fun for all ages and fitness levels, while simultaneously offering the challenge of competition. Over 15 Groups will compete for glory, all while raising funds to benefit Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Food & Beer will be available for purchase. www.KingsDaughters.org/MagnoliaCircle

Sat, Oct 24 - Big Fish Tournament, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 7 - 10:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Prizes will be given for the top 3 contestants. Also contestants must possess a valid Virginia Freshwater fishing license. No shoreline fishing permitted. Personal watercraft allowed but limited to canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Boat rentals will be available and will include canoe, kayaks and paddle boats for additional $4.00. All boat rentals must be reserved at the time of registration. This is a cash only event. Program fee is $20.00 per person and is for ages 16 and over. To register call the park at 757-825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday, October 23 at 3:00 pm.

Sat, Oct 24 - Virginia Science Festival: Teeth, Tentacles, and Tails, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, 10 - 11:30 am, Rt. 1208, Greate Road, Gloucester. Participants will visit VIMS’ Visitor Center in Gloucester Point (just north of the Coleman Bridge), then walk to a nearby beach to use seine and dip nets to collect and observe bay animals. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required due to limited space. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.http://virginiasciencefestival.org/ai1ec_event/teeth-tentacles-and-tails/?instance_id=441

Sat, Oct 24 - Great Dismal Swamp Art Festival, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake. The Great Dismal Swamp Art Festival exists at the connection of art, nature, and community. As our founding project, the festival offers a unique experience on the Canal Trail of the National Wildlife Refuge. The festival features miles of trails, over 100 artists, live music, Brunswick Stew and Fall Fare, micro-brews, apple cider, and interactive art and nature activities. Come experience community at its finest in the great outdoors. http://www.dismalswampart.com/

Sat, Oct 24 - City Center Fall Festival, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Usher in the changing of seasons at the City Center at Oyster Point Fall Festival, Saturday, October 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. Festival goers will enjoy some of Hampton Roads top artists, baked goods and produce vendors, kids crafts, free pumpkins to the first 100 people, hay rides and live entertainment by Joe Gosman. Sponsored by BOB FM, US106.1, 96X, AND WNIS News Talk.http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events

Sat, Oct 24 - Museum Madness: Children’s Museum of Virginia, Lightship Portsmouth Museum, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Wear your costumes to the Portsmouth Museums for a day of tricks, treats and spooky activities. Stop by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center to see a menagerie of live creepy crawlies from around the world, including venomous serpents and glowing scorpions form the collection of John Barnes (J.B. Rattles) out of North Carolina.  Visit the ghost picture booth and have your “ghost picture” taken and appear as a transparent specter. From 2 – 6 PM enjoy the talents of the Sonshine Artists with face painting and balloon animals. Strange things have been happening at the Lightship Portsmouth!  Many have reported strange sounds, lights flashing and other odd occurrences after the museum closes. It is up to you to find out if it is a ghost that has caused items to disappear, or something else.  Join us in a family-friendly scavenger hunt through the ship and search for clues to find out if our ship is haunted or not! Race over to the Children’s Museum of Virginia for a fun filled day of games with prizes, spooky crafts, magic shows and a special visit form Bat World. For more information visit www.ChildrensMuseumVA.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Zoo Boo, Virginia Zoo, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Join us for a spook-tacularly good time. Zoo Boo offers families a safe place to trick-or-treat and enjoy fall fun. Be sure to check out the animal pumpkin encounters, crafts, bounce houses and more! Admission: Members – $6, Non-members – $11, Children under 2 – FREE!, Zoo Boo Choo-Choo: $3. Costume contests @ 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.http://virginiazoo.org/events/zooboo/

Sat, Oct 24 - Fall Tree Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10:30 -11:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Join local forester Mike Aherron with the Virginia Department of Forestry on a stroll around Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve to learn about the trees of fall.  See leaf colors change as trees prepare for a winter rest.  This program is free, but donations are always welcome. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visitwww.hofflercreek.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - Scallywag School, The Mariners’ Museum, hourly beginning at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Talk, walk, and act like a pirate! Learn how to be a pirate as Blackbeard’s Crew invades The Mariners’ Museum the first four Saturdays in October. Scallywag School includes 'talk like a pirate’ lessons, sword and musket drills, shipboard line handling, and more! Receive pirate gold as you complete activities and graduate with an Honorary Pirate Certificate. Free with Museum admission.http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/scallywag-school/

Sat, Oct 24 - Bright Star Children’s Theatre: “Velveteen Rabbit”, Peninsula Community Theatre, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 10251 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News. This literary classic is routinely named one of the top books for children! This heartwarming story tells of a stuffed rabbit and its quest to become real. The story celebrates unconditional love and real beauty with a strong anti-bullying message. Join our professional actors as they bring to life this engaging and sweet story with imaginative costumes and captivating skill. http://www.pctlive.org/index.php/childrens-theatre

Sat, Oct 24 - The Great Halloween Hunt, Bayville Farms Park, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach. Come out and join us at Bayville Farms Park in your favorite costume. There will be face painting, crafts, and of course, the Halloween Hunt! Free and open to the public. No membership required.? fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5930

Sat, Oct 24 - Kidgits Mall-O-Ween Event, Chesapeake Square Mall, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Halloween is here and Chesapeake Square is inviting all little ghouls, goblins, and boo'tiful princesses to come have a spooktacular time at the Kidgits Boo Bash event. Kids come dressed in your Halloween costume for our Costume Contest! We will decorate pumpkins, make a craft, and play festive games! Each Kidgit member will receive a special gift (while supplies last). (757) 488-9639 |http://www.simon.com/mall/chesapeake-square/stores/mall-management-office/stream/kidgits-mall-o-ween-event-3676380

Sat, Oct 24 - “Fall in Love” Adopt-a-Thon for shelter dogs, PETA’s Bea Arthur Dog Park, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 501 Front Street, Norfolk. A fabulous dog party with friendly shelter dogs in search of permanent, loving homes, featuring dogs from PETA, Norfolk Animal Care Center and other regional shelters. Enjoy delicious vegan food from: Poor Boys Burgers, Seoul 757, My Vegan Sweet Tooth, and more … including local vendors and face painting.

Sat, Oct 24 - PAB Talent Showcase, Town Square, 12 - 3:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. It’s time to take a stand! We STAND so our youth can SHINE! Join us at Peninsula Town Center for the Parents Against Bullying Talent Showcase. Auditions will be held September 17th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Bryant & Stratton College in the Claiborne Building, 2nd Floor. For more information dial 757-329-2859 | http://www.pabva.com/Events.html

Sat, Oct 24 - Spooky Space Trick-or-Treating, Virginia Air & Space Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. Kick off Halloween early and visit the Virginia Air & Space Center for a variety of spooky family fun activities. Activities will include: Scavenger Hunt, Scary Campfire Stories, Experiments with MAD Scientist, Mini Pumpkin Catapults, Dry Ice Eye Balls, Haunted Laboratories, and MUCH MORE! Halloween IMAX: Room on the Broom. The Event is FREE with General Admission, and guest are encouraged to wear their costumes! - See more at: http://www.vasc.org/events/spooky-space-trick-or-treat#sthash.3hmP1LOk.dpuf

Sat, Oct 24 - 30th Annual Back Bay Restoration Foundation’s Flyway Feast, Flyway Hunt Club, Noon to 5:00 pm, 220 Marsh Way, Knotts Island, NC. The Flyway Feast is our largest fundraising event and we are looking to make this year’s event better than ever! As usual we will have live music, all you can eat food and barbeque from Pungo Catering, live and silent auction, raffle, as well as kids activities. 619-6429 or shannon.davis@bbrf.org

Sat, Oct 24 - Aberdeen Gardens Community Fall Festival, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, 1831 West Queen St. Hampton. Food, Games, Prizes, Venues (Fire and Police Department on safety, Bounce House, Herbal Pharmacy, businesses, etc.) and Live Entertainment Sponsored by Sanctifyd Vessels Ministry and Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association. 757-952-4102 or 757 256-9300

Sat, Oct 24 - The Marcolivia Duo, Portsmouth Public Library – Churchland Branch, 1:00 pm, Portsmouth. The Marcolivia Duo has been featured many times on NPR’s “Performance Today” and “Front Row Washington”. They have performed at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, Merkin Hall and Symphony Space, NYC. For this afternoon’s concert, Marcolivia will perform and talk about folk-based music of Eastern-Europe and America.  Their music will include folk dances from Czechoslovakia and Hungary; Klezmer music of Israel, and an American Hoe-down, amongst other jazz-based styles.

Sat, Oct 24 - (RESCHEDULED) 4th Annual Gordon Biersch Arts & Drafts Craft Beer Event, Plaza at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2 - 6:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us on the Sandler Center Plaza for a large selection of local & regional craft beers! Plus: Good eats from Gordon Biersch, Live acoustic entertainment, Indoor local artisan market, Free to enter.  Sampling tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. VIP Hour Admission $45 - Beat the crowed and get in early, early admission at 1 pm, Brewer interaction, Gordon Biersch appetizer, Acrylic souvenir beer mug. Reserved tables for 4 or 8 are available for reservation. For pricing and more information, please emailinfo@sandlercenter.org

Sat, Oct 24 - 25th Annual Warrior Classic, Darling Stadium, 2 - 10:00 pm, 4111 Victoria Blvd, Hampton. The 25th annual Warrior Classic Marching Band competition. Bands will perform traditional, modern and original songs. Bands will perform and be judged by class.  The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors guidelines will be used to determine class assignments. (Class A - AAAAA). Concessions & Souvenirs will be available for purchase.http://kecoughtanband.weebly.com/warrior-classic.html

Sat, Oct 24 - Children’s Fair at the Pavilion featuring “Paddington” the Movie, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 3:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. The Pavilion will transform into London for an afternoon of fun and frivolity for kids of all ages, with activities that include: Bounce House, Petting Zoo by Beach Party Ponies, Face Painting, Trackless Train, Arts & Crafts with the Suffolk Art League, Musical Entertainment with DJ Angie, Story Time with Suffolk Public Library, Concessions. Be sure to stay for the free showing of Paddington, the hit 2014 movie, beginning at 6:30 pm. This film is rated PG and is 95 minutes. Plenty of seating is available, but chairs, blankets and jackets are also encouraged to make it an even more comfortable evening under the stars! Snacks will be available for purchase, in support of the United Way.  757.514.4130

Sat, Oct 24 - From Here To Eternity Twilight 5K Run/Walk, Elmwood Cemetery, 3 - 9:00 pm, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Registration begins at 3:00pm & ends at 4:30pm. Run/walk begins promptly at 5pm. After party begins at 6pm at The Plot on Granby. Shuttle service provided. To register & pay online or to register online & mail in a check for the registration fee, visit www.NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org orhttp://raceroster.com/events/2015/5571/from-here-to-eternity-twilight-5k-runwalk. For more information, contact John Murray, 5K Committee Chair, at (828) 406-0613 or Director@NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org.

Sat, Oct 24 - Pirate Halloween Party, The Mariners’ Museum, 5 - 8:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Play games and activities such as ring the hook, walk-the-plank, face painting and more. Trick-or-treat with candy and toy prizes at each activity station. Enter into our Costume Contest and win great prizes. Categories: 5 and under, 6-12, Best Pirate. Yummy nuggets, fruit and cookies provided by Chick-fil-A and a special appearance from the Chick-fil-A cow! http://www.marinersmuseum.org/event/pirate-halloween-party/

Sat, Oct 24 - Light the Night Walk, MacArthur Center, 8 - 8:30 pm, 300 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. MacArthur Center will be hosting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Annual Light The Night Walk on the Green on Saturday, October 24th from 5:00-8:30pm. California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with LLS to sponsor food for the 1500 walkers. The 1.6 mile Walk will begin at 7:00pm. For information call 757-459-4670 |www.shopmacarthur.com%2Fevents%2Fpizza-purpose-lls-light-night

Sat, Oct 24 - Olde Towne Safe Trick or Treat, 6 - 8:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth. For children up to age 12. Located on the seven historic blocks of High Street corridor between Effingham Street and Water Street.  Sponsored by the Portsmouth Police Department, Portsmouth Sheriff Office, the Portsmouth Fire Department and the Olde Towne Business Association. For more information please call. (757) 405-3500.

Sat, Oct 24 - Drive-In Movie in the Park: “Hocus Pocus”, Bennett’s Creek Park, 6:30 pm, 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, Suffolk. Movie begins at 6:30 pm and the Park opens at 5 pm. Free and open to the public. Bennett’s Creek will transform for a family fun night of children’s activities and a larger-than-life movie screen to watch a Halloween favorites, Disney’s Hocus Pocus, from the comfort of your front seat! A picnic area will be available for movie goers and everyone’s sweet tooth will be covered by our onsite concession area. Get into the Halloween spirit with Suffolk Parks and Recreation!

Sat, Oct 24 - Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association Monthly Bluegrass Concert, Hickory Ruritan Club, 7:00 pm, 2752 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. The TBMA monthly concert held at the Hickory Ruritan Club features some of the best in local and regional bluegrass talent. October’s concert features music by Sweet Yonder. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental.  Suggested Donation - $5 Members, $10 Non-member. Contact: Steve Antonucci  (757) 567-0807 |http://www.tidewaterbluegrass.org/

Sat, Oct 24 - Day of Destruction, Langley Speedway, 7 - 11:00 pm, 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. With the stress and strain of a long NASCAR points campaign now in the rearview mirror, Langley Speedway lets loose as the track closes out its 2014 racing schedule with the Annual “Day of Destruction” always one of the most popular dates on the calendar. Gates open at 2 pm, Racing starts at 7 pm. 757-865-7223 | http://www.langley-speedway.com

Sat, Oct 24 - Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music: Kevin Burke, Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Theater, 7:30 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Kevin Burke was born in 1950 in London, England to parents from County Sligo in Ireland. Inheriting a love of Irish music from his parents, he took up the fiddle at the age of eight.  In 2007, Burke started an independent record company, Loftus Music, in order to release his own recordings. Burke continues to tour throughout the world. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and two children.

Sat, Oct 24 - “Shipwrecks & Ghost Lore”: A Virginia Beach Ghostwalk, The Old Coast Guard Station, Tue & Thu evenings, 7:00 pm, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Evening walking program. Join a costumed interpreter as they bring to life true accounts and local legends of shipwrecks, ghosts, pirates and witches. Tours last 60-90 minutes. Tickets $12 Adult, $5 Child (ages 6-12). Reservations appreciated. Contact the museum Program Director at 757.422.1587

Sat, Oct 24 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Katie Thiroux, w/ The John Toomey Trio, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux began studying at the age of 12 with the great jazz singer Tierney Sutton. Thiroux went on to receive a full scholarship to Berklee School of Music in Boston, and since then has won numerous awards for her artistry. http://vafest.org/2015/2015-performances/attucks-jazz-series?camefrom=EMCL_725185_30893679

Sat, Oct 24 - 96X Presents Modest Mouse, w/ Hop Along, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 8:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Since their formation in 1993, Modest Mouse has become the indie rock standard.  The band originated in Issaquah, Washington by current members Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green and former member Eric Judy. Their fourth studio album Good News For People Who Love Bad News received two Grammy nominations and sold over 1.5 million copies. Indie Rock band Hop Along is also scheduled to perform. Tickets may be purchased online atwww.YnotTix.com by dialing 877-Ynot-Tix, or at the Constant Center Box Office.

Sat, Oct 24 - Riddick Dance: “One”, The American Theatre, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Choreographed by David F. Riddick, Riddick Dance is under the auspices of Beauty for Ashes Contemporary School of Dance in Hampton.

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - International Association of Fire Fighters Fill The Boot, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. IAFF efforts for The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) include the organization’s spirited Fill the Boot campaign, in which fire fighters hit the streets where they ask pedestrians, motorists and other passers-by to contribute – money in the boot – for MDA. Please join us this weekend at Peninsula Town Center to support our local fire fighters in their effort to raise awareness and support for the MDA.

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - Bark in the Park 5K Doggy Dash & 2K Puppy Trot, Chesapeake City Park, Sat 5 - 9:00 pm, Sun 12 - 5:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. This year’s event kicks off with the 5k Doggy Dash! Not a runner? That’s ok give our 2K Puppy Trot a try. We also welcome virtual runners if you’d like to sit back and raise funds for animals in need. You can enter the 5K/2K with or without a dog, in memory of a beloved pet, or in honor of your cat. Sunday’s Bark in the Park “Fun Fest” activities are slated to include the Radar Run (back by popular demand), canine demonstrations and contests, animal rescue/welfare exhibitors, pet-related vendors and loads of fun for both the two-and four-legged members of the family! All dogs should be on a leash, properly vaccinated, well-behaved, and of course, you need to always clean-up after your own dog! Concessions will be available for purchase.  (757) 546-5355 |http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/parks-recreation-tourism/events/special_events/bark-in-the-park.htm

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - The Battle of Hampton Re-enactment, Mill Point Park, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton. Join in camp life of the British and American soldiers and to hear both sides of the battle that brought the Revolutionary War to the South. Witness the spectacle of a land and sea battle re-enactment along the wharf and in the streets of downtown involving ships, boats and nearly 100 reenactors. Run alongside patriots as they repel the British from the city. Both days begin at 10 AM at the British and American Camps, then action moves onto the waterfront by the Crowne Point Plaza Marina, then later onto Queen Street, with the close of activity at 4 pm. Sunday’s events will end at 3 pm. 757-727-1610 |http://hampton.gov/battleofhampton

Sat/Sun, Oct 24/25 - Stamp Scrap Art Tour, Saturday, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The 2015 Stamp Scrap Tour is in its 10th year and the goal remains to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone. There will be crafts, classes and vendors.http://www.stampscraparttour.com/hampton-va/

Sun, Oct 25 - Khedive Hillbillie Unit Chicken Fest, Khedive Temple Greenbrier, 1 - 4:00 pm, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. he Khedive Shrine Hillbillies announce its annual Chicken Fest. The menu will consist of all you can eat fried chicken with taters, home cooked veggies with rolls and your favorite beverage. The Lady-Hillbillies will have their good old bake sale for desserts. Live entertainment will be provided by the award winning “Khedive Hillbillie Band”. Come out and shake-a-leg. Tickets available in advance at the Khedive Shrine Center or at the gate on the day of the event. Admission: $10 per person; Children 5 and under - Free. (757) 420-4510 |http://www.khediveshrine.org/2015/hillbillie-flier-2015.pdf

Sun, Oct 25 - Fall Festival: A Safe Trick-or-Treat Event, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 10:30 -11:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and a decorated forest walk.  Free Family Fun!  Wear a fun costume or dress up like a native animal (no masks please). Hay ride, face painting and food will be available at a small cost to visitors. For information, call 757-686-8684 or email hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org.

Sun, Oct 25 - Drawtoberfest Faire, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. Whether you think you can draw or not, DRAWING is for EVERYONE! Join Norfolk Drawing Group, 757 Comic & Cartoon Creators, and other drawing enthusiasts at the 2014 DRAWtoberfest Faire at Virginia MOCA. Draw from a live model, Make a mini-comic book, Learn to Zentangle, Take the Squiggle Challenge, Find out what a Drawing-Go-Round is …or just hang out and draw! We want to see your stick figures, your scribbles, your doodles, your scrawling, your dawdles, your cartoons…you name it – we just want to see you drawing! …and while you’re at DRAWtoberfest, enjoy FREE admission to the galleries, featuring current exhibitions by Amy Cutler, Gabriel Dawe, Matthew Brandt, and more.

Sun, Oct 25 - Military Family Fest, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. UNDER THE BIG TOP! Free event for active duty military families, retired and veteran military, National Guard and reserves of all branches.  Fun family activities including entertainment, bounce house, rock wall, face painting, DJ, crafts, costume contest giveaways and more!

Sun, Oct 25 - (RESCHEDULED) Yorktown Wine Festival, Riverwalk Landing, 12 - 6:00 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or Shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. 757.877.2933

Sun, Oct 25 - Annual Pig & Oyster Fest, Old Coast Guard Station Museum, 1 - 5:00 pm, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along the Boardwalk at 24th Street, Virginia Beach. Join us for the best party on the beach and support the museum at our annual fund-raiser. Beer, Wine, Oysters, BBQ, Silent Auction. Members $35, Adults $45, Kids 6-12 $10. 757 422 1587 | oldcoastguardstation.com

Sun, Oct 25 - Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads present: “The Grimm Sister”, the Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. In this adaptation of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, we follow their younger sister Charlotte into the dark and mysterious woods, where she meets a fantastical cast of characters, including Rapunzel, a Magic Fish, and a wicked Witch! Magical for all ages.http://www.childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org/#!calendar/cee5

Sun, Oct 25 - Movie in the Pool: “Maleficient”, Great Neck Recreation Center, 2 - 4:00 pm, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. All ages • Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool! Those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.?? • Recreation center membership or day pass required, but no additional cost?. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5940

Sun, Oct 25 - Jake’s Place presents: Beards, Bands, & Brews, O'Connor Brewing Co., 2 - 6:00 pm,  211 W. 24th St., Norfolk. Every year we do a fundraiser/benefit, this year we decided to change it up! Join us for our 1st Annual Beards, Bands & Brews Oyster Roast. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Price of ticket includes all you can eat roast oysters, pig pull 16oz. souvenir cup, and 2 drink tickets. You can purchase your tickets at Jake’s Place or on our website. All proceeds will benefit the Hope House Foundation. We hope to see you there!

Sun, Oct 25 - Hurrah Players: “The Wizard of Oz”, The American Theatre, 2:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. The most magical adventure of them all comes to life on the stage as only Hurrah Players can do. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains beloved songs, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way.

Sun, Oct 25 - VSO PB&J Family Series: Halloween Spooktacular, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join Benjamin Rous and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a ghoulish afternoon of monstrous fun! The Orchestra will perform some of the spookiest music ever written. But don’t be afraid – this concert is more TREAT than TRICK! For more information, please visit: http://www.virginiasymphony.org/

Sun, Oct 25 - Sundays at Four: Clara Schumann - Reflection of a Life in Music with Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders, 4:00 pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. A community celebration of “Clara,” the Isle of Wight Arts League’s newly acquired Steinway piano - a beautiful performance level instrument in an acoustically fine venue. Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders will feature music by Clara Schumann, the piano’s namesake, as well as masterworks by Robert Schumann and their mentor and friend, Johannes Brahms. Adults $20; Students $5. For further informationwww.sundaysatfourva.org

Sun, Oct 25 - Kimball Classic Film Series: “The Day The Earth Stood Still”, 5:30 and 7:30 pm, Kimball Theatre, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. Enjoy a classic movie at the Kimball one Sunday each month! All movies are $4. Show your ticket at participating Merchants Square restaurants for special discounts! The Day The Earth Stood Still – not rated /1951/ 92 min.

Sun, Oct 25 - Phantom of the Organ, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6:00 pm, 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton. Join St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Hampton for a thrilling evening of spooky music and fun. Musical Ghoul, Deborah Carr (Organist & Choirmaster) and her ghostly friends will bring us Bach’s famous “Toccata in D Minor”, Gounod’s “Funeral March of the Marionette”, and the quirky “Orientale” by Caesar Cui.  The original Edison silent movie “Frankenstein” will be shown along with the silent film comedy “The Devilish Tenant”, both accompanied by the organ.  The program finishes with a special appearance of ghosts, spiders and the “Phantom” singing his signature solo from the Broadway Show. The concert is free and open to the community and will be followed by witches’ brew and goblin treats (and maybe some tricks!) in the Parish Hall.  Bring out the whole family!

Sun, Oct 25 - 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, Chesapeake Square Mall, 6 - 8:00 pm, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. Hey kids! Wear your Halloween costumes and join us for Trunk-or-Treat sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, in the Sears Parking lot. We will have fun activities, a costume contest, a DJ, hayrides, and more!http://www.simon.com/mall/chesapeake-square/stores/chick-fil-a/stream/3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat-sponsored-by-chick-fil-a-3676382

Sun, Oct 25 - Vertigo Dance Company: “Reshimo”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Founded in 1992 by Adi Sha’al and Noa Wertheim, the Vertigo Dance Company has established a unique presence in the contemporary dance scene worldwide. Having developed a distinct artistic language that emphasizes the link between “Art and Earth,” works challenge and create an awareness to the limits of the human body. The result is a collage of intricate and singular dance creations that exude the holistic and spiritual approach of leading choreographer, Noa Wertheim.

Sun, Oct 25 - 5th Annual Artini, Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Pfac), 7:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Mariners’ Museum Park, Newport News. Artini is a mixology event challenging area bartenders to put their best spooky spin on the cocktail. New this year, the Artini Spooktacular will celebrate the coming Halloween holiday with a fun and sophisticated night at the haunted museum, set to the tunes of the Christopher Newport University Jazz Combo. Guests will select a People’s Choice winner for the best cocktail and David Nicholson, food writer for the Daily Press, will serve as a professional judge. http://www.pfac-va.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237&Itemid=63

Sun, Oct 25 - Going for Baroque, Robin Hixon Theater, 7:30 pm, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. Hampton Roads Chamber Players (HRCP) proudly presents “Going for Baroque”—a side-by-side performance with members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Program includes Vivaldi’s “Summer,” Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, and Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos No. 2 and 4. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children under 18 years old. Reception to follow. Find us on Facebook!

Mon, Oct 26 - Madeline and the Bad Hat, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. This original musical based upon the much-loved book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelman’s Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who- despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor- eventually learns that first impressions aren’t everything.

Mon, Oct 26 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, Suffolk Visitor Center, 2:00 pm, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. 757.514.4130

Mon, Oct 26 - Night at the Army Transportation Museum, 300 Washington Boulevard, Newport News. Enjoy trick-or-treating through the museum and watch exhibits come alive!  Children may come in costume and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Free. 757-878-1115

Mon, Oct 26 thru Oct 31 - Haunted Hampton Tours, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Ln., Hampton. These 60 minute tours include eerie tales of Old Hampton and the Tidewater area. Guided by historian Michael Cobb, you will meet the first witch recorded in America, ghosts of Civil War soldiers, pirates from Blackbeard’s Crew, a speakeasy proprietor, escaped prisoners, yellow fever victims, and more characters from the city’s tales of mystery and the macabre. Each tour will include the grisly side of Hampton’s history; special surprises and a spooky lantern tour of the St. John’s Church graveyard, and other points of fright along Queen Street and around downtown Hampton. Tickets $5 in advance; $8 at the door. Call 757-727-1102 to reserve your tickets—space is limited, and these tours sell out!

Tue, Oct 27 - The Art of Yoga, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Have you ever tried the warrior pose in a room full of Baroque Paintings? Join our resident Yogi, Tenesha Bazemore, for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Her teaching is appropriate for all skill levels. All you need to do is bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and enjoy meditation at the Chrysler Museum of Art. The sessions are free to Museum Members, regularly $10. You can sign up online here. Sessions will run from 8:45-9:45 am every Tuesday.

Tue, Oct 27 - Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Series: Anthony Hailey, African Percussion, 11:00 am, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk. Founder and director of the Mosaic Steel Orchestra, Anthony Hailey demonstrates more than a dozen instruments acquired on study trips to Africa. Part of the College’s year-long series “Entangled Identities: Legacies of 1619.” FREE

Tue, Oct 27 - Old Coast Guard Station Museum Spyglass Speaker Series: Ghosts, Witches & Weird Tales of Virginia Beach, 7:00 pm, Location TBD. Guest Speakers Lillie Gilbert and Deni Norred, the authors of “Ghosts, Witches & Weird Tales of Virginia Beach” join us on stage to share a scary collection of haunted stories and eerie legends of Virginia Beach. $5 general admission, Free for museum members. http://www.oldcoastguardstation.com/Exhibits-Events.aspx

Tue, Oct 27 - Revolutionary War Lecture Series: Jonathan Horn, Yorktown Victory Center, 7:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. Free. Jonathan Horn, “Robert E. Lee: The Man Who Would Not Be Washington.” Jonathan Horn, a former White House speechwriter and author of The Man Who Would Not Be Washington: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War and His Decision That Changed American History, will explore the brilliant soldier bound by marriage to George Washington’s family but turned by war against Washington’s crowning achievement, the Union.

Tue, Oct 27 - John Cleese & Eric Idle: Together Again At Last - For the Very First Time, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Don’t miss your chance to seovised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage, aquatic juggling and an extended audience Q&A to craft a unique comedic experience with every performance. As founding member of Monty Python, Cleese and Idle are unarguably among the godfathers of modern comedy, helping to pioneer and irreverent, absurdist sensibility that is emulated by comics around the world.

Tue, Oct 27 thru Nov 15 - Virginia Stage Company: “All My Sons”, Wells Theater, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. The Tony Award winning masterwork about family dynamics, courage and the struggle to survive during WWII.http://www.vastage.com/

Wed, Oct 28 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Suffolk. $10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari (bus tour), one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot.

Wed, Oct 28 - On Screen/In Person: Small, Small Thing - The Olivia Zinnah Story, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. In December 2012, Olivia Zinnah died of complications from a rape injury caused when she was seven years old. After filmmaker Jessica Vale became personally involved with Olivia and her mother while working on another project in Monrovia, Liberia, her quest to film them became a mission of hope and medical help in a country where rape is the number one crime, and the majority of the victims are children.

Thu, Oct 29 - Breast Cancer Survivors Masquerade Gala, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 5:30 pm, 100 East Constance Road, Suffolk. Be sure to come by the Breast Cancer Survivors Masquerade Gala to show support to Suffolk’s local chapter. Doors open at 5 pm, followed by the VIP Reception at 5:30 pm, The Pink Carpet Masquerade Gala begins at 7 pm. Donations: $100 for the Masquerade Gala and $125 for the VIP Reception & Masquerade Gala. The Keynote Speaker will be Shondia Sabari. Donations, sponsorships and vendor opportunities are available at www.suffolkbreastcancersociety.com. Proceeds from the Survivor Masquerade Gala will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation (Tidewater Chapter), Relay for Life, and Sentara Obici Auxiliary.

Thu, Oct 29 - Seatack Spooktacular, Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 7:30 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Age 5 - 10 • Join us at Seatack Recreation Center for a Spooktacular time of fun activities, ghost stories, s'mores and Halloween candy. Costumes are welcomed, but not required. Register at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center. Program fee is $3. Recreation Center membership or day pass is needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5920

Thu, Oct 29 - (RESCHEDULED) Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: “Psycho”, 7:00 pm, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk. a terrifying new twist in October with the airing of five popular horror flicks. This year’s lineup includes Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (Oct. 2), A Nightmare on Elm Street (Oct. 16), Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 23) and two PG film nights: Frankeenweenie (Oct. 9) and The Goonies (Oct. 30). Gates will open at 5:30 pm each evening and the film will begin at 7 pm. Guests may enjoy YNOT pizza, beer and wine, cornhole, and life-size jenga with the 96x team. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members, and includes entrance to the museum’s fall exhibit and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing from 96x.

Thu, Oct 29 - Yappy Hour, Lake Meade Park, 7:00 pm, 201 Holly Lawn Parkway (behind Farm Fresh), Suffolk. $5 ($15 for non-members). Come party with your pooch this fall at the Lake Meade Dog Park’s first ever Barks and Booze event. Enter our Howl-oween dog costume contest and enjoy beer, food and music while you make some new dog loving friends. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, please call Suzette Vida at 757.538.4102.

Thu, Oct 29 - VSO: “Enigma Variations”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Hampton. Joann Falletta, Conductor, Zuill Bailey, Cello. Zuill Bailey, a Virginia native and widely considered to be one of the best cellists in the world, takes the stage for the Virginia debut of Michael Daugherty’s Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and Ibert’s naval-inspired Ports of Call.

Thu-Sat, Oct 29-31 - Smithfield Little Theatre presents “Spamalot”, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 210 N. Church Street, Downtown Smithfield. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students. Opening night (Thursday, Oct. 29) special rate of $5 for students! “Find Your Grail!” SPAMALOT is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Book and lyrics by Eric Idle. Music collaboration with John Du Prez. Knights of the Round Table and Brave Sir Robin composed by Neil Innes. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life written by Eric Idle. This show contains adult humor. For further information or to purchase tickets call 757.357.7338.

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Five Points Community Farm Market, 2500 Church Street, Norfolk. 
Hours: Thu/Fri 11 am to 7 pm, Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 3 pm. 
The Five Points Community Farm Market is a project of the Five Points Partnership, a 501-c-3 non-profit formed in 2001. The Partnership is a grass-roots community organization based in the Norview section of Norfolk. The Farm Market began as a community project in 2002 in a vacant lot across from Norview Middle School, with volunteers selling Rodman’s peanuts and 3 small growers offering produce. We have been located on Church Street since May 3, 2008, and we continue to work to bring the city of Norfolk and surrounding cities fresh produce grown by local small farms, and we are always growing. Come on by and check us out! Located in the Farm Market is a unique collective of incubator businesses: Sabrosa Salsas, Seafood Cravers, Kombuchick Tea Bar & Microbrewery, Get Fresh Cafe, Diana Fields Bookstore, Whole-ly Rollers rolls, pies, cookies & more. 757-640-0300

The Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. 
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm, Sat 8:30 am to 4 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm. 
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is open year-round and features a variety of agriculturally inspired shops and related businesses that offer seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruit in addition to many other products. An organic grocery, butcher shop, seafood market, dairy and ice cream, florist, candy store, bakery, full-menu restaurant, wild bird store, and home and garden gift stores offer a unique and varied shopping experience. Farmer-to-you seasonal produce allow you to experience some of the best the agriculture community has to offer. Special events are held monthly at the Farmers Market, offering family experiences of the heritage of Agriculture.  Friday evenings from April through October from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 'country or bluegrass’ music is featured at the Friday Night Hoedowns. There is no admission but a blanket or chair is recommended. 757-385-4388

Every Wed - Chesapeake Farmer Markets, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Two Locations: Battlefield Park at 120 Reservation Road; and Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. This year’s season will begin June 20th and will end November 25th. The markets will operate from 8 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with local farmers offering fresh vegetables, herbs and plants. For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market page: http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/agriculture-virginia-cooperative-extension/farmers-market.htm

Every Wed - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6:00 pm (through Labor Day), Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Enjoy the best in locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, honey, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants and handmade jewelry and crafts. Free and open to the public. 757.514.4130

Every Wed - Carrollton Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6:00 pm, Old Point National Bank, off Hwy 17 in the Food Lion parking lot, Carrollton. A selection of food vendors from the Smithfield Farmers Market, with produce, meat, eggs, honey, plants, food trucks and more. For further information call 757.375.3031

Every Thu - City Center Farmers Market, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mariners Row Market Stage, City Center at Oyster Point. Enjoy a selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Dairy products: cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs.

Every Thu - CNU Farmers Market, from 3 - 6:00 pm in the DSU/York Street, Newport News. For those coming from off campus there is parking in the lot behind the chapel. The weather looks good. Come on out and celebrate the coming of fall! Our amazing vendors: Allen’s Farm, Artisan Bakery, Broken Arrows Farm, The Bunny Hutch, Crazy Pops Gourmet Popsicles, Chef K Souper Salads, Creekside Catering, From the Hearth Pizza, Happy Seeds, Irihana Arts and Yarnykins, Kettle King, Oberweis Dairy, Riverview Plantation Trading Co., Shelby Mingee NYR Organics, Sinful Treats, Smithfield Orchids, STUFT food truck, TJ’s Homemade Treats

Every Sat - Chesapeake Farmer Markets, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Two Locations: Battlefield Park at 120 Reservation Road; and Chesapeake City Park at 900 City Park Drive. This year’s season will begin June 20th and will end November 25th. The markets will operate from 8 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with local farmers offering fresh vegetables, herbs and plants. For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market page: http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/government/City-Departments/Departments/agriculture-virginia-cooperative-extension/farmers-market.htm

Every Sat - Western Branch Farmers’ Markets, Western Branch Community Center, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. We now have a Saturday only Farmers’ Market in Western Branch! Come to the Western Branch Community Center beginning August 15th to enjoy a great produce selection and support our local farmers. This Saturday Farmers’ Market will end October 31st.

Every Sat - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 8:30am to 12:30pm. Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. In the heart of historic Williamsburg, Virginia.  Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market.  Over 35 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are fresh seasonal produce, chicken, beef, bison, pork, oysters, fish, crabs, prawns, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more.http://www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com/

Every Sat - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Beach. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, in the parking lot of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Every Sat - Shore Drive Farmarket, 9:00 am - Noon, 2947 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach. Open June 13, 9 am-noon Saturdays, all year. Bringing fresh, locally/regionally-sourced food to Shore Drive. Come eat breakfast from our prepared food vendors, buy some locally made gifts and shop for your weekly produce, meats, seafood and baked goods-savory and sweet. Halfway between the bridge and the Woods on Shore Drive. Across from Dish.Shoredrivefarmarket@gmail.com

Every Sat - Farmers’ Fare at East Beach, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Pavilion Park, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk. This local seasonal marketplace through Oct 24, will feature fresh produce, meats free range chickens and turkeys, eggs seafood, made from scratch bagels, breaks and baked goods with vegan and gluten free options. We will have artisanal chesses, peanuts, salsa, dog treats, homemade pasta and sauces, jams and marmalades, sandwiches and salads to go along with Virginia wines.

Every Sat - St. Paul’s Downtown Farmers’ Market 2015, Every Sat 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, 201 St. Paul’s Boulevard, Norfolk. Fresh produce for all our neighbors. St. Paul’s Church & Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring a Farm Market to Downtown Norfolk. The St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market is re-opening for 2015 and we want to see all your smiling faces! We’ll have food from Gershwin’s, flowers from Studio Posy and brand new Made in Virginia tent. We’re proud to offer a wide selection of products that are made in Virginia and pair nicely with our local fruits and vegetables. Free parking for those who need it, bike racks for those who don’t.

Every Sat - Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, Every Sat 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth. Held every Saturday, May through November with special markets in April and December includes locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. On Court and High Streets outside the Courthouse Galleries Courtyard. www.portsmoutholdetownefarmersmarket.com

Every Sat - Smithfield Farmers Market’s, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, in the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Named in 2013 & 2014 as one of the “Top 101 Farmers Markets in America!” by TheDailyMeal.com and the “Best Farmers Market” by Coastal Virginia Magazine in 2014. Now in its 14th season, the market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031.

Every Sat - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free and open to the public. The Suffolk Farmers’ Market season is underway at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion, conveniently located behind the Suffolk Visitor Center at the corner of Main Street and Constance Road. Enjoy the best in locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, honey, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants and handmade jewelry and crafts. The Market is held every Saturday through November 21, from 9 am until 1 pm. “First Saturday at the Market” will feature live music and the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo (10 am-1 pm). See our Suffolk Farmers’ Market page for the rest of the day’s activities: http://www.suffolk-fun.com/shop/suffolk-farmers-market/

Every Sat - Yorktown Market Days, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Yorktown Market Days in its ninth season with a variety of products from new and returning producers. The Yorktown market features seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, eggs, poultry, beef and pork; fresh breads, cheeses, baked goods, peanuts, cut flowers, organic and gluten free products, potted plants, coffee, jams & jellies; dipping oils and meat rubs; quality art, chefs demonstrations and live musical entertainment.https://www.yorkcounty.gov/Portals/6/Events/

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