Local Happenings in Tidewater VA

COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS

Now thru Oct 15 - Bike Nights, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Mon/Wed/Thu 4 - 7:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals. Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4 to 7 pm they are open to bikers! Regular Garden admission applies.

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 - 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, Oct 8 - Suffolk Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast, Suffolk Executive Airport, 3 - 7:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. $30 in advance/$35 at the gate. One of the kick-off activities traditionally held at the festival site and a social gathering of large proportion. Upwards of 5,000 people enjoy massive quantities of steamed shrimp, NC barbecue, chicken, coleslaw, rolls and adult beverages. Live entertainment. 757.539.6751 | www.suffolkruritan.org/shrimpfeast/

Thu, Oct 8 - The A.R.T. (Awareness, Recognition, Transformation) of Diversity, Children’s Museum of Virginia, 4 - 6:00 pm, Portsmouth. How to integrate the arts and cultures within a community to build a “Cultural Community”. Panelists will discuss how the arts – performing, literary, and visual arts — can be used to define and highlight different cultures in a community and how, through these media, these cultures can be merged to create an enhanced cultural community. The program is supported in part by the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission. A reception will follow the program. Registration: $25 CAGHR members; $35 non CAGHR members Students (with ID) $15. Call for group rates. Joan L. Rhodes-Copeland 757 961-4002 or email joan@culturalli.org

Thu, Oct 8 - 22nd Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party, Town Point Park, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Seafood, barbecue, sides, craft beer, assorted wines and sodas! $35 in advance, $40 at gate. http://harborparty.org/

Thu, Oct 8 - Sails 'n Ales at O'Connor Brewing Company, 4:30-7:30 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come and hang out with the Sail Nauticus crew! We'll have our new boat on display, as well as offering some great discounts on some fantastic brews at O'Connor's. Want to learn how to sail? We've got you covered--sign up for membership with us at O'Connor's and we'll waive your $100 initiation fee! Membership gives you access to our fleet of Harbor 20s and one of the coolest groups of people around--but on top of that, you'll be supporting our after school program and the heart of what we do, the Sail Nauticus Academy. For more information on membership, Academy, or any of our other offerings, visit our website at www.sailnauticus.org.

Thu, Oct 8 - Archery Safety, Newport News Park, 7:00 pm, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. This one-hour presentation will teach general archery safety tips, and a park ranger will discuss rules and regulations specific to Newport News Park. Please call 888-3333 to register for this free training class.


Thu-Sun, Oct 8-11 - 38th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, Suffolk Executive Airport, Thu 2 - 10:30 pm; Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Suffolk, Virginia's premier festival. This family-friendly event honors the city's agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts, our favorite legumes. Known for its fun family activities, Suffolk Peanut Fest offers concerts, amusement rides, contests and competitions, a demolition derby, motorcycle rally, shrimp feast, fireworks and much more. Combine all of these great activities with local and national entertainment and you have a weekend full of good times! Parking is $15 per vehicle, per day; $25 for 4-day pass. 757.539.6751 | www.suffolkpeanutfest.com


Fri, Oct 9 - "Here Comes The Sun" Gallery exhibition opening reception, 4 - 6:00 pm, Hampton Roads Transit Southside Bus Operations Maintenance & Administration Facility, 509 E. 18th St., Norfolk. Join us at the grand opening of the new City of Norfolk Transit Gallery! "Here Comes The Sun", a solo exhibition by Staci Katsias through January 1, 2016. Transit Gallery hrs: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F Exhibition on view during Norfolk Visual Arts Week (Oct. 10-18).

Fri, Oct 9 - Southern Grit Release Party Featuring Food Pop-ups by Alkaline & Le Mu Eats, O'Connor Brewing Company, 4:30-7:30 pm, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk. Come join us for an honest conversation over food in Hampton Roads as we throw one serious party and debut Edition 3 of Southern Grit magazine. Possibly the best pop up chef in Hampton Roads, Kevin Ordonez of Alkaline will be premiering a brand new and exclusive dish to this event from 5 to 7pm! Chef "Sav"/ Sayvepen Sengsaveng of Le Mu Eats will then will be serving some seriously delicious South-East Asian/American indebted food from 7 to 9 pm. And Live Music by Larry Frame of The Dahus!

Fri, Oct 9 - Windsor High School Homecoming Parade, 5 until 6:00 pm, Georgie D. Tyler Middle School, Windsor. The parade will begin at Georgie D. Tyler Middle School and will travel down Court Street to A Street.  Then will proceed down Duke Street to Church Street and will end at the Windsor High School. Come out and support the Windsor Dukes!

Fri, Oct 9 - Meet the Artists, Quirks of Art, 5 to 8:00 pm, 1430 High Street, Suite 709, Williamsburg. Save the Date to meet Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi & David Gildersleeve. Finger food & drinks will be provided along with great fun and enthusiastic company. We look forward to seeing you.

Fri, Oct 9 - Rock Wall Fun: Get Hooked on Climbing, Seatack Recreation Center, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Age 6 & up. Bring the whole family for a fun session of rock climbing on our vertical wall. Two belayers will help the climbers up and down from beginner to intermediate to advanced climbing experiences. Register in person at any recreation center. $4/person and recreation center membership or day pass needed. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5920

Fri, Oct 9 - RESCHEDULED: 3rd Annual Birthday Bash, Merchant Square, 5:30 - 9:00 pm, Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. It is an annual event! Celebrate in Merchants Square with a blowout birthday bash on Duke of Gloucester Street! Food & Bar 5:30 - 9 pm: Save your appetite for some great picnic food! From hot dogs and burgers to brats, she-crab soup and shrimp & grits, our restaurants will be offering a variety of foods for purchase. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase. Bring the kids for some special activities in front of the College of William & Mary Bookstore. Enjoy a free outdoor concert with 'Right On Band' - the world's greatest 70's party band, 7 pm. The concert is free. Please bring a lawn chair.

Fri, Oct 9 - History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder, Elmwood Cemetery parking 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 9 - Opening Reception: Reflections, The Artists Gallery, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach. Please join us for the opening and gala reception of "Reflections". Free and open to the public. Free refreshments and parking at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Call 425-6671 for more information. Come meet the artists and see how they have interpreted the theme, "Reflections" with their artwork.

Fri, Oct 9 - "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-Sun, Oct 9-11 - Town & Country Days in Downtown Smithfield. Join the fun at Smithfield and Isle of Wight's Annual Town and Country Day celebrating our historic port town and the county’s rich agricultural heritage with a day of fun-filled activities for the entire family, including Souper Saturday, the 4th Annual Country-Que, the 13th Annual Smithfield Hog Jog 5K Run/Walk, Wild Hog & "Kid's Fun Run", Court Day Presentation at the Olde Courthouse of 1750, Smithfield Ruritan Club's 13th Annual Car Show, and the Smithfield Farmers Market. For further information call 757.357.5182.


Fri, Oct 9 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


Sat, Oct 10 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Community Breakfast, 7:00 until 10:00 am, VFW Post 8545, 223 Washington Street, downtown Smithfield. The Smithfield VFW invites the community to a fund-raising breakfast featuring "Fried Spot Fish", scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits grits, mixed fruits, coffee, juice, cornbread and omelets. Breakfast is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. The VFW building is located across from the Smithfield Library. Donation $8. All proceeds go to support Local Veterans and community projects. For further information call Chris Garrett at (757) 951-8971.

Sat, Oct 10 - Coastal Edge Surf for the Cure, 1st Street Jetty, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Virginia Beach. To help raise awareness of Breast Cancer, to support the local chapter of Susan G Komen, and to provide a day of fun for survivors and anyone in the community who is interested in supporting a great cause. Go to www.surfforthecure.org or email us at surfforthecure@gmail.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Fall Early Bird Walk, Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 8 - 10:30 am, 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth. The Fall migration continues in October.  Stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts to identify birds in the area by sight and sound.  Bring binoculars or spotting scope for best viewing.  Enjoy this quite time at Hoffler Creek before the gates open to daily guests.   Late arrivals cannot be accommodated; gates close at 8:10 am.  This program is free however donations to help support this and other Hoffler Creek nature programming are appreciated. For more information, please call 757-686-8684 or visit www.hofflercreek.org

Sat, Oct 10 - RESCHEDULED: 4th Annual Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, packet pick-up 6:30 – 7:45 am, Blair Middle School 730 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk. Heart of Ghent 10K and Kid’s Fun Run rings in the fall season to historic Ghent in Norfolk with a fit, festive, charitable family oriented run/walk through the historic and scenic Ghent neighborhood.  The run will be followed by a festive post-race party with live music, O'Connor and Smartmouth beer and food from local restaurants for sale. http://heartofghent10k.com/#information

Sat, Oct 10 - Virginia Beach National Chess Day Festival, Town Center, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. This fun, outdoor public event in the urban heart of Town Center is designed to celebrate National Chess Day. Features include a multi-section tournament (with sections for both experienced and beginning players), free chess lessons, and a simultaneous exhibition by Virginia State champions FIDE Master James Schuyler and National Master Dan Miller. - See more at: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/virginia-beach-national-chess-day-festival#sthash.9OYy3rRr.dpuf

Sat, Oct 10 - Smithfield Hog Jog, 9:00 am, 100 Commerce Street, downtown Smithfield (on the waterfront at Smithfield Foods Headquarters). This charity run is a challenging, family and community oriented 5K run/walk through downtown historic Smithfield and our beautiful Virginia countryside. The Hog Jog is a standard 5K, the Wild Hog is a mystery course (4.0 miles this year), runners only. Whole Hog team for groups of 10 or more just $20 each! Register now at www.active.com or by clicking the link above. For more info contact robingearey@hotmail.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Hampton Fire Prevention-Five Alarm 5K Run/Walk, Matteson Trail, 9:00 am, 320 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Hampton Fire & Rescues' Community Risk Reduction Section is hosting a "Fire Prevention-Five Alarm 5K Run/Walk" to raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention and to replenish the supply of smoke alarms available for free to homeowners residing in the City of Hampton. All registration proceeds will benefit and support Hampton Fire & Rescues’ free smoke alarm installation program available to homeowners in the City of Hampton. $20.00 Race Fee + $2.50 Signup Fee. 757-325-4945 | https://runsignup.com/race/va/hampton/firepreventionfivealarm5krunwalk

Sat, Oct 10 - Portsmouth Police Department: National Night Out 2015, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Sat, Oct 10 - Plein Air Painting Event at Historic Fort Monroe, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, 4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton. 8:30 am, Meet at CHTAC for coffee, juice, doughnuts, talk about the day’s events, and receive directions and map of Fort Monroe. Have your canvases, paper, etc. stamped on the back. 8:45 am, Carpool or drive on your own to Fort Monroe or other Hampton location. 9:00am-12:00pm - Plein air painting in the morning at Fort Monroe or other Hampton location. 12:00 pm, Lunch at Hotel Chamberlin Bistro or any of several Phoebus area restaurants, or pack your own picnic lunch. 1-4:00 pm, Plein Air painting in the afternoon at Fort Monroe or other Hampton site. 4-5:00 pm, Return to CHTAC for Critique, light refreshments, artist voting for $150 First Place Award, and Wet Paint Sale open to the public. 727-1490, artscom@hampton.gov

Sat, Oct 10 - Wilderness Survival, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 10 - 11:00 am, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. Learn with a ranger what to do if lost in the woods. You will learn things like how to start a fire, purify water, find food, and build a shelter. Program fee is $2.00 per person and is for ages 8 and older. To register call the park at 825-4657. Registration deadline is Friday, October 9 at 3 pm.

Sat, Oct 10 - Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Elmwood Cemetery, 10:00 - 11:30 am, 238 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk. Do you like art? Do you like mystery? Want to take part in local history? Well, we’ve got the thing for you! The 2015 Norfolk Namesakes Tour of Historic Elmwood Cemetery has it all! Join Joshua Weinstein on the second Saturday of each month, April through October, for a guided walking tour of this Victorian era garden cemetery. Learn the hidden histories of Norfolk’s founding fathers. $5 suggested donation to the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. 757-510-5879

Sat, Oct 10 - Phoebus Fall Festival, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, E Mellen Street, Hampton. Presented by the community of Phoebus, this event features food, live music, and major deals at Phoebus merchants. Free Admission. Celebrate a return to simpler times at the Phoebus Fall Festival. The event will feature live music, food vendors, a doggie costume parade, pie eating contest, children’s activities, dance demonstrations, a selfie photo station and more. This year, all of Mellen Street will be closed for the Vendors Market (featuring over 30 local crafters). http://phoebusvaevents.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - 2nd Saturday Family Event: Hampton and the Elements, Hampton History Museum, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join our friends with the Fire Safety Department to learn how you can help keep yourself, your family and your home safe from the elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The four elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water have each played a role in shaping Hampton’s past, present and future. Families are welcome to explore the 2nd Saturday ArtsWalk in downtown Hampton after the fire safety instruction. Family activities are free. Admission to the museum galleries is a special $3 per person reduced rate. 757-277-5190

Sat, Oct 10 - Souper Saturday, Sponsored by the Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program, Inc., 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street, downtown Smithfield. All you can eat Soup, Ham Biscuits, Dessert and Beverage. All proceeds go to the Isle of Wight Social Services Fuel Assistance Program to aid those citizens that "fall between the cracks" and need help with heating and cooling their homes.  Adults: $5.00 and Children (12 and below):  $3.00   Eat in or Drive Thru. For further information contact Becky Farmer at 757.357.4716 or otis.j.farmer@gmail.com.

Sat, Oct 10 - Game Room Triathlon, Princess Anne Recreation Center, 12 - 3:00 pm, 1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach. Age 8 - 12. Do you have what it takes to be Princess Anne’s #1 game room triathlon champion? Show your skills in billiards, table tennis, and mini basketball. After the competition all players get to enjoy pizza. Recreation center membership or day pass required. Register online with EZreg or in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center - $5. fun@VBgov.com | (757) 385-5950

Sat, Oct 10 - 3rd Annual Virginia Bacon Festival, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 12 - 5:00 pm, 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth. An Event of Epic Pork-Portions: Bacon Eating contest, Bacon, craft beer, import beer, domestic beer, bourbon, bacon themed cocktails, bacon, live music, cooking competition, and more bacon! virginiabaconfestival.com

Sat, Oct 10 - Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival, Chesapeake City Park, Noon - 6:00 pm, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake. If you are not able to fit that vineyard tour in this year, don't fret! Premier wines from around the world will be available for tasting at the 6th Annual Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival. Fabulous wines from around the world and from over 20 premier Virginia Wineries will be available for unlimited tasting. Foods from the regions finest restaurants, live entertainment, award-wining art, wine apparel, and wine accessories will all be available for purchase. http://www.cheswine.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - Crafted: Indie Arts and Craft Market, O’Connor Brewing Co., 12 - 6:00 pm, 211 W. 24th Street, Norfolk.  a lively celebration of handmade arts and crafts featuring local food trucks, O'Connor's beer, and live music. An annual event like no other in this area. It features over 50 of the best and brightest, juried selected artists, crafters, designers and makers from VA and beyond. Be sure to "LIKE" our Facebook page www.facebook.com/craftedva and also follow us on Instagram @craftedva

Sat, Oct 10 - Noblemen's Oktoberfest 2015, Camp Pendleton, 12-6:00 pm, corner of Birdneck Rd. & General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. The Noblemen Oktoberfest is the BIGGEST and BEST Oktoberfest celebration in Hampton Roads! There will be fun for the whole family all day long including: Live music with The Happy Dutchmen and The Deloreans, Authentic German Food, Large Variety of Micro Brews on Tap, Wine and Soft Drinks, Kids Food and Drinks, Kids Games and Carnival, PLUS Handicap Accessible! This year we will feature "Das Festhaus", an all-inclusive VIP area (includes authentic German food and beverages, beer and wine) inside of the Oktoberfest event! General admission tickets do not include food and beverage, but guests will be able to purchase food and beverages inside of the event. Kids under 13 get in FREE! Kids between 13 and 18 are only $5.00 (pay at the gate). Active duty, retired military and their immediate families get in FREE! Special needs persons and their immediate families get in FREE!

Sat, Oct 10 - Annual Portsmouth Bier Garden Oktoberfest, The Ambassador Club of Portsmouth, 12-9:00 pm, 364 Peninsula Ave, Portsmouth. Come join us for our annual Oktoberfest. The Original Elbe Musikanten will be here again this year with their traditional German festival music. We will be featuring Paulaner beer and a wonderful selection of wines. There will be plenty to do for the children and adults alike. Plan to spend the day with us!

Sat, Oct 10 - Junior League of Hampton Roads 3rd Annual Craft Beer Festival, Peninsula Town Center, 1 - 5:00 pm, 4410 Claiborne Sq., Hampton. Join the JLHR for the Peninsula's hottest fall event! The third annual Craft Beer Festival is a rain or shine event, with a VIP hour from 12-1 pm at Peninsula Town Center. It will be located in the Town Square area across from Barnes and Nobles. To sample the craft beers you will need to purchase a ticket online beginning July 1st at www.jlhr.org, or at the door. $5 non-drinking tickets available at the door. Anyone can bring a new (tags on) bath towel, and receive $5 off your ticket purchase at the door only. This year's festival will offer live music, food and merchant vendors, fun raffles and contests, and of course - beer samples from 15 different breweries, and more than 30 different beers! The festival will offer something for everyone!

Sat, Oct 10 - Beach Ambassadors 3rd Annual Battle of the Beers, Tapped Gastropub, 1-6:00 pm, East Hilltop, 1550 Laskin Rd #198, Virginia Beach. The event of the fall. It is the only craft beer event that pits Hampton Roads-based breweries against each other to see who has the best brews! And YOU get to help decide! What is the best part? ALL of the proceeds will go to charity! Seventy Five percent of the proceeds will go directly to St. Mary's Home in Norfolk. The other twenty five percent will go to the charities of the winning brewers. Purchase tickets here: http://beachambassadors.myshopify.com/products/2015-battle-of-the-beers-ticket  Ticket holders will receive: Souvenir logo cup, 28 samples of local craft beer that will make you smile, Excellent food provided by Tapped Gastropub, Cornhole Games, High Quality Raffle/Auction Prizes, Professional photography to make you look good on social media, And.....Live Music: Nature's Child and The Brandon Bower Band.

Sat, Oct 10 - RESCHEDULED: 2015 Walkers Zombie 5K, Greenbrier Farms, 1:00 pm, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. The End of Times is Here! You will start at the gates that so far are keeping you safe, there you will see news reports of the end of times, the dead have come back to life and are eating the living, there is pandemonium and chaos everywhere. Your only chance is to make a run for it and get back to the End Of Times Bar and Grill where a medical group is selling the cure (and zombie fare, sodas, beer, and wine)! There will be mazes where a wrong turn will land you smack dab in the middle of a zombie den, zombie infested creeks to cross, windows and walls to climb through, around and over, a blood and guts filled pit to crawl through and plenty of brain-eating zombies to escape from climaxing with a slide down the mud slide to the safety zone!!!! http://www.walkers5k.com/

Sat, Oct 10 - Ranger Walk with Free Native Seeds, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 3 - 4:00 pm, 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth. Join our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in fall.  Learn insider facts, bring your binoculars to spy on spring wildlife, and have your nature questions answered by our ranger. Bring home native seeds to begin your own wildflower garden. Suitable for adults and children. Free but registration is required, please call 757-399-7487. http://www.paradisecreeknaturepark.com

Sat, Oct 10 - "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/Sun, Oct 10/11 - 14th Annual Suffolk Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally, Suffolk Executive Airport, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 1410 Airport Road, Suffolk. Ride the scenic 80-mile perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Staging of bikes at 9 am; departure at 10:30 am. Enjoy a VIP reception and a complimentary parking pass to Peanut Fest. $20 Registration fee. Proceeds benefit Great Dismal Swamp educational programs. 757.514.4130 | http://www.suffolk-fun.com/download_file/view/11472/310/

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Virginia Beach Coin Show 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. US and foreign coins & currency, domestic & foreign gold, medals & tokens, ancient coins & artifacts, and supplies. Door prizes, raffles, and free gifts for the kids. FREE admission! webmaster@tidewatercoinclub.org

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - American Heroes Air Show, Hampton Roads Executive Airport, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Chesapeake. Holding out for a Hero Virginia? Your wait will be over when your family lands at the nation’s premier admission-free, helicopter-only aviation experience at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport in the heart of the Chesapeake area. Featuring an exciting static display of helicopters from police, fire, EMS / ENG, military / DOJ and private collectors, this family favorite event offers entertainment, concessions, exciting rescue & tactical flight demos along with helicopter flights so your crew can get a bird’s eye view of all the action. www.Heroes-airshow.com

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Snakes, Frogs and Turtles, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Sat 10:00 am, Sun 3:00 pm, 4005 Sandpiper Road, Sandbridge, Virginia Beach. Our "Snakes, Frogs and Turtles" guided walk is a great opportunity to come out to Back Bay NWR and explore with refuge staff and volunteers. We will discuss the different reptiles and amphibians that can be found at the refuge and then walk along the Bay Trail to search for these animals. The program is open to all ages so bring the whole family! Please call to let us know you are coming at 301-7329 ext. 152.

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - Chesapeake Bay Art Association's 53rd Annual Ocean View Art Show, Ocean View Beach Park, Sat/Sun 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 100 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. Virginia's Oldest and Largest Artist Run Art Show! The Kickoff event for Visual Arts Week in Norfolk. Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, Jewelers, and More. Entertainment, Food, and Fun for Everyone. Overlooking the Beautiful Chesapeake Bay! Proceeds benefit the John B. Tenney Memorial Art Scholarship.

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - 6th Annual Waterways Heritage Festival, Battlefield Park South, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun Noon - 5:00 pm, 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. This free two-day festival is held annually during the second weekend in October. Located on the Intracoastal Waterways in Chesapeake, VA, the Waterways Heritage Festival is truly a rich celebration of Chesapeake's waterways and cultural heritage. Exhibitors and vendors display, demonstrate, and sell handmade crafts including baked goods, basketry, beekeeping, doll making, fiber arts, fine art, glassblowing, handbags, historic Batteaus, jams, jewelry, knitting, lamb cuisine, live music, pottery, quilting, sewing, shaker boxes, sheep shearing, soap making, spinning, storytelling, weaving, wood-carving, and more. Also this year, attendees will be able to enjoy free docent-led tours of historic Battlefield Park, the unique experience of traveling through the locks (weather permitting), and learning from Batteau and Canal Society members about the history of transportation through the liquid highways of yesteryear. Free parking, and shuttle service provided by Chesapeake Emergency Response Team and Fire Department.

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - White's Fall Festival, White's Nursery & Garden Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun Noon to 5:00 pm, 3133 Old Mill Rd, Chesapeake. Come out and enjoy some Fall Fun at White's during our Fall Festival this weekend! Free Hayrides through our wooded area, along with a Bouncy House for fun jumping! The children can get their faces painted for free and decorate a pumpkin for just $3.00 (includes the pumpkin!). Bring the whole family and pick out your pumpkins, pansies and fall mums too! Enjoy some delicious lunch or a snack at the food vendors trailer! Don't miss it! (757) 487-2300 | kim@whitesnursery.com

Sat/Sun, Oct 10/11 - 11th Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. Artists’ booths will line Styron Square this year, during the 2nd weekend of October, to showcase a full spectrum of original works by nationally recognized artists. Set against a canvas of festivity with live music, family art activities, and gourmet food vendors, the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival continues to be recognized as one of the best and most talked about fine art and sculpture shows in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Enjoy live music, exquisite food, family activities and artist demonstrations. (757) 369-3045 | http://www.pwartfest.org/


Sat, Oct 10 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/


Sun, Oct 11 - South Norfolk Jordan Bridge Hike & Bike, Elizabeth River Park, 8 - 10:00 am, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake. Come explore the region's tallest bridge with its sweeping panoramic views during the new South Norfolk Jordan Bridge Hike & Bike event! the morning outing welcomes guests on foot, bike, stroller or wagon to traverse the mile-long crossing of the Elizabeth River's Southern Branch. All vehicle traffic will be restricted to ensure safe pedestrian access during the fall family event. Play bridge trivia and SNJB I Spy with our Bridge Ambassadors while you walk the deck, or head down to ground level where the Elizabeth River Park features fall kids' crafts from Chesapeake Parks & Recreation, a coloring station and more. Visitors also will be encouraged to register for the new Jordan Bridge Athletic Club, a healthy lifestyle initiative built around the bridge's free Pedestrian Walkway, that provides complimentary rewards for participants' healthy gains. Refreshments are available for sale in the Park's Ship Store and from several local vendors, and free parking is available in the park (carpools are encouraged). Pets on a leash are welcomed, but skateboards, scooters and roller blades are not permitted on the bridge.

Sun, Oct 11 - 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Outdoors on Prince George Street, Williamsburg. 2nd Sundays Williamsburg Art & Music Festival opens its 6th year as Williamsburg's only monthly art & music street festival featuring over 75 local and regional artists, authors, artisans, and live music. Main stage music each month sponsored by Quirks of Art. Free children's activities and art projects courtesy of Artfully Yours. The festival takes place in the 400 and 500 blocks of Prince George St and Along N. Boundary in downtown Williamsburg. Festival presented March-December by Blue Talon Bistro. More Info: http://www.2ndSundaysWilliamsburg.com

Sun, Oct 11 - Hampton Carousel Food Truck Rodeo, Eat The Streets 757, 12 - 4:00 pm, Downtown Hampton. The City of Hampton, The Downtown Hampton Development Partnership & Eat The Streets 757 have partnered to bring you a fantastic Sunday Funday series! Enjoy a selection of rotating food trucks every two weeks on Sunday afternoons from 12-4pm starting August 30th and including September 13th, 27th, and October 11th. Located in Carousel Park next to the Air & Space Center. Plenty of free parking, and fun for the entire family! Eat, Explore & Shop downtown Hampton! Enjoy amazing Street food, browse wonderful local shops, visit a few vendors, and enjoy a day full of food & Fun!

Sun, Oct 11 - Woodlawn Fall Festival, Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 12 - 4:00 pm, 6309 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Come on out to the picturesque grounds of Woodlawn Memorial Park for a gorgeous fall afternoon of fun for the whole family to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Free admission & smiles! Festivities include live music by Lewis McGehee, yummy BBQ plates for $5, (children 4 & under eat free), a cake walk & a pumpkin carving contest with fabulous prizes, inflatable rides for the little ones & vendors selling crafts, art, jewelry & much more!

Sun, Oct 11 - Green Flash Brewing's 2nd Annual Treasure Chest Fest, Noon to 5:00 pm, Corporate Landing, Virginia Beach. Green Flash Brewing Company's annual fundraiser event to help raise money for breast cancer research. Right next to the site of the new brewery complex the will feature an exceptional line-up of over 20 Green Flash beers, including the Treasure Chest 2015, a Mosaic hopped IPA brewed with grapefruit, prickly pear juice, and hibiscus flowers. Green Flash has also invited several local brewers to participate as well as food venders and local restaurants. Plus live music by local bands. #RaiseAGlass2015

Sun, Oct 11 - Walk for H.O.P.E., Olde Towne Portsmouth, 2 - 3:30 pm, Portside, 6 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth. Join us for a lovely 5K stroll through Olde Towne Portsmouth, beginning at Portside, as we work to strengthen our community and help our neighbors in need Anyone can join. Children in strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. The Walk will start and finish Portside (between the Visitor’s Center and the Renaissance Hotel). For more information please call (757) 393-7848.

Sun, Oct 11 - VSO League Annual Autumn social, 4:00 pm, Virginia Beach. Please join the VSO League for their annual Autumn social. Hors d'oeurves and wine will be served, performance by a VSO musician. This event is open to members only. For more information about attending this event and joining the League, please contact Fran Pederson at 757-424-2172 or fjp.music@cox.net


Sun, Oct 11 thru Oct 18 - 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


Mon, Oct 12 - Special Hours: Museum and Glass Studio Open for Columbus Day, Chrysler Museum of Art, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Normally closed on Mondays, the Chrysler Museum and Glass Studio are open for the Columbus Day holiday. Come visit!
Mon, Oct 12 - 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


Tue, Oct 13 - 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.


Wed, Oct 14 - 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 14 - Virginia Beach Garden Club Flower Sale 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Pansies, Perennials & Native Plants. Master Gardeners answer gardening questions 10 am – 12 pm. Fine Goods available from over 25 select vendors, Clothing & Accessories, Gifts & Home Accents, Pottery, Edibles, Gardening & Supplies, Jewelry, Roots and Shoots, Favorite plants from our gardens. Second Hand Rose - Gently used gardening accessories, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, china, crystal, etc. (757) 491-9122 | http://thevirginiabeachgardenclub.org/

Wed, Oct 14 - 70th Anniversary of the Battleship Wisconsin's return from WWII, Nauticus front court, 5:30-7:30 pm, Waterside Dr., Norfolk. O'Connor Brewing is extremely proud to announce the official release of our brand new beer, inspired by the Battleship Wisconsin! Celebrate with us as we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Wisconsin's return from WWII and unveil this exciting collaboration brew! Live Music, Food Truck.

Wed, Oct 14 - Public Art Walking Tour, MacArthur Square, 6 - 7:30 pm, City Hall Avenue opposite MacArthur Mall, Norfolk. Public Art Walking Tour with Cultural Affairs Manager Karen Rudd. Meet at MetalMatisse at MacArthur Square and take a tour of Public Art in Downtown, Norfolk.


Thu, Oct 15 - Third Thursday: Neon Festival, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At the Museum from 5-10 pm. At the Glass Studio, a new time! Doors now open at 8 pm instead of 7 pm, and you can pick up entry tickets beginning at 6 pm instead of having to stand in line. The Chrysler Museum is proud to be an anchor for the inaugural NEON Festival in Downtown Norfolk's Arts District. The city streets and buildings throughout the Arts District will become canvases for local artists. At the Museum enjoy live music inside and out! Listen to bands perform in Mary's Garden while you enjoy libations from O'Connor Brewing Company. Be sure to pick up some neon swag to wear while enjoying our outdoor celebration. At the Glass Studio, our assistants will transform the space into a NEON hotspot while and will assist Visiting Artist Tom Moore on his take on glass art as performance art. The music will come from Joe Hamm with Rich Luong. There will be a cash bar at both the Studio and the Museum, and Members get a free drink ticket. This month's Third Thursday is free to all.


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 Cemetery parking 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 - 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 - 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-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, 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 or sjustice@smhdc.org.

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 - 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 inclusive of taxes and gratuities. 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 - "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 - 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/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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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

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 - 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!


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 - Race 13.1, City Center at Oyster Point, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, 700 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Race 13.1, the Southeast's premier half marathon series, is coming to City Center for its inaugural Newport News event. The professionally produced event includes a half marathon, 5k and 10k. The event features on course entertainment, well stocked aid stations and friendly volunteers, first class customer service and a great atmosphere at the finish line with vendors, food and a DJ. To register visit: https://race131.com/races/Race-13-1-NewportNews-VA

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 is hosting, 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.


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 - 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


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 - 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 - Last Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, 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


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-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 - 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.
 
 

LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / LECTURES / TALKS / MOVIES

Now thru Oct 11 - "Peter and the Starcatcher", Presented by Virginia Stage Company, Wells Theatre, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. By Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson. With the snap of a finger and the magic of stagecraft, a dozen actors playing more than 100 different roles take us on a rambunctious adventure through Neverland.

Now thru Oct 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


Thu, Oct 8 - Art + Words, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6 - 7:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Poets are invited to share original or favorite poems during the open mic portion of the evening. Art + Words is offered on the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Oct 8 - Phoebus Film Club Series: "The 39 Steps" 80th Anniversary, The American Theatre, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Come enjoy the heart-racing spy story by Alfred Hitchcock, "The 39 Steps" (released in 1935) and commemorate its 80th anniversary.


Thu-Sat, Oct 8-10 - Virginia Beach Gospel Music Festival, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Thu 7:00 pm, Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Complete List Artist Scheduled: Jeff & Sheri Easter, Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, The Harvesters, Booth Brothers, Guy Penrod, Dailey & Vincent, Stan Whitmire, Mark Lowry, The Martins, Brian Free & Assurance, The Erwins, Second Edition Quartet, Tim Lovelace and MANY MORE!!! http://www.imcconcerts.com/event.php?id=80


Fri, Oct 9 - VSO: Roarchestra, The Virginia Zoological Park, 6 - 9:00 pm, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk. Enjoy a Special Evening at the Virginia Zoo as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Performs Outdoors. Pack your blankets and chairs to enjoy a classic evening under the stars at this outdoor, kid-friendly concert. Under the baton of Conductor Benjamin Rous the Symphony will perform family favorites. Gates open at 6 pm. Zoo Members & Symphony Subscribers: FREE. Tickets (ages 6 +) $5.00

Fri, Oct 9 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series: 'Buckshot', 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 9 - 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 9 - Friday Night Frights Hermitage Outdoor Film Series: "Frankeenweenie", 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 9 - Firehouse Bluegrass Benefit Concert, 7:30 pm, Fire Station 10, 15020 Carrollton Blvd. (Route 17), Carrollton. Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department offers its monthly "Firehouse Bluegrass" music benefit concert at Fire Station-10. Admission is $5. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire/rescue service of Carrollton, Smithfield, and northern Suffolk, Va. Fire Station-10 is located on Route 17 between the Crittenden and James River Bridges. Hot dogs and soft drinks are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair. For further information call 757.613.6183.

Fri, Oct 9 - The Capitol Steps, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. $45/$35. You're invited to an evening of political satire and side-splitting fun! Join us as we welcome The Capitol Steps, who dig into the headlines of the day, and create song parodies and skits that convey a special brand of satirical humor. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. 757.923.2900 | www.suffolkcenter.org

Fri, Oct 9 - Church Street Jazz Series: Jeff Lorber Fusion, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. By the late 1970s, trailblazing keyboardist/ composer/ producer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure in the new movement known as jazz fusion. More than three decades after his earliest recordings, Lorber has come full circle. His latest recording, Hacienda, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, revisits a sound he helped pioneer.


Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11 - The Hurrah Players present: "The Wizard of Oz", T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center, Fri 7:00 pm, Sat/Sun 3:00 pm, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. And we're off...on a fantastical journey over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road with the most beloved musical of our time. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination. http://www.hurrahplayers.com/upcoming-shows

Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11 - The Virginia Chorale: "À LA FRANÇAISE", Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 4:00 pm. Fri Oct 9 - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newport News. Sat Oct 10 - First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach. Sun Oct 11 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norfolk. The Virginia Chorale opens its thirty-second season in style - "in the French style," that is - with music from across the French-speaking world: Belgium, Haiti, Switzerland, and, of course, France. Swiss composer Frank Martin's exquisitely beautiful 'Mass for Double Choir' is featured, a work written in 1922 as "a matter between God and myself" and not heard publicly until forty-one years later. Purchase tickets and find more information at http://www.vachorale.org/agrave-la-franccedilaise.html


Fri, Oct 9 thru Oct 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, Oct 9 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.


Sat, Oct 10 - The Old Courthouse of 1750 presents the Court Day drama: "A Question of Conscience King and County", 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm, downtown Smithfield. The play tells the story of a local merchant who must decide whether to stand with his neighbors, or the King - either way his livelihood is on the line. Based on historical facts dramatized for the first time. Admission is free. For further information call 757.356.9016.

Sat, Oct 10 - The 2nd Annual Virginia Drum Show & Day of Percussion, The Meredith Center for the Arts on the campus of Norfolk Collegiate School, 7336 Granby Street, Norfolk. This year's headlining guest clinician is CHESTER THOMPSON ( Genesis, Weather Report, Frank Zappa). 757-717-3111. Tickets on sale now at http://www.inticketing.com/events/500265

Sat, Oct 10 - Lecture: My Life as an Art Soldier in Mao’s China, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Come hear the remarkable story of how ODU professor Shaomin Li went from being an artist for Mao’s army to student activist to businessman to political prisoner to academic. It's a story of China's many political, economic, and cultural transformations and what they meant to the people who lived through them. This talk is FREE and open to all.

Sat, Oct 10 - Allison Moore: "Won't He Do It!", The American Theatre, 6:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St., Hampton. Clean comedy show features comedienne, Allison Moore. Other local comedians will perform and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Beyond Boobs, a breast cancer support group. http://www.hamptonarts.net/events/detail/wont-he-do-it

Sat, Oct 10 - Eaglefest 2015,featuring Jake Owen, Norfolk Scope, 7:00 pm, 201 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. SevenVenues and Max Media’s 97.3 The Eagle are thrilled to announce EAGLEFEST 2015 featuring country music sensation JAKE OWEN, with special guests PARMALEE and JANA KRAMER! We have worked very hard to bring some of country music’s most talented artists to Scope Arena to perform for the loyal and dedicated country music fans in the area.


Sun, Oct 11 - Nicky Markslag: Flowers and Friends Lecture and Demonstration, Chrysler Museum of Art, 2 - 3:30 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes internationally acclaimed floral designer Nicky Markslag for a flower and friend-filled week of demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Nicky is a professional arranger at Holland's renowned Keukenhof Gardens whose artistry is requested by Dutch royalty. Demonstration and Lecture: "Flowers for Dutch Royalty" - Kaufman Theatre, seating is limited to 375 guests. $20 for Museum Members, $25 all others.

Sun, Oct 11 - 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 11 - The B-52's, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News. It is well known that The B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. And after 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like Rock Lobster, Dance This Mess Around and Private Idaho, to chart-topping hits like Love Shack, Roam and Deadbeat Club, to their thrilling reemergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex, The B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins. http://theb52s.com/


Mon, Oct 12 - The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps perform in Yorktown, 11:00 am,  Riverwalk Landing & Yorktown Victory Center . The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps will perform in Riverwalk Landing from 11:00 am -11:20 am followed by a performance at the Yorktown Victory Center on the event Lawn from 11:45 am - 12:00 pm. The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1955 and today consists of a 26 member corps of young dedicated musicians. Outfitted in Revolutionary era uniforms, the groups musical repertoire is based on the music of the Civil and Revolutionary Wars era with a few contemporary tunes and songs. Free. For information please call 757.890.6032.


Wed, Oct 14 - 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 14 - The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 University Pl., Newport News. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. Free General Admission tickets are only available at the Ferguson Center Ticket Office beginning September 14 at 10 am. Tickets cannot be reserved online or by phone. Limit 4 tickets per household. Only the first 1,700 people will be admitted. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 pm. Unclaimed seats will be filled by nonticketed patrons at 7:20 pm.


Thu, Oct 15 - Southern Views: An Art Talk with Christopher Oliver, Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 6:00 pm, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. Join Christopher Oliver, assistant curator of American Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, for a 6 p.m. talk exploring how contemporaries of the Hudson River School painters captured the 19th-century American South. Free for members and students with valid ID and $5 for public. 757-596-8175 | http://www.pfac-va.org/

Thu, Oct 15 - Lecture Series: Food at Sea from Ancient to Modern Times, The Mariners' Museum/USS Monitor Center, 7:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. In his book, "Food at Sea: Shipboard Cuisine from Ancient to Modern Times", Simon Spalding offers tantalizing stories of maritime culinary history, from the ingredients and practices of ancient Argonauts and Vikings to Renaissance explorers, sailing navies, cruise ships, submarines and more. Like his book, this lecture will be illustrated with excerpts from poems and songs spanning centuries of human history as Spalding accompanies himself on fiddle, banjo and Chinese erhu. 757-596-2222 | http://www.marinersmuseum.org/


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 - 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 - 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 - 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-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.


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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.


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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - "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 - 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 visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org.


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.


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 - 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 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.


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 - 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.
 
 

FARMERS' MARKETS

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/

Sat, Oct 10 - Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. In addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, and entertainment, there will be hayrides, pumpkins, face painting, and other activities. Featured live entertainment is Runaway String Band. 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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