October 9, 2024
Discover Local Events Around the Charlottesville Virginia Area in October
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Marjorie Adam
Fall in the Charlottesville area is a spectacle of colorful foliage, cooler weather, and an array of local events. For residents and visitors alike, October brings opportunities to explore the heart of the season and to enjoy the outdoors.
Whether you're a long-time local or a newcomer, there are countless ways to enjoy the crisp fall days and create lasting memories.
In this guide, we'll uncover some must-visit events happening in and around the Charlottesville area, each within just a 60-minute drive. Get ready to mark your calendars for a month full of fun, adventure, and community.
Here's a quick overview of the main attractions:
- Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival- October 12-13 - This annual event showcases the talents of local and regional artisans, offering a diverse range of handmade crafts and artwork. The festival also offers face painting, craft workshops, live music performances and more.
- Drumheller’s Orchard Apple Festival- October 19-Come enjoy all the apple products, honey, pumpkins, baskets, baked goods, etc as well as a wide range of activities for all ages, such as hayrides to the pumpkin patch, an apple sling shot, and kids zone. Finally there is always funnel cakes, pork skins, apple dumplings, Brunswick stew and country music.
- Halloween on the Downtown Mall October 26, 2024, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Experience a safe and fun Halloween with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and live entertainment, perfect for the whole family.
- Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival at Carter Mountain Orchard Every weekend in October - Families can enjoy apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, and live music while taking in breathtaking views of the fall foliage. Stop in the orchard’s bakery for apple cider and goodies and buy local goods at their farm market.
- Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival -Held the first 3 weekends in October, the Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival is a celebration of everything apple. Enjoy picking apples, partaking in hayrides, and experiencing live bluegrass music while delighting in delicious home-cooked meals.
- Chiles Apple and Pumpkin Picking-Every weekend in October- Join the family-friendly excitement at the Chiles Peach Orchard. The orchard offers apple picking, pumpkin patches, the farm market and the wine shop.
- Get Spooked at the Ghosts of Charlottesville Tour-Available nightly October-November 2024, this tour offers a spine-tingling experience that blends history with the supernatural. Suitable for families, this tour provides a unique view of the city's history and folklore. Don't forget comfortable shoes and a flashlight for evening tours!
October in Charlottesville is a magical time, filled with events that celebrate the spirit of fall. Embark on your fall exploration today and discover the wonders waiting just around the corner.
Happy exploring! #CharlottesvilleFall #AutumnAdventures #CommunitySpirit