Now that kids are officially back to school, we have to face the facts…summer is over. And while we might worry about missing the long lazy days of summer, we’ve got plenty to look forward to because fall is just around the corner! For some, fall means football, pumpkin spice, and chunky sweaters, but for us, it means fall festival season.
There’s no shortage of fall festival options in the Richmond area, so to help you find the best ones for you and your family, we’ve put together our latest and greatest Guide to Fall Festivals in Richmond and Beyond. From carnivals for the kids to harvest festivals for the whole family, there’s something for everyone.
In the meantime, don’t miss all that’s happening this week in Richmond! We’ve highlighted some of our favorite events below, but for the full rundown of everything that’s happening this week, be sure to visit our event calendar for even more family events and fun.
Events on Monday, September 10
Getting to Know Your Young Child (Birth to Preschool)
Events on Tuesday, September 11
Day of Service and Remembrance
Homeschool Week at Science Museum of Virginia
Commonwealth’s Patriot Day Ceremony
Events on Wednesday, September 12
Mommy and Me (and Daddy, too!)
Homeschool Happenings: Reptiles
STEM at Your Library: Engineering
Wine Like You Mean It: Dinner Series at Lewis Ginter
Events on Thursday, September 13
Toddler Time: Animal Adventures
Events on Friday, September 14
Second Fridays at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond
Family Camp-Out: Creatures of the James
Richmond Young Writers: Night Balloon Rodeo Open Mic
Events on Saturday, September 15
Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Fun Run
Teacher Appreciation Day at SMVA
Family Day Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Patagonia
Events on Sunday, September 16
Stratford Hall Wine and Oyster Festival
Garden Art Drop-in Program at Lewis Ginter
History of Bellevue Walking Tour