Virginia Beach is full of autumn activities, fall festivals, and seasonal things to do today, this weekend, or throughout this fall. Autumn is a great time to visit Virginia Beach because there are so many phenomenal events to attend along with the beautiful weather!
There are lots of reasons we love Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads. Get ready to have tons of fun on your own or with the whole family with these best things to do around Virginia Beach over the next few months.
Virginia Beach Fall Festivals
Virginia Beach Fall Wine Festival (September 13-14, 2024) Stroll the Oceanfront – commemorative wine glass in hand – to sip and savor tastes of the best wines made around Virginia. Food and entertainment will also enhance your experience!
Virginia Beach Neptune Festival (September 27-29, 2024) It’s almost Boardwalk Weekend! From rockin’ concerts, to magnificent sand sculptures, to an artisan arts and crafts fair, to the Neptune 8k race, there’s something for everyone!
Hunt Club Farm’s Harvest Fair Take part in a family favorite with the Harvest Fair at Hunt Club Farm throughout October! Your kids will love the hayrides, carnival rides, petting farm, and TreeWalk Adventure. Don’t forget to stop by the farm market!
Proteus Festival (October 3-12, 2024) Zeiders American Dream Theater hosts a performing arts festival that has a bit of everything! From theater to comedy to music, performances are complemented with interactive art projects and kid’s entertainment in Town Center.
African American Cultural Center’s Community Fall Festival (October 5, 2024) Celebrate Virginia’s African American history, culture, and community at the Community Fall Festival! Enjoy live music, food, art, vendors, and games at the Virginia African American Cultural Center.
Jeepfest 2024 (November 8-10, 2024) Jeep enthusiasts unite at Jeepfest Virginia Beach! Soak in the sunrise with an early-morning beach cruise and try out the sand obstacle course. There will be plenty of Jeep vendors and owners to bond with!
Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market (November 29 - December 1, 2024) Visit the Virginia Beach Convention Center for another fantastic Christmas Market! Get pictures with Santa and finish your holiday shopping early while you anticipate winter vacations.
Spooky Things to Do in Virginia Beach Around Halloween
Haunted Hunt Club Farm (September 27 - October 31, 2024) Want some real haunted thrills? Visit Hunt Club Farm after dark for Haunted Hayrides, a trek through the Forbidden Fields, and a stumble down Death Alley.
Neptune Ghost Tours The chilling stories of Virginia Beach hauntings include tales of wild witches, ruthless pirates, and sirens out for blood. Learn why this city is considered one of the most haunted places on the East Coast with a US Ghost Adventures walking tour.
You Sleuth Augmented Reality Crime Solving Unleash your inner detective with You Sleuth’s augmented reality mystery-solving game! It’s like a mix between Clue and Pokemon Go!, where you and your smartphone are on the case.
Nightmare Mansion and Escape Room Nightmare Mansion has been eliciting screams at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for over 30 years. Journey through their haunted house or book a creepy escape room experience for you and your friends!
Halloween Bar Crawl and Party (October 26 and 31, 2024) Thrill-seekers will gather two nights in a row for much more than your average bar crawl. Be prepared special games, dancing, and haunting atmosphere while monsters lurk nearby to give you an extra thrill.
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (September 6 - November 3, 2024) Ok, this one’s a little bit of a drive from VB, but it’s an autumn classic in Hampton Roads. This year at Howl-O-Scream, get thrilled by the all-new DarKoaster ride and re-imagined haunted houses and sinister shows.
Ferry Plantation House Tours Experience both history and the paranormal with a tour of the centuries-old Ferry Plantation House, featuring tales of Virginia Beach’s very own “Witch of Pungo,” Grace Sherwood.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Be a part of the intrigue with America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater, The Dinner Detective! Enjoy a delicious meal while helping to unravel the mystery.
Haunting at Greenbrier Farms (September 27 - October 27, 2024) Get another spine-chilling farm haunting experience with Historic Greenbrier Farms’ mile-long haunted trail for the Halloween season! (They’ll also be open one last night on Halloween!)
Things to Do with Your Kids This Fall
Pumpkin Picking From late September through Halloween, head over to Cullipher Farm to pick your very own pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern that will get your home in the seasonal spirit.
Touch-A-Truck at the Neptune Festival (September 28-29, 2024) As part of Virginia Beach’s annual Boardwalk Weekend, kids and adults alike can find all types of trucks, construction vehicles, and farm tractors down at the Oceanfront. Come touch and explore!
Neptune Festival Grand Parade (September 28, 2024) While you’re down at the boardwalk, take in the annual Neptune Festival Grand Parade from 11:30am - 1pm! Huge balloons, floats, and marching bands will entertain (and toss some giveaways) as they parade down 16 blocks.
Sensory Play Wednesdays at Surge Adventure Park This popular Virginia Beach indoor trampoline park sets aside the first Sunday of each month from 10am-12pm for special jump sessions for kids with special needs. All the fun without the flashing lights and loud music.
Poseidon’s Playground (September 27-29, 2024) Enjoy this family fun zone as part of the Neptune Festival’s Boardwalk Weekend, complete with yard games, scavenger hunts, and Virginia Beach trivia! Then pop over to check out the super sand sculptures in progress on the beach.
Dock Dogs at Boardwalk Weekend (September 27-29, 2024) Cheer for your favorite pup as you watch these talented and energetic dogs participate in canine performance and water sports! Viewable from the Boardwalk, beach, and fishing pier.
DIY Puzzling Adventures Gamify your walk along the boardwalk by taking part in Puzzling Adventures™! Your mobile device will tell you where to go to complete trivia and puzzles while enjoying the beautiful scenery at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Classic Car “Trunk or Treat” at Landstown Commons(October 26, 2024) Join the CCCHR for a classic car trunk-or-treat at the Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Cruise in with some candy to share, or bring your little princesses and Jedi to collect!
Laser Tag and Arcade Games at Flipper McCoys
Perfect for a rainy day, a trip to Flipper McCoys Family Entertainment Center is a guaranteed good time. Book a round of laser tag or enjoy retro arcade games, skee ball, pool, an
Fall Activities with Flavor in Virginia Beach
Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club Enjoy the fall air on a cycleboat pub, an innovative way to work off the calories as you drink them! Take in the beauty of the Rudee Inlet on this unique and laughter-filled booze cruise.
BBQ Lunch at A Taste of Texas There’s nothing that pairs with a crisp autumn day like delicious BBQ. This veteran-owned joint smokes their meat all day for a flavor that can’t be beat in Virginia Beach!
Beachside Social Food & Fun Can’t decide what to do tonight, but know you want to have some laughs together? Head over to Beachside Social for an excellent menu, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, and even a board game!
Foraging Tour with “The Nature Bus”
(September 28, 2024) Enjoy a tour through nature alongside naturalist and herbalist Vickie Shufer, author of The Forager’s Handbook. You’ll take in the beautiful scenes of autumn while learning what’s edible and what’s not in the forest.
Brunch at a Local Favorite Indulge in a favorite Virginia Beach weekend activity with brunch at one of the many delectable restaurants around the city. A few local favorites for brunch include Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, Rockefeller’s, or Waterman’s Surfside Grille.
Virginia Bourbon Invitational (November 2, 2024) Bourbon lovers will love spending the afternoon on the sweeping lawn of the Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, indulging in live music, tapas, and (of course) delicious bourbon tastings.
Things to Do Outdoors This Autumn
Corn Maze at Bergey’s Barnyard Get lost in this classic fall activity - a corn maze! Bergey’s Barnyard is in nearby Chesapeake and also features a petting zoo and corn gun. They will be adding this year’s corn maze details to their website in September!
Tidewater Arboretum Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a tree bark rubbing at the Tidewater Arboretum. This 5-acre plant oasis has 12 theme gardens and a variety of flora.
Landstown Commons Cruise-In Every Saturday night in October, head over to Landstown Commons Shopping Center for a classic cruise-in. It’s a great way to see beautiful vehicles and give back, as all the proceeds go to charity.
Neptune’s Youth Art Show (Sept. 29, 2024) As part of Boardwalk Weekend, enjoy a display of art created by 4th-12th graders from around Hamptons Roads. Many awards will be presented and pieces will be for sale throughout the show.
Professional Fall Photo Shoot Hampton Roads is known to be a hub for creatives, so there are lots of incredibly talented photographers ready to capture your autumnal spirit in a mini-session or full photo shoot!
The Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise Take in the beauty of neighboring Norfolk at night with a dinner cruise on the Elizabeth River. The Spirit of Norfolk will host your evening with dining, dancing, and games as you sail by some of the impressive battleships and cargo ships that frequent the harbor.
Reels and Wheels Movie Night (October 25, 2024) Enjoy a drive-in movie at Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Sit in your car or by the screen and enjoy snacks from Hepcat Honeys and Mooyah!
Wicked 10k (or less!) (October 25-26, 2024) Choose your distance and take part in a costumed run by the ocean. From the Kids 1k to the Monster Mile to the special challenge series, there’s something for every runner!
Virginia Beach Fall Concerts and Onstage Productions
Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top & The Outlaws (September 7, 2024) It’s a celebration of the 70’s! Sing along to “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Freebird,” and “Tush” at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach.
Misery with Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (September 13 - October 6, 2024) Take in the classic creepy story made famous by Stephen King when you attend the stage adaptation at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach.
Hootie and The Blowfish (September 14, 2024) The band hits up Virginia Beach on their first tour since 2019! They’ll be joined by special guests Edwin McCain and Collective Soul.
Comics at The Funny Bone Is stand-up comedy more your style? Head over to the Funny Bone in Town Center for an incredible line-up of jokesters sure to have you rolling.
Andy Grammar (September 25, 2024) The famous pop artist is bringing an all-new, intimate show that infuses his popular music with stories and poetry. It’s a one-man performance to remember!
Post Malone (October 4, 2024) This world-famous rapper is bringing out his country roots in Virginia Beach! Head down to the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater for this all-new Post Malone experience.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (October 4-6, 2024) Enjoy the Tony- and Grammy-winning score of Beautiful performed by the Virginia Musical Theatre! Performances will be held at the Sandler Center in Town Center.
Men at Work with Christ Trapper (October 23, 2024) Listen to the world-reknowned music of the Australian rock band this fall at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach!
Jim Belushi (for People in Need) (October 25, 2024) Head over to the Sandler Center where actor Jim Belushi will be hosting a night of laughs and entertainment for People in Need.
The World-Famous Glen Miller Orchestra (October 26, 2024) You’ll want to swing down the aisles to your favorite big band hits like “In the Mood” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo” as this 17-member orchestra performs Glen Miller’s best.
PBJ: Halloween Spooktacular (October 27, 2024) Kids will love this spooky-music event brought to you by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Governer’s School for the Arts! Feel free to dress in costume when you attend this concert at the Sandler Center!
Psycho in Concert (October 27, 2024) Immerse yourself in the classic thriller Psycho as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra plays the score live while the movie plays onstage.
Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony (November 3, 2024) Let your heart sail along with the beautifully romantic melodies of Rachmaninoff and Liszt’s dazzling piano concerto at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (November 15 - December 8, 2024) This fan-favorite will bring the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach to life – a Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (November 27, 2023) The puppets, acrobats, and costumes in this captivating rendition of the holiday classic will capture your heart and enthrall you at the Sandler Center.
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