Norfolk Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

34 family-friendly fall activities in Norfolk and nearby

Trick 'r Trees (Night 2)

Fri, Oct 23

Norfolk $$

Family evening featuring games, crafts, and light trick-or-treating among garden ghouls.

ZooBoo

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Norfolk $$

Family Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and animal pumpkin enrichment.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (The Fall Bazaar at The PLOT)

The Fall Bazaar at The PLOT

Sat, Oct 10

Norfolk Free

Fall marketplace featuring local artisans, live plein air painting, and wet sales.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (First Norfolk Trunk or Treat)

First Norfolk Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 23

Norfolk Free

Safe trick-or-treating from decorated vehicles for kids birth through fifth grade.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows)

Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows

Sat, Oct 3

Norfolk

Decorate a cornhusk scarecrow and plant seeds to grow its garden.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Spooky Suncatchers at Wasserhund Brewery)

Spooky Suncatchers at Wasserhund Brewery

Thu, Oct 1

Norfolk $$$

Craft a glass Halloween suncatcher while enjoying a beer.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Town and Treat at Town Center)

Town and Treat at Town Center

Sat, Oct 24

Virginia Beach 8 mi Free

Free trick-or-treating across Town Center with over 30 candy stops.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival)

Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival

Oct 16 – Oct 19

Hampton 14 mi

Fall festival set on a 60-acre farm park with live animals.

The Mariners' Park Fall Festival

Sat, Nov 7

Newport News 18 mi $

Features family activities, farm animals, live music, and food trucks.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Portsmouth Halloween Safe Trunk or Treat)

Portsmouth Halloween Safe Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Portsmouth

Features candy giveaways, crafts, music, and a police-operated haunted house.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (Virginia Aquarium Halloween Nights)

Virginia Aquarium Halloween Nights

Oct 16 – Oct 17

Virginia Beach 17 mi $$

Costumed SCUBA divers, bubble magic, and spooky science under the sea.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Night of the Living Museum)

Night of the Living Museum

Oct 23 – Oct 24

Newport News 19 mi $$

Non-scary evening featuring treat stations, animal ambassadors, and laser shows.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Haunted Horse Rides at the Hampton Carousel)

Haunted Horse Rides at the Hampton Carousel

Sep 29 – Oct 4

Hampton 12 mi

Carousel rides presented by the Hampton History Museum.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Ghostly Golf Ghouls Halloween Charity Golf Tournament)

Ghostly Golf Ghouls Halloween Charity Golf Tournament

Sat, Oct 31

Portsmouth $$

Charity 18-hole tournament with costume play and a Thriller flash dance.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Lazy Daisy Fall Local Market Week 2)

Lazy Daisy Fall Local Market Week 2

Sat, Sep 19

Virginia Beach 10 mi Free

Local market featuring crafts, treats, and goods from community makers.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Fall Fest Vendors Showcase Part 2)

Fall Fest Vendors Showcase Part 2

Sat, Sep 19

Hampton 12 mi Free

Features local retail vendors and the Black Girls Shop Bus Tour.

Wood Pumpkin Resin Class

Sat, Sep 26

Suffolk 12 mi $$$

Hands-on beginner resin workshop creating a 15.5-inch wood pumpkin.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Pumpkin Painting Party)

Pumpkin Painting Party

Sat, Oct 17

Hampton 12 mi Free

Paint and decorate a pumpkin while enjoying spooky stories and treats.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Mystique Fall Festival)

Mystique Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Chesapeake 14 mi Free

Community festival featuring food trucks, local vendor shopping, and salon demonstrations.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Spooky Succulent Terrarium Workshop)

Spooky Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 10

Virginia Beach 15 mi $$

Build a custom terrarium with live succulents and Halloween decorations.

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Día de los Muertos Celebration)

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Sat, Nov 7

Hampton 12 mi Free

Free celebration featuring a community altar, live mariachi music, and crafts.

Illustration of clay figures raising foamy beer steins at wooden tables under a striped tent with pumpkins and leaves (Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Race Entry)

Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Race Entry

Sat, Sep 19

Virginia Beach 16 mi $

Dachshund racing competition awarding a special prize to the winning pup.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Virginia Beach Fall Arts & Crafts Festival)

Virginia Beach Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Oct 16 – Oct 18

Virginia Beach 9 mi Free

Handmade goods, arts, crafts, and food vendors at Mount Trashmore Park.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (PAWtoberFest: A Dog-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebration)

PAWtoberFest: A Dog-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebration

Sat, Sep 26

Chesapeake 5 mi Free

Features an Oktoberfest pup costume contest and ice cream eating contest.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Newport News Fall-O-Ween Festival)

Newport News Fall-O-Ween Festival

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Newport News 28 mi Free

Features live entertainment and more than 100 craft vendors.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Marine Science Mad Lab & Trunk-or-Treat)

Marine Science Mad Lab & Trunk-or-Treat

Fri, Oct 23

Gloucester Point 30 mi Free

Deep-sea science experiments paired with marine-themed trunk-or-treating.

4-H Farm to Table: Pumpkins

Sat, Oct 3

Barco 35 mi $

Farm visit and pumpkin baking workshop for youth ages 8 to 13.

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Belmont Pumpkin Farm 2026 Season)

Belmont Pumpkin Farm 2026 Season

Fri, Sep 25

North 41 mi $

Western-themed corn maze treasure hunts, scarecrow building, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Halloween Trail of Treats)

Halloween Trail of Treats

Portsmouth Free

Costumed children collect treats from multiple museums.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Portsmouth Fall Festival)

Portsmouth Fall Festival

Portsmouth Free

Annual fall celebration with games, crafts, and entertainment.

Halloween Puzzle Night

Virginia Beach 12 mi $$

Halloween puzzle night with wine and prizes

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Shockley Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Shockley Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Cape Charles 34 mi Free

Expansive corn maze and pumpkin patch with fresh produce.

Pumpkinville

Toano 46 mi $

Pick-your-own pumpkins and free family activities

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Bluebird Gap Farm Fall FestivalHampton

Fri16Oct Virginia Aquarium Halloween NightsVirginia Beach

Fri16Oct Virginia Beach Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalVirginia Beach

Sat17Oct ZooBoo

Sat17Oct Pumpkin Painting PartyHampton

Sat17Oct Mystique Fall FestivalChesapeake

Other Halloween categories in Norfolk

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

NorfolkHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties19 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

NorfolkHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

NorfolkHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

NorfolkUnique Halloween Events17 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Norfolk

Norfolk offers 18 family-friendly Halloween events this year. From the free Norfolk Halloween Trunk or Treat to ticketed attractions like Trick ‘r Trees, there's a local celebration for every family. Consider how far you're willing to travel; events span Norfolk and nearby cities like Portsmouth and Hampton. Decide if you prefer an outdoor festival or an indoor experience.

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34 family-friendly fall activities in Norfolk and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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