October Events
The Haunted Barn
Get ready for Windsor’s annual, frightfully spooktacular fundraiser benefitting Diamonds in the Rough Rescue! Come hear the eerie story of Emmy Lou, the lost soul who haunts Scary Oaks Farm. Her spirit wanders these woods, searching for what was lost long ago. For more info visit http://www.hauntedbarnva.com
Date: October 11-26, 2024
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Merry Oaks Stables | 15209 Reuter Lane | Windsor, VA
Sedley VFD Haunted Hayride
Don’t miss this annual Sedley tradition and what promises to be the most frightful haunted hayride yet!
Date: October 18-19 and 25-26, 2024
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: 18080 Johnsons Mill Rd. | Sedley, Va
Downtown Franklin BooBash
If you are a Downtown Franklin business or organization and would like to create a fun and safe Trick or Treating experience for our community families, contact A’Risha Jones, Franklin Tourism Director: [email protected] or 727-562-8506.
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 5-6pm (Trick or Treat) | 6-7pm (Pumpkin Painting) at the Farmers Market Pavilion
Location: Downtown Franklin, VA
Trick or Trot & Halloween Hullabaloo
Isle of Wight Parks & Rec presents their 2nd annual Trick-or-Trot and Halloween Hullabaloo! The event will consist of a fun 1-mile walk, run, or roll, along with free Halloween-themed games, activities, a movie, trick-or-treating with vendors, and a costume contest!
This event will be held at the Fairground in Windsor. Registration is required to participate in the Trick or Trot mile. Registration is $10, and participants will receive a Trick or Trot t-shirt and participation award. All other activities are free and open to the public!
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Isle of Wight County Fairgrounds | 21311 Courthouse Hwy | Windsor, VA
Harvest Festival
Grace United Methodist Church invites you to enjoy family fun activates in Sedley including free food, live music, bounce house, face painting, kids’ games and more
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Location: Grace UMC | Sedley, VA
Rawls Arts BYO Costume
Stop by Rawls Arts Museum and put the finishing touches on your child’s Halloween costume and make sure they are ready for Trick or Treating fun! If you’re interested in helping volunteer for this event, please email [email protected]
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: 22376 Linden Street | Courtland, VA
Robert A. Hill Sr. Toy Ride
Mark your calendars and don’t miss being a part of the annual Robert A. Hill, Sr. FOP Lodge #56 Toy Ride. This annual fundraiser supports the lodge’s Christmas Store which provides new toys at Christmas for families in need. This year the ride will start from the newly renovated building in Courtland. A buffet lunch will be provided by Fred’s for all participants. Rain date is 11/9/2024.
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: Registration: 9:30am | Ride begins at 10:30am
Location: 22223 Main Street | Courtland, VA
Downtown Suffolk Fall Festival
The Downtown Suffolk Fall Festival is back! Come in costume for trick-or-treating, a haunted house, petting zoo, games & fun! Concessions will be available. Free and open to the public!
Date: October 27, 2024
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: Downtown Suffolk Historic District
November Events
Sunbury VFD Fish Fry
Support the Sunbury VFD and purchase a ticket for their Captain Bob’s catfish plate dinner. Tickets are $12, available at G.P. Kittrell & Son, Tom Perry’s, or from any SVFD member.
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 11am – 7pm
Location: 56 NC Highway 32 | Sunbury, NC
Sharon Methodist Church Steak Dinner
Sharon United Methodist Men are hosting their annual Steak Dinner and Auction. Tickets are $25. Take out or Eat In. See any member for tickets call the church office.
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 6:45pm
Location: 18133 Comans Well Road | Yale, VA 23897
Sappony Ruritan Club Turkey Shoot
No entry fee. Shotguns only and ammo provided. Concessions will be available for purchase and prizes awarded. Registration starts at 6pm
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 9225 Huske Rd| Stony Creek, VA
Millfield Baptist Fall Festival
Millfield Baptist will host this fall festival and vendor market featuring music, games, trunk or treat, hayrides, food/concessions and local vendors. Rain date is November 9th.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 2pm – 8pm
Location: 31389 Wakefield Rd |Wakefield, VA 23888
Smithfield Ruritan Car Show
It’s the 19th annual Car, Truck & Bike Show! Enjoy music, food, fun, awards and plenty of cool rides. Open to all makes and models.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Windsor Castle Park | 705 Cedar St | Smithfield, VA
Christmas Craft Fair
The Woman’s Club of Windsor will host their annual craft fair at the Windsor Town Center featuring a variety of vendors, a bake sale, raffle and delicious lunch for purchase.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Windsor Town Center | 23361 Courthouse Hwy | Windsor, VA
Conway VFD Donation Supper
The annual Conway Volunteer Fire Department Donation Supper. Plates will include barbecue, fried chicken, potatoes, cole-slaw and hushpuppies for a minimum donation of $10 per plate. Fundraiser will be for drive-thru pick only.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Conway Fire House | 113 White Street | Conway, NC
Newsoms VFD BBQ & Stew
The Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department will be selling barbecue by the pound for $10 and Brunswick Stew by the quart for $10. For take-out only. No advance tickets. This is a first come, first served.
Date: November 3, 2024
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Newsoms Fire House | 22146 General Thomas Hwy. | Newsoms, VA
Severn VFD Turkey Shoot
The Severn Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring a Turkey Shoot on select Thursday nights during November. Concessions will be available.
Date: November 7 – 14 – 21, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Severn Ball Field | Community Street | Severn, NC
VFW Post 4411 Veterans Day Program
VFW Post 4411 in Franklin is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11th. The ceremony will include presentation of the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin to Veterans or the widow of a Veteran in attendance. Weather permitting, we’ll also have a Flag Retirement Ceremony so please bring your worn and tattered flags for disposal. Food will be served following the ceremony. This is a free event and open to the community. We hope you’ll join us to say “thank you” to our Veterans for their service and honor them for their sacrifices.
Date: November 11, 2024
Time: 3pm
Location: 3385 Beaver Dam Rd | Franklin, VA
Suffolk Grand Illumination
Suffolk Parks & Recreation is proud to kick- off its holiday season with the annual Grand Illumination event on Friday, November 22nd, at The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.
After our countdown to light the area, you’ll enjoy seasonal music and complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides. Join us inside for holiday-themed activities, a puppet show, and a meet and greet with Santa Claus! Food and beverages will be available from Arts Kitchen.
Parking is available at the First Baptist Church parking lot, 237 North Main Street; Suffolk’s Seaboard Train Station, 326 North Main St.; and Godwin Courts parking lot, 150 North Main St. Limited handicap parking will be available at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center, 110 W. Finney Ave.
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: 110 Finney Ave. | Suffolk, VA
December Events
Franklin Christmas Parade
Ring in the holidays at the annual Franklin Christmas parade. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland: A Character’s Christmas”
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 7pm
Location: Downtown Franklin, VA
Polar Express Nostalgic Christmas
Ring in the holiday season at The Southampton Ag & Forestry Museum for their annual holiday event including Polar Express and model trains, train rides for the kids, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live nativity and more!
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 4–7pm
Location: 26315 Heritage Lane | Courtland, VA 23837
Windsor Christmas Parade and Holiday Market
Ring in the holiday season during the Town of Windsor’s annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Market. The parade starts at 4pm and features an extended route this year. After the parade, stop by the Windsor Town Center and enjoy the Holiday Market with a visit from Santa, activities, food and vendors.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 4–8pm
Location: 26315 Heritage Lane | Courtland, VA 23837
Suffolk Holiday Parade
View the sights and sounds of the 2024 Suffolk Holiday Parade featuring floats, equestrian units, marching bands, and festival vehicles as they make their way down West Washington Street, and turn up North Main Street, with the parade route ending at Finney Avenue. This year’s parade theme is Silver and Gold Holiday Wishes.
This year’s Grandstand will be located in front of the SunTrust Building in the 100 block of North Main Street. Be there to catch the performances of the local bands and groups. Parade Route streets will close at 4pm. Streets in the Lakeside community will host parade line-up beginning at 4pm and will be closed to through traffic.
Free parking for the event is available in all City Public Parking Lots, including the Godwin Courthouse parking lot, Commerce Street lot, and Market Park parking lot.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 4pm
Location: Downtown Suffolk, VA
Breakfast with Santa
VFW Post 4411 will host, and Auxiliary are hosting this holiday event. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and photos with Santa. See flyer for photo package details and purchase tickets using the QR code.
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Location: 3385 Beaver Dam Road | Franklin, VA
