The Family Calendar: October 2025
Image Source: Dave Parrish via Maymont
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Think of The Family Calendar monthly series as your go-to roundup of our top recs for kid-friendly events and happenings, fun things to do around RVA with your household crew in tow, and family-centric city guides.
Here’s what we’ve scoped out for October!
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A few to-dos in partic that caught our eyes
Edgar’s Enchanted Garden Family Day
Few things are more festive in October than a visit to the Poe Museum, but for this event, the spot especially delivers. Round up the fam and stop by for a morning or afternoon of arts, crafts, performances, photo opps, and sweet treats. And definitely don’t miss offering some head-pats to the showplace’s friendly felines — Edgar and Tib.
Location: 1914 E Main St (Downtown)
Cost: Free
Date & time: Saturday, October 11; 10 am - 2 pm
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Garden Glow
Garden Glow, one of our favorite events of the year, is starting up again soon at Maymont! During the second half of October, beginning every evening at sunset, the Richmond icon dazzles with its colorful lighting that cloaks the historic architecture and gardens. This year, enjoy new features, like a flock of illuminated birds caught mid-flight among the trees, along with classic favorites, like Glow Village and its glow swings.
Location: 1700 Hampton St (Maymont)
Cost: Varies
Dates & times: Wednesday, October 15 - Sunday, November 9; times vary
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Movies in the Outfield with the Richmond Flying Squirrels: Hocus Pocus
The evening temps these days are just right, and one of the best ways to celebrate that during spooky szn is with a chilling(ish) movie. For their final movie in the outfield this season *and* at The Diamond “for-ev-er,” the Richmond Flying Squirrels are showing Hocus Pocus! Bring your picnic blanket, grab some concessions, lie back, and enjoy a monstrously good time with the fam.
Location: 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (The Diamond)
Cost: $11+
Date & time: Friday, October 24; 7 - 10 pm
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Live music, parties & then some
Keep the family fun going
