October 2005 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play!

October 1
Virginia Children's Festival
Big fun for little kids. Town Point Park, Norfolk.

October 6 - 9
Suffolk Peanut Festival
Every October, the City of Suffolk celebrates its peanut history with a four-day family-oriented festival. The popular event offers a wide range of activities for the entire family including entertainment, fireworks, a shrimp feast, a demolition derby, peanut butter sculpture contest, carnival rides, craft exhibits and more. In a nutshell, fun! Suffolk Executive Airport.

October 8 - 9
Brothers in Arms Weekend
Highlights the challenges and contributions of African Americans in the era of the American Revolutionary War. Experience the Brothers-In-Arms 18th-century encampment, military demonstrations and dramatic character interpretation. Visit the encampments where Dunmore's Royal Ethiopian and the Rhode Island Regiment bring to life a forgotten part of American history. Colonial Williamsburg.

October 12 - 16
Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race
16th Annual Race sailing race from Baltimore, MD to Portsmouth, VA to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Elizabeth River Project. Open to professional and recreational sailors. The sailing ships should arrive in Portsmouth on the 14th and 15th. Awards ceremony and oyster roast to be held at North Landing, Portsmouth.

October 15 - 16
Oktober Brewfest
Sample authentic German beer as the 24th Street Park is transformed into a festival celebrating everything that is German! German beers will for sale. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach oceanfront.

October 15 - 16
Virginia Wine Festival
Sample more than 30 Virginia wines. Also gourmet food and specialty wares for sale. Music. Town Point Park, Norfolk.

October 15 - 16
Classic Boat Show
3rd Annual. A line-up of beautifully preserved classic vessels. Learn about yacht design and construction. Adult and children's activities. Mariners Museum, Newport News.

October 15 - 16
Yorktown Victory Celebration
The 224th anniversary of America's victory at Yorktown. To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors can enroll in "A School for the Soldier" to try on uniforms, march to the beat of a Revolutionary drum and join in other hands-on military activities. Special programs also are held in Yorktown and the Yorktown Battlefield. Yorktown.

October 15 - 16
Stockley Gardens Arts Festival
150 artists exhibit a wide variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and many others. Throughout the weekend visitors can children's activities, live musical entertainment at the main stage and food. Norfolk.

October 20 - 29
Ghost Train at Northwest River Park
Ride the terrifying train and see the haunts and ghouls of the haunted woods of Northwest River Park. Tickets go on sale, at all community centers, online and at Northwest River Park on October 1. (Reservations required). Tickets will be available, however limited, at Northwest River Park during train times on a space available basis. Northwest River Park, Chesapeake.

October 21 - 22
Night of the Living Museum
Family Halloween featuring live animal shows, a night trail walk and various creatures of the night. Hear Halloween and night animal myths dispelled and experience a haunting planetarium show filled with little known Halloween facts. A non-scary event for families with children ages 12 and under. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News.

October 29
Screech Street USA
Costume parade down Atlantic Avenue. Then gather at the 24th Street Park's "Spooky Village" for carnival games, broom toss, pumpkin rolling, trick-or-treating, a hay maze for preschoolers, storytelling, face painting, doughnut decorating, scavenger hunt, and costume contest. Tractor-pulled hayrides on the boardwalk for everyone. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach oceanfront.