Fall 2026
Make a little more of your weekend.
Find an October festival, choose a waterfront walk, or build a family day around one of our seven cities. Start with a story, then use the event organizer’s details to put a date on the calendar.
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Halloween & Fall Events in Coastal Virginia: October 2026
Pumpkin patches, daytime festivals and after-dark family events, with confirmed 2026 dates across the seven cities.
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Fall Family Weekends in Coastal Virginia: Seven Cities, Seven Ideas
A practical October outing for each city, plus indoor alternatives and ways to keep a family weekend relaxed.
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Fall Walks & Waterfront Outings in Coastal Virginia
Woodland paths, Bay views and urban waterfront walks, with seven ways to make an autumn day outdoors your own.
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Festivals, costumes & fall days out
Browse dated events by city, with locations and links to the organizers.
Get to know the places around you.
Our city pages connect the bigger picture with neighborhood guides, local places and things to do.
A game, a meal or a new local stop
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Coastal Virginia Soccer This Fall: October Matches & Youth Options
ODU men’s and women’s home fixtures, Beach FC’s fall calendar and questions that help families choose a program.
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Atlantic Park Beyond Summer: A New Pattern for an Oceanfront Day
How surfing, entertainment, shopping and dining fit together—and what nearby businesses can learn from the visitor itinerary.
Read the guide Photo: Dane Amacher
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25 Places Every Coastal Virginian Should Visit at Least Once
Twenty-five places to explore across Coastal Virginia, from art and maritime history to gardens, woodland trails and the waterfront.
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