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From Motown to Mayhem: October Events Along the Breeze

October in Virginia isn’t just about costumes (though we’re not saying no to free Snickers). It’s film premieres, world-class music, folk festivals, and just enough Halloween mayhem to make you wonder if that chill in the air is the weather… or something else. Leave the stress behind and ride the Breeze -because October is for festivals and fun, not circling the block like a lost ghost. 👻

🎬 Charlottesville – Virginia Film Festival
October 22–26, 2025
Piedmont Express
This is the red-carpet event for film buffs who can tell their Scorsese from their Spielberg. The Virginia Film Festival lights up Charlottesville with indie gems, international cinema, and enough panels to make you feel like a critic. Pack a sweater and your best “pondering deeply at the credits” face.

🎶 Richmond – Richmond Folk Festival
October 10–12, 2025
Capital Connector
Think global music block party, but with corn bread and banjos. The Richmond Folk Festival brings together artists from around the world and plops them down by the James River for one epic weekend. Wear comfy shoes — you’ll be dancing, eating, and definitely telling your friends, “You just had to be there.”

🌲 Harrisonburg – Fear Forest
Select dates in October, including Halloween Night 2025
Valley Flyer
If your idea of fall fun comes with a serious scare factor, Harrisonburg’s Fear Forest is the place. This massive haunted attraction stretches across wooded trails and cornfields, complete with animatronics, live actors, and a haunted hayride. And if you’re totally not scared (like us – we’re definitely not cowering as we type this), you can even brave their “No Fear Nights.”

🎤 Bristol – The Four Tops & The Temptations at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
October 10, 2025
Highlands Rhythm
Motown legends. Live. In Bristol. Do we really need to say more? The Temptations and The Four Tops are serving up hits that will have you singing along before you even sit down. And honestly, if you don’t dance to My Girl, that’s between you and your conscience.

🦁 Washington, DC – Night of the Living Zoo
October 24–25, 2025
All Routes
Sure, the lions sleep tonight – but the party animals come out after dark. Night of the Living Zoo turns the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into an adult Halloween playground with mesmerizing circus performers, open cocktail bar, and a DJ spinning Halloween hits and haunting tunes. It’s spooky enough to get your heart racing, but don’t worry – no actual tigers in vampire capes.

October’s too good to waste sitting in traffic. Whether you’re chasing music, movies, or a little Halloween mischief, Virginia Breeze will get you there – no parking stress, just smooth sailing (well, smooth busing).

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This post was written by Virginia Breeze Team