Ashanti Jones '26
Features Editor
Welcome back from fall break! I hope everyone got some much-needed rest (or outlining if you’re boring) and ready to tackle the last half of this semester. Even though fall break has come and gone, we can keep these good vibes going with some fall activities around Charlottesville. This list is completely biased and totally just based off things I plan on doing, but hopefully the rest of you can find something on here that piques your fancy!
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze
Corn and pumpkins—what more could you want on a brisk fall afternoon? The Blue Ridge Mountain Maze offers guests both, in the form of a corn maze and pumpkin patch from now through Sunday, November 3. Tickets can be purchased for $15 from their website or at the front door for a full day of fall activities.
Bellair Farm Fall Fest Weekend
On Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, Bellair Farm is hosting their Fall Fest Weekend full of activities for the whole family and tons of local vendors with produce and other goods to sell. The festival will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are only $10 per group and can be purchased on their website or at the door. Vendors in attendance include Maror Handmade Ceramics, BSting Cheesecakes, Albemarle Ciderworks, BBQ U, and much more.
Doggie Howl-O-Ween
For those with fur babies, the Pawprints Boutique is hosting a Doggie Howl-O-Ween on Friday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Downtown Mall. The night will feature some trick-or-treating for our canine friends,a parade, and a costume contest. The categories for the costume contest include: funniest costume, most creative costume, most Halloweeny costume, best group costume, and best in show.
Carter Mountain Orchard and Winery
While famous for the Sunset Series, the Carter Mountain Orchard still has so much to offer those brave souls willing to take the drive. For just $9 a person, you can pick your own apples and a pumpkin or two, enjoy some apple cider doughnuts or an apple cider slushie, and take in the great view.
Virginia Film Festival
From Wednesday, October 30 through Sunday, November 3, the University of Virginia will be hosting the thirty-seventh annual Virginia Film Festival. The festival is free to UVA students, hopeful attendees just need to reserve tickets through the website for the shows they want to see, but supplies are limited!
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