October 2025
This October, make the most of the many events taking place in Virginia Beach. Catch an unbeatable show from the touring musicians, bands or comedians stopping into town, or embrace the fall spirit with family-friendly autumn festivals and spooky Halloween happenings. Here are the October events in Virginia Beach you definitely don’t want to miss.
Movies in the Plaza
September 6–October 25
Head to Town Center Fountain Plaza every Saturday evening in October for a free family-friendly movie under the stars. Finding Nemo, Captain America: Brave New World and Wicked are all part of the lineup. Even better, you can cozy up with a free hot chocolate from The Royal Chocolate or a complimentary bag of popcorn for the ultimate movie experience.
International Sand Sculpting Championship
September 26–October 5
The International Sand Sculpting Championship is one of those Virginia Beach events that you really don’t want to miss. Watch artists at work as they transform regular ol’ sand into massive, elaborate sculptures that’ll have you gaping in awe. In previous years, competitors have made everything from castles to whales to King Neptune himself.
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
October 3–October 5
The popular gem, mineral and jewelry show, Treasures of the Earth, is returning to the Virginia Beach Convention Center this October. Peruse a stunning array of estate, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made with precious metals and stones. You’ll also find a dazzling display of fossils, crystals and minerals, making this show a feast for the eyes for rock hounds and gem lovers alike.
ViBe Creative District Annual Mural Festival
October 3–October 12
Each year, ten artists are welcomed to the ViBe Creative District to each create their own incredible mural around the neighborhood. Over the course of this ten-day festival, these artists do what they do best, painting massive walls in their signature styles. Watch them as they work or pop by after the festival has wrapped up to see the completed pieces.
Virginia Beach Coin Show
October 10–October 11
Presented by the Tidewater Coin Club, the Virginia Beach Coin Show brings together collectors, investors and dealers at the Virginia Beach Convention Center with an impressive selection of domestic and foreign coins, currency, rare finds and artifacts. As you peruse the in-demand wares, you’ll also have the chance to win items for free, through ongoing door prizes and raffles.
Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
October 10–October 12
The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the greatest showings of creativity around. Over 160 artists come together on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk to share just about every form of visual arts under the sun – from painting to leatherworking. All the while, enjoy live music, dance and theater performances, as well as the popular Liquid Art Beer Garden courtesy of Commonwealth Brewing Co.
Military Family Festival and Resource Fair
October 25
Don your Halloween costumes and get ready for a full day of family fun at the Military Family Festival and Resource Fair, presented by the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads. Held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, this event is packed with crafts, activities and games exclusively for active-duty military families.
Halloween Events
Haunted Hunt Club Farm
September 26–November 1
Get ready to feel chills running down your spine at Hunt Club Farm, which eerily transforms after dark into Haunted Hunt Club Farm. The farm’s “Festival of Fear” features four spine-tingling attractions, including Haunted Hayride, Forbidden Fields, Death Alley and Village of the Dead. More than 70 actors – all with a “talent for terror,” as the farm describes – will be on hand to maximize the fear factor. When you’re ready to scream, doors open at 6:30 p.m. on weekends and select weeknights in October.
Hunt Club Harvest Fair
September 27–November 2
Though Hunt Club Farm is extra sinister at night, it’s a family-friendly extravaganza during the day with its Harvest Fair. Dive into a gigantic pumpkin patch, meet adorable animals at the petting farm and enjoy pony rides and hay rides. On weekends, the fun ramps up with carnival rides, food vendors and a DJ, making this fall festival the place to be.
Nightmare Mansion
Now–October 31
As one of Virginia’s longest-running walk-through haunted houses, Nightmare Mansion is the place to go when you want to scream your head off this Halloween. It even claims to be the world’s first live-streaming haunted house, so you can watch in real-time as visitors face their worst nightmares. You can even take the terror to the next level with an escape room experience called ESCAPE! Nightmare Mansion—designed to double the thrills and double the fear.
Do note that both the haunted house and the escape room are very intense and were designed with adults in mind. Neither are recommended for children. For the escape room in particular, brave souls must be at least 15 years old.
Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend
October 24–October 25
Lace up your sneakers and head to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for tricks, treats and the starting line for an unforgettable 10K Halloween run along the ocean on the famous three-mile boardwalk in Oceanfront. Choose a 5K or 10K on Saturday at 8 a.m. or a breezy “Monster Mile” the day before. All runners earn a medal. Up for a challenge and an extra medal? Run the Monster Mile on Friday, then the 10K (Pumpkin Smash Challenge) or 5K (Bat’s Brew Challenge) on Saturday for bonus race bling. Oh, and don’t forget to flaunt your best costume!
Halloween Art Market & Costume Party
October 25
Want to embrace the Halloween spirit but without all the scares and screams? The Halloween Art Market and Costume Party, organized by SHill Creations Studio and Korrine Maher Designs, features fabulous local artists and their art for sale. To enjoy this family-friendly Halloween event to the fullest, come in your best costume for trick-or-treating at vendor tents.
Treasure Island Terror at The Shack on 8th
October 31–November 1
One of the biggest and booziest Halloween parties in all of VB is on at The Shack on 8th, just off the famous boardwalk. Dress in costume or simply “dress to impress” for The Shack’s Treasure Island Terror event. Dance to live music and killer DJ sets and watch (or enter) a costume contest with $1,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. Make note this is a ticketed event. Ages 21+.
Live Performances
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Throughout October
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater is welcoming some big names to the stage this October. Settle in for some dynamic performances by the $uicideboy$ (October 4), Twenty One Pilots (October 7) and Pierce the Veil (October 24). For a full list of performances, refer to the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater’s event page.
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Throughout October
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is welcoming all sorts of performers this October. Have a laugh with Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes on October 3 or jam out to Southern rock with Gov’t Mile on October 19. Listen to bluegrass and country tunes with Old Crow Medicine Show on October 24 or enjoy the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s take on The Musical World of Harry Potter on October 26. For a full list of performances, check out the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts’ event page.
The Dome
Throughout October
Listen to some incredible live music at the newly revived The Dome. Enjoy the rock concert of a lifetime with Seether & Daughtry (October 1) or sway to country beats with Jon Pardi (October 4). For a full list of performances, see The Dome’s website.
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Throughout October
Head out on the town for an evening of laughs at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Watch legendary comedians like Lil Duval (October–October 4), Damon Wayans Jr. (October 10–October 11), and Gary Owen (October 23–October 25) do what they do best. For a full list of performances, refer to Funny Bone Comedy Club’s event calendar.
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
September 12–October 5
This fall, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is starting its run of “Sleuth,” a Tony Award-winning play written by Anthony Shaffer. Throughout the two-act play, there will be games and manipulation, cleverness and cunning, that’ll have you questioning what is fiction and what is reality. Tickets start at $25.
As a full-time freelance travel writer and editor, Sarah Etinas is always on the lookout for her next adventure. With a passion for exploring new destinations, she’s covered everything from the vibrant food scene in Hawaii to the stunning outdoor landscapes of Florida. Her work has been featured in renowned publications like TimeOut, TripAdvisor, Thrillist, and Lonely Planet. When she’s not writing, Sarah practices what she preaches by hiking to beautiful waterfalls, visiting local markets, and dining on the most unique dishes she can find.
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