OCTOBER

OCTOBER
EVENT CALENDAR
Oct 2-4
Mainstage Theatre: American Idiot
Oct 17-18
Old Town Winchester
Rock musical about disillusioned youths searching
for freedom beyond suburban America. Featuring
favorite songs from Green Day’s 2004 album. 1460
University Dr, Winchester, conservatoryperforms.org.
Celebrate the colorful fall season and German
heritage with German music, beer and wine
sampling, food vendors, and more. 1 N. Loudoun
St, Winchester, oldtownwinchesterva.com
Oct 17-19
Cedar Creek Battlefield/Belle Grove
Come one, come all for an experience in the
macabre. Open 7-11pm Fri-Sun, and Wed-Thurs
the week of Halloween. 537 N. Cameron St,
Winchester, www.thedevils-den.com
Battle reenactments, military, civilian, and
living history camps, educational programs,
sutlers and food vendors. 8437 Valley Pike,
Middletown, (540) 869-2064, www.ccbf.us
Oct 18
The Annual Fall Festival at Creekside will feature
live music, moon bounces for the kids, wine
tasting for the adults, and live hawk and owl shows.
3103 Valley Ave, Winchester, (540) 667-2479.
Vineyard Tour, Dinner, and Dancing
Richard’s will have many varieties of apples,
plus food and fun for everyone. Bring the kids
and spend the day in the country! 6410 Middle
Rd, Middletown, (540) 869-1455.
Oct 18
Southeastern Gun and Knife Show
Start the day with a Zombie race, followed by
evening events from 5:15-9:15. Hayrides,
pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and more.
112 Clearbrook Dr, Clear Brook, (540) 665-5678.
Oct 25
Oct 4-31
Haunted House and Corn Maze
Trunk or treat from car to car, costume party for all
ages, haunted hayride, bounce house, magic
shows, pumpkin carving, and movies! 5890 Valley
Pk, Stephens City, thefamilydriveintheatre.com
Oct 25
Come find the “great pumpkin.” Enjoy pumpkin
pie, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin bars and pumpkin
donuts from the bakery. 3035 Cedar
Creek Grade, Winchester, (540) 662-1980.
Indoor haunted attraction, hayrides, pumpkin
patch and corn maze. 933 Barley Lane, Winchester,
hauntednightmares.net, (540) 667-7377.
facebook.com/thepumpkinpatchathillhighfarm
Oct 25
Living history and medical demonstrations at the
site of the largest temporary field hospital of the
war w/Shen. Valley Battlefields Foundation. FREE.
Opequon Ave, Winchester, shenandoahatwar.org.
Visit Wilson’s through Nov. 2 and enjoy a
pumpkin patch and hayrides on weekends,
included in admission. 985 W. Parkins Mill Rd.,
Winchester, (540) 662-5715.
Oct 10-31
Oct 11-12
Fiddlefest and Arborfest
Sheridan’s Field Hospital Program
Shawnee Springs Preserve | Noon-4pm
Wilson’s Wild Animal Park
Oct 10-12
Pumpkin Festival | 9am-5pm
Marker-Miller Orchards
Pumpkin Patch at Hill High Farm
Oct 4-Nov 2 Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides
Trunk or Treat and Costume Contest
Family Drive-In Theater | 3-7pm
Body Renew Fitness & Sports Center
Displays range from rare and collectible civil
war weaponry to the most recent hunting and
shooting products, other forms of militaria.
221 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester, (540) 868-2200.
Halloween Happenings/Zombie 5K
Clearbrook Park
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
Take a tour of three vineyards, enjoy dinner with
wine, and live musical entertainment to celebrate
Virginia Wine Month. Register in advance with
Frederick Co. Parks & Recreation. (540) 665-5678.
Apple Festival
Richard’s Fruit Market | 9am-5pm
Creekside Station | Noon - 5pm
Oct 4-5
Cedar Creek Reenactment Weekend
1900 Valley Avenue, Winchester
Creekside Fall Festival
Oct 4
Octobeer Fest
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Oct 3-Nov 1 Devil’s Den Haunted Attraction
Oct 4
www.visitwinchesterva.com/events
Oct 25
Halloween Spooktacular
VA State Arboretum
Old Town Winchester | 1-4pm
Bluegrass, BBQ, and wine tasting at Fiddlefest on
Friday. Fall festival and plant sale with hayrides,
arboretum tours, and more on Sat and Sun.
400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, (540) 837-1758.
A Pet Parade organized by Posh Pets will be
held at 1pm, followed by trick or treating from
2-4pm. Put on your best costume and join in
the fun! www.oldtownwinchesterva.com
Haunted House and Zombie Shoot
Oct 25
Halloween Celebration
Skyline Lasertag
Kernstown Commons | 6pm
Warning! Not for the faint of heart! Take a walk
through the haunted house and help control a
zombie outbreak! $5. Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, 8-10pm.
2012 S. Loudoun St, Winchester, (540) 662-2272.
Halloween movie marathon with costume
contest and prizes, trick-or-treating, Rocky Horror
Picture Show, and more! 181 Kernstown
Commons Blvd, drafthouse.com/winchester
Apple Harvest Festival
Oct 30
History and Hauntings
Marker-Miller Orchards
Valerie Hill Vineyard and Winery
Enjoy a day of fun on the farm. Food, music,
children’s activities, wagon rides, cow train, and
everything apples! Sat: 9-5, Sun: 10-5. 3035 Cedar
Creek Grade, Winchester, (540) 662-1980.
Enjoy dinner by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, a glass of
your favorite Valerie Hill wine, and a detailed tour
of the 205 year old manor house! (540) 869-9567
for reservations. 1687 Marlboro Rd, Stephens City.
Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center: 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester, VA 22601 | (800) 871-1326