Hanover Branch Library

Ages 14 and up. Bring out your inner jewelry maker and join us as we learn to make polymer clay earrings and keychains! Get into the spooky festivities by making some cute fall accessories! All materials will be provided, but limited colors so first come first serve! Registration required.

Local Event: Spooktober Polymer Clay Earrings & Keychains

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Spooktober Polymer Clay Earrings & Keychains

Ages 14 and up. Bring out your inner jewelry maker and join us as we learn to make polymer clay earrings and keychains! Get...

Ashland Branch Library

All ages. In 1619, the Good Ship Margaret set sail from England, and after a stormy voyage across the Atlantic, landed in Virginia at Berkeley Hundred.&nbsp; In accordance with the instructions given to them by the Virginia Company, these settlers, at the direction of Captain John Woodlief, gave thanks for their safe arrival.&nbsp; This first official English-speaking Thanksgiving, occurred one year and 17 days before the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In this informative and entertaining program, Graham Woodlief, president of the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, and descendant of Captain John Woodlief, will recount the experience of the first settlers at what is now know as Berkeley Plantation and the events leading up to the&nbsp;real&nbsp;first Thanksgiving.

Local Event: The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

All ages. In 1619, the Good Ship Margaret set sail from England, and after a stormy voyage across the Atlantic, landed in...

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Ages 18 &amp; up. Kinusaiga is an art technique coined by Setsu Maeno in the 1980s based on various traditional Japanese crafts. It is often described as "no-sew quilting" or "painting with fabric." We will be exploring this beautiful art form as participants use foam boards and fabric to create a one of a kind masterpiece. Sharp tools will be used, dexterity is required. Registration is required.

Local Event: Try Kinusaiga

Try Kinusaiga

Ages 18 & up. Kinusaiga is an art technique coined by Setsu Maeno in the 1980s based on various traditional Japanese crafts. It...

Montpelier Branch Library

Get ready to creep, crawl, dance, and play at the Monster Mash, a spooktacular celebration hosted by Montpelier Branch Library and Hanover Parks &amp; Recreation!
Dress in your favorite costume and join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, silly monsters, festive activities, games, music, and plenty of treats. Whether you’re a tiny pumpkin, a friendly ghost, or the fiercest little monster in town, there’s something for everyone!
<ul><li>Costumes encouraged!</li><li> Fun for the whole family!</li><li>No tricks—just treats and monstrous fun!</li></ul>

Local Event: Monster Mash!

Monster Mash!

Get ready to creep, crawl, dance, and play at the Monster Mash, a spooktacular celebration hosted by Montpelier Branch Library...

Atlee Branch Library

Ages 18 and up. Bring your creativity and explore a variety of art mediums! Experiment with different techniques, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow artists. Create, share and be inspired!

Local Event: Drawn Together Mixed Media Art Group

Drawn Together Mixed Media Art Group

Ages 18 and up. Bring your creativity and explore a variety of art mediums! Experiment with different techniques, exchange...

“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?”&nbsp;-Edgar Allan Poe
Ghost stories that chill your spine. Prose to give you shivers. Timeless tales that deal with the supernatural- be it friend or foe. Whatever your poison, the library holds tomes of supernatural stories that thrill. Hobbyist&nbsp;harbingers of the metaphysical (whom you may recognize as some of our friendly library staff) will be&nbsp;performing a reading of spectral&nbsp;tales&nbsp;and haunting poetry.&nbsp;Whether you grew up reading R.L. Stine by flashlight&nbsp;or only recently discovered a love for the&nbsp;horror genre, this eerie evening is not one to miss!

Local Event: Scary Stories for Adults

Scary Stories for Adults

“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the...

Goochland Branch Library

Ages 11-18.&nbsp;Celebrate the spooky season by making a creepy clay creature with fake teeth, fake eyes, and air dry clay! We cannot wait to see what eerie creation awaits you! All materials included. Registration is required.&nbsp;Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Goochland Library.

Local Event: Creepy Clay Crafts

Creepy Clay Crafts

Ages 11-18. Celebrate the spooky season by making a creepy clay creature with fake teeth, fake eyes, and air dry clay! We...

All ages. Come one, come all, and show off your awesome costumes with&nbsp;a parade at the end.&nbsp; Snacks and a craft will be provided.

Local Event: Costume Party & Parade

Costume Party & Parade

All ages. Come one, come all, and show off your awesome costumes with a parade at the end.  Snacks and a craft will be provided.

Ages 8-14. Get creative this spooky season at the library with an afternoon of eerie art and retro vibes! Teens are invited to transform recycled vinyl records into hauntingly cool masterpieces using paint, stencils, spooky silhouettes, celestial designs, favorite lyrics, autumn scenes, and more. Whether your style is gothic, vintage, cozy fall, or totally out-of-this-world, this program is the perfect place to spin your creativity into something unique.

Local Event: Grooves & Ghouls: Painting Vinyl Records

Grooves & Ghouls: Painting Vinyl Records

Ages 8-14. Get creative this spooky season at the library with an afternoon of eerie art and retro vibes! Teens are invited to...

Join us at the Library Trunk or Treat for a fun night of costumes, treats, and spooky surprises! Trunk or Treat to be held in the parking lot of recreation center.&nbsp; Activities to be held INSIDE the library.

Local Event: Halloween Trunk or Treat

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Join us at the Library Trunk or Treat for a fun night of costumes, treats, and spooky surprises! Trunk or Treat to be held in...

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CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23294

It’s LIVE, it’s IMPROVISED, it’s PRO WRESTLING! Through a series of smack talking promo segments on the mic, wrestler interviews and scenic confrontations between characters in unlikely locations, we see original pro wrestling characters interact in ways and places we’ve never seen before. A structure that combines elements of The Harold, Spokane and Narrator-driven long forms, each show will give improvisers the opportunity to create and dress up like original pro wrestling characters, with each show building to the Main Event Fight!&nbsp; 18+

Local Event: All  Improvised Wrestling - Halloween Special

All  Improvised Wrestling - Halloween Special

It’s LIVE, it’s IMPROVISED, it’s PRO WRESTLING! Through a series of smack talking promo segments on the mic, wrestler...

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

Local Event: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

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This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research...

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Spooktober Polymer Clay Earrings & Keychains

OCT

24

10:30 AM

Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Dr, Hanover, VA

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

OCT

24

1:00 PM

Ashland Branch Library, 201 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA

Try Kinusaiga

OCT

24

2:00 PM

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library, 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA

Monster Mash!

OCT

24

6:00 PM

Montpelier Branch Library, 15302 Clazemont Rd, Montpelier, VA

Drawn Together Mixed Media Art Group

OCT

26

10:00 AM

Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Dr, Mechanicsville, VA

Scary Stories for Adults

OCT

27

6:30 PM

Ashland Branch Library, 201 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA

Creepy Clay Crafts

OCT

28

6:30 PM

Goochland Branch Library, 3075 River Rd W, Goochland, VA

Costume Party & Parade

OCT

30

4:00 PM

Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Dr, Mechanicsville, VA

Grooves & Ghouls: Painting Vinyl Records

OCT

30

4:00 PM

Montpelier Branch Library, 15302 Clazemont Rd, Montpelier, VA

Halloween Trunk or Treat

OCT

31

5:00 PM

Montpelier Branch Library, 15302 Clazemont Rd, Montpelier, VA

All Improvised Wrestling - Halloween Special

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception