Name: League of Women Voters - Peninsula Unit of Williamsburg Area Monthly Meeting
Start: 2026-10-26T18:00:00-04:00
Location: City Space, 11820 Merchants Walk, Newport News, VA, 23606

City Space, 11820 Merchants Walk, Newport News, VA, 23606

Gaslighting: The Wizard’s Wand — Authoritarianism, Disinformation, and How to Fight It. Presented by Harry Chancey, LWV-Williamsburg Area Social Media Director.

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Tradition Brewing Company

Dare to enter… SCREAMFest returns for TWO DAYS of Halloween mayhem!

Friday, October 23rd + Saturday, October 24th, 2026 Tradition Brewing Company | Newport News, VA FREE TO ATTEND
 The Last Train Haunted Immersive Experience is FREE!
This year, we’re taking you from the underground nightlife of 1990s New York City to a full Saturday of Halloween madness featuring:
Live music Costumes Trick-or-treating Market of Horrors Pumpkin painting The Last Train Haunted Immersive ExperienceCome for the Halloween fun. Stay after dark when things get a little… stranger.
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FRIDAY NIGHT | 7PM–10PM 1990s NEW YORK NIGHT
Step into the underground nightlife of early-90s New York City and become part of the world.Come dressed as a club kid, raver, socialite, punk, goth, grunge kid, artist, glamorous vampire, creature of the night — or whatever twisted version of 90s New York you want to create.The 90s theme isn’t required… but we definitely want to see what you come up with.
COSTUME CONTEST | $100 CASH PRIZE Come dressed to kill. First place takes home $100 CASH!
FOUR LETTER W*RDS | 7PM–10PM Turn up the nostalgia with live 90s music all night long.
DJ JAY DAUM Outside keeping the party going.
THE LAST TRAIN | 7PM–9PM FREE HAUNTED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Young people are vanishing across New York City.Investigators have few answers, but one name keeps surfacing…Albert Fish.The problem? He’s been dead for over 50 years.Descend beneath Manhattan nightlife into a hidden world of underground clubs, secret supper rooms, abandoned corridors and subway tunnels.Is Albert Fish simply an urban legend kept alive by a dangerous underground following… or has something been waiting beneath New York all along?
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SATURDAY | STARTING AT 1P
MMARKET OF HORRORS | 1PM–7PM Shop a Halloween market filled with local artisans, makers, wicked wares, strange finds and sinister surprises.
TRICK-OR-TREATING | 1PM–7PM Trick-or-treat throughout the Market of Horrors! Bring your little goblins in costume and don’t forget the candy bags.
KIDS PUMPKIN PATCH &amp; PAINT | 1PM–6PM $5 to participate | While supplies last. Pumpkins are available first come, first served.
DJ JAY DAUM Outside keeping the Halloween party going.
THE LAST TRAIN | 7PM–9PM FREE HAUNTED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE━
TWO DAYS. ONE NIGHTMARE.

Local Event: Screamfest at Tradition Brewing 

Screamfest at Tradition Brewing 

Dare to enter… SCREAMFest returns for TWO DAYS of Halloween mayhem!

Friday, October 23rd + Saturday, October 24th, 2026...

CALLING ALL GHOULS, GHOSTS &amp; CREATURES OF THE NIGHT!Creep, crawl, or dance your way to Tradition Brewing Co. this Halloween for a night of frightful fun, wicked brews, and plenty of reasons to stay out past your bedtime. Whether you’re showing up as the ultimate killer, a mysterious creature, or just another pretty victim… come ready to rave, slay, and party like there’s no tomorrow. <img alt="👻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td7/1/16/1f47b.png">THE HAUNTING LINEUP: <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> FREE EVENT <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> Costume Contest — Best Male, Best Female &amp; Best Couple <img alt="🏆" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png"> <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> Board Games, Cup Pong &amp; More <img alt="🎲" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1b/1/16/1f3b2.png"><img alt="🍺" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t15/1/16/1f37a.png"> <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> DJ Jay Daum <img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png">The Wandering Sausage Food Truck <img alt="🍕" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1/16/1f355.png"> <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> Draft Specials <img alt="🍻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png"> <img alt="🔹" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1/16/1f539.png"> Sinful sips + devilish décor all night long <img alt="😈" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td6/1/16/1f608.png">It’s going to be a scream. <img alt="💀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t44/1/16/1f480.png">

Local Event: Halloween Costume Party at Tradition Brewing

Halloween Costume Party at Tradition Brewing

CALLING ALL GHOULS, GHOSTS & CREATURES OF THE NIGHT!Creep, crawl, or dance your way to Tradition Brewing Co. this Halloween for...

PICKLEFEST IS BACK FOR YEAR FOUR… AND WE’RE GOING FULL DILL!You ALWAYS bring the pickle love, and we’re bringing the BIG DILL energy! <img alt="💚" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t94/1/16/1f49a.png">This year, we’re going BIGGER, BOLDER, AND WAY MORE PICKLED! We are not just taking over the parking lot we are also taking over the ENTIRE FRONT LAWN, Expect food trucks, MORE pickle vendors, a FULL BEER GARDEN WITH FOUR BEER STATIONS, and of course… A WHOLE LOTTA PICKLE BEER! THE ANNUAL PICKLE BEER RELEASE IS BACK! <img alt="🔥" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t50/1/16/1f525.png"> We’re tapping our annual pickle beer and celebrating everything briny, crunchy, tangy, and delicious! If pickles are your love language, consider this your official invitation to get yourself into a real pickle!<img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> THE PICKLE VENDORS <img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png">Our pickle-loving crew is back for another round! Give it up for:<img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> Bad Ass Pickles <img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> Fresh Crunch Pickles <img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> The Brinery at Two Acres Farm <img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> Coastal Pickling Company <img alt="🥒" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f952.png"> Da’ Tasty PickleAnd we’re adding EVEN MORE NEW PICKLE VENDORS with plenty of pickle-themed goodies! <img alt="👀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc8/1/16/1f440.png"> Stay tuned for more introductions!<img alt="🎤" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f3a4.png"> LIVE MUSIC <img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> Red Stapler Duo | 2–5 PM<img alt="🚚" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t16/1/16/1f69a.png"> FOOD TRUCKS — ALL BRINGING PICKLE-THEMED ITEMS!<img alt="🌮" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfe/1/16/1f32e.png"> BLZN Tacos <img alt="🍕" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1/16/1f355.png"> Flame &amp; Pie Pizza <img alt="🍴" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t68/1/16/1f374.png"> Munchies &amp; Such <img alt="🔥" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t50/1/16/1f525.png"> Old City BBQ <img alt="🌭" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7d/1/16/1f32d.png"> DogFather Gourmet Hot Dogs <img alt="🧀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3e/1/16/1f9c0.png"> Get Cheesy <img alt="🥨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t53/1/16/1f968.png"> Charcuterie Chariot<img alt="🍨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcd/1/16/1f368.png"> SWEET TREATS Papi’s Creamery <img alt="🍦" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcb/1/16/1f366.png"><img alt="🏆" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png"> PICKLE CONTESTS ARE COMING! Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned a Picklefest champion? <img alt="👑" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te8/1/16/1f451.png"> We’ve got fun contests planned throughout the day, and we’ll be spilling the brine on all the details soon!PICKLE ATTIRE &amp; COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! <img alt="💚" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t94/1/16/1f49a.png"> Pull out those pickle suits, rock your best shades of green, and show us how you relish the spotlight! The weirder, the better. <img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> THE PARTY STARTS AT NOON! <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Tradition Brewing Company 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 104 Newport News, VA 23606

Local Event: 4th Annual Picklefest at Traaition Brewing 

4th Annual Picklefest at Traaition Brewing 

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