80+ Must-Do Fall 2026 Activities in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is full of autumn activities, fall festivals, and seasonal things to do today, this weekend, or throughout this fall. Autumn is a great time to visit Virginia Beach because there are so many phenomenal events to attend along with the beautiful weather!

There are lots of reasons we love Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads. Get ready to have tons of fun on your own or with the whole family with these best things to do around Virginia Beach over the next few months.

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• Virginia Beach Fall Concerts and Onstage Productions 

Virginia Beach Fall Festivals

• Virginia Beach Fall Wine Festival (September 11-12, 2026) Stroll the Oceanfront – commemorative wine glass in hand – to sip and savor tastes of the best wines made around Virginia including zero proofs. Food and entertainment will also enhance your experience!
  

• India Fest

  (October 3, 2026) Get a taste of Bollywood at the Virginia Beach Convention Center this fall! This celebration of India will feature an Indian bazaar, dance and yoga demonstrations, and mouthwatering Indian cuisine.

  
  

• Virginia Beach Neptune Festival (September 25-27, 2026) It’s almost Boardwalk Weekend! From rockin’ concerts, to magnificent sand sculptures, to an artisan arts and crafts fair, to the Neptune 8k race, there’s something for everyone!

• Hunt Club Farm’s Harvest Fair Take part in a family favorite with the Harvest Fair at Hunt Club Farm throughout October! Your kids will love the hayrides, carnival rides, petting farm, and TreeWalk Adventure. Don’t forget to stop by the farm market!

• Proteus Festival (September 7-12, 2026) Zeiders American Dream Theater hosts a performing arts festival that has a bit of everything! From theater to comedy to music, performances are complemented with interactive art projects and kid’s entertainment in Town Center.

• African American Cultural Center’s Community Fall Festival (October 3, 2026) Celebrate Virginia’s African American history, culture, and community at the Community Fall Festival! Enjoy live music, food, art, vendors, and games at the Virginia African American Cultural Center.

• Jeepfest (November 6-8, 2026) Jeep enthusiasts unite at Jeepfest Virginia Beach! Soak in the sunrise with an early-morning beach cruise and try out the sand obstacle course. There will be plenty of Jeep vendors and owners to bond with!

  
  

• *NEW* Holiday Lights at the Beach

  This holiday staple is moving to the Virginia Aquarium! Rather than a drive-thru, visitors can enjoy a festive walk through the classic and new holiday light structures and enjoy new Christmas programming.
  

• Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market (November 27-29, 2026) Visit the Virginia Beach Convention Center for another fantastic Christmas Market! Finish your holiday shopping early while you anticipate winter vacations.

Spooky Things to Do in Virginia Beach Around Halloween

• Haunted Hunt Club Farm Want some haunted thrills? Visit Hunt Club Farm after dark for Haunted Hayrides, a trek through the Forbidden Fields, and a stumble down Death Alley.
  

• Neptune Ghost Tours The chilling stories of Virginia Beach hauntings include tales of wild witches, ruthless pirates, and sirens out for blood. Learn why this city is considered one of the most haunted places on the East Coast with a US Ghost Adventures walking tour.
  

• Nightmare Mansion and Escape Room Nightmare Mansion has been eliciting screams at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for over 30 years. Journey through their haunted house or book a creepy escape room experience for you and your friends!
  

• Halloween Bar Crawl and Party (October 24 and 31, 2026) Thrill-seekers will gather two nights in a row for much more than your average bar crawl. Be prepared special games, dancing, and haunting atmosphere while monsters lurk nearby to give you an extra thrill.
  

• Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Ok, this one’s a little bit of a drive from VB, but it’s an autumn classic in Hampton Roads. This year at Howl-O-Scream, get thrilled by night coasters and re-imagined haunted houses and sinister shows.
  

• Ferry Plantation House Tours Experience both history and the paranormal with a tour of the centuries-old Ferry Plantation House, featuring tales of Virginia Beach’s very own “Witch of Pungo,” Grace Sherwood.
  

• The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Be a part of the intrigue with America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater, The Dinner Detective! Enjoy a delicious meal while helping to unravel the mystery.

  
  
  
  

Things to Do with Your Kids This Fall

• Pumpkin Picking From late September through Halloween, head over to Cullipher Farm to pick your very own pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern that will get your home in the seasonal spirit.
  

• Touch-A-Truck at the Neptune Festival (September 25-27, 2026) As part of Virginia Beach’s annual Boardwalk Weekend, kids and adults alike can find all types of trucks, construction vehicles, and farm tractors down at the Oceanfront. Come touch and explore!
  

• Neptune Festival Grand Parade (September 26, 2026) While you’re down at the boardwalk, take in the annual Neptune Festival Grand Parade from 11:30am - 1pm! Huge balloons, floats, and marching bands will entertain as they parade down 16 blocks.
  

• Sensory Play Wednesdays at Surge Adventure Park This popular Virginia Beach indoor trampoline park sets aside the first and third Sundays of each month from 10am-12pm for special jump sessions for kids with special needs. All the fun without the flashing lights and loud music.
  

• Poseidon’s Playground (September 25-27, 2026) Enjoy this family fun zone as part of the Neptune Festival’s Boardwalk Weekend, complete with yard games, scavenger hunts, and Virginia Beach trivia! Then pop over to check out the super sand sculptures in progress on the beach.
  

• Dock Dogs at Boardwalk Weekend (September 25-27, 2026) Cheer for your favorite pup as you watch these talented and energetic dogs participate in canine performance and water sports! Viewable from the Boardwalk, beach, and fishing pier.
  

• Town Center Movie Nights On Saturday nights this fall, Town Center will host Movies on the Plaza with free snacks and drinks from local vendors! Check out their calendar here.
  

• DIY Puzzling Adventures Gamify your walk along the boardwalk by taking part in Puzzling Adventures™! Your mobile device will tell you where to go to complete trivia and puzzles while enjoying the beautiful scenery at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
  

• Classic Car “Trunk or Treat” at Landstown Commons (October 24, 2026) Join the CCCHR for a classic car trunk-or-treat at the Landstown Commons Shopping Center. Cruise in with some candy to share, or bring your little princesses and Jedi to collect!
  

• Laser Tag and Arcade Games at Flipper McCoys

  Perfect for a rainy day, a trip to Flipper McCoys Family Entertainment Center is a guaranteed good time. Book a round of laser tag or enjoy retro arcade games, skee ball, pool, and more!
  

Fall Activities with Flavor in Virginia Beach

• Chesapeake Bay Pedal Club Enjoy the fall air on a cycleboat pub, an innovative way to work off the calories as you drink them! Take in the beauty of the Rudee Inlet on this unique and laughter-filled booze cruise.
  

• BBQ Lunch at A Taste of Texas There’s nothing that pairs with a crisp autumn day like delicious BBQ. This veteran-owned joint smokes their meat all day for a flavor that can’t be beat in Virginia Beach!

  
  

• Beachside Social Food & Fun Can’t decide what to do tonight, but know you want to have some laughs together? Head over to Beachside Social for an excellent menu, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, and even a board game!

  
  

• Brunch at a Local Favorite Indulge in a favorite Virginia Beach weekend activity with brunch at one of the many delectable restaurants around the city. A few local favorites for brunch include Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, Rockefeller’s, or Waterman’s Surfside Grille.
  

• Virginia Bourbon Invitational (November 7, 2026) Bourbon lovers will love spending the afternoon on the sweeping lawn of the Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, indulging in live music, tapas, and (of course) delicious bourbon tastings.
  

• Virginia Beach Night Market It’s back! Held on the third Friday of each month through November, the International Night Market will run from 6-10pm with food trucks, musicians, artists, and vendors bringing fun and flavor to the ViBe District.
  

Things to Do Outdoors This Autumn

• Corn Maze at Bergey’s Barnyard Get lost in this classic fall activity - a corn maze! Bergey’s Barnyard is in nearby Chesapeake and also features a petting zoo and corn gun. They will be adding this year’s corn maze details to their website in September!
  

• Tidewater Arboretum Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a tree bark rubbing at the Tidewater Arboretum. This 5-acre plant oasis has 12 theme gardens and a variety of flora.
  

• Landstown Commons Cruise-In Every Saturday night in October, head over to Landstown Commons Shopping Center for a classic cruise-in. It’s a great way to see beautiful vehicles and give back, as all the proceeds go to charity.
  

• Neptune’s Youth Art Show (September 27, 2026) As part of Boardwalk Weekend, enjoy a display of art created by 4th-12th graders from around Hamptons Roads. Many awards will be presented and pieces will be for sale throughout the show.
  

• Professional Fall Photo Shoot Hampton Roads is known to be a hub for creatives, so there are lots of incredibly talented photographers ready to capture your autumnal spirit in a mini-session or full photo shoot!
  

• Warbirds Over the Beach

  (October 3-4, 2026) Witness extraordinary antique planes from WWII take flight at the Military Aviation Museum! A must-see for all history buffs, aircraft enthusiasts, and air show lovers.
  

• ViBe Sound Bath Experience

  On second Saturdays, relax in community at 18th St Parklet as you allow sound art to wash over you. Sound baths are great for releasing stress and anxiety!
  

• The Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise Take in the beauty of neighboring Norfolk at night with a dinner cruise on the Elizabeth River. The Spirit of Norfolk will host your evening with dining, dancing, and games as you sail by some of the impressive battleships and cargo ships that frequent the harbor.
  

• Wicked 10k (or less!) (October 30-31, 2026) Choose your distance and take part in a costumed run by the ocean. From the Kids 1k to the Monster Mile to the special challenge series, there’s something for every runner!
  

Virginia Beach Fall Concerts

• George Thoroughgood and The Destroyers (September 1 at the Sandler Center)

• $uicideboy$ with Destroy Lonely (September 6 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Bryson Tiller (September 9 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Jason Aldean (September 10 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Pat McGee & Friends (September 11at Elevation 27)

• Fetty Wap (September 12 at The Dome)

• The Wooten Brothers (September 12 at Elevation 27)

• Staind (September 13 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Pat Metheny (September 15 at the Sandler Center)

• Wu-tang Forever (September 16 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Young Thug (September 16 at The Dome)

• Yeat (September 17 at The Dome)

• Treaty Oak Revival (September 17 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue (September 18 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• Nurse John (September 19 at The Dome)

• Anberlin (September 19 at Elevation 27)

• Taste of Chaos (September 25 at The Dome)

• George Birge (September 25 at Elevation 27)

• The STARS Tour ft. Anne Wilson (September 26 at The Dome)

• Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band (September 30 at the Sandler Center)

• Black Flag (September 30 at Elevation 27)

• Lettuce (October 2 at Elevation 27)

• Chief Keef (October 9 at The Dome)

• The Amish Outlaws (October 9 at Elevation 27)

• Brand New (October 15 at The Dome)

• Five Finger Death Punch (October 17 at the VUHL Amphitheater)

• The Story So Far (October 17 at The Dome)

• The Residents (October 18 at Elevation 27)

• Steve Lacy (October 20 at The Dome)

• PUP (October 20 at Elevation 27)

• Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (October 23 at the Sandler Center)

• Hudson Westbrook (October 28 at The Dome)

• Hawthorne Heights (October 30 at Elevation 27)

• Little Big Town (November 5 at The Dome)

• Corrosion of Conformity & The Sword (November 6 at Elevation 27)

• Colby Acuff (November 21 at Elevation 27)

• Zach Williams with Cochren & Co. and Christian Hohn (November 21 at The Dome)

• Stray Cats (November 29 at The Dome)
  

Virginia Beach Theatre, Comedy, and More!

• Mahler's Titan Symphony (symphony, September 13 at the Sandler Center)

• Ken Ludwig's Moon Over Buffalo (comedic play, September 18 - October 11 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach)

• Vivaldi's Four Seasons & Philip Class's Lincoln Symphony (symphony, September 27 at the Sandler Center)

• Murder on the Orient Express (play, October 2-11 at Regent University Theatre)

• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (concert, October 14 at the Sandler Center)

• John Cusack and "Say Anything" (special film screening, October 22 at the Sandler Center)

• Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights (ballet, October 24 at the Sandler Center)

• John Williams & Steven Spielberg: Iconic Film Scores (symphony, October 25 at the Sandler Center)

• Trey Kennedy (comedy, October 30 at the Sandler Center)

• Funny Girl (musical, November 20 - December 13 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach)

  
  

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FAQs: Things to Do in Virginia Beach, VA

What are things to do near Virginia Beach?

There’s an endless number of things to do in Virginia Beach and its nearby cities like Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. Beaches, live events, museums, nature walks, and concerts are popular pastimes.

What are things to do in Virginia Beach for free?

You can have plenty of fun in Virginia Beach without spending a dime. Some free things to do in Virginia Beach include:

• Virginia Beach Boardwalk

• Sandbridge Beach

• Mount Trashmore Park

• Grommet Island Park

• ViBe District Mural Tour

• Virginia Legends Walk

• Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum

• Public events at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

What’s famous in Virginia Beach?

In addition to being famous for its variety of beaches, Virginia Beach provides a huge amount of entertainment options for visitors year-round. There are budget-friendly accommodations, free concerts and activities, breathtaking land and sea wildlife, and a wide variety of attractions.

What’s the top attraction in Virginia Beach?

Besides its glorious beaches and top-rate Boardwalk, the top attractions in Virginia Beach are the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center and the King Neptune Statue at the Oceanfront.

What are some things to do in Virginia Beach for kids?

Some of the top things to do in Virginia Beach with kids are:

• Visit Kids Cove Playground at Mount Trashmore

• Visit the Virginia Beach Aquarium and Adventure Park

• Picnic at First Landing State Park

• Attend festivals, like the Neptune Festival in the fall

• Play laser tag and arcade games at Flipper McCoys

• Explore the artistic ViBe District

• Enjoy animals and rides at Hunt Club Farm

• Get ice cream on the Boardwalk

• Roam the Virginia Legends Walk

• Visit Ocean Breeze Waterpark

• Climb an old lighthouse at Fort Story

What are some things to do at the Virginia Beach boardwalk?

Some of the best things to do at the Virginia Beach boardwalk are:

• Ride a tandem bike on the boardwalk

• Go for a dip in the ocean

• Go fishing on the Virginia Beach fishing pier

• Attend an oceanfront concert

• Snap a selfie with the King Neptune Statue

• Have dinner at one of many fantastic oceanfront restaurants

• See the Naval Aviation Monument 

What are some romantic things for couples to do in Virginia Beach?

Some of the most romantic things for couples to do in Virginia Beach include:

• Get fondue for two at the Royal Chocolate

• Get massages at SeaHill Spa

• Enjoy a great brunch at a restaurant like Bay Local

• Catch some live music or theatre in Town Center

• Kiss in the Cape Henry Lighthouse

• Do a wine tasting at the Virginia Beach winery