The Wrap
The Wrap: Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival, turtles at Burger King, e-cycling, and a giveaway to Creepy Hollow Scream Park
Get caught up on the week’s top headlines and find out the ten things you need to know in The Wrap!
Good afternoon, faithful Wrap readers, and welcome to your weekend. We’ve got some great weather on tap; get out there and enjoy it!
Ten things you need to know
- A new VMFA exhibit opening November 10th will feature a vast collection of African masks and looks really interesting; here’s where to get tickets.
- Phish bassist Mike Gordon loves Richmond, and he basically made our fair city a tourism commercial while he roved the Fan yesterday–seriously, he loves it here.
- Toss those old computer monitors, VCRs, and more collecting dust at the city’s e-cycling event tomorrow.
- Richmond Police have hired a new Hispanic liaison to serve the community; learn more about her here.
- Henrico County is offering free flu vaccinations ahead of flu season–here’s where to get yours.
- You can get in the Halloween spirit through November 4th at Carytown Cupcakes with “Cary Potter” themed cupcakes and a bunch of fun events. Here’s the scoop!
- A new poll finds VCU is a top school for student voters, which is a great thing to learn ahead of the midterm elections.
- RACC seized 50 (yes, 50) baby turtles from a Burger King parking lot this past week; here’s how you can give ’em a home (but there are some conditions!).
- Learn more about the history of Union spy Elizabeth Van Lew’s home that once stood in Richmond.
- Construction has begun on the $25 million Topgolf facility in the Westwood area, near Scott’s Addition.
Giveaways
Ready to get in the Halloween spirit and have your socks scared off of you? We’ve got a four-pack of tickets ($96 value) for you to enter the Scream Forest, Staples Mill, and Axl’s Funhouse at Creepy Hollow Scream Park in Glen Allen.
Wanna win? Email me and tell me your favorite Halloween-themed/horror/scary movie of all time. We’ll pick a winner this evening. Good luck!
Weekend event picks
Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival returns to the Boulevard – The Scott’s Addition Pumpkin Festival returns to the Boulevard this Saturday, October 20th from noon until 6:00 PM. Expect a day filled with local craft beer, pumpkin-related dishes from area restaurant vendors, and activities for families and kids. Live music will be provided throughout the day and there will be a kids zone near the festival stage. Admission is free and the event is rain or shine; pay as you go. Learn more here
Creepy Hollow Scream Park in Hanover – One of the area’s most popular Halloween attractions will take you into the depths of Creepy Hollow, where you’ll experience first hand the horrors of the legendary Dr. Ulysses S. Farrington’s experiments. Creepy Hollow Scream Park is filled with spooky scenery, illusions, and scary surprises. Tickets are $24 per person and include admission to Scream Forest, Staple’s Mill, and Axl’s Fun House. We’re also giving away four-packs of tickets this week and next! Purchase tickets here.
Beer & Oysters at Union Market in Church Hill – Union Market in Church Hill will host their annual beer and oyster block party this Saturday, October 20th. The event will feature raw and roasted oysters from Big Island Aquaculture, paella from Land of Saffron and Paella Party, a backdoor brats pop-up, 18+ taps of beer and cider, wine tastings and wine on tap, local food and artisan vendors, and live music from One Job, Andrew Alli & Josh Small, and the Heart Stompers. Free entry; pay as you go. More here.
Dominion Energy Charity Golf Classic at CCV – Witness the top 72 PGA golfers at the height of their game at the Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course this Friday through Sunday. Individual day tickets are on sale now and start at $18. Purchase tickets here.
Until next time,
Trevor Dickerson
Editor, RVAHub
