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Weekend Event Picks

Weekend Radar: Glow, Kickers, Costume Sale, Howl-o-ween Bash

It’s the weekend and it’s time do stuff that doesn’t involve work. Here is how we think you should spend your time.

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On the Radar

Maymont Garden Glow –  Each Wednesday-Sunday night, experience Maymont in a different light. At sunset, the Carriage House Lawn transforms into the Glow Village with food trucks, Glow Shop, fire pits and an expanded Glow Bar. Hike down the historic Woodland Trail to explore the iconic Japanese Garden and wander its dramatically illuminated paths. Maymont’s landscape will shine brilliantly for a wondrous experience to delight guests of all ages.

  • Maymont | 1000 Westover Road | October 15-November 7,  Times Vary | $7-$12 | Buy Tickets

Kickers – The Kickers are on the cusp of making the playoffs. A win on Saturday and they’re in. A few more wins and we’ll be watching a playoff game next month.

  • City Stadium | 3201 Maplewood Ave | Gates Open 5 PM –  KO 6:30 PM, Saturday, Oct. 15th | $9 – $18 | Tickets

Under the Radar

Host of Sparrows Costume Sale – Host of Sparrows Aerial Dance, Circus arts and entertainment is clearing out our costumes just in time for Halloween, but also some vintage in all departments , burly, fabric, masks, hats, gloves, hair & makeup stuff, notions, activewear shoes and boots, martial arts practice props, kids stuff, wigs, fire torches, and more! All sizes! For funsies we will also be flying in the air and welcome you to our yearly fundraiser for Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus. This is an outdoor event, and if rain happens we will move indoors to RVA Eventspace at the same address.

  • Plant Zero Art Studios | E, 3rd St between Decatur & Hull Street | Sunday, October 17th,  11 AM – 5 PM | $5 and up | Facebook Event
Lakeside Howl-o-ween Bash by Safe Space RVA – Shopping, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, music, food, games, and so much more! Sweet Treats & Eats from: LGBTQ+ and Black-owned Goody Goody, Karmalita’s Marshmallows, and B-Nay’s Sweets. A supply drive for Richmond Animal League and a few precious adoptable pups! Trick or Treating with over 45 vendors & businesses! Live music with Dirty Metal Lefty. A costume contest with over $100 in local Lakeside prizes!
  • Lakeside Farmers Market | 6106 Lakeside Ave | Friday, October 15th,  5-9 PM | $5 and up | Facebook Event

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Richard Hayes is the co-founder of RVAHub. When he isn't rounding up neighborhood news, he's likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest board game.