Chesterfield Berry Farm's pumpkin festival ends Oct. 24-25. Spooktacular is Oct. 20 on Genito Road, and Midlothian Day returns the third Saturday of October.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each fall. Details come from each organizer’s own site, linked below: Chesterfield Berry Farm, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and the Midlothian Day Parade and Festival. Times can change with the weather; check before you go.
Fall in Midlothian is nearly over for 2026, but there is still a pumpkin weekend left. Chesterfield Berry Farm in Moseley closes its pumpkin season on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, and the county’s free Spooktacular is Tuesday, Oct. 20, on Genito Road. Midlothian Day, the community’s own festival, was Oct. 17 and returns on the third Saturday of October 2027.
Plan ahead
- Chesterfield Berry Farm: 26002 Pear Orchard Road, Moseley, 804-441-1034; buy tickets online to save $5
- Chesterfield Parks and Recreation events: 804-748-1623
- Midlothian Day: MidloDay@SanctuaryRescue.Com
Pumpkin patches
Chesterfield Berry Farm, Moseley
The farm’s Pumpkin Season 2026 runs on weekends from Sept. 12 to Oct. 25, with ticketed admission on Saturdays and Sundays. The farm lists pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds, a corn maze and hands-on farm activities for children.
| Weekend left | Dates |
|---|---|
| Final weekend | Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25 |
| Ticket | Online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| General farm fun pass | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| Ultimate Farm Fun Pass, Saturdays and Sundays | $24.99 | $29.99 |
| Children under 2 | Free | Free |
Online tickets carry a $1 fee each.
The farm says the Ultimate pass activities are mostly for weekends, so a general ticket is all you need on a Thursday or Friday. It does not offer refunds. Check the farm’s site for daily hours before you drive out.
Fall festivals
Spooktacular, Tuesday, Oct. 20
Chesterfield County’s free costume party is 6 to 8:30 p.m. at River City SportsPlex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian, with candy, food vendors, music, bounce houses, spooky train rides and face painting. Details.
Historic Tricks, Treats and Tales, Saturday, Oct. 24
Trick or treat in costume through the 17th century site at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, 2 to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under should bring a candy bag. Details. Henricus also runs guided dark tours, Things That Go Bump in the Night, Oct. 29-30.
Midlothian Day Parade and Festival
Midlothian’s hometown festival is held the third Saturday of October each year, run by Sanctuary Rescue with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, according to its website. The 2026 event was Saturday, Oct. 17: a parade from 9 to 10 a.m., then a festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, with crafters, makers, food trucks, stage acts and children’s activities. Admission is free. The organizers say it has run for nearly half a century. The 2027 date, by the same rule, is Saturday, Oct. 16.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat information, trunk-or-treats and safety tips are on our trick-or-treat page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Midlothian?
Chesterfield Berry Farm, 26002 Pear Orchard Road in Moseley, runs a pick-your-own pumpkin season with a corn maze. Its last 2026 weekend is Oct. 24-25. The farm’s number is 804-441-1034.
How much is Chesterfield Berry Farm’s pumpkin festival?
A general farm fun pass is $24.99 at the gate or $19.99 online, and the Ultimate Farm Fun Pass is $29.99 at the gate or $24.99 online. Children under 2 are free.
When is Midlothian Day?
Midlothian Day is held the third Saturday of October. The 2026 parade and festival were Oct. 17 at Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike.
Is there a free fall festival near Midlothian this week?
Chesterfield County’s free Spooktacular is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at River City SportsPlex, 13030 Genito Road, with candy, food vendors, bounce houses and train rides.
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