The rest of October in and near Midlothian: Spooktacular at River City SportsPlex Oct. 20, Henricus Halloween nights, a Rockwood campfire and library events.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Events come from Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, the Chesterfield County Public Library and the county calendar. This page is rebuilt at the start of each month.

The rest of October in Midlothian is mostly about Halloween. The county’s big free costume party, Spooktacular, is Tuesday at River City SportsPlex on Genito Road, and Henricus Historical Park runs three spooky evenings before Halloween. Confirm details with the organizer before you go; Parks and Recreation events can need registration.

Plan ahead

  • Parks and Recreation registration: ActiveNet
  • Midlothian Library: 100 Millworks Crossing, 804-751-2275
  • Henricus Historical Park: 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, 804-748-1623

This week

  • Spooktacular! 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, River City SportsPlex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian. Wear a costume for candy, food vendors, music, bounce houses, spooky train rides and face painting. A large tent keeps trick-or-treaters dry if it rains. All ages. Details.
  • Tree Walk: Fall Colors. 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, starting at the Lane B. Ramsey County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road. County calendar.
  • Midlothian Cover to Cover book group. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Midlothian Library Community Room. This month: The Women by Kristin Hannah. Library calendar.
  • Family Fright Night. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, North Chesterfield. Dance party and costume contest; free, registration required. Details.

Saturday, Oct. 24

  • Dav Pilkey Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Midlothian Library. Dog Man activities for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Library calendar.
  • Drawing Workshop for grades 3 to 5, 10 to 11 a.m., Midlothian Library. Library calendar.
  • Write and Edit with a Purpose, 2 to 4 p.m., Midlothian Library, a workshop ahead of National Novel Writing Month. Library calendar.
  • Historic Tricks, Treats and Tales, 2 to 4 p.m., Henricus Historical Park. Trick or treat through the 17th century site in costume; children 12 and under should bring a candy bag. Details.

The week of Halloween

  • Checkmates: Chess and Tabletop Games, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Midlothian Library. Drop in; all ages. Library calendar.
  • Things That Go Bump in the Night, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, Henricus Historical Park. Guided dark tours with old English folk tales of witches and ghosts. $5. Details.
  • Family Campfire: Bats, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. A dusk hike, owl calls and s’mores. $10. Details.
  • Halloween Paddle, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Henricus Historical Park. A two-hour evening paddle “to the graveyard and beyond.” $18. Details.

For trick-or-treat times and more Halloween events, see our trick-or-treat guide.

Civic calendar

  • Planning Commission public hearing on PlanMod, the county’s comprehensive plan rewrite, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
  • Data Center Forum, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Brightpoint Community College Chester Campus. County calendar.
  • Board of Supervisors, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Public Meeting Room.
  • Route 60 comment deadline, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. See our road construction page.

Coming in November

  • Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. See our voting guide.
  • Veterans Day Ceremony, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds.
  • Shred, e-cycling and household hazardous waste event, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. See our trash guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is happening in Midlothian this weekend?

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Midlothian Library holds a Dav Pilkey Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon, and Henricus Historical Park hosts Historic Tricks, Treats and Tales from 2 to 4 p.m.

When is Spooktacular in Chesterfield County?

6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at River City SportsPlex, 13030 Genito Road in Midlothian. The county promises candy, food vendors, music, bounce houses, spooky train rides and face painting.

Where can kids trick-or-treat at an event near Midlothian?

Spooktacular at River City SportsPlex on Oct. 20 and Historic Tricks, Treats and Tales at Henricus Historical Park on Oct. 24 both include trick-or-treating, according to Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.