Running & Walking events

October 2026

• Wed Oct 21WELLNESS IN BLOOM: THE HEALING GARDEN TOUR – OCTOBERLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21Toddler TimeMaymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAYLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21Kinderealm: Mimicry and CamoSummit Metro Parks (venue) · LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21University of Lynchburg Women’s Soccer vs GuilfordClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. , Shellenberger Field · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21Food Trucks Wed, Oct 21Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21University of Lynchburg Men’s Soccer vs Roanoke – Senior Day | CODE REDClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. , Shellenberger Field · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21Protecting Our Drinking WaterSummit Metro Parks (venue) · GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron · sign up with the host
• Wed Oct 21University of Lynchburg Women’s Volleyball vs Randolph-MaconClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. , Turner Gymnasium · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Service Saturday Candlelight ToursClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Board of Zoning Appeals Public HearingHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Henrico Western Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22SproutsThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Native PlantersThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Botanical Illustration Intensive: Gorgeous Gourds in Colored PencilLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Virtual – MSAT/DPT Information SessionClaytor Nature Center (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Environmental CenterPittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh · sign up with the organizer
• Thu Oct 22Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership - Frick Environmental CenterPittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States · sign up with the organizer
• Thu Oct 22FLOWERS AFTER 5 GLOW PARTY!Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Food Trucks Thu, Oct 22Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Service Saturday Candlelight ToursClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Pumpkin CarvingSummit Metro Parks (venue) · LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg · sign up with the host
• Thu Oct 22Pluralism Lecture Series: “Pluralism as a Civic Operating System: Building a Democracy of Dignity”Claytor Nature Center (venue) · Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center, 1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Art in Bloom: Art Deco Floral DesignLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23STORYTIME IN THE GARDENLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Nature TalesSummit Metro Parks (venue) · LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Nature Book TalkClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Knight-Capron Library, 1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Trunk or Treat + Movie in the Park 2026Henrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Food Trucks Fri, Oct 23Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Halloween Hikes and HayridesThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Fri Oct 23Delicious Ferments: Fermentation 101Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Rim to River 100 (sold out; waitlist)Rim to River Endurance (event company) · ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Free Firewood GiveawayRoanoke Parks and Recreation (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Plant Native! Festival 2026Henrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Admissions Open HouseClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Walker Alumni House · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24DAY TRIP: JOLO Vineyard Wine Tasting & LunchRoanoke Parks and Recreation (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Volunteer Opportunity: Plant Native! FestivalHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Botanical Incense: Autumn ScentsLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24HarvestFestLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Henrico All Stars – NAMIWalks 2026Henrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 242026 October Drug Take Back DayHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24STORYTIME IN THE GARDENLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Container Gardening with BulbsLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Spree With Me: Nature SaunterSummit Metro Parks (venue) · FR/Brushwood Area, 4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Sensory Nature Walk and Parent/Caregiver Education SeminarPittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh · sign up with the organizer
• Sat Oct 24McKinley Park Community Grove Ribbon Cutting Ceremony + Community CelebrationPittsburgh Parks Conservancy · 300 Michigan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, 300 Michigan St, Pittsburgh · sign up with the organizer
• Sat Oct 24Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided TourMaymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24University of Lynchburg Swimming vs RoanokeClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Lynchburg, Va. , Liberty University Natatorium · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Exploring Conifers: Selection, Planting & Garden HighlightsLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Brumation NationSummit Metro Parks (venue) · F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Trough or TreatHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Halloween Hikes and HayridesThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Truck-or-TreatSummit Metro Parks (venue) · SC/Lake House Area, 5000 S. Hametown Rd., Norton · sign up with the host
• Sat Oct 24Food Trucks Sat, Oct 24Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Sundays at the Shelter pet adoptionHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Henrico County Animal Shelter, 10421 Woodman Road, Glen Allen · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Spree With Me: Hike & CampfireSummit Metro Parks (venue) · FASN/Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25A Taste of the TropicsLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25“Murder in the Mansion” Halloween Murder MysteryRoanoke Parks and Recreation (venue) · Historic Fishburn Mansion, 714 13th Street SW, Roanoke · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Hawks, Owls and Eagles...Oh My!Summit Metro Parks (venue) · LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH, 44087, United States · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Hawks, Owls and Eagles…Oh My!Summit Metro Parks (venue) · LP/Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Botanical Illustration Studio: Blending Tools: Powder, Liquid, Pencil, and MoreLewis Ginter Botanical Garden (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Sun Oct 25Sunday Songwriters Series at Schenley Park Visitor CenterPittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center, 101 Panther Hollow Road, Pittsburgh · sign up with the organizer
• Sun Oct 25Food Trucks Sun, Oct 25Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Mon Oct 26Food Trucks Mon, Oct 26Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Mon Oct 26Exorcise RunDC Road Runners · Duke’s Grocery, 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington · sign up with the organizer
• Mon Oct 26Spree With Me: Howl-O-Ween at the MoonSummit Metro Parks (venue) · DLQ/Quarry Trail, 5779 Riverview Rd., Peninsula · sign up with the host
• Mon Oct 26Full Moon Hike: Hunter MoonThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27SproutsThe Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (venue) · The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27Pre Law SocietyClaytor Nature Center (venue) · Schewel Hall · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27Virginia Beach Alumni Event – Women’s Soccer and Happy HourClaytor Nature Center (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27International Student Society Bingo NightClaytor Nature Center (venue) · West Room · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27Food Trucks Tues, Oct 27Maymont (venue) · See the event page · sign up with the host
• Tue Oct 27Board of Supervisors MeetingHenrico County Recreation and Parks (venue) · Henrico Western Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico · sign up with the host