Weekend Top 10

OCT 27The annual Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festival – Christmas Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The show features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across the nation. For advance tickets, visit Three Lakes Park will host Monster Mash from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate the hair-raising fun of fall with a creepy nature walk, costume contests and rockin’ monster music. Concessions will be available for purchase. All ages. For details, email  or visit *** Gayton Crossing Shopping Center will host the 20th annual Pumpkin Festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating with Gayton Crossing merchants, a special Henrico Police Halloween celebration, Henrico Fire truck interactive display, meet-and-greet with local mascots, food and more. Admission is free. For details, search “Gayton Crossing Pumpkin Festival” on Facebook. *** Friends of the Glen Allen Library will hold its Fall Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27-28 in the large public meeting room at Glen Allen Library, 10501 Staples Mill Rd. A huge selection of over 4,000 well sorted items will be available at prices from $0.25 to $2. The collection includes hard cover, paper backs, children’s books, young adult books, DVDs and CDs. A special collection of unique, antique, and rare items will also be offered at slightly higher prices. Cash or check. Proceeds benefit the Glen Allen Library and its programs. For details, call 501-1950 or visit Innsbrook's 8th annual Great Pumpkin Palooza will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature the amazing Punkin Dunkin Competition, a Battle of the Bands contest, pumpkin painting and bowling, costume contests, local restaurants, craft brews and kid-friendly beverages, an artisan market with over 30 vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, live radio broadcasts and more. Proceeds benefit the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. Admission is free. For details, visit *** The Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Competitions include fiddle, harp, highland dance, piping, drumming and Gaelic song, as well as heavy athletics and hurling. The Fighting Jamesons, Albannach and others will perform. The Vendor Village will be selling jewelry, traditional Celtic food, pottery and kilts. Whisky tastings (additional fee) include instruction and an interactive session on the proper way to nose and taste single malt Scotch whisky. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and trick or treat with the various clans in attendance. Proceeds benefit the Cullather Brain Tumor & Quality of Life Center, Richmond Raceway Cares and other local charities. For tickets and details, visit *** Regency Square will host Trick or Treat and Movie Night from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under are invited to trick or treat in a safe environment. The movie “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at 5 p.m. with free popcorn. Admission is free. For details, visi *** Varina and Mehfoud Elementary PTA will host a free Fall Festival at Varina Elementary School, 2551 New Market Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival includes music, food, trunk or treat, costume contests, raffles, local vendors and games. There will also be a silent auction showcasing products and services from both national and local businesses. All proceeds will go directly to Varina and Mehfoud elementary schools for academic resources. The Skills Development Center, 2900 Hungary Rd., Suite 100, will hold its annual Fall Festival from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a bouncy slide, pumpkin patch, crafts, games, face painting, local produce and more. A successful clone can make or break your project https://www.redbudsoilcompany.com/blogs/the-redbud-blog/how-to-clone-cannabis-plants-using-aloe-vera-kelp can be used as an easy trick to make your cloning more successful. On site ticket purchase for food and games. In case of rain, the event will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 10124 Royerton Dr. The Skills Development Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs, community opportunities and resources for adults 18 and over with developmental and intellectual disabilities. For details, call 481-7777

OCT 29
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia, will present the Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos Festival from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This festive celebration of life will feature live performances by the Latin Ballet and the Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion Ambassadors, as well as dancing, music, sweets, treats and art activities. Mercado Muertos, a mini-shop featuring an array of themed gifts and art to celebrate the spirit of the dead, will have items for sale with most priced at $20 and under. Costumes are encouraged. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. For details, call 261-ARTS

White Oak Shopping Center will hold a Fall Festival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be trunk or treat, giveaways, food and more. Kids and parents are encouraged to come in costume. Sponsored by JC Penny, Target and Sam’s Club, with support from Henrico Police and Fire. For details, email Officer Lewis at