October Events from our Editor!

Author: Jenny O'Donnell

October 13

Lynnhaven Now Fall Fest – 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Celebrate the beautiful Pleasure House Point with activities, craft vendors and food for the whole family. Pleasure House Point, 3957 Marlin Bay Dr. (VB) 962.5398 or www.VBgov.com/php

October 14

Wolf Awareness Week – 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and continues until Oct. 20. The week is designed to dispel misconceptions about wolves and to teach about the important role these predators play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Watch wolves receive special enrichment activities at 1 p.m. and other activities. Included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

October 17

Addams Family  TRW Movie Series – 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Enjoy this movie with refreshments. For teens. Larchmont Branch Library, 6525 Hampton Blvd. (N) 441-5335

October 18

Discovery Days Creatures of the Night - 2 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. for ages 4-6. Learn what animals come out at night in the trees or on the forest floor. Learn what allows some animals to be nocturnal and meet one of our resident owls.Discussions, activities and crafts. $7 members, $10 non-members. Pre-registration is strongly recommended: call 385-0278 or email programs@VirginiaAquarium.com. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com

October 19

Yorktown Day – 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Enjoy a patriotic parade and commemorative ceremonies in historic Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield.  Admission is $9.75, adults, $5.50 ages 6-12 under 6 free. The Yorktown Victory Center, Route 1020 (Y) (888) 593-4682 or 253-4838, or  www.historyisfun.org.

ZombifyYourself  - 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. Look like the undead. For teens. Van Wyck Branch Library, 1368 DeBree Ave. (N) 441-2844

October 20

Story time – 10 a.m. The third Saturday of the month is story time at the Virginia Living Museum. Hear “Spider’s Nest” by Kate Scarborough and see a live tarantula. Included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

Night of the Living Museum – 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. This family Halloween celebration at the Virginia Living Museum returns for the 13th year. This is a not-too-spooky event for families with children ages 12 and under. Wear your favorite costume. The Wild Side Café will be open before and during the event. VLM members $9, non-members $12. Advance purchase $1 off, full price day of the event. At 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. rock to a laser spook-tacular with “Fright Light” in the planetarium for $3 members, $6 non-members. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

October 24

Millions of Monster Crafts – 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. Use your imagination and the materials provided to create terrifying, or just plain silly, monster crafts. For school age. Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Dr. (N) 441-2842

October 26

Fright Light Laser Show – 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. 10 p.m. A frightfully awesome mix of terror-ific tunes! $6. The Virginia Living Museum, J. Clyde Morris Blvd. (NN) 599-1900 or www.thevlm.org

Monster Madness – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Adults and children dress-up and enjoy nature-themed crafts, storytelling and a chance to meet some creep” creatures. The event costs $10 each for adult and children. A paying adult must accompany children. Virginia Aquarium, 717 General Booth Blvd. (VB) 385-FISH or www.virginiaaquarium.com

October 27

Portsmouth Museum Madness – noon- 6 p.m. Enjoy a haunting day of Halloween fun at the Portsmouth Museums, including frightfully fun arts and crafts, face painting, and wizardry. Activities vary by museum. Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Downtown Portsmouth, London Boulevard and High Street (P) 393-5258 or www.portsvaevents.com

October 30

Game Night for Tweens and Teens: Halloween Style – 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. We'll have a variety of video games. Wear a costume of your favorite character to win a prize -and have some ghoulishly good snacks. Little Creek Branch Library, 7853 Tarpon Place (N) 441-1751

October 31

Halloween Craft Make and Take – 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Create a creepy craft to take home. No registration. All Ages. Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Blvd. (VB) 385-2640