Family events in Elizabeth City, NC

EAA Chapter 339 presents a monthly fly-in pancake breakfast at Chesapeake Regional Airport. Enjoy a hot spread featuring pancakes in regular and blueberry flavors, plus sausage, eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Breakfast is offered for a $10 donation, or $5 for chapter members.

Presented by the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads, this fundraiser puts a spooky spin on a classic car show. Vehicles of all kinds compete for Halloween-themed honors such as Number One Nightmare for overall and I’ll Get You Next Time for runner up. Domestic categories include Dracula’s Domestic for best old school, Candyman’s Domestic for best Gen X, Killmonger’s Domestic for new school, and Christine’s Classic Re-creation. Build spotlights feature Freddy’s Fuming Ford Build, Chucky’s Chilling Chevrolet Build, Soul Sucking for best GM build, Devil’s Demonic Dodge/Mopar Build, Jason’s Jagged Jeep, Jeepers Creepers for best truck or SUV build, Berzerker for best European import build, Godzilla Awakens for best Asian classic build, Pacific Rim for best Asian modern build, and Best Orphaned at Birth Build. In all, there are 30 spine tingling build awards. Additional distinctions include Blood Still Looks Wet for best paint, Monstrous Motors for best engine, Great Balls of Fire for best hot rod, Dynamite Display, Frankenstein Under Construction, Elvira’s Choice, Ghastliest Mob, and a People’s Choice award. Costumes are part of the fun with awards for best adult, best kid’s, and best animals costumes, plus three coloring contest winners and recognition for the top event supporter. The day moves from open registration to a drivers meeting as judging begins, includes the National Anthem, features a pin-up contest followed by the costume contest, and wraps up with the close of auctions and raffles, awards, and a 50/50 drawing. It welcomes car enthusiasts, families, and costumed participants for a full slate of activities centered on creative builds and seasonal spirit.

Play games at New Creation United Methodist Church in Western Branch, Chesapeake.

The sixth annual farm fair fundraiser brings a full day of family friendly fun with free parking and a focus on supporting local. Enjoy complimentary face painting by Rain, pony rides suited for adults at $10 per ticket, hay rides for $10 per ticket with 2 under free, and Chicken Poop Bingo with $10 tickets. Treat cups are available for $3 to feed the horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, and Nico the cow. Live music sets the tone throughout the event with performances by Windser Rachel, Joelseph Munn, and The Ground Below. Meet Nico, described as the third tallest Holstein steer in the world, along with his goat friends. Explore a wide range of vendors, including Just wings and More LLc with food, A Brighter Day Cottage Cafe offering baked goods like cinnamon rolls, jumbo cookies, dessert tarts, and sweet loaves, T.R.E.E with bird rehabilitation, Lisa Grondin with cochet items and wood signs, RopeAndNeedle with crochet plushies, handmade tote bags, wallets, keychains, and bag charms, NothingBut❤️ with seasonal and holiday crafts, cutting boards, door hangers, and coasters, Hoopers Hideaway LLC with goats plus goat milk soap and tallow products, Infinity Linx by Tammy with permanent bracelets and other jewelry items by J Bloom, Sandy’s Accessories & Gifts with keychain wristlets, bag charms, and gifts, Gigis Charms and Gifts with bag charms, keychain wristlets, tumblers, and gift bags, AmandaMade Nails and Perminate jewelry, and Kalamoo Community Outreach featuring a FIRST LEGO robotics team. This year also features a partnership with KidsMarket to encourage youth entrepreneurship, and proceeds are shared with TREE, Tidewater rehabilitation and environmental education. Vendor spots are still available.

The Volkswagen Club of Tidewater presents its annual Toys for Tots VW car show and toy drive, welcoming Volkswagen enthusiasts to gather in support of a charitable cause. Spectator admission is free, and vehicle registration is available for $25 or $15 with the donation of a new toy. For additional information about the show or the club, contact Kevin Gross at 757-408-1548 or Michelle Crawford at 757-404-3846.

Bring the kids to Downtown Elizabeth City for a community trick or treating experience throughout the central business district. This special outing is coordinated by the downtown businesses and is separate from neighborhood trick or treating and the EC Police Trunk or Treat, which still take place on Halloween night. Costumes are encouraged for this fifth annual celebration. Participating storefronts will hand out candy while supplies last and will display a poster to show they are involved. A list of participating businesses will be shared closer to the event. Downtown businesses interested in taking part or donating candy can contact Elizabeth City Downtown by email at assistant@elizabethcitydowntown.com, by phone at (252) 338-4104, or by Facebook inbox message.

A family-friendly Trunk or Treat pairs with a showcase of classic and custom cars at Landstown Commons, creating a festive Halloween atmosphere. The gathering is supported by 7 Cities Camaro Club, Beachcombers Corvette Club, Virginia Chevy Lovers, and Rollin' with the Knights. Community services will be on site. Music will be provided by DJVinlo of DVC Entertainment, with sponsors and vendors present alongside 757 Auto Events and Sinclair Communications. Drivers bringing show vehicles are asked to make a $3 charitable donation at entry and to come with plenty of candy or goodies to share. During the Trunk or Treat portion, vehicles must remain parked.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church hosts an evening of family-friendly fall fun featuring the annual Trunk or Treat, then an Oktoberfest celebration. Creatively decorated cars will line the parking lot for Halloween excitement and plenty of treats for kids. Afterward, the festivities continue with food, fellowship, and fun for friends, families, and the parish community. Costumes are encouraged, and the event welcomes the entire community.

Pet Paradise hosts a parking lot gathering outside normal hours featuring car-to-car candy sharing and a costume competition.

Pull for Pink, a community event from the Chesapeake Sheriff's Hope Foundation, brings first responders, local businesses, families, and neighbors together at Chesapeake City Park to support the fight against breast cancer. The centerpiece is a spirited fire truck pull, where teams of ten race the clock to move a truck across the finish line. Beyond the contest, the focus is on honoring survivors, remembering loved ones, supporting those in treatment, and reinforcing the importance of early detection and care. Guests can take part in breast cancer awareness activities, visit a mini pumpkin patch, add a bit of sparkle at a fairy hair station, and watch K-9 demonstrations from the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. Live music and entertainment set a festive tone, with food vendors and non-alcoholic beverages available. Families will find activities for all ages and public safety displays, and there will be special moments recognizing survivors. Participation can take many forms, including team pulling, cheering from the sidelines, volunteering, or sponsoring, and every role contributes to the cause.

Experience the spirit of adventure and moments of wonder through the iconic film music of John Williams, whose scores have captivated audiences for generations. This family-friendly program at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach celebrates the themes that helped shape movie history.

Trunk or Treat at Bayside Presbyterian Church offers a family-friendly Halloween celebration with festively decorated trunks, games, and plenty of candy. Costumes are encouraged, and complimentary hot dogs, chips, and water will be available. This free community event welcomes everyone.

Readers ages 8 to 12 come together to discuss the books they are currently reading and take part in fun activities.

Put on a costume and bring the whole family for a trunk-or-treat with treat stations hosted by area businesses and community groups. Enjoy a family-focused evening centered on safety, featuring vouchers for children’s meals, an inflatable bounce house, games, and music. Food will be available to go along with the festivities.

A Halloween-themed sensory playgroup at Mount Trashmore in the Kids Cove area features a pumpkin guts sensory bin where little ones can scoop, squish, and explore seasonal textures. Expect messy, squishy fun with a playful spooky twist. Dress for mess so clothes are ready for gooey play.

Experience indoor RC drifting on a dedicated track, with sessions open to newcomers and seasoned drivers alike. The track operates every day during store hours, and Wednesday nights tend to draw the biggest turnout. Only RWD vehicles are permitted and the required track tire must be used, with the specified tire available at the shop. Entry is $10 for a full day of drifting.

This is a storytime session tailored to infants in Elizabeth City, NC.

With the water features turned off, the Western Branch Splash Park transforms into a glow-filled evening of costumes and family-friendly fun. Look forward to a costume party, dancing, a mini pumpkin patch, candy, food trucks, and more. Admission is free and open to everyone. All minors must be under the direct supervision of an adult. Seating is limited, so attendees may want to bring folding chairs or a picnic blanket.

Students gather for collaborative storytelling in the Adventurer's Club, where they play Dungeons & Dragons, build their own characters, and set off on quests they create together. The narrative can head in unexpected directions as the campaign unfolds. The club meets every other Friday. If a session is canceled, a make-up day will be arranged. Food and drinks are provided at each meeting.

Enchanted Pottery Studios in Virginia Beach offers a single-session pottery wheel class suited to a fun date, a girls night, or a family outing. This hands-on experience lets participants explore the wheel in an engaging setting. Reservations can be made in advance online or at the studio, then attendees come at the time they selected.

Experience the pottery wheel in a single-session class. Create one piece on the wheel, choose your preferred glaze, and the studio will handle trimming, bisque firing, glazing, and the final firing. A text message will let you know when your piece is ready for pickup. This format works well for a friends outing, a date, family time, or a bridal party. Reserve in advance online or in the studio.

This drop-off style program welcomes children ages 6 to 12. The fee is $25 per child. A registration link is provided.