Leaves are changing colors, football season is underway, and Halloween is right around the corner. Fall is in full swing. We have compiled a list of a few activities in the surrounding area, giving you opportunities to enjoy this autumn. If you know of seasonal events that we missed, please comment below and add them!

Oktoberfest – Mountain Lake Hotel, Giles County
115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke

Dates: Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Schedule of Events

5-10 p.m. Biergarten: German beers, wines and spiced cider available for purchase

5-6 p.m. Der Appetitanregers: Appetizer grill with German sausages, fresh baked rolls and condiments

6-7:30 p.m. The Feast of October: Traditional German food

7-10 p.m. Entertainment: Featuring the Sauerkraut Band, a German Oompah Band$35 Adults, $26.25 ages 12-18, $17.50 ages 4-11

Telephone: 800.346.3334

Ghost Tour – Black Water Loft, Floyd
Black Water Loft
117 S. Locust Street
Floyd

Dates/Hours: Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31; Nov. 6, 7 (7 p.m.-8 p.m.)

Young actor Cameron Woodruff is your host on this fascinating walking tour around the center of the town. Learn the eerie ghost tales of the town of Floyd (and some local history as well). The walk is about an hour long. Meet at the Black Water Loft coffee shop. Walking tour leaves at 7 p.m. & on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, there is an additional 8: p.m. tour by Coriander Woodruff.

If you have more than five people, private tours may be scheduled (subject to availability) by calling Cameron Woodruff.

Admission Fee: $7

Telephone: Black Water Loft: 540.745.5638; Cameron Woodruff: 540.745.7433

Trick or Treating Trail – Main St, Radford
Main Street Merchants
Main Street
Radford, VA 24141

Date/Hours: Oct. 30; 3  – 6 p.m.

Bring the kids out for some safe trick or treating at our Main Street merchants.

Telephone: 540.731.3656

Thornspring Pastures Farm Fest — Thornspring Pastures, Pulaski
Thornspring Pastures
Thornspring Road, Pulaski,

Dates: Oct 17 11 a.m. – 5: p.m.; Oct 18 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Featuring hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals, live music and more. Family Friendly. Cost $5. 540.320.2909

Blacksburg — Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Bring your fairies and ghosts for community trick-or-treating with the Downtown Merchants. Catch the Chicken Guy at 4:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre and stay for the annual costume contest. Pick up a map of participating retailers and restaurants at the Municipal Building, 300 South Main St., Blacksburg. 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Downtown Blacksburg. 540.951.0454.

Floyd — First Annual Spookfest and Costume Party
With music by Midnight Spaghetti & The Chocolate G-Strings. $10, advance; $15, day of event. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Sun Music Hall, Floyd. 540.745.7883.