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10/30/2026

Ready for a Halloween weekend in the Center of the Universe? 👻 We’ve rounded up some of the spooky events and fall activities happening in and around Downtown Ashland.

Make your plans, grab your costumes, and get ready for a festive weekend in Ashland!

Friday:
🔪 "Halloween" (1978) at the Ashland Theatre — Showing at 7 PM

Saturday:
🍅 Ashland VA Farmers Market — Open 9 AM-12 PM, connect with vendors offering in-season produce, farm-fresh, pastured eggs, fresh-cut flowers, home-baked goods, and more!
🔮 "Hocus Pocus" at the Ashland Theatre — Showing at 12 PM
🎃 Ashland Halloween Party — Celebrate Halloween at Studio54 and Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch from 2-7 PM! Enjoy costume contests, prizes, dancing, and local vendors. Free admission and fun for all ages.
🧛 Halloween Costume Party at The Henry Clay Inn — Show off your costume from 7-10 PM with signature cocktails, delicious bites, and festive fun in this historic Ashland setting. Tickets required.

Sunday:
🍳 Sunday Brunch Market — Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch indoor market from 8 AM-2 PM, bringing 13 carefully curated local vendors right into Studio 54 Event Space, attached to the lovely Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch
🍺Sunday Bingo — 1-7 PM at Center of the Universe Brewing, Bingo is played every hour, with prizes and food/drinks available.

10/29/2026

Meow! Fuel up before you trick-or-treat 🎃 Place a catering order for pickup or delivery on October 31 and receive a 6 pack of Chocolate Chunk Cookies, on us 🍪🌟
*Valid only at Chick-fil-A Center of the Universe and Virginia Center Marketplace

10/29/2026

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start creating something special for the people on your gift list.

Center of the Yarniverse is a creative haven for knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists, offering yarn, supplies, and plenty of inspiration for your next project. Whether you’re an experienced maker or looking to pick up a new hobby, it’s a great place to find what you need and get those creative ideas flowing.

From cozy scarves and handmade hats to blankets, ornaments, and more, a handmade gift is a thoughtful way to show someone you care.

Stop by Center of the Yarniverse and start your next project in the Center of the Universe! 🧶

10/26/2026

Looking for a little Halloween fun? 👻 Ashland has plenty of ways to get into the spooky spirit this week!

From festive happenings to Halloween night plans, check out what's coming up around town and start planning your week.

10/23/2026

Wondering what’s happening around Ashland this weekend? We’ve rounded up a few events worth checking out. Make your plans, gather your people, and come enjoy a fall weekend in the Center of the Universe.

All Weekend:
🍿 "Sense and Sensibility" at the Ashland Theatre — Showings tonight at 7 PM, Saturday at 11 AM and 3 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
🍂 Fall Line Trail — Explore and enjoy the changing scenery. Access the trail from Carter Park or the Ashland Branch Library downtown parking lot.

Friday:
🎸Fourth Fridays — Join us in the heart of Downtown Ashland, 5-8 PM! Enjoy live music from The Ham Biscuits and a joyful performance from Ashland Dance Academy.
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Catch Randolph-Macon College Women's Soccer vs. Hollins University at Nunnally Field and Randolph-Macon Women's Volleyball vs. Hollins University at Crenshaw Gym — 6 PM and 7 PM
🫦"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Ashland Theatre showing at 8 PM

Saturday:
🍅 Ashland VA Farmers Market — Open 9 AM-12 PM, connect with vendors offering in-season produce, farm-fresh, pastured eggs, fresh-cut flowers, home-baked goods, and more!
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Cheer on RMC Football vs. Guilford College for the Yellow Jackets Homecoming game at Day Field — 1 PM
🐶 Growl-O-Ween — Head to Center of the Universe Brewing on Saturday from 2-5 PM for live music, food, and dog contests while supporting Hanover Humane Society. Free and open to all ages!

Sunday:
🍳 Sunday Brunch Markets — Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch indoor market from 8 AM-2 PM, bringing 13 carefully curated local vendors right into Studio 54 Event Space, attached to the lovely Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch
🍺Sunday Bingo — 1-7 PM at Center of the Universe Brewing, Bingo is played every hour, with prizes and food/drinks available.

10/22/2026

One more Fourth Friday before we wrap up 2026! 🍂

Join us this Friday at the Ashland Town Hall Lawn for an evening in Downtown Ashland filled with local businesses, food, community, and live performances from Ashland Dance Academy and The Ham Biscuits.

Come out, enjoy the fall weather, and help us close out another great season of Fourth Fridays! This will be our last Fourth Friday of 2026, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in March 2027!

10/21/2026

Happy Homecoming, Yellow Jackets! 🐝💛

Homecoming weekend is the perfect time to revisit old favorites, make new memories, and enjoy everything Ashland has to offer.

Use our Randolph-Macon College Homecoming bucket list to make the most of your weekend in the Center of the Universe!

10/20/2026

Don't miss this insightful event TOMORROW! Join Bizworks Regional Coffee Connection, presented by Chesterfield Economic Development, for a morning of coffee, Delicias Bakery & Ice cream doughnuts, and building new business relationships across the region in Hanover County.

This meeting's Spotlight Entrepreneur is Ammie Mines-Derricott, Co-Owner of Ashland's very own, RVA Around The Table!

📅 Thursday, October 21, at 9-10:30 AM
📍Located at Richmond Times-Dispatch Mechanicsville - 8460 Times-Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville, VA 23316
🎟️ Tickets are just $10! To register or learn more information, visit https://www.bizworkscenter.org/event-details/bizworks-regional-coffee-connection-presented-by-chesterfield-economic-development

10/16/2026

Fall weekends are made for getting out and exploring! See what’s happening in and around Downtown Ashland this weekend, then make a day of it with local shopping, dining, and more.

All Weekend:
🍿 "Sense and Sensibility" at the Ashland Theatre — Showings tonight at 7 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
🍂 Fall Line Trail — Explore and enjoy the changing scenery. Access the trail from Carter Park or the Ashland Branch Library downtown parking lot.

Friday:
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Cheer on Randolph-Macon Swimming vs. University of Mary Washington — 12 PM at Estes Aquatic Center

Saturday:
🏃‍♂️ Ashland Harvest 10k/5k Run/Walk — The race starts in Downtown Ashland, with the 10K beginning at 8 AM and the 5K at 8:10 AM
🍅 VA Farmers Market — Open 9 AM-12 PM, connect with vendors offering in-season produce, farm-fresh, pastured eggs, fresh-cut flowers, home-baked goods, and more!
🧩Center of the Universe Brewing Puzzle Race — Race solo or with friends to complete a 300-piece puzzle for a chance to win a COTU gift card — 1-7 PM
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Catch Randolph-Macon College Women's Soccer vs Guilford College for their annual Pink Game — 4 PM at RMC Grass Soccer Field

Sunday:
🍳 Sunday Brunch Markets — Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch indoor market from 8 AM-2 PM, bringing 13 carefully curated local vendors right into Studio 54 Event Space, attached to the lovely Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch
🍺Sunday Bingo — 1-7 PM at Center of the Universe Brewing, Bingo is played every hour, with prizes and food/drinks available.

10/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

There’s always something happening in Ashland, from community events and local favorites to opportunities to get outside and enjoy the season. See what’s coming up and start planning your weekend.

All Weekend:
🍿 "Primetime" at the Ashland Theatre — Showings tonight at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
🍂 Fall Line Trail — Explore and enjoy the changing scenery. Access the trail from Carter Park or the Ashland Branch Library downtown parking lot.

Friday:
🪈 “Frequencies” Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra Performance — 7 PM at Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College. The performance is free and open to the public.
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Cheer on Randolph-Macon Women's Volleyball vs. Guilford College — 7 PM at Crenshaw Gym

Saturday:
🍅 Ashland VA Farmers Market — Open 9 AM-12 PM, connect with vendors offering in-season produce, farm-fresh, pastured eggs, fresh-cut flowers, home-baked goods, and more!
🧑‍🌾 Hanover Fields and Farms Tour — Slow down, wander country roads, meet the people behind the barns and blooms, and discover the farms that help shape our community from 10 AM to 3 PM
🎃 Gourds, Goblets & Ghouls Festival — A fall-themed festival with seasonal activities and entertainment at Hanover Vegetable Farm from 11 AM–6 PM
🍺 Off the Rails Craft B**r Fest — Head to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center for a family-friendly festival full of brews, BBQ, and fall fun from 12-6PM
🐝 Randolph-Macon College Athletics — Catch Randolph-Macon Women's Volleyball vs Averett University at Crenshaw Gym and Randolph-Macon Men's Soccer vs Guilford College — both games at 1 PM

Sunday:
🍳 Sunday Brunch Markets — Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch indoor market from 8 AM-2 PM, bringing 13 carefully curated local vendors right into Studio 54 Event Space, attached to the lovely Cafe54 Breakfast and Brunch
🍺Sunday Bingo — 1-7 PM at Center of the Universe Brewing, Bingo is played every hour, with prizes and food/drinks available.

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