Enjoy pawsitively spooky 👻 fun this Barktober with your favorite pup-kins 🐶 🎃 at Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo! 🐾 Dog lovers and their well-behaved canine companions are invited to have a ball while exploring the Zoo together. Pups will enjoy new sights, smells, and sounds while playing an important role in enriching the lives of the Zoo’s animals. Guests are encouraged to dress their beasts in their most enchanting costumes and compete in our dog costume contest for a chance to win some pawsome prizes!
To ensure that this event is safe for everyone, your fur babies MUST be well-trained and vaccinated. Dogs behaving in an unruly or aggressive manner (i.e. excessive barking, growling, lunging, biting, etc.) will be required to leave without a refund.
Were you bone to be wild? ☠️ Don’t miss the final Adult Night of the year – ZooBoo edition! Explore the World of Reptiles after dark, enjoy mystery pop-up encounters with animal ambassadors, and then shake your boo-ty at a DJ dance party 👻. Guests can test their skills with free laser tag, peek into the future with free tarot card readings, and show off their best costumes for a chance to win fabulous prizes 🧛. With seasonal drinks, creepy-cool creatures, and plenty of thrills, it’s the spookiest time of the fear 😱! Costumes are encouraged, and this event is for ages 21+ only.
For the wellbeing of our animals, all trails and the Goat Yard will be closed during the event.
Carve out some time this October to attend the pick of the patch Halloween event you won’t want to miss – ZooBoo! 🎃 Hosted on October 18th and 19th from 9am – 4pm, this family-friendly celebration is packed with eerie-sistible fun for all ages. Guests can watch animals enjoy pumpkin enrichment, trick-or-treat at candy stations 🍬, meet Animal Ambassadors 🦜 🦔 🦎, compete in costume contests to win fang-tastic prizes 🧛 and more. You and your boo crew will be in for a spooktacular treat!
NEW THIS YEAR: No timed reservations required.
Join Anja as we combine yoga philosophy with crafting + fun on and off the mat As a former home ec + arts and crafts teacher && published author Anja will show you different ways to approach consumption. In this workshop you will cover an intro to the 8 limbs of yoga including the physical practice (asana) + breath work (pranayama) && meditation (dhyana). You will also learn how the ethical principals of yoga can impact your consumptions of goods. These ethical guidelines (aka Yamas and Niyamas) are some “rules”, that can be easily adapted and applied to the daily life. In this workshop Anja will show you how you can use the yogi moral compass regarding all things sustainability. Anja is a believer, that buying things new can often be avoided and that making things from scratch builds awareness, enhances creativity is a freaking ton of fun! This is why you will get crafty in the practical part of the workshop, making your own eye pillow using the sewing machine. You never sat behind a sewing machine before? No problem – if you can drive a car you can master sewing with a machine! The workshop will end with a relaxing restorative practice, where you will you use your new eye pillow for a deeper and more intense sensation.
Join us on the mat (we recommend a towel) at 9th Bay Beach. This class is for all levels. Bring a friend and get ready to have some fun on the sand! Cancelation Policy :: We are able to honor a full refund with 48 hours notice. PS :: Please bring your mat along for the ride!
Join us for the third annual Virginia Art of Coffee & Tea Expo— a sensory celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and community. Discover the unique stories behind your favorite brews as local roasters, tea masters, artists, and culinary creatives come together for a day filled with tastings, workshops, art showcases, and more.
☕ Sip & Savor: Sample specialty coffees and teas from top regional artisans
🎨 See the Art: Explore exhibits by local artists inspired by the world of brewing
🗣️ Learn: Attend expert-led talks on brewing techniques, sustainability, and cultural traditions
Whether you’re a casual sipper or a devoted connoisseur, there’s something for everyone at this immersive experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing tradition that celebrates the beauty and artistry behind every cup.
