BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Virginia Beach: outdoors\, Sunday (Sun Sep 20\, America/New_Yo rk). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather tha n download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/virginia-beach-va/sunday-outdoors.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Virginia Beach: outdoors\, Sunday (Sun Sep 20\, America/New_Y ork). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather th an download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Virginia Beach · outdoors · Sunday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Trail featuring the book “Where Are You From?” (Smithfie ld) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10435539-1789171200-1790553599@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous\, make beaut iful backdrops for photographs\, and bringing them home brings a little bi t of sunshine indoors! There are lots of u-pick flower farms and fields th at have opened throughout Hampton Roads\, here are the ones we know about! \nIf we have overlooked a location it is because we don’t know about it \, please submit additions to this list HERE! \nLooking for additional Upi ck opportunities? Check out our Seasonal BIG LISTs of Where to Pick Stra wberries\, Blueberries/Blackberries\, Peaches\, and Apples in Hampton Roads! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Sunflower/Wildfl ower Fields in Hampton Roads\nAs with all of our BIG LISTS and calendar ev ents\, please check links/call to confirm availability and that events are happening as listed. Flower fields may close throughout the season and re open when the next field is in bloom.  \nPhotographers\, please contact t he farm for their photography policy as it varies by location. Enjoy! \nBA KER ACRES FARM 1500 Box Elder Road\, Suffolk\, VA 23437 | (757) 556-6200\n Description: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers and Wildflowers\nPicking Informatio n: Location only open during the Fall season. Be sure to check their socia l media for updates before heading to the farm. \nBROWDER’S FRESH PICKIN S 14489 Bethel Church Lane\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: CLOSED for the 2026 Fall Season. The farm is not growing fall crops this year. Be sure to check their web site link or social media for updates before heading to the farm. \n\nCULL IPHER FARM 772 Princess Anne Rd\, Virginia Beach VA 23457 | (757) 721-7 456\nDescription: Seasonal U-pick Sunflowers\nPicking Information: OPEN fo r the 2026 Fall Season. The first sunflower field opens in late summer\, w ith rotating fields continuing into October\, weather permitting. No ticke t is needed to walk through the fields and take photos. Cut your own to ta ke home for $2 a flower. Bring your own clippers (a few are available firs t come\, first served).\nHours: Sunflower fields are open Tuesday through Sunday\, 9am to 6pm (closed Mondays).\nNo pets are allowed on the farm. Ph otographers\, please review the farm’s photography policy before your vi sit.\nVisit their Facebook Page for current u-pick availability. \n\nHENLE Y FARMS 3484 Charity Neck Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23456 | (757) 426-75 01 \n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: Be sure to check their website link or social media for updates before headin g to the farm.\n\nHICKORY RIDGE FARM 2928 S Battlefield Blvd.\, Chesapea ke\, VA 23322 | (757) 560-6763\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers  \nPicking Information: Sunflower picking generally begins in late May and runs through summer and fall\, weather permitting. Check their Facebook pa ge or text (757) 560-6763 for current availability before heading out to t he farm.\n\nSWEETHAVEN LAVENDER 2460 Bush Neck Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA 231 88 | (757) 647-8684\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick for Wildflowers and Lav ender. \nPicking Information: CLOSED until mid-May 2027. Open seasonally f or Wildflowers & Lavender Be sure to check their website link or social m edia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\nUNDER THE STARS FARM 7235 Dutton Rd\, Gloucester\, VA 23061 | (804) 413-9131\n\nDescription: Seasona l Upick Lavender and Sunflowers. Under the Stars Farm is a lavender farm s pecializing in u-pick & specialty events.\nPicking Information: Open seaso nally for Upick flowers. Be sure to check their website link or social med ia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nEnjoy the Autumn air and a leisurely walk down Hayden’s Lane (locat ed off of Main Street in the 200 block between The Gourmet Bakery and Beyo nd Main).  The featured book\, Where Are You From? will be posted on si gns along the lane for participants to read along the walk. Free admission . The trail is open sunrise to sunset September 12 – 27.  This program is offered by the Smithfield Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Hayden’s Lane\, 200th Block Of Main Street\, Smithfield\, VA\, 23430\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/story-trail-featuring-the -book-where-are-you-from-smithfield/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/hampton-roads-far mers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Monarch Mile DTSTART:20260920T120000Z DTEND:20260920T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T080929Z UID:34282-1789891200-1789896600@virginiazoo.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Can YOU go the distance for monarch butterfly conservation? Ev ery spring\, monarch butterflies east of the Rocky Mountains migrate from Mexico to their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada. I n the fall\, they journey nearly 3\,000 miles back down south to weather t he winter. This migration is becoming increasingly difficult due to habita t loss\, increased pesticide use\, climate change\, and other factors.  \ n\n\n\nJoin the Virginia Zoo and the Tidewater Striders in supporting mona rch butterflies by running\, walking\, or fluttering through the Zoo on (N EW DATE!) Sunday\, September 20 before opening! Proceeds go directly to mo narch butterfly conservation. Your ticket also includes all day Zoo admiss ion. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities & S chedule\n\n\n\n\n8 – 8:30am: Animal Ambassador Greeters in Fountain Plaz a\n\n\n\n9:30am: Animal Trails and Goat Yard Open\n\n\n\nReceive a Monarch Butterfly Trading Card\n\n\n\nSubmit your memories table \n\nShare your V irginia Zoo memories with us for the chance to be featured in our 125th an niversary celebrations! \n\n\n\n\n\nConservation Engagement Activities: \n \nCommunity Science Table \n\n\n\nPollinator Table \n\n\n\nInsect Coloring Table \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable for an additional cost ($): \n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Gift Shop: Butterfly wings available for purchase! \n\nMonarch\, Blue Morpho\, and Swallowtail Butterfly Wings will be availa ble in kid’s sizing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Drinks ($)\n\n \n\n\nGlazed & Infuzed Coffee Truck \n\n\n\nAfrican Village Restaurant (op en 10am – 4pm)\n\n\n\nBeastro (open 10:30am – 3:30pm)\n\n\n\nMini Melt s (open 10:30am – 4pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💲Ticket Prices💲\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🦋 $10 ticket for al l participants\, including Virginia Zoo Members (100% donated to Monarch C onservation) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies. \n \n\n\n\nLimited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end wh en sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event\ , gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only.\n\n\n\nTicke ts are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unab le to attend the event\, the purchase will be considered a donation.\n\n\n \nAs an outdoor venue\, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicate d. If any changes are made\, an announcement via an email to our members a nd/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.\n\n\n\nThe Zoo is a smoke-free facility\; no smok ing is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping.  Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.\n\n\n\nBy purchasing an event ticket\, you agree to abid e by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080929Z URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/the-monarch-mile/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://virginiazoo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Pawty & Air Show Watch Party DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061152Z UID:10004787-1789902000-1789920000@wasserhundbrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:We’re taking Sunday Funday to a whole new level.  Our Dog Party is going down Sunday\, September 20th in Virginia Beach from 11AM– 4PM\, and we’re bringing ALL the bark-approved fun. \n Unleashed fence d area Splash pools\, toys & plenty of room to roam Dog beer\, pup pops\ , pup cups & more! Local vendors to shop PLUS — we’re turning the pa tio into an Oceana Air Show Watch Party! Grab a beer\, hang with your pup\ , and watch the jets fly overhead. \n\nBasically… dogs\, beer\, sunshin e\, airplanes and a whole lot of chaos. What more could you want from a Su nday? \n\nRSVP HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061152Z LOCATION:Wasserhund – Virginia Beach\, 1805 Laskin Road #STE 102\, Virgi nia Beach\, VA\, 23454\, United States URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/event/dog-pawty-air-show-watch-party/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Wasserhund Brewing Company X-SOURCE-URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/locations/virginia-beach END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR