Winter Activities in Wayne County

It may not officially be winter yet but with the temperatures dropping down to the 30’s lately, I’m already looking for some winter activities to do in Wayne County. This year has seemed to go by quite quickly and I can’t believe it’s almost November already!

In preparation for the cold weather up ahead, I’m compiling a list of 50 fun winter activities in Wayne County. With the help of our social media followers, blog readers, and locals I am working towards the goal of having a list of activities that will cure the winter blues.

I’ll start the list off with one of my favorites: Sledding at Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. Growing up, this was always a must do in our house. We would often bundle up in our warm coats, throw on a couple layers of socks along with our snow boots and head out the door on our way to the park. Upon arrival you can enjoy the sounds of laughing children and the ear shattering screams as they make their way to the bottom of the hill. My favorite memory of sledding here was when we had my mother go down the hill when I was younger and she managed to sled all the way to the bottom of the hill and over the road down below. Great memories are made during this activity!

I am enlisting the help from all our social media followers, blog readers and Wayne County locals to help us complete this list. Send your favorite winter time activities to communications@visitrichmond.org or leave a comment on our facebook https://www.facebook.com/visitrichmondin . The best will be chosen and added to a new Winter Activities brochure that can be handed out to visitors who are looking for something fun to do in the cold. A select few answers will be chosen to win a small prize based on their creativity. 

Halloween in Wayne County

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. I love the fun costumes and haunted houses and now that I am the mother of a toddler, I am even more excited to celebrate this fun-filled day. When most people think of Halloween they picture the children having all the fun but Wayne County has some really exciting Halloween events both parents and children will enjoy. I have a 2 year old boy and here are some of his favorites from last year:

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Malloween: Trick or Treat Night
Richmond Square Mall, 3801 National Road East, Richmond
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Malloween has always been a fun event to attend in Wayne County and I can remember attending this with my parents when I was younger. This event is a safe alternative to trick-or-treating and a free fun-filled family event. Kids can safely trick-or-treat throughout the Richmond Square Mall.

Saturday, October 26, 2013
Halloween Howl
Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 North Salisbury Road, Richmond
5-8 p.m.
765-983-7420
Growing up this event was always a must do in my house except it was located at the High School’s Tiernan Center back then. How many of you remember that? Halloween Howl will have candy, fun, games, candy, prizes, candy, and contests. This event is free!

Sunday, October 27, 2013
Gateway Vineyard Fellowship Harvest Party
3361 State Road 227 North
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
I took my son to this harvest party last year when he was only 1. He absolutely loved the petting zoo! They had a baby zebra! How cool is that? They have games for kids of all ages, trunk or treat, hay rides and more. It’s Fun for the whole family!

Monday, October 28th, 2013
Safety Village Trick or Treat
Safety Village, 498 NW 18th St., Richmond
5 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
765-962-9502
Another stop that I took my son to last year was Safety Village trick or treat and he had so much fun! Kids of all ages will enjoy walking around safety town as they gather candy and learn about trick or treat safety. There will be a not so scary haunted house, fortune teller, fun Halloween music and more.

Parents be sure to help your children into their cutest outfits, grab the trick or treat bucket, and don't forget the camera as you head out to these family fun events!

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Homerun Haunt
McBride Stadium, 201 NW 13th St, Richmond
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Malloween: Trick or Treat Night

Richmond Square Mall, 3801 National Road East, Richmond

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Halloween Howl
Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 North Salisbury Road, Richmond
5-8 p.m.

Sunday, October 27, 2013
Gateway Vineyard Fellowship Harvest Party
3361 State Road 227 North
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday, October 28th, 2013
Safety Village Trick or Treat
Safety Village, 498 NW 18th St., Richmond
5 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Christ United Church Fall Festival 

6-8 p.m.

Christ United Church 3430 Backmeyer Road.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Williamsburg Trick or Treat
5-8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Webster Trick or Treat
5-7 p.m.

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Trunk and Treat
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
First Church of the Nazarene,1600 Chester Blvd, Richmond

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Hagerstown Trick or Treat
6 - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Richmond Trick or Treat
5-7 p.m.
      
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Centerville Trick or Treat
5-7 p.m.

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Fountain City Trick or Treat
5-7 p.m.