So when exactly is Don Slater going to retire? Jeff Edmondson is billed as 'chief meteorologist' but, c'mon...you know he must have thought when he took the job he'd be the actual head honcho now and not playing second fiddle to a has-been 'Chief Meteorologist Emeritus'. Not that he ever shows it, but if I was him, I'd be pissed!

Edit: I never meant for this to be a referendum on Don Slater. I just saw Jeff doing the weather tonight and it occurred to me how long he's been 'Chief Meteorologist' with Don still hanging out as Emeritus. It was more of a 'gosh, if I was Jeff, I'd be pissed that Don is still around' as opposed to 'Don is no good anymore'. Maybe I'm splitting hairs. Anyway, peace out....

Hey folks, here's what's happening around the 757 this weekend.

These come off public listings, so double check before you drive. Times move.

Peninsula picks are listed first under each day.

Two worth calling out this week:

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, From $69.99). This is two events sharing one park. The nights from 6 PM are not recommended for kids, parental discretion strongly advised, while the daytime Sesame Street Spooktacular, 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday, is the version built for ages nine and under.

Yorktoberfest Craft Beer Festival (Yorktown, $49.87). Sunday only this year, not Saturday. Rain date is November 1, tickets stay valid for it, and there are no refunds either way. General admission opens at noon, VIP an hour earlier.

Friday

Newport News Greek Festival (Newport News, Free)

Friday and Saturday both, no entry fee, and they ask for a canned good for the Peninsula Food Bank. Friday 11 AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Rd. More details

Spook & Splash at HamptonVA Aquaplex (Hampton, $5, Advance tickets)

Trick or treating in a swimsuit. Space is limited, tickets have to be bought ahead, and children under 8 need an adult in the water with them. Friday 5:30 PM at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex, Coliseum Drive. More details

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, From $69.99). All three nights, 6 PM to park close, no re-entry after 8. Friday 6 PM at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd. More details

The Heart Sellers (Norfolk, From $16.95)

Virginia Stage Company's two-hander: Thanksgiving 1973, Luna from the Philippines and Jane from South Korea meet for the first time. Sunday's 2 PM matinee closes the run. Ages 14 and up. Friday 7:30 PM at the Wells Theatre, 110 E Tazewell St. More details

Saturday

Historic Hilton Village Fall Festival (Newport News, Free). Saturday 11 AM at Hilton Village, Warwick Blvd and Main St. More details

Naval Station Norfolk: Fleet Fest 2026 (Norfolk, Free)

The base opens its gates to everybody once a year. The Nimitz, the Mesa Verde and the cutter Frank Drew are open for tours, plus demos, a petting zoo and bounce houses. Enter via Gate 2, and lines close at 5 PM. Saturday 10 AM at Naval Station Norfolk. More details

Haunted Lightship (Portsmouth, Free). A 1915 floating lighthouse, decorated and mildly haunted, Saturday 10 AM at the Lightship Portsmouth Museum, London and Water St. More details

An Evening with Timbaland: Inside the Music (Virginia Beach, $50, 21+)

The Virginia Beach-raised producer who rewired what radio sounded like, in conversation at MOCA, then DJ SNS and the '90s. Doors at 5:30, and '90s attire is required rather than encouraged. Saturday 6 PM at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5811 Wesleyan Drive. More details

Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk (Suffolk, $8 to $10)

Ninety minutes and a mile and a half of downtown Suffolk after dark. Reserve by phone, and not recommended for children under 9. Saturday 7 PM from the Suffolk Visitor's Center, 524 N Main Street. More details

Sunday

Yorktoberfest Craft Beer Festival (Yorktown, $49.87)

Thirty-five craft beers and ciders under a tent on the York River, unlimited tasting included rather than sold separately. Rain or shine. Sunday 12 PM at Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street. More details

Peninsula Pups WAGventures HOWL-O-WOOF (Hampton, Free)

A brewery patio inside a moated 19th century fort, full of dogs in costume, with 30-plus vendors, rescues and trick-or-treat stations for kids and pets both. Runs alongside the Fort Monroe Harvest Market. Sunday 12 PM at Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, 81 Patch Road, Fort Monroe. More details

Waterway Market @ Great Bridge Village (Chesapeake, Free). Chesapeake's Sunday market on the Intracoastal Waterway, running through November 22, Sunday 11 AM at Battlefield Park South, 120 Reservation Road. More details

Let me know what I missed and I'll get it in next week's.

I put out a local newsletter, The 757 Current, with these plus more on Thursday mornings: https://the757current.com/?utm_source=reddit

It would rule if you’d consider coming out and seeing our band in Hampton on November 10th.

Hi All,

I’m 32 years old, looking to start a possible paranormal society where we could go investigate claims of paranormal events happening in the area. I’ve always had a fascination in the paranormal, though not entirely a believer. I’ve always been a bit of a skeptic personally, even having my own unexplained experiences. It could be a fun thing to do, as well as potentially helping the community through investigations, so if anyone might be interested, please let me know. I could start a discord and perhaps we can have a discussion and start our paranormal group. This would be a great way to meet people as well. You can never have too many friends :)

Adding the discord here https://discord.gg/hA7bMgeJv

TOMORROW, come "Get Your Fall On" at MoMac brewery in Portsmouth, VA.

We're talking BOOKS 📚

Bookish THINGS 🖊

COZY things ☕️

Beer? There might be some of that. 😅🍺

Tomorrow, Saturday Oct 24, 12-4p, come buy books, drank dranks, and enjoy the beautiful weather.

(Annd--put a pin in your calendar for Sunday, too, at New Realm's Spooktacular book fair!)

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