Aside from photographing historic markers, if you time your visit right, you’ll be sure to see some native wildlife among the cemetery’s 135-acre grounds. | Photo by RICtoday
This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners are in. Countless species spanning six continents are featured in the stunning photos, now on display at the Natural History Museum in London. (The Guardian)
Offering a little Richmond spin to this news, the Hollywood Cemetery Fall Photo Contest is underway, now through Friday, Nov. 21. You can post and submit up to three photos by following and tagging @hollywoodcemetery on Instagram. The winner will receive a book about the cemetery + two tickets for a grounds tour.
Next Saturday, Nov. 1, the Latino Farmers Market will host a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration featuring a community ofrenda (altar). Locals are invited to share framed photos of loved ones for the ofrenda by this Saturday, Oct. 25. Drop-offs can be made at the Rockwood Park information desk.
Number
2,346 lbs. That’s how much the winning pumpkin weighed at this year’s World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. It’s also the amount of pie it would take to get bored of the Pumpkin + Salted Caramel slice at Proper Pie Co. in Church Hill. (AP News)
Mansion Monday
A historic home just hit the market on Grove Avenue. Built in 1913, the red brick house features 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and an outdoor pool — a covetable find in the city. Step through the grand entryway of this Classic Revival, and see what’s inside.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday is dedicated to intriguing architectural finds on the upper end of the price spectrum, but there’s plenty more to explore in the lower ranges. For example, we couldn’t help but imagine how warm and cozy this 1979 rancher would be in the fall. How do we feel about wood-paneled walls?
Seasonal
You’re not alone if you’re looking forward to some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in your candy pails — it’s the most popular Halloween candy in Virginia, per Reader’s Digest. In the meantime, For the Love of Chocolate is stocking up on handmade Halloween treats in Carytown.
Kids
Visiting the most magical place on Earth is getting pricier. Single-day, single-park tickets are rising by 5% at Disney World and 8.7% at Disneyland during peak times. Save a pretty penny and keep the magic by exploring Richmond’s fun-filled, kid-friendly activities instead. (Variety)
Eat
Could someone tell where you’re from by peeking into your pantry? A bag of Route 11 Potato Chips might give it away — The Takeout just named the Shenandoah Valley brand Virginia’s most iconic snack. Hungry for more? Dig into the latest Richmond food news.
Cause
Since 2016, the Dominion Energy Charity Classic has raised more than $14 million for local charities — with a strong focus on veteran support and community giving. See how the event gives back to the community.*
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Plan Ahead
Ghouls just wanna have fun
Take a stroll through the Museum District and Hanover Avenue to scavenge hunt for Halloween decor. | Photo by RICtoday
Last week, we revived our October plan ahead to include the most anticipated Halloween events, and they just keep coming. Take a look at what we’ve added to the list:
Trick or Treat at VMHC | Friday, Oct. 24 | 4-7 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Free | More than 20 nonprofits have teamed up with the museum to help treat your sugar fix.
ICA Fright Night | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Institute for Contemporary Art | $5 | Hang around the museum after-hours for back-to-back independent horror film screenings.
Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 31 + Saturday, Nov. 1 | 4 p.m. | Locations vary | $15+ | On Friday, get the crawl started at New York Deli, then head to Harry’s at Hofheimer for Saturday’s check-in.
Korean beauty products are more than just a trend — they’re becoming a staple in skincare routines worldwide. Known for their innovative formulas and emphasis on prevention over correction, K-beauty is all about keeping your skin healthy from the start. Here are our top five picks, all under $35 and available on Amazon:
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
For the first hour spent writing today’s newsletter, I admittedly thought it was going out on the week of Halloween. Newsflash: That’s next week. Luckily, that realization reminded me to scout for more additions to our Halloween events guide. You’ve got a whole week left to plan, folks — I just double-checked the calendar.
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