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10 must-do fall activities in and around Richmond

The view from Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park. Photo: Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images Pumpkin spice lattes are back, which means it's time to work on your fall bucket list. Here are some ideas to get you started.

1 Go apple picking at

The family-run orchard has been around for more than 100 years, with U-pick peaches and apples. After your apple-picking adventure, grab some apple cider doughnuts from the country store and get a slushie from the .Apples are available mid-August through November. You can find the varieties currently available .Details: The orchard is open 9am-6pm daily, and tickets are required on peak fall weekends. You can buy them . Address: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville.Photo courtesy of Carter Mountain Orchard

2 Hoist a stein at

Expect German cuisine, music and dancing, Christkindlmarkt, children's activities and lots of beer. The festival runs Sept. 16-18 at 300 N. Sheppard St.

3 Or eat schnitzel at

The two-night, Bavarian-style festival features steinholding, live music, polka, lots of beer, German foods and kids' activities. The festival runs Sept. 23-24 at Maymont (1000 Westover Road).

4 Go leaf peeping at

Drive along Skyline Drive or hike one of the many routes that make up the over 500 miles of Shenandoah trails. Some ideas include:: 1.4-mile moderate roundtrip hike.: 2.4-mile moderate roundtrip hike.: 1.2-mile easy circuit.: 2.9-mile moderate circuit. : 7.4-mile strenuous circuit.: 4.6-mile moderate roundtrip hike. Map out your adventure .Photo: Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images

5 See DJ Grandmaster Flash at 2nd Street Festival

Celebrate the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood with the 34th annual festival Oct. 1-2. Expect kids' activities, food vendors, live performances and an antique car show.Find parking and a full event map .

6 Pick a pumpkin

There are plenty of patches to choose from, including: (12607 Old Ridge Road). (26002 Pear Orchard Road). (4506 Millers Lane).Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

7 Attend the

For the 18th year, the Richmond Folk Festival promises five stages with performances from artists around the world. Expect more than 30 vendors serving up international cuisine, from Caribbean jerk chicken to Filipino adobo. The free festival runs Oct. 7-9. .

8 Lean into spooky season with a haunted attraction

From haunted amusement parks to ghost tours, here are some frightening festivities: (12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam). (4437 Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen). (100 N. 17th St., Richmond). (16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell).

9 Head to Hanover Avenue for trick-or-treating

Put on your best costume and stroll around the 1900 block of Hanover Avenue with hundreds of other Halloween fanatics. Other trick-or-treat spots include the Church Hill and Oregon Hill neighborhoods. Or attend the 17th annual parade.

10 Vineyard hop along the Monticello Wine Trail

Romanticize your life and spend a day sipping wine while overlooking rolling hills covered in fall leaves. Some options include: : Virginia's first wine company might be a good place to start your wine tour. Sip a flight al fresco surrounded by gardens.Hours: 11am-6pm Wednesday-Sunday.Address: 1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville. : For elevated cuisine and some of the most beautiful views, head to this popular winery. Hours: 11am-5pm daily (closed the first Monday of each month).Address: 5022 Plank Road, North Garden.Photo: Sera Petras Photography : This boutique winery has a unique tropical (and very Instagrammable) greenhouse-like setting.Hours: 12-5:30pm Wednesday-Thursday, 12-9pm Friday, 12-8pm Saturday, 12-5:30pm Sunday.Address: 5898 Free Union Road, Free Union. . Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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