October 17 Meet the Superintendent 6 pm at the New Kent Visitors Center, 7324 Vineyards Pkwy.   Families, employees and the community are invited to meet New Kent School Superintendent Brian Nichols.  Superintendent Nichols will share his vision for New Kent County Schools and discuss the plans for the new elementary school.  (A second meeting will be held on Oct 23 at the Providence Forge Recreation Center)

October 18 HOMECOMING - New Kent v Grafton - Varsity Football 7:00 pm at the New Kent High School Football Field - Ed Allen Jr. Athletic Complex.

October 19 Community Fall Festival 8 am to 4 pm at Providence Forge Hardware, 9321 Pocahontas Trail.  Local arts and crafts.  Bounce House.  For more information call 966-9076.

October 19 St. Peter's Oyster Roast at 11805 Whitehouse Rd on the Pamunkey River. Sponsored by St. Peter's Parish Church.

October 22 New Kent Chamber of Commerce Meeting 6 pm at the New Kent Administration Building. Meet the Candidates!  The New Kent Chamber of Commerce meets on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations.

October 23 Trip to Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC    Sponsored by New Kent Parks and Recreation.  For more information call 966-8502.

October 23 Meet the Superintendent 6 pm at the Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Rd.   Families, employees and the community are invited to meet New Kent School Superintendent Brian Nichols.  Superintendent Nichols will share his vision for New Kent County Schools and discuss the plans for the new elementary school. 

October 23, 30 Journey Haunted Trails 7:30 to 10:30 pm at New Hope Church, 6475 Parrish Rd., Providence Forge, VA. 23140.  An original, unique, terrifying experience that is part haunt, part escape room, part carnival, and part game of life.  Just one mile south of Interstate 64 at exit 211.  Sponsored by the New Hope Church.For more information call 840-7937.

October 24 DMV at New Kent Courthouse 10 am to 2 pm. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will bring their offices to the New Kent Administraation Building at New Kent Courthouse for all DMV transactions including, Driver's licenses and ID cards, road and knowledge tests, and pictures taken.  Customers can order disabled parking placards or plates, get vehicle titles, license plates and decals.

October 25, 26 & November 8, 9  West Side Story  7:30 pm each day at New Kent High School.  Featuring students from New Kent High School.  For more information call NKHS at 804-966-9671, or email Victoria Kesling at: vkesling@nkcps.k12.va.us.

October 26 Roar and Soar - Car & Aircraft Show 10 am to 3 pm at New Kent Airport.  Sponsored by the Rotary Club of New Kent and by New Kent Airport. War Birds, Classic, Contemporary, Home Built, Antique, and Light Sport Aircraft, along with Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles: Domestic & Import, Vintage & New, Custom & Stock, All Makes and Models.  Also - Food, Beer, Wine, Vendors, Crafters, Rock 'N' Roll, Silent Auction, and Marshmallow Drop.  Sponsorship and Vendor opportunities are available.

October 26 Kiwanis Brunswick Stew Sale 10 am to 4 pm at the Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Rd. Made by Kenny Dill. Supports the youth of New Kent and Charles City.  Take out only - $10 per quart - cash or check.  To reserve your stew or for more information call Penny at 804-966-2264 or email pwynn@cffc.com.

October 26 Prescription Drug Take Back 10am to 2pm at the New Kent Sheriff’s Office located at 11995 Courthouse Circle, at New Kent Courthouse. For more information call 804 966-9500.

October 26 Corinth Fall Festival 3 to 5 pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA 23124.  Games. door prizes, bounce houses, face painting and Fall treats.  All are welcome.  For more information call 966-5635.   

October 26 Trunk or Treat 3-5 pm at Providence Forge Presbyterian Church, 9310 Townsend Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140.  Wear a costume and bring a bag to collect goodies.  Trick or treating, games, pumpkin painting & snacks.

October 26, 27 Greater Lanexa Studio Tour A self-drive tour of studios featuring local artists and craftsmen. Follow the GLST signs from Rt 60 and Rt 627 in Eastern New Kent County. For more information see Greater Lanexa Studio Tour

October 26, 27 Haunted Winery & Halloween Party Friday: 6-9 pm, Saturday: 5-8 pm at  Saudé Creek Vineyards, 16230 Cooks Mill Rd.  Haunted Hayrides. Live Music, Tavern Red Wine, Brunswick Stew, and more.  For directions and more information call 804-966-5896 or see www.saudecreek.com 

Email your events to strantrout@newkent.net