Good Morning Virginia Beach!

October is in full swing, and Virginia Beach has been buzzing with Halloween fun, hometown pride, and fresh flavors. From festive haunts and cocktails to big celebrations and new spots to dine, there’s plenty to explore this week.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

🎃 Halloween happenings around town
🎶 A special tribute to Timbaland
🍴 New flavors hitting Atlantic Park
💪 Celebrating women in business

Let’s get into it, VB!

— Kim

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a chance to spotlight the strength and creativity women bring to entrepreneurship. Earlier this year, a powerful photoshoot honored AANHPI women business leaders from Hampton Roads and RVA. The theme, “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” shined through bold colors, fearless patterns, and inspiring voices. Let’s continue to support women entrepreneurs in the community by shopping local, sharing their stories, and celebrating the role they play in shaping our communities with courage and heart.

Thanks to Jennifer Harrison, a Hampton Roads local with serious holiday spirit, a community map is helping families find the most decked out houses in the region. She spends hours of her own time and drives around the region to keep the list of spooky, creative displays up to date. So gather your crew, pull up the map, and get ready for a night of scares and shares. 👻🕷️

The Halloween feature menu has arrived, and it’s as spooky as it is delicious.

Devil’s Crush – Carolina Reaper-infused vodka with blood orange and a splash of lemon-lime soda.
Zombie – A tropical mix of vodka, pineapple, coconut cream, and lime with a black salt rim.
Corpse Bride Martini – Vodka infused with butterfly pea flower, shaken with lemon, curaçao, agave, and topped with rose petals.

Stop by the Waterman Spirits tasting room and try all three between now and Halloween.

In Virginia Beach, trick-or-treating is for kids 12 and under on October 31 from dusk to 8 p.m. Stay safe by traveling in groups, wearing reflective gear, and sticking to sidewalks. Homeowners can join the fun by turning on porch lights, offering packaged treats, and keeping pets secure.

This Halloween season, Grand Slam Car Wash on Indian River Road is transforming into a “Tunnel of Terror.” Drivers can roll through a haunted car-wash tunnel filled with spooky lights, sound effects, and costumed characters — and come out with a clean car at the end. It’s a family-friendly way to add a little fright (and fun) to your October routine without leaving Virginia Beach.

“The Best Haunted House in VB” according to TikTok! Donations are welcome and 50% will go to teen mental health.
5740 Lancelot Drive VB

Golf legend Ernie Els, a two-time British Open and U.S. Open champion, visited Princess Anne Country Club this week with his wife, Liezl, to raise money for the Els for Autism Foundation. The event, now in its ninth year, raised an impressive $315,000, bringing the total to more than $2.3 million since 2017. The cause is personal for Els, whose son Ben was diagnosed with autism at age three. Local families like Jennifer and Steve Van Horn, whose son attends the Els Center of Excellence in Florida, helped bring the event to Virginia Beach. Beyond the fundraiser, the weekend also featured a youth golf clinic with First Tee, giving 22 children on the spectrum a safe, judgment-free space to learn and play.

Two Washington, D.C. favorites are making their Virginia debut at the new Atlantic Park. Mi Vida, a vibrant Mexican restaurant, and The Grill, an upscale steakhouse, will open by mid-November. Mi Vida (“my life”) is known for its tacos, creative small plates, and signature margaritas. The Grill will feature steaks, seafood, and a 300-bottle wine list in a sleek, open setting. Together, the restaurants will bring nearly 200 new jobs to Virginia Beach. Knead Hospitality and Design, the group behind both brands, chose VB for its busy tourist scene and the mixed-used environment at Atlantic Park.

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