It's apple butter time 🧈

40th Salem Apple Butter Festival

Wed, Oct 7 – Sat, Oct 10 · Downtown Salem (Main St & Pavilion Stage) · Free admission

Forty years of copper kettles over wood fires, and it's only about 15 minutes out US-50 from Bridgeport. Booths open at 5 PM Wednesday with the Fireman's Parade, a pet parade and the apple pie eating contest, followed by country comedian Cledus T. Judd at 7:30 PM. Thursday brings the pageants and the quilt show at the Armory, Friday has the Hillbilly Highway Band and Little Mania Wrestling (7 PM), and Saturday is the big one: booths at 10 AM, a kids' water balloon war at 11 AM, and the Festival/Salem University Homecoming Parade down Main Street at noon. Insider tip: buy your apple butter early in the day, before the jars made on the spot sell out, and grab on-street parking or an area lot well before the parade. The whole festival is free and drug- and alcohol-free, so bring the kids.

Freedom Day USA: Free Dental Care for Military & Veterans

Oct 5–9 · Wilson Martino Dental (Bridgeport), The Smile Defenders (Nutter Fort), TLC Dental (Clarksburg)

The 14th annual thank-you event offers active military, their families and veterans free exams, cleanings, X-rays and same-day dental work. The Bridgeport office (304-842-7568) runs its free day on Monday, Oct 5, and appointments are required. More than 225 West Virginia businesses are offering free goods, meals and discounts all week.

Yoga at the Library with That Yoga Studio

5:30–6:30 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Event Space · Adults

Start the week with a free, beginner-friendly yoga session. Registration is requested, so save your mat spot online.

Women's Success Summit

11 AM–2 PM · Uptown Event Center, 306 Washington Ave, Clarksburg · $50

The Harrison County Chamber hosts an afternoon of candid conversations with local women leaders on work-life integration, knowing your value and building your legacy. The ticket includes lunch, networking with about 100 local businesswomen, door prizes and 3 hours of professional development credit.

The Amber Market: Ladies Night Out

4–7 PM · The Morris, 411 N 6th St, Clarksburg

The historic Morris venue turns into an evening shopping market with curated vintage, decor and accessories from Allora Vintage, love, keek and friends. It's a fun midweek girls' night, just a short drive away.

Craft Collective: Monster Pins

5:30–6:30 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Event Space · Teens 12+ & Adults

Build a one-of-a-kind monster pin with fake teeth, fur and all the trimmings, perfect for a jacket or tote this Halloween season. All supplies are provided, but space is limited, so register ahead.

Little Lambs Closet Children's Consignment Sale

Fri 9 AM–6 PM, Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Heritage Christian School gym, 225 Newton Ave

Thousands of gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys, books, baby gear and maternity items at well below retail, with Halloween costumes and snowsuits in the mix. Part of the proceeds support Northern Appalachian Teen Challenge and the Central WV Center for Pregnancy Care. Admission is free. Go early Friday for the best selection.

Monthly Matinee: Forrest Gump

1–3 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Event Space · Adults

A free afternoon screening of the Tom Hanks classic for grown-ups. Registration is requested.

Game Night at Stone Tower Brews

5–8 PM · Stone Tower Brews, 8000 Jerry Dove Dr · Adults

Grab a coffee and play Scrabble, Monopoly, Ultimate Werewolf and more with neighbors, or bring your own favorite party game. It's a collaboration between Stone Tower Brews and the Bridgeport and Clarksburg-Harrison libraries.

Bridgeport Football vs. Spring Valley

7 PM · Wayne Jamison Field, Bridgeport

After a 43-42 heartbreaker at Fort Hill, the 4-2 Indians come home to face Spring Valley. Get digital tickets through GoFan, or listen on the Indians Radio Network, 103.3 WKMZ.

Early Explorers: Pumpkins

4–5 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Event Space · Ages 0–5 & caregivers

Little ones explore pumpkins with hands-on fall play, stories and activities. Registration is requested.

3D Doodles: Forest

3–4 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Makerspace · Ages 6–13

Kids use 3D pens to sketch a woodland scene that pops off the page. Spots are limited, so register ahead.

Roots & Readers

3:30–4:30 PM · Library Community Garden · All ages

Stories and garden time outdoors while the fall weather holds. Come straight from school pickup.

The Patch: Harvest Festival (Weekend 1)

Fri 5 PM through Sun · Norman Farms, 2211 Isaacs Creek Rd, Lost Creek · $8 per person

Norman Farms opens its 6th season of The Patch. Admission covers a small farm animal petting zoo, a s'mores bar, a hot cocoa bar and more fall fun. More than 700 people have marked themselves interested, so expect a crowd on Saturday afternoon. It's about 20 minutes south of Bridgeport.

Building Club

12–1:30 PM · Bridgeport Public Library Event Space · Ages 3+

A free, open-ended building session for little engineers. Registration is requested.

Apple Butter Day at Fort New Salem

10 AM–4 PM · 81 Settlers Lane, Salem · $8, kids 10 and under free

Fort New Salem's 8-acre campus of 17 restored log structures opens with costumed interpreters and heritage artisans for a day celebrating apple butter. It pairs nicely with a morning at the Salem parade.

Clarksburg Farmers Market

9 AM–1 PM · Tractor Supply Co. lot, 210 Emily Dr, Clarksburg

October is the last month of the outdoor season, so stock up on apples, squash, mums and baked goods while the stands are still full.

Mountain State Pet Expo

11 AM–5 PM · The Bridge Sports Complex, 400 Forrester Blvd

A full day of pet vendors, treats, toys, local pet services, handmade crafts, food trucks and giveaways. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome, so bring the pup. More than 600 people have already said they're interested.

Couples Night at The Dugout

4–8 PM · The Dugout, 415 Benedum Dr, Bridgeport

Skip the usual dinner date and come play together. The Dugout has arcade games, board and card games, foosball, cornhole, darts and hoops for some friendly competition with your favorite person.

Boot Scootin' Barn Boogie

Gates 5 PM, dancing 6–9 PM · Sunny Pointe Corn Maze, 374 Linden Ln, Jane Lew

A barn dance night at one of the area's favorite fall farms, about 25 minutes south on I-79. More than a thousand people have marked themselves interested, so buy tickets ahead and dress for a chilly evening.

Best Friends Girl: America's Favorite Cars Experience

7 PM (doors 6 PM) · Robinson Grand, Clarksburg · $25–$60, now buy one get one free

A five-piece tribute plays The Cars' catalog from the 1978 debut through Heartbeat City, deep cuts included. Every ticket is currently buy one, get one free, with no code needed. Parking around the Grand is free, and it's just a short drive away.

BFM2: Last Regular Sunday of the Season

10 AM–1 PM · Charles Pointe, 100 Marketplace Ave

Today is the final scheduled Sunday for the Bridgeport Farmers & Makers Market's 2026 outdoor season, so come say thanks to your favorite growers and makers. The library will also have its nonprofit tent set up.

Breast Cancer Awareness Basket Raffle at Mia Margherita

11 AM–2 PM · Mia Margherita

Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a chance at several raffle baskets, 10 tickets for $5. Stay for lunch while you're there.

Warriors Rock at the Robinson Grand

3–5 PM (doors 2 PM) · Robinson Grand, Clarksburg · $10, veterans free

The 4th annual Warriors Rock pairs Gary Racan and the Studio-E Band with video stories of eight local veterans and first responders, each honored with "their song." Former POW Jessica Lynch makes a special appearance, Vets With Guitars joins for a few numbers, and veterans and first responders are invited onstage for the finale. Tickets are available at the Clarksburg VFW or from Ron Eagle at 304-629-9980.

Sat · Oct 17

Nutter Fort Halloween Fall Festival

A full day of fall and Halloween fun from 11 AM to 8 PM at 200 Pennsylvania Ave, one of the most-anticipated family events of the month.

Fri · Oct 23

BFM2 After Hours: Fall Fest

The farmers market wraps its 2026 season with one last big evening market at Charles Pointe, 5:30–8:30 PM, leaning all the way into fall.

Sat · Oct 24

City Parks of Clarksburg 7th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Costumes, candy and decorated trunks at the Clarksburg Amphitheater starting at 6 PM.

Sat · Oct 24

Zombie Night Crawl 5K & Kids Run

Outrun the zombies around The Bridge's paved path. Kids Run at 6 PM, 5K heats at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. Register ahead.

Fri · Oct 30

Clarksburg Pumpkin & Pitmaster Festival

Pumpkins, barbecue and Halloween-eve fun in Clarksburg from 5 to 10 PM.

Sat · Oct 31

Bridgeport Trick-or-Treat

City Council set official trick-or-treat hours for Halloween night, 6–7:30 PM. Porch lights on!