Flying Squirrels hosting annual 'Squirrel-O-Ween' on Oct. 27

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host Squirrel-O-Ween, an annual Halloween celebration, at The Diamond on Friday, Oct. 27.

Squirrel-O-Ween 2023 presented by the Drug Enforcement Administration is a free event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Diamond.

Squirrel-O-Ween provides a safe and funn environment for children to trick-or-treat for free through the stadium. There will also be hayrides around the warning track of The Diamond’s playing surface.

Everyone is encouraged to come out dressed up for a chance to win prizes in the Flying Squirrels’ Halloween costume contests. Winners will be selected for “Best Group,” “Funniest,” “Scariest” and “Most Creative.” The Flying Squirrels have also teamed up with Woofy Wellness Ranch for a dog Halloween costume contest with K9 prizes for the winners. Costume contest winners will be announced at 8 p.m.

Squirrel-O-Ween will also feature a Donut Eating Contest for kids ages 12 and under at 6:30 p.m. and a Pie Eating Contest for adults at 7:30 p.m.

Nutzy and Nutasha will be on hand to take pictures with fans. Food and drinks will be available for purchase in the concession stand on the first-base side of the stadium.

Free parking is available in the lots at The Diamond.

The Flying Squirrels’ 2023 Hot Stove featuring special guest Sean Casey heads to the Altria Theater on Thursday, November 16. Tickets are available now at SquirrelsBaseball.com, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels’ ticket office.