Although there is something to see every day at Homearama, there are also special activities throughout the event:

Friday, Oct. 14:

• Charity Preview Party, Friday, Oct. 14. Awards ceremony at 6 p.m. followed by a reception and the opening of the homes. Proceeds benefit TBA’s Scholarship Foundation.

Saturday, Oct. 15:

• Dive into Homearama with a demonstration from Suffolk Sky Dive at 1:30 p.m.
• Sinclair Stations presents “Autumn Ale,” a sampling of craft beers from noon-3 p.m. at House 1.
• Live music from jazz pianist and past scholarship recipient Justin Kauflin from 5-7 p.m. in House 1, The Justin Kauflin House.
• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.

Sunday, Oct. 15:

• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.

Monday, Oct. 17:

• Military Appreciation Day, on Monday, Oct. 17, military guests can take advantage of buy one, get one free admission with a valid military identification card. 

Wednesday, Oct. 19:

• Realtors Day, set for Wednesday, Oct. 19, invites area realtors to be admitted free all day long with a business card and ID. Complimentary breakfast is from 9:30-11 a.m.
• Mobile Mammography available from Sentara from noon-9 p.m. Call 1-800-SENTARA to schedule your appointment in advance.
• Facebook for Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 10-10:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. at House 5. Learn how to utilize Facebook for your business needs.
• Real Estate Social Networking seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 11-11:45 a.m. and 2-2:45 a.m. at House 5. GSM staffers will demonstrate how real estate agents can use social networking, such as Facebook, Twitter and more!

Thursday, Oct. 20:

• Get Pink with Sentara Day, Thursday, Oct. 20. Anyone wearing pink gets a $2 discount at the gate. Sentara will offer free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, chair massages and healthy cooking demonstrations.

Friday, Oct. 21:

• TBA scholarship recipient Brittany Denig performs on the violin from 2-4 p.m. in House 1, to benefit the TBA Scholarship Foundation.

Saturday, Oct. 22:

• Suffolk Schools Day, guests will enjoy a variety of events at House 8 courtesy of Suffolk Public Schools, including: 
  • Meet and greet with Superintendent Dr. Deran Whiteney and school principals  from 12 noon – 6 p.m.
  • Enjoy music from the Nansemond River High School marching band from 2-3 p.m.
  • Enjoy culinary fare samples from Nansemond River High School catering students from 3-6 p.m.
  • Live music from the Nansemond River High School chorus from 5-6 p.m.
• Live music from jazz pianist Justin Kauflin from 5-7 p.m. in House 1.
• Meet WAVY-TV anchors in House 9.
• Join WAFX radio outside the Get Pink with Sentara House from 1-3 p.m.
• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.

Sunday, Oct. 23:

• Sinclair Stations presents “The Scary Ghouls Café”, from 1-3 p.m., where children can get free candy, create their own crafts and enjoy free Witch’s Brew and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.

Monday, Oct. 24:

• A Taste of Suffolk, from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, sponsored by Hampton Roads Magazine, invites guests to sample cuisine from these Suffolk restaurants: The Broken Egg Bistro with bread pudding with Bailey’s cream sauce; River Stone Chophouse with Korean barbecue short rib “sliders”; Primo 116 Bistro Italiano with ricotta gnocchi with a crumbled sausage sauce; Smithfield Station with roast pork sliders; and O’Doodle Doos Donuts with specialty donuts. Guests will vote for their favorite and local restaurant critics will also select their favorites.

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• The Virginian-Pilot Food Editor Lorraine Eaton meets readers in House 6 from 3-5 p.m.
• Mother’s Day Out, gates open early at 10 a.m. for moms with school-age children.

Friday, Oct. 28

• Meet The Virginian-Pilot's Automotive Editor Larry Printz from 3-5 p.m. at The Pilot Reader House

Saturday, Oct. 29:

• Enjoy a live performance by jazz pianist Justin Kauflin in House 1
  from 5-7 p.m.
• Harrison’s Halloween Costume Contest invites children of all ages to stop by for a chance to win the costume contest. Stop by the Harrison’s Moving Exhibit trailer between 1-4 p.m. to enter to win. Winners will be selected from four age groups (ages five and under, age 6-10, age 11-15, and age 16-adult). Winners will be awarded at 5 p.m. Anyone at the trailer at 5 p.m. is eligible to win the best overall costume prize. Only one prize per contestant.
• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.
• Divine Creations Cupcakery & Desserts will be serving mini halloween treats at House 8: A Tribute to Suffolk. Make sure you get your treat before they run out!

Sunday, Oct. 30:

• Parental Awareness seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 1-1:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. at House 5. Learn what you need to know as parents to help keep your children safe online.
• Job Searching seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 2-2:30 p.m. Learn what tols are out there and how you can utilize them in your job search.
• Social for Small Business seminar by Guerilla Social Media, 4-4:30 p.m. How can you small business utilize social media? Find out from the GSM experts.

Monday, Oct. 31:

• The Homearama Furniture Sale from noon-6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, visitors can purchase their favorite furnishings and décor from the Homearama homes. Free entry tickets for the sale will be given to all Homearama visitors in their show bag during the event.