The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities

Welcome to the holiday season where bright pumpkin orange and black are the key colors. So many events in the Richmond area in October usher in fun, festive and sometimes creepy Halloween festivities in so many different ways.

This round up listing festivals and fairs takes you to cultural centers for Day of the Dead celebrations full of dance and art workshops, amusement parks for thrilling rides, drive in cinemas for skin crawling tales, and commercial centers and sports complexes for fall festivals.

Many events are FREE. A lot don’t even involve candy. Check the links to be on top of fees and hours as well as any changes. (Keep checking back as more are announced.)

🍭Trick or Treating around Richmond 🍬

With this terrific, cool fall weather, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy the crunch of leaves underfoot and those slowly changing bright colors all around us but especially at parks, farmers markets, apple orchards and pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fun farms around the region.

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🎃 Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms

Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave Richmond, VA 23220 – http://www.diversityrichmond.org/

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Pups & Pints is BACK at Ellwood Thompson, but with a ~spoOoOoOoky~ twist. (4 N Thompson St Richmond, VA 23221) It’s a patio Halloween dog party. Beers from Allagash and other local breweries. Plus a dog costume contest. The dog costume contest will be hosted by two Dinosaur Dogs (& their human) at 4 PM. The prizes for the winners will feature local dog treats and snacks & maybe even a gift card or two for their loyal humans. Music will be provided by the great duo, Tiara and Andrew, a musical duo out of Brunswick County Va. Pulling from inspirations of old school and new school; soul and pop.

🎃 BOO! Spirit Halloween, specialty retail stores are NOW OPEN at eight locations around Richmond. The most comprehensive one-stop destination for everything shoppers can imagine for Halloween with a vast merchandise assortment and memorable visual presentation. In addition to being a fun and interactive event for shoppers, the locations offer complete selections of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, ‘tweens, teens and adults. A broad assortment of décor and party goods complete the Halloween story.
-5430 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230
-9860 West Broad St., Glen Allen, VA 23060
–9840 Brook Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059
–4501 S Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231
–4501 S Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231
–11500 Midlothian Turnpike
–11861 W Broad St., Richmond, VA 23233
–153 Perimeter Dr., Midlothian, VA 23113

🎃 2020 – RED VEIN Haunted House is Richmond’s scariest indoor/outdoor haunted attraction, located at Hanover Vegetable Farm. 13580 Ashland Road Ashland, VA 23005 – RED VEIN: Metamorphosis through Oct 31, 2021: HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS 4 attractions! Asylum, Corn, Woods, House: The Witch’s Plague opened our eyes. Her relics opened the gateway. Out of the earth they crawl to the surface, leading us to what lies beyond the veil. Awakened by her scourge, new insect-like creatures and winged beasts have been spotted in the area, while human mutations spread throughout the region. A group of missionaries, calling themselves the Eclipse, have taken over the abandoned asylum and invite residents to join their mission to save themselves. Using the symbol of a moth, they speak of death and the mysteries of the afterlife… and an evolution of something new. In this final chapter of The Witch’s Plague, will you be chosen for the metamorphosis?

RED VEIN is Richmond’s scariest indoor/outdoor haunted attraction. Located at Hanover Vegetable Farm, which is just 10 miles from Short Pump and 20 miles from downtown Richmond. 13580 Ashland Road Ashland, VA 23005

🎃 2020 – Get scared at Terror on the Farm which offers a plethora of scary situations at Ashland Berry Farm, 12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015. Open through Oct 31, 2021 – Four terrifying haunts NEW Haunts: Cresthill Manor, Georgie’s Mortuary, 3D Whispering Walls, and Booger Woods. Meet frightening characters and be prepared for an all-new season! Come enjoy the Food Concessions, Music, DJ, Bonfire, and a Good Scare! Terror on the Farm… don’t come alone!

🎃 Enjoy Halloween fun at Busch Gardens with treats by day and trickery by night at the ALL-NEW Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest limited capacity special event. On select dates

Enjoy Halloween fun at Busch Gardens with treats by day and trickery by night with The Count’s Spooktacular from Sep 25 – Oct 31 and the scary adult Howl-O-Scream on select dates through Oct 31, 2021

Howl-O-Scream | Busch Gardens Williamsburg – through Oct 31

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force select nights through Oct. 31, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, four terror-tories, four sinister shows, two party zones and unsuspecting horrors awaiting their victims at every turn .Test your thrill threshold with seven world-class coasters at night, offering a completely different ride experience. Three NEW haunted houses, two NEW terror-tories and two NEW shows make for a night of screams never to be forgotten, while returning Howl-O-Scream icons welcome back the bravest of Howl-O-Scream fans.Parental discretion is advised after 6:00 PM, as this year’s event contains amplified scares that are not recommended for children. See here for full event details: https://bit.ly/3DO1DsS

The Count’s Spooktacular | Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Sep 25 – Oct 31, 2021

silly, not-too-spooky fun every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31 at The Count’s Spooktacular! Children (9 and younger) are invited to come dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume to experience dance parties with their favorite Sesame Street friends, a festive hay maze, pumpkin scavenger hunt, and trick-or-treating throughout the park with more treats than ever before! Different themes every weekend with unique activities and special photo opportunities offer new experiences for guests with every visit. For more details regarding the event see: https://bit.ly/3EfmW6P

🎃 Kings Dominion: Halloween Haunt on select nights through Oct. 31, 2021: “Monsters and terror are ready for you at our scariest Halloween Haunt. Over 400 monsters will be unleashed making the most terrifying nightmares come alive. Featuring thrilling rides, haunted mazes, terrifying scare zones, and the spookiest live shows, fear is waiting for you around every corner at Halloween Haunt. Thrilling shows, an all-new outdoor maze, and a new scare zone plus the return of some of your favorite and most frightening haunted attractions. Take a journey over the river and through the woods in the all-new outdoor scare maze, Grimm Woods, based on the tales of the Grimm brothers. Encounter Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, the hungry witches of the woods, and more. Each night of Halloween Haunt will kick off with an opening scaremony featuring Majesty as she summons and casts hundreds of monsters out into the night. A variety of new shows will thrill guests with spine-chilling music and dancing. If you dare, join us for Halloween Haunt on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 PM to 12 AM and Sundays from 6 PM to 10 PM starting WARNING! This Halloween event is too intense for young children. Parental discretion is advised.

🎃 King’s Dominion – The Great Pumpkin Fest – Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 31, 2021. Family-friendly, pumpkin painting, hay mazes, ghostly games, not-so-scary live entertainment and more, this scare-free festival makes for the perfect fall and Halloween activity for kids and everyone in the family.

King’s Dominion Halloween-themed event is the Peanuts’ themed The Great Pumpkin Fest – Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 25 – Oct. 31, 2021. Family-friendly, pumpkin painting, hay mazes, ghostly games, not-so-scary live entertainment and more, this scare-free festival makes for the perfect fall and Halloween activity for kids and everyone in the family.

🎃 Want to learn more about the ghosts of Richmond? Hear actual scary stories from professional tour guides at Haunts of Richmond or Richmond Ghosts tours.

On the big screen: Throughout October – The Byrd Theatre (2908 W Cary St. Richmond, VA) screens scary stories – big screen classics, special events, family classics and annual traditions making Halloween Horror Month come to life.

The Byrd Theatre presents an entire month of great horror flicks – from horror comedies, to John Carpenter classics, to Hitchcock and more. You also won’t want to miss the opportunity to see a silent horror film classic on the big screen with organist Michael Britt accompanying.
Tickets & Info: byrdtheatre.org/showtimes

Henrico Theatre: 305 E. Nine Mile Rd Highland Springs, VA 23075 all films $1
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark – Oct. 31

Creepy Hollow Scream Park, 14437 Stone Horse Creek Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059. Richmond Haunted House, Haunted Trail. Scream Forest

🎃 Creepy Hollow Scream Park, 14437 Stone Horse Creek Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23059 – A series of attractions take you into the depths of Creepy Hollow. Creepy Hollow Scream Park is filled with spooky scenery, amazing illusions and scary surprises. It’s a unique experience designed to entertain you at every turn. This is scary entertainment and may not be appropriate for small children or those faint of heart. Scream Forest an intense walking adventure. We take you out to the woods…leave you…with nothing between you and the creatures of the night…where no one cares if you Scream!

DEAD CITY LODGE haunted attraction. Located at the Sandston Moose Lodge, 4505 Oakleys Ln Richmond, VA 23231. Richmond’s most intense haunted trail.

Telling ghost stories at Colonial Williamsburg. Photo credit: CW . Facebook

🎃Colonial Williamsburg, the world’s largest living history museum, brings visitors back into time showcasing the people and their stories from centuries ago – and their ghosts are ready to share their tales. Please find below the haunted activities you can find this Halloween season.

Haunted Williamsburg Tours: From authentic 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters, Haunted Williamsburg is the only tour with exclusive access to historic outdoor spaces, featuring costumed storytellers who share their unnerving tales. This one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour takes you strolling through town, into gardens, and beyond the barriers to our most haunted sites. Haunted Williamsburg is the official ghost tour experience of Colonial Williamsburg.
Ghost Walk Junior This experience is returning to the Historic Area to bring an exciting new interactive storytelling experience for those seeking less fright and more fun! Enjoy this 45-minute ghost tour of traditional spooky stories with a Colonial Williamsburg flavor. Appropriate for ages 4+
Cry Witch: You decide! Is Grace Sherwood a witch? Question witnesses. Weigh evidence. Finally, cast your vote for the guilt or innocence of “the Virginia Witch.” Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion.

In addition, Colonial Williamsburg Resorts is making it easier to experience the season’s offering with the Fall Weekday Savings package (valid now-Nov 21, 2021), where beyond nightly accommodations, you will receive up to two complimentary length-of-stay admission tickets to explore the spooky happenings in the Historic Area and the newly expanded Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, $50 resort credit, and up to $350 in resort outlet savings coupon when you book directly through Colonial Williamsburg Resorts. Additionally, Stays at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts directly support the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and mission.

🎃 Sun., Oct. 31, 2021 from 5 – 8 PM Ashland Halloween: Trick-or-Treat – Downtown Ashland Association create a map of Halloween Hosts who agree to maintain safety guidelines. We encourage all Trick-or-Treaters to use the map and yard signs for a fun and safe Halloween Night!

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A spooktacular experience for the family. Plus, your car will leave looking boo-tiful! 👻 There will even be GIVEAWAYS. We are talking a FREE month of the TommyClub for each adult attendee and candy for the kids. Share this event to enter to win 3 MONTHS of unlimited car washing. 🎃 Tommy’s Haunted Car Wash (7048 Forest Hill Ave Richmond, VA 23225) The Tunnel turns terrifying through October 31st- 6-11 PM Cost: $25.00 per vehicle

The Selfie Spot, 1301 Admiral St. Henrico, presents a FREE event for kids of all ages. Come out with your costumes and experience an interactive selfie world. With over 14 social media worthy designs, you are in for one scary selfie night!! Candy will be provided for all trick or treaters. Doors open at 2pm.

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