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10 Family Halloween Events in Richmond and Surrounding Areas

October 14, 2024

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! Get your spook and treat fix at one (or more) of these Richmond area events. You can find more information about each event by clicking on its title. 


Tunnel of Terror at Tommy’s Express (Hull Street)

October 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th 

7pm- 10pm                                                                                                   

Get ready to scream while you clean at the Tunnel of Terror, Tommy's Express Car Wash's thrilling haunted tunnel event. $25 per car; preferred members can visit for FREE.


Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Run  

October 19th

8am- 12pm                           

At the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run Scooby-Style on Saturday at Deep Run Park, you will experience a thrilling and mysterious adventure filled with mystery and suspense. Run, walk, or stroll around the scenic park grounds, and participate in spooktacular games and allergy-friendly trick-or-treating! The price ranges from $25 for kids ages 12 and under to $40 for kids ages 13 and older.


Trunk or Treat Chesterfield County Fairgrounds 

October 23rd 

6pm- 9pm 

Wear your best Halloween costume to this family-friendly event of trunk or treating, while enjoying food vendors and music. The event is FREE. Rain date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024.


Trick or Treat at VMHC 

October 25th 

5pm – 7pm 

Get into the Halloween spirit with a historical twist at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture's second annual Trick or Treat at VMHC event, brought to you by Mars Wrigley. Over 20 local non-profits will be setting up spooky stations throughout the museum for kids to trick or treat and receive free goodies in a secure setting. The festivities include crafts, games, live Halloween music, a bounce house, a trackless train, chocolate making demos, and free access to the museum, featuring the Traveling Bricks exhibition made from LEGO® bricks. And the best part? It's all free of charge.


Squirrel-O-Ween 

October 25th 

5:30pm- 8:30pm                                                        

This free Halloween celebration offers trick-or-treating at The Diamond. Guests can hop on a hayride, enter costume contests and more!


HanPat Trunk-or-Treat

October 26th 

4pm-8pm                                                           

The 5th annual HanPat trunk or treat will offer bounce houses, food trucks, ice cream trucks, hayrides and the "biggest/best Trunk or Treat around"! Admission is FREE. 


VOWS Haunted House

October 26th 

6pm-9pm                                                           

Stop by on Saturday, October 26th, for spooky fun for the entire family! Includes the Scared Straight Haunted Maze, kid-friendly Games, a creepy costume contest, and themed snacks & drinks. Admission is $10 per person.


Ashland Halloween: Kids Trick-or-Treat + Scavenger Hunt 

October 31st 

5pm-8pm 

Families in the area, get ready for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating in Ashland, Virginia! On Thursday, October 31st, from 5-8 PM, wander the town for some sweet treats. Don't forget to join the spine-tingling Ashland Spooky House Tour and experience the ghostly allure of our historical sites. It's an evening of ghoulish delight for the whole family—make sure to be part of this hauntingly joyful celebration!


Scary Movies at the Byrd Theatre 

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Scary Movies at the Ashland Theatre 

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These are just a few of the many events taking place around Richmond and the surrounding areas. More will be added in the coming week, and we'll continue to update you via our event calendar! If you're aware of an event that the community should be informed about, please let us know here: Submit Your Event | Macaroni KID


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