Seeking FREE kid-friendly Halloween events nearby that offer fun without the need for long-distance travel or large crowds? Your local library has you covered!
With a variety of activities like storytime and crafts, libraries in Richmond, Henrico, and Hanover offer plenty of age-appropriate Halloween fun in a secure setting. Many of these events are taking place before Halloween! We're sharing just a few of the Halloween events; however, you can find a selection of all of these events on the Macaroni KID Richmond event calendar. Click on each event's title for more details.
Richmond City
Spooky Storytime + Pumpkin Painting
October 27, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages: Infants, preschoolers and kids in grades K-5th
Location: Richmond Public Library - Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond VA 23219
A kid-friendly spooky storytime followed by mini pumpkin painting. Have some Fall fun with reading, singing, dancing and moving!
Belmont Halloween Party for Toddlers and PreK
October 28, 2024
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Age: This event is best for pre-K and toddlers, ages 2-5
Location: Belmont Branch Library, 3100 Ellwood Ave., Richmond VA 23221
Celebrate Halloween early through games, dance, decorating a pumpkin to take home and participating in an in-library trick-or-treat. Costumes (for both little ones and caretakers) are encouraged.
October 31, 2024
All Day
Ages: Infants, preschoolers and kids in grades K-5th
Location: Ginter Park Library, 1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond VA 23227
Monsters are lurking in the children's section! Can you spot them? Collect five and you'll be rewarded with a delicious treat.
October 31, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Age: All ages
Location: Richmond Public Library (Broad Rock Library), 4820 Old Warwick Rd., Richmond VA 23224
Flaunt your costume and snag some sweets!
Henrico
Teen Art Studio: Spooky Silhouettes
October 22, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ages: Teens in grades 6th-12th
Location: Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Rd., Henrico VA 23231
Teens will make spooky silhouettes using assorted materials. All artistic skill levels are welcome.
October 24, 2024
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages: All ages, especially preschool and elementary students.
Location: Glen Allen Library, 10501 Staples Mill Rd., Glen Allen VA 23060
Get ready for a spooktacular time with family-friendly stories, creative crafts, delightful treats, and more. All ages are welcome, and wearing costumes is part of the fun!
Scary Stories for Scaredy Cats
October 26, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ages: Kids in grades K-7th
Location: Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake E St., Henrico VA 23230
The library is hosting a spooky story session for kids, starting off with slightly spooky tales and slowly ramping up to more frightening ones. Families can leave at any point they choose. Dare to stick around till the end?
FANGdomonium: Teen Spooky Fest
October 26, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages: Kids in grades K-7th
Location: Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake E St., Henrico VA 23230
Spooky Season has arrived at the library! They're bringing all of their favorite eerie fandoms with an array of drop-in activities, escape rooms, cosplay, games, and more.
October 28, 2024
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages: Kids in grades K-5th
Location: North Park Branch Library, 8508 Franconia Rd., Richmond VA 23227
Gather around everyone and flaunt your amazing costumes with a grand parade finale. Enjoy snacks and a fun craft activity too!
Hanover
October 25, 2024
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: All ages
Location: Atlee Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Gather around everyone and flaunt your amazing costumes with a grand parade finale. Enjoy snacks and a fun craft activity too!
October 26
4pm-8pm
Ages: Teens ages 12-18
Location: Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Teens will celebrate the Spooky Season by painting pumpkins!
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