Halloween is being celebrated in the region with haunted houses, hayrides, pumpkin picking and lots of events involving spooks, mazes, candy, crafts and fun for all ages.
This story will be updated regularly, so check back for activities for the whole family.
Scroll down for categories including For All Ages, For Kids and For Adults.
For All Ages
Friday, Oct. 28
Blue Ridge Tunnel After Dark event presented by Nelson County Parks and Recreation and Blue Mountain Brewery, tickets required, 6 p.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1114425582481801
“Night of the Living Dead” (1968) screening, 1 p.m., Court Square Theater, Harrisonburg. Info: www.courtsquaretheater.org
Community movie night with Addams Family 2 hosted by the Harrisonburg Police Department, 6:45 p.m., Turner Pavilion, 228 S. Liberty St., Harrisonburg. Costumes welcome. For all ages. Popcorn, snacks and drinks. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Info: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonburgPoliceDepartment
Fear Forest in Harrisonburg, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., full immersion Halloween experience with three haunted attractions, hay wagon, souvenirs, actor photo ops, bonfire and more. Info: https://www.fearforest.net/
Saturday, Oct. 29
Halloween Party at Kimco, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trick or treating for all ages, pumpkin painting, costumes welcome. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/434371295515860/
Halloween Movie at the Waynesboro Public Library, 11 a.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/458419959439014
Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m., New Valley Church, 2124 Davis Road, Waynesboro. Free community event. Games, candy, hot dogs, chili and bounce houses. Fun for all ages. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1292808874804525/
Day of the Dead celebration hosted by Virginia Organizing, noon to 5 p.m., Our Community Place, 17 East Johnson St., Harrisonburg. Live music, food trucks, activities and local artists. Info: https://virginia-organizing.org/
“Dial M for Murder” live performance, 2 p.m. Student $15, Adult $25, Wayne Theatre, downtown Waynesboro. Advance tickets recommended. Limited seating. Info: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3643437/dial-m-for-murder-waynesboro-wayne-theatre
Sugar Skulls at Plaza Antigua, 3 p.m., come decorate your own ceramic sugar skull with The Glitter Bee and learn about their purpose and origins (hint: it has NOTHING to do with Halloween). $15 fee includes skull and everything you need to decorate it. Open to all ages. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1752922011746973
Trunk or Treat at the Waynesboro Flea Market, 4-6 p.m. Pumpkin painting, bouncy houses, candy, food and more. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/588716242953362/
A-maze-ing Halloween Harvest Fest, 5-10 p.m., Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, costume party, live music with Chamomile and Whiskey, 5-acre corn maze in the dark, campfires, smores, games and more. Located at 165 Old Ridge Road in Lovingston. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/474447764699244/
Fall Festival at West Waynesboro Church of Christ, trunk or treat, cake walk, spook room, corn maze, inflatables, games, hot dogs, cotton candy and more, 6-7:30 p.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1283884002147038/
Halloween cult classic movie screening at the Augusta County Library, 6-8 p.m. Info: www.AugustaCountyLibrary.org,
Halloween Skate at Funkys Skate Center in Harrisonburg, costume contest, free admission for those in full costume, candy, prizes and more. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/832204044578721/
Fear Forest in Harrisonburg, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., full immersion Halloween experience with three haunted attractions, hay wagon, souvenirs, actor photo ops, bonfire and more. Info: https://www.fearforest.net/
Madame Redrum’s Nine Gates of Doom Haunted House in Waynesboro, for ages 13+, 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets required. Located at 717 Rockfish Road. Info: http://madameredrums.com/
Sunday, Oct. 30
The Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton hosts Oktoberfest, 9 a.m. to 7 p.mm. Features Musikanten German Band, dancing, exhibits, raffles and more. Tickets required. Info: https://www.frontiermuseum.org/
Fall Festival to benefit the Augusta Regional SPCA, Penmerryl Farms, Chuchville, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Furry 5K and color run, dog show, costume contest, pumpkin painting and food vendors. Info: https://www.facebook.com/augustaregionalspca
Double feature showing “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) and “Bucket of Blood” (1959), 4 p.m., Court Square Theater, Harrisonburg. Info: www.courtsquaretheater.org
The Wayne Theatre hosts an Escape Room, 5-8 p.m. Six participants per session. It was a crisp October evening in Waynesboro and everything was calm… until it wasn’t. A scream of horror rings out through the Wayne Theatre as the staff rushes to the box office. There on the floor is Jim, the theatre’s handyman. Reserve your spot online at https://www.waynetheatre.org/event/hallowayne
Double feature showing of “House on Haunted Hill” (1959) and “Dementia 13” (1963) at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, 7 p.m. Info: www.courtsquaretheater.org
Haunted Depot Spirit Box Tour, presented by Black Raven Paranormal, 7:30 p.m. Info: https://visitstaunton.com/staunton-ghost-tours/
The Wayne Theatre hosts an Improv show, Hallowayne edition, at 8 p.m. The Studio Wayne Improvisators performance show features teen improvisators who will be making things up on the spot – based on your suggestions! Get tickets online at https://www.waynetheatre.org/event/hallowayne
Monday, Oct. 31
Fear Forest in Harrisonburg, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., full immersion Halloween experience with three haunted attractions, hay wagon, souvenirs, actor photo ops, bonfire and more. Info: https://www.fearforest.net/
For Kids
Friday, Oct. 28
Trick or Treat at Waynesboro Public Library, 3-5 p.m. No registration required.
Downtown Waynesboro Trick or Treat, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Costume contest at 4:50 p.m. free. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1138952386997878
Saturday, Oct. 29
Trunk or Treat, Wright Way Hyundai, Waynesboro, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Costume contest, games and refreshements. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/661126168549851/
Staunton Church of the Brethren Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m., 1615 North Coalter St., Staunton. Crafts, candy and fun.
Charlottesville Downtown Halloween Festival, 2-4:30 p.m., Ting Pavilion. Info: https://www.charlottesville.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2021
Trunk or Treat, Blue Ridge Chapel in Waynesboro, 3-5 p.m. Free hot dogs while they last. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/867471174410751/
Family Fall Festival at Wayne Hills Baptist Church, 4-6 p.m., 877 Ladd Road, Waynesboro. Inflatables, live music, hay rides, trunk or treat, carnival games and more. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/773417150534134/
Trunk or Treat at the Waynesboro Moose Lodge, 4 p.m. Open to the public. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/481648663992297/
Staunton Jams Kids Only Rockstar Costume Contest, Ciders from Mars, Staunton, 4:30 p.m. Judging begins at 5 p.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/853567075670930/
Scare-apalooza, Kline & Co Real Estate, 5-8 p.m. Costume contest, treats and haunted deck. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1126206941630675/
First Baptist Waynesboro Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Costumes, games, activities, food and treats. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/819133776190370/
Trunk or Treat at American Freestyle Karate, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Open to the public. Costume contest at 7:30. Located at 310A Betsy Bell Road in Staunton. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/437111598554872
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat, Henry Funeral Home Parking Lot, 1030 West Beverley St., Staunton, 6-8 p.m. Wear your costumes and drive through the parking lot for a bag of goodies. Staff will be in costumes and there will be Halloween decorations, blow-ups, fog machines, music and lots of fun. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1109198543029967/
Sunday, Oct. 30
Trick or Treat event at Parrott Orthodontics, hosted by Old Dominion Realty, 2-4 p.m., 17 Gosnell Crossing, Staunton. Info: https://www.facebook.com/QParrottDDS
Trunk or Treat, 3-5 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 1512 Churchville Ave., Staunton. Free meal and lots of candy. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/484240400390242
Trunk or Treat at Waynesboro Church of Christ, 3:30-5 p.m., goodies for all. Bible theme. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/862977218200168/
Monday, Oct. 31
Smiley’s Ice Cream Trunk or Treat, 5-8:30 p.m., Bridgewater. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/640990920788927
Nelson County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat event, 5-6:30 p.m., Nelson County Courthouse parking lot, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston. Family-friendly event for children to trick or treat at various decorated vehicles. Meet and greet with Sheriff David Hill, deputies and courthouse staff. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1079276999443372/
Spooky-Hoods safe and fun trick-or-treating through the neighborhoods of Waynesboro, 6-9 p.m. Spookiest house wins a prize. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3364793347077093/
For Adults
Friday, Oct. 28
Barren Ridge Vineyards Harvest Celebration, 4-7 p.m. Live music by Small Batch, vineyard walk (by reservaton only). Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/692505455074261/
Haunted Cave at Grand Caverns, advance tickets recommended, 5-10 p.m. Strobe lights, dim lighting, fog machines and more. Self-guided tour. Not recommended for children. $20 per person. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/652076216145636/652076226145635/
Waynesboro YMCA Halloween Ball fundraiser, costumes encouraged, Orchard Creek, 6 p.m., $100 per person. Tickets required. Info: www.waynesboroymca.com
DJ Groovematic’s Halloween Dance Party at Bottles in Waynesboro, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ starts at 9:30 p.m. Come check out crazy decorations in your favorite costume and dance the night away to DJ Groovematic. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1165551987377734
Saturday, Oct. 29
Barren Ridge Vineyards Harvest Celebration, 1-6 p.m. Wine bottle ring toss, pumpkin hunt, wine tasting, caramel apple bar for all ages, candy guess game, food truck, live music by Dara James & The Convictions. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/692505455074261/
Memento Mori Halloween Dance Party at Swannanoa Palace, The Dooley Mansion, music, special guest DJs, 3 p.m. Tickets required. $30-$80. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/494040565966078/
Mini Staunton Jams Halloween Show with Dragon Wagon, 4-6 p.m., Redbeard Brewing Company, Staunton. Costume contest with prizes. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/860180611804659/
The Monster Mash: DJ Adonis Halloween Dance and Costume Party, Stable Craft Brewing, 4 p.m. DJ starts at 6:30 p.m. Costume contest. Prizes all night long. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/792615485387946/
Halloween Party at Plaza Antigua, cash prizes for best costumes, Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/447070037518220/
Halloween Costume Party with prizes, DJ Taylor and dancing at Hotel Madison Ballroom, 7-10 p.m., Harrisonburg. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822506991424273/
Spookerbowl Halloween Party at Basic City in Waynesboro, 7 p.m., costume contest, Wahookies, Soul Cry & Monkey Wine, prizes. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/844998793519404/
Hallowine Party at Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater, 7 p.m., live music, dancing, food trucks and more. Costume contest. $10 fee. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1517541738697212/
Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash with Ginger Minj at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, 7:30 p.m. Ginger Minj, star of “Hocus Pocus 2,” brings her Spooktacular musical talents to Court Square Theater along with Gidget Galore and Mr/ Ms Adrian in a live tribute to the original and the new sequel in this all original, musical spectacular. Info: www.courtsquaretheater.org
Halloween BYOB Costume Party, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance in Waynesboro. 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fee. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/4000779040146362/
Halloween Party with Vinyl Nation at the Staunton Moose, 8 p.m. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/287194260168370/
Sunday, Oct. 30
Barren Ridge Vineyards Harvest Celebration, 2-5 p.m., live music by Beleza, prizes announced. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/692505455074261/
Monday, Oct. 31
Halloween Paint N’ Sip, 6-8:30 p.m., Yelping Dog Wine, Staunton. $35 fee. Reservations required. Price includes spooky painting, all supplies and one glass of wine. Artist Madison Little will lead the class. Info: (540) 885-2275
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