Halloween Events in Richmond
🎃 City Guide · VA · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in Richmond? We’ve rounded up 26 verified Halloween events across Richmond for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in Richmond for 2026
Halloween Party
ADULT RECESS: Halloween Edition – Richmond
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Richmond's biggest Halloween party — costumes, DJs, and dancing till late.
Haunted House
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Richmond's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Richmond with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Parade
Costume Caper Story Time and Parade
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Richmond's signature Halloween street celebration, free for all ages.
Día de los Muertos
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Halloween Dayparty)
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
A vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in Richmond — ofrendas, music, and marigolds.
Bar Crawl
Do the Halloween Pub Crawl in Richmond
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Bar-hop through Richmond in costume with drink specials all night.
Halloween Event
Fancy Me Mad!
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Richmond — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Halloween Event
Garden Glow – Adults Only Night on Halloween
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Richmond's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
Ghosts Walk at Night Progressive Dinner
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Richmond with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Halloween Event
Gold Lion Ghouls Drag Brunch
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Richmond's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Market
Grimalkin Fest
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Shop local makers for Halloween goods, costumes, and decor in Richmond.
Halloween Event
Halloween Night: Hip-Hop vs Reggae
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Richmond's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
Halloween UnHappy Hour at the Poe Museum
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Richmond with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Haunted Dollhouse Halloween Party
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Richmond's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Haunted Hearth at Agecroft Hall
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Richmond with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Haunted Rooftop Halloween
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Richmond's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Richmond with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
RED VEIN Haunt
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Richmond's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Halloween Party
RVA Halloween Block Party
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Richmond's biggest Halloween party — costumes, DJs, and dancing till late.
Halloween Event
Richmond Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Richmond's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Halloween Event
Richmond Zombie Walk
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Richmond — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Ghost Tour
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
12+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Haunted history tour of Richmond: real legends, historic sites, spooky night stroll.
Market
Spookeasy Punk Rock Flea Market & Street Fest
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Shop local makers for Halloween goods, costumes, and decor in Richmond.
Halloween Party
Strangeways Into the Upside Down Halloween Party
21+ ONLY TICKETED
The Halloween night-out in Richmond: themed party, costume contest, full bar.
Halloween Event
Tricks and Treats at Kings Dominion
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Richmond — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Haunted House
Haunted Christmas at RED VEIN
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Richmond's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in Richmond
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in Richmond are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most Richmond Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in Richmond cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular Richmond venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ Richmond Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in Richmond for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include ADULT RECESS: Halloween Edition – Richmond, Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, Candlelight: Halloween Classics. Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in Richmond in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Richmond neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find Richmond Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 26 verified Halloween events across Richmond for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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