Halloween

From 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. ...

Shop more than 40 different vendors and artists selling seasonal favorites like pumpkins, mums, autumn-inspired art, kettle corn, and caramel apples. Enjoy free, family-oriented activities like a hayride, face painting, a hay maze, a petting zoo featuring miniature animals, and pumpkin painting. ...

Kick start your Halloween and get into the spirit of the event by running in a wacky costume. All participants can walk, run, creep or crawl in their favorite Halloween costume for the 5K or Kids Spooky Sprint culminating with a costume contest as well as a trunk or treat. ...

This weekend, legends and tales from throughout the centuries come to life before your eyes. Take a guided tour in the dark as interpreters dramatically demonstrate and perform old English folklore stories of witches, ghosts, goblins, shucks, and all “things that go bump in the night.” Come see what colonial Virginians thought were spooky, scary, ...

Local businesses host quaint and quirky events, while picturesque Victorian homes take on a spooky glow for the weekend-long celebration. ...

Costumes are highly encouraged. There will be live music, food trucks, hard cider and wine.  Plus, a costume contest.   ...

This annual event is designed to bring awareness to animal rescue organizations and help place adoptable pets in their “furever” homes. Staff will snap  photos of visitors and their canine companions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stick around for the annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade at 1 p.m. This popular trick-or-treating event will feature ...

A spooky day of family-friendly fun. Trick or treat in the recreated English settlement, listen to a spook-tacular story, and decorate your own mini pumpkin. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and bring a bucket to collect treats. ...

A special night of hauntingly narrated canal boat tours complete with candy for the little ones. ...

Prop bags will be available for purchase at the theatre.  This is not a live show, however participation is allowed.   ...

Downtown Ashland Association is organizing a map of trick-or-treat locations throughout the town. Published online October 28. All the details are available at online. ...