Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Location: Bolling Haxall House, 211 E. Franklin Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Dates/Times: October 16 or October 23, 6:30 PM or 8:45 PM
Price: $24- $60
Enjoy Halloween classics, from classics by Danny Elfman to Michael Jackson, performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit theater.
More information: feverup.com
Shadows of Shockoe Ghost Tour
Location: Richbrau Brewing Company, 5 S. 20th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Dates/Times: Dates & Times Vary
Price: $27- $30
Join your Ghost Host for a nighttime tour of Shockoe Bottom, Richmond’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood. Hear chilling tales of paranormal activity at sites like the Old Stone House, Church Hill tunnel collapse, and Civil War hospitals, as 400 years of history come to life.
More information: hauntsofrichmond.com
Animate x Nightmare Weekend
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St.
Neighborhood: City Center
Dates/Times: October 17-19
Price: $45- $275
Don't miss GalaxyCon's Animate! x Nightmare Weekend Richmond at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Experience three days filled with epic panels, cosplay, celebrity appearances, gaming, and more. Enjoy a mix of anime and horror experiences, making it a fun event for fans of all ages!
More information: galaxycon.com
Celebrity Male Impersonations Halloween Drag King Brunch
Location: Gold Lion Community Cafe, 1012 Hull Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Dates/Times: October 19, 12 PM- 2 PM
Price: $17.85
Gold Lion Community Cafe invites you to the Celebrity Male Impersonations Halloween Drag King Brunch. Come dressed in your Halloween costume, order some food and drinks, and enjoy the amazing performances. Headlined by Stefon Royc and featuring Kenate Black and Ryder Redbeard.
More information: eventbrite.com
Succulent Skull Class
Location: Benchtop Brewing RVA, 434 Hull St.
Neighborhood: Manchester
Dates/Times: October 19, 3 PM
Price: $55
Come for a spooktacular hour of a succulent gardening with The Freckled Flower Farm at Benchtop Brewing! Join for a guided workshop of learning how to plant and care for your very own Succulent Skull. Your skull will be the perfect unique Halloween decoration for your home!
Materials will be provided. Benchtop Brewing will be offering hot dogs and other snacks plus one of their 12+ brews on tap. Food and drinks purchased separately.
More information: thefreckledflowerfarm.com
Poe Halloween Unhappy Hour
Location: Poe Museum, 1914 E. Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Dates/Times: October 23, 6 PM- 9 PM
Price: $15
The Poe Museum is hosting a special UnHappy Hour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Guests can enjoy live music from The Embalmers, along with drinks from Triple Crossing and various wines. Southern cuisine, including plant-based options, will be provided by 1115 Mobile Kitchen. Attendees are encouraged to wear Rocky Horror-inspired costumes for a chance to win tickets to the museum's Birthday Bash in January. Tickets can be reserved on the Poe Museum website.
"We hope to see you there, for a miserable time from six to nine…"
More information: poemuseum.org
Halloween 10M & 5K Run on the Capital Trail
Location: Wharf Street Lot, 3115 Wharf Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Dates/Times: October 25, 7:30 AM
Price: $37- $44
Race into fall at the Cap Trail 10M & 5k for a Halloween-themed run/walk along the scenic Virginia Capital Trail. Participants can enjoy top-finisher prizes, a celebratory post-run beverage at Stone Brewing, and a pre-run costume contest with prizes for the best costumes. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels!
More information: runsignup.com
Spooky-ish at The Moxy
Location: Moxy Richmond Downtown, 501 E. Franklin St.
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Dates/Times: October 25, 6:30 PM- 10 PM
Price: $17- $150
Come to a fabulous Halloween-themed burlesque event at the Moxy Hotel. Enjoy a fun bourbon tasting before experiencing the burlesque show, featuring acclaimed performers Darshe Dazzles, Jo'Rie Tigerlily, Venus Flytrap, Kil Gil, Santobella Spark and Evelyn Demure. Purchase your ticket in advance to receive a free cocktail or mocktail on the Moxy! This event is for ages 21 and up.
More information: eventbrite.com
RVA Spooky Square Dance
Location: Studio Two Three, 109 W 15th Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Dates/Times: October 25, 7 PM- 10 PM
Price: $10
Square Dance RVA hosts a special Halloween Dance at Studio Two Three. The night will feature live music from the Garden Variety String and calling by McEver Dugan. Come wearing a costume you can dance in!
Doors open at 7, the lesson is at 7:30, and dancing is at 8.
More information: facebook.com
ICA Fright Night
Location: Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, 601 W. Broad St.
Neighborhood: Arts District
Dates/Times: October 29, 6 PM
Price: $5
Stay late for an evening of back-to-back independent horror films, curated by ICA A/V technician and filmmaker Renn Trani. Note: Some films include mature content; viewer discretion is advised.
Doors at 6 p.m. Screening at 6:30 p.m. (129 minutes of film time)
More information: icavuc.org
Phantoms of Franklin Ghost Tour
Location: Jefferson Hotel, 19 W. Franklin Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Dates/Times Vary
Price: Tickets $27 – $30
Come discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn-of-the-century Franklin Street on an outdoor walking ghost tour. Home to many beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. This outdoor walking tour will lead you about 1 mile in 75 to 90 minutes.
More information: hauntsofrichmond.com
Eerie Canal Cruises
Location: Riverfront Canal Cruises, 109 Virginia Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Dates/Times: October 31- November 2, times vary
Price: $6
This year’s tours plunge passengers into a chilling adventure to investigate reported strange and monstrous occurrences along Richmond’s riverfront. Passengers will be deputized by our brave boat captains to find a mysterious monster that has been plaguing Richmond’s riverfront. Guests will venture downstream on the historic James River and Kanawha Canal and witness the spooky décor and chilling surprises as they face the aquatic peril that lurks just below the surface.
Little ghouls and ghosts in attendance will receive a special candy treat. This Eerie Canal Tour is best suited for kids aged 7 and over.
More information: venturerichmond.com
A Haunted Hotel Halloween
Location: The Lobby Bar at Quirk Hotel, 201 W. Broad St.
Neighborhood: Arts District
Dates/Times: October 31, 9 PM - 11:45 PM
Price: $15 Cover, includes a welcome cocktail or mocktail
Come to A Haunted Hotel Halloween Party at the Lobby Bar at Quirk Hotel. Enjoy the bar's happy hour menu as you dance to music from DJ Aries Deleon. This event is for ages 21 and up.
More information: eventbrite.com
The Rocky Horror Show with Richmond Triangle Players & Richmond Symphony
Location: Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St. Suite 400
Neighborhood: City Center
Dates/Times: October 31, 7PM
Price: Tickets start at $20
The Richmond Triangle Players joins Richmond Symphony in a production of The Rocky Horror Show, a beloved cult classic of over 50 years. Don't miss out on this special one-night only Halloween performance!
More information: dominionenergycenter.com
Richmond Halloween Bar Crawl
Locations: Aces Sports Lounge, Stadium Nightclub, Margarita's Cantina, Liquid 2.0 Nightclub, and Daily Menu Bar, and more
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Dates/Times: October 31 or November 1, 6 PM-1:30 AM
Price: $25- $65
Get into the Halloween spirit with free entry and up to 50% off drinks at Richmond's hottest bars! Enjoy live DJs spinning all night, thrilling costume contests, specialty Halloween cocktails, and tasty discounts on food. Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable night of spooky fun! Ages 21+ only.
More information: barcrawllive.com