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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the 540 is treating it like a three-day holiday. Saturday morning, downtown Fredericksburg kicks off with the Costume Stroll down Caroline Street and Treats on the Streets at the shops, while Shannon Air Museum drops candy from airplanes at its Harvest Festival Fly-In. Friday night, Fredericksburg Police roll a Cars & Cops show and trunk-or-treat into the ballpark, and Caledon and Widewater state parks go spooky after dark. Add the Whiskey & Wine Festival, final nights for Halls of Hysteria and the Haunted Hill, pirates haunting Belle Grove, and an extra hour of sleep Sunday when the clocks fall back. Grab your calendar, we're pulling up.
— J. Patrick
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Halloween Morning in Downtown Fredericksburg
Downtown Costume Stroll & Treats on the Streets
Saturday, October 31 | Costume Stroll 9:30 AM (pre-stroll fun from 8:30) · Treats on the Streets 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Stroll meets at VRE Park & Ride Lot B on Caroline St, by the train station; treats at participating shops downtown, with the Visitor Center at 601 Caroline St as home base
Downtown's Scarecrow Fest saves the best for the actual holiday. Get the kids (and yourself) in costume, gather at the VRE lot on Caroline Street for pre-stroll activities at 8:30, and the whole parade of princesses, pirates, and inflatable dinosaurs steps off down Caroline Street at 9:30 sharp. Strollers and wagons are welcome; leave the bikes at home.
Then from 10 to noon, participating downtown businesses hand out treats, the Haunted FXBGO! Bus parks at Market Square (909 Princess Anne St), and Halloween at the Market fills Hurkamp Park with games, crafts, trick-or-treating, and a spooky maze from 9 to 1. It's all free, all walkable, and it sends you straight into our local shops. The treat map goes live on fxbg.com closer to the day.
📅 Weekend Rundown
Friday, October 30
🥓 Makin' Bacon — all day, Dogtopia of Fredericksburg, 4272 Plank Rd. 🔁 Weekly Friday. A $5 donation to the Dogtopia Foundation gets your pup two pieces of turkey bacon at naptime.
🌽 Belvedere Plantation Fall Harvest Festival — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and 6:00–10:00 PM (Sat and Sun 10–6), 1410 Belvedere Dr, Fredericksburg. Corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, and 30+ attractions; 2 and under free.
👻 Upcycled Ghost Art Show — 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily through Sunday, Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline St. Free. Vote for your favorite ghost, and grab a Duck & Seek sheet while you're there (the hunt ends Saturday).
🌌 Black Light Night Hike — 5:30–7:00 PM, Widewater State Park Visitor Center, 101 Widewater State Park Rd, Stafford. A ranger-led 2-mile glow hike to the Potomac for ages 12+. Pre-registration required; standard parking fee.
🚔 Cars & Cops Car Show + Trunk or Treat — 5:00–9:00 PM (car registration from 4 PM), Virginia Credit Union Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way. Fredericksburg Police's first one: Top 20 awards, a Chief's Award, and car owners handing out candy.
🔦 Halloween Howl at Caledon — 6:00–8:00 PM, Caledon State Park Visitor Center, 11617 Caledon Rd, King George. Free ($5 parking), no registration. A night wagon ride, the "Skeleton Zoo," and campfire trick-or-treat s'mores. Costumes encouraged.
🍷 Eve's Haunted Soiree — doors 6:00 PM, Eden Try Winery, 6818 River Rd, Fredericksburg. A candlelit four-course wine pairing with tarot, strings, and storytelling. 21+, reservations required.
🤘 Metal Night: Halloween Costume Show — 6:00–10:00 PM, Adventure Brewing North, 33 Perchwood Dr, Unit 101. Sacrificial Betrayal, Arduous, Price of Apathy, and Gutterance, with Rosie's Pizza on site.
🎃 Halloween Party with DJ Oh Noo — 6:00–9:00 PM, Creekside Farm Brewery, 15492 Creekside Ln, King George.
🛻 Ink Cave Tattoo Trunk or Treat — 6:00–9:00 PM, 1101 Potomac Ave, Falmouth. Free. Minitruks, lowriders, a moon bounce, and Halloween flash sheets. Check before you go.
🃏 Friday Night Pokémon TCG (6:30 PM, $10) and Friday Night Magic (7:00 PM) — Your Hobby Place, 4276 Plank Rd. 🔁 Weekly.
💀 Halls of Hysteria — evening time slots (also Saturday, the final night), Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. Graveyards, a corn maze of scares, and clowns; recommended 13+. $25 (code HALLOWEEN takes $5 off on the 31st), free parking; pick your time slot here.
🏴☠️ Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governor's Mansion — 7:00–11:00 PM (Friday through Sunday), Belle Grove Plantation, 9221 Belle Grove Dr, King George. $25 at the gate (online sales are closed). All ages, but not for the very young; under-16s need a parent.
🕯️ Halloween Ghost Tour with Masonic Lodge Access — 7:30–8:45 PM (also Saturday), meeting at Masonic Lodge No. 4, 803 Princess Anne St. Through the lodge, the Masonic Cemetery, and downtown, ending after hours at Amy Lou's Apothecary. $32; two flights of stairs. Book here.
🐴 Witches, Ghosts, Murder & Mayhem Carriage Tours — evenings, weather permitting, departing from the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St. Adults $30, kids $15. A 60-minute lantern-lit carriage ride; not recommended for small children. Times aren't posted, so check the booking page before you go.
🎹 Free Concert: Scary Music for Organ — 7:30 PM, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St. Free (donations welcome), costumes encouraged.
🚜 The Haunted Hill — 7:30–10:30 PM (also Saturday), 10400 Fox Creek Ln, Partlow. A hay wagon drops you in the woods and you find your way out through nearly a mile of scares. $25 cash / $27 card at the gate; not for under-12s.
🎸 Frontiers – Tribute to Journey — 7:00 PM, Groove Music Hall, 6501 Dominion Raceway Ave, Thornburg. From $37.
🎭 Veronica's Room by Ira Levin — 8:00 PM (Sat 8 PM, Sun 2 PM), Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St, 4th floor. Stage Door Productions closes out its run of the mystery-thriller from the author of Rosemary's Baby.
🕹️ Halloween Eve: A Sound of Thunder + Metallifun — 8:00 PM, Reclaim Arcade, 2324 Plank Rd. $15 includes free play on 75+ games; 18+.
📖 Breaking Lines Poetry Night and Spoken Word — 8:00–9:00 PM, Original Grinds Coffee Shop, 615 Caroline St. 🔁 Weekly, hosted by Sera.
🎤 Karaoke Friday + DJ Friday Night — 9:00 PM, Spirits Bar & Restaurant, 816 Caroline St. 🔁 Weekly, DJ is 21+.
Saturday, October 31
🥬 Fredericksburg Farmers Market + Halloween at the Market — 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (Halloween fun 9–1), Hurkamp Park, 500 William St. Games, crafts, trick-or-treating, and a spooky maze. See Farmers Markets below.
🐕 Saturday Stroll: Halloween Edition — 8:45 AM sharp, Old Dominion Humane Society, 3602 Lafayette Blvd. Take a shelter dog for a walk; no signup, but you'll need your own vehicle to transport the pup.
🐾 Halloween B.A.R.K. Hike — 9:00–10:00 AM, Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd, King George. Free ($5 parking). Costumed dogs earn a B.A.R.K. Ranger certificate.
🎃 Downtown Costume Stroll & Treats on the Streets — stroll 9:30 AM, treats 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, Caroline St. ⭐ Fairy Pick — see above.
🃏 Pokémon & Sports Card Show — 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Fredericksburg Field House, 3411 Shannon Park Dr. Free admission and parking, 300+ vendor tables, free gift bags, and costumes allowed.
✈️ 12th Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, Shannon Air Museum, 3380 Shannon Airport Cir, Fredericksburg. Aviation trick-or-treating with candy drops for costumed kids 12 and under, a Haunted Hangar Tour, vintage aircraft, museum tours, vendors, and food. Admission isn't posted yet; call 540-373-4431 before you go.
🌽 Belvedere Plantation Fall Harvest Festival — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 1410 Belvedere Dr.
🍂 Miller Farms Market Fall Festival — from 10:00 AM, 12101 Orange Plank Rd, Locust Grove. Free hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, and food truks. The farm notes the Night Maze is closed on the 31st, so check before you go.
🥃 Whiskey & Wine Festival — 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. 100+ whiskey and wine selections, foodie and snack vendors, and local makers. $45 advance / $55 at the door, with a tasting glass and unlimited tastings.
🍬 4th Annual Trunk or Treat at Laid Not Sprayed Vinyl Workz — 3:00–5:00 PM, 514 Lansdowne Rd, Suite F, Fredericksburg.
🚘 610 Cruisers Cruise-In — 4:00–8:00 PM, 269 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford. 🔁 Weekly Saturday. Halloween night may change plans, so check their Facebook.
🔥 Fireside Folklore: S'mores, Spirits & Sweets — 5:00–6:30 PM, Aquia Picnic Area fire pit, Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Rd, Stafford. Standard parking fee; costumes encouraged.
🏃 Angels vs Devils 5K — 5:30 PM, Devils start at Pratt Park, 120 River Rd, Falmouth; Angels start at St. Clair Brooks Park, 80 Butler Rd. Two starts running the same course in opposite directions. $35 (+$5 race day), walkers and strollers welcome; benefits Operation Turbo.
🎶 Whisky Business Live — 5:30–9:00 PM, 1781 Brewing, 11109 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania. Outside food welcome.
🏺 "Spooky" Sip n' Spin Wheel Throwing — 6:00–8:00 PM, LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 916 Liberty St. $50, drinks included, 21+. Nearly sold out, so grab a spot fast.
🪩 Halloween Dance Party — 7:00–10:00 PM, Wilderness Presidential Resort clubhouse, 9220 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania. $5, family-friendly, with a DJ.
💃 Tango Lesson & Halloween Party — lesson 7:00 PM, costume winners 9:00 PM, Strictly Ballroom, 125 Olde Greenwich Dr, Suite 190. No partner needed.
🎸 The Smokin' Fireballs at the Eagles Club — 8:00 PM, Eagles Club, 21 Cool Springs Rd, Fredericksburg. 1950s and '60s rock 'n' roll.
🖤 Emo Night: Halloween — 8:00 PM, Reclaim Arcade, 2324 Plank Rd. DJ TiLT; $15 includes free play.
🍸 Halloween Night at Billikens — 9:00 PM, Billikens Smokehouse, 623 Caroline St. A post-trick-or-treat costume party with a spooky drink special.
👻 Still going tonight: Halls of Hysteria (final night), The Haunted Hill (7:30 PM), Haunted Pirates of Port Royal (7 PM), the Masonic Lodge ghost tour (7:30 PM), and Veronica's Room (8 PM). See Friday for details.
🪩 DJ Saturday Nights — 9:00 PM, Spirits Bar & Restaurant, 816 Caroline St. 🔁 Weekly Saturday, 21+.
Sunday, November 1
⏰ Clocks fall back at 2 AM. Enjoy the extra hour.
🚁 Mini-Drone / Whoop Races — 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Adventure Brewing North, 33 Perchwood Dr, Unit 101. All skill levels.
👻 Upcycled Ghost Art Show — last day, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline St. Free.
🌽 Belvedere Plantation Fall Harvest Festival — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, 1410 Belvedere Dr.
🎭 Veronica's Room — 2:00 PM, Allstate Community Theater, 810 Caroline St. Closing matinee.
🗡️ Flesh & Blood TCG Weekly Sunday Armory — 2:00–5:00 PM, Your Hobby Place, 4276 Plank Rd. 🔁 Weekly.
🎩 Karaoke with a Magician — 5:00–8:00 PM, Adventure Brewing North, 33 Perchwood Dr, Unit 101. It's Seltzer Sunday too: $6 pints and $5 cans to go at both locations.
🏴☠️ Haunted Pirates of Port Royal — final night, 7:00–11:00 PM, Belle Grove Plantation, 9221 Belle Grove Dr, King George.
🎯 Cornhole Tournament — sign-up 7:30 PM, tournament 8:30 PM, Spirits Bar & Restaurant, 816 Caroline St. 🔁 Weekly, 21+, valid ID required.
🥬 Farmers Markets
Fredericksburg Farmers Market — Hurkamp Park, 500 William St. Saturdays, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, through December 5. Produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, and honey, plus Halloween at the Market from 9 to 1 this Saturday.
Spotsylvania Farmers Market — Saturday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (switching to 9–1 in November), Route 3 VDOT Commuter Lot, 12150 Gordon Rd. 🔁 Also Sunday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Spotsylvania High School lot, 6975 Courthouse Rd (Sundays run through Nov 22).
Stafford Farmers Market (Long Family Markets) — Sundays, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM through Thanksgiving week, 610 Slug Lot, 163 Staffordboro Blvd, Stafford.
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If you're here → go eat here. Creekside Farm Brewery has truks lined up Friday and Saturday, Adventure Brewing has Rosie's and Cousins Maine Lobster on its calendar, and Saturday's big events are bringing food. Anything not named is marked, so give it a quick check before you head out.
Friday, October 30
🍕 Pizza Napoli @ Creekside Farm Brewery, 15492 Creekside Ln, King George, 4–8 PM — confirmed
🍕 Rosie's Gourmet Pizzas & Döners @ Adventure Brewing North, 33 Perchwood Dr, Unit 101, 6–10 PM (Metal Night)
Saturday, October 31
🥔 Pit & Potato @ Creekside Farm Brewery, 15492 Creekside Ln, King George, 12–8 PM
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Adventure Brewing — confirmed on Adventure's calendar (time and location not specified; check whether it's Perchwood Dr or Hazel Park Ln)
✈️ Food vendors @ Harvest Festival Fly-In, Shannon Air Museum, 3380 Shannon Airport Cir, 10 AM–4 PM — promoted by the museum
🍂 Food truks @ Miller Farms Fall Festival, 12101 Orange Plank Rd, Locust Grove — mentioned by the farm
🥃 Foodie & snack vendors @ Whiskey & Wine Festival, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, 11 AM–4 PM
Sunday, November 1
🍕 Rosie's Pizza @ Adventure Brewing — listed on Adventure's calendar (time and location not specified)
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Around Virginia
Central Virginia / Richmond
Scott's Addition Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 31 | 12:00–6:00 PM 📍 CarMax Park, 1771 Encore Ave, Richmond
Richmond's free Halloween block party moves into the brand-new CarMax Park, home of the Flying Squirrels, this year. Expect live music, fall treats, local craft beer, and costume contests for kids, adults, and dogs. Free to get in, so bring the whole crew in costume.
Charlottesville
Fantasy Festival at IX Art Park
Saturday, October 31 | 4:00–9:00 PM 📍 IX Art Park, 522 2nd St SE, Charlottesville
An all-ages Halloween takeover of Charlottesville's favorite art park: live performances, roaming fantasy characters, vendors and artisans, immersive art, and food and drink. Admission is free with a suggested $5–$25 donation per family, and grown-ups can stay for the 21+ afterparty from 9 PM to 2 AM ($15 presale, $20 at the door).
Northern Virginia
Cox Farms Fall Festival
Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 1 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (Sunday until 5; last entry an hour before close) 📍 Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville
Northern Virginia's go-to fall festival is in its final stretch (the season wraps Nov 8), and Halloween weekend is the time to go. Tickets are dated and priced by day: $20 Friday, $30 Saturday and Sunday. Buy online before you make the drive.
Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach
Beats & Treats, Five Points Park
Friday, October 30 | 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 Five Points Civic Plaza Park, 6123 Sewells Point Rd, Norfolk
A free Halloween-eve block party in Norfolk's Five Points neighborhood, with house music from DJ Amarosa, games, and giveaways. Costumes encouraged. Parking is suggested at Norview Baptist Church, 1127 Norview Ave.
Shenandoah Valley
Saturday, October 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM (costume contest at 6 PM) 📍 E. Main St, from Firehouse Ln to N. Broad St, downtown Luray
Local businesses and groups line East Main Street with candy, and more than 1,000 trick-or-treaters showed up last year. Free, rain or shine (canceled only for severe weather). Pair it with a stop at Luray Caverns and make a day of it.
More Virginia festivals: Festival Guides and Reviews.
That's the lineup, FXBG. Whether you're strolling Caroline Street in costume, catching candy dropped from an airplane, or braving the Haunted Hill one last time, get out there and live it. The 540 doesn't slow down, and neither should you.
See you next weekend.
Pull up soon,
J. Patrick
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