Your Guide to Halloween in Richmond: Ghost Tours, Pumpkin Patches, Family Fun and More
Halloween in Richmond is packed with spooktacular events, haunted tales, and family-friendly traditions. From pumpkin patches to ghost tours, the season comes alive with spooky fun and a rich dose of haunted history. Whether you’re searching for the best haunted houses in Richmond, historic ghost tours, or local pumpkin patches to explore, RVA has it all, thanks to the local businesses that make Halloween unforgettable. Here’s your complete guide to celebrating a fab-BOO-lous Halloween in Richmond this year.
Haunted Tours & Spooky History in Richmond
Step into Richmond’s haunted past with tours and experiences that mix ghost stories, history, and spine-tingling fun:
Ashland Berry Farm’s Terror on the Farm
Start with a haunted hayride into the dark woods, then brace yourself for nonstop scares, twisted illusions, and frights around every corner. This year, get your pulse racing with four brand-new haunts for 2025: Blackwater Bayou, Last Chance: Dead & Breakfast, Psycho Path 3D, and Booger Woods.
Spooky Lights Tour with Discover Richmond Tours
Climb aboard and see Richmond’s spookiest, quirkiest, and most over-the-top Halloween displays—all from the comfort of a private tour bus. Bring your own beverages, gather your boo crew, and enjoy a customizable ride that’s equal parts eerie and entertaining.
Ghost Tour with Haunts of Richmond
Haunts of Richmond has been keeping RVA spooky since 2004 with locally owned ghost tours that dive deep into the city’s haunted history. With multiple tour options to choose from, you can explore different sides of Richmond’s eerie past—whether you want to stroll through Shockoe Bottom, venture into Capitol Hill, or uncover hidden tales around every corner.
RVA TukTuk Halloween Tour
Put a haunting twist on Richmond sightseeing. This 1.5-hour private ride takes you past some of the city’s spookiest spots, including Hanover Avenue, Oregon Hill, and the Fan, where ghostly legends and eerie houses come to life. Each TukTuk seats up to 6 passengers (with space for groups up to 36), making it perfect for families, friends, or a full-on fright night crew.
Eerie Canal Cruises with Venture Richmond
Join brave boat captains to investigate a mysterious riverfront monster as you drift through spooky décor and eerie surprises along the James River and Kanawha canal over Halloween weekend. Best for ages 7+, with candy treats for little ghouls and goblins.
Hanover Tavern’s Ghosts Walk at Night
Ghosts Walk at Night returns to Hanover Tavern, one of the country’s oldest taverns, for three spine-chilling evenings of guided tours. As the veil between worlds grows thin, step into the haunted Tavern, Historic Courthouse, and Old Stone Jail, where recorded paranormal activity and true ghostly tales come to life. Along the way, you’ll encounter a ghastly cast of characters ready to share eerie stories of Hanover’s haunted past. Dare to discover what lurks in the shadows when the Ghosts Walk at Night…
Carytown Zombie Walk
Join the masses of “zombies” as they take over Richmond’s Carytown in a fan-favorite RVA Halloween tradition, now in its 20th year. Whether you dress up and participate or line the streets to watch as they shuffle down the street, it’s sure to be a ghoul-tastic time.
Spooky Movies at The Byrd
This October, the historic Byrd Theatre is serving up thrills all month long with a lineup of your favorite spooky Halloween movies on the big screen. Built in 1928 and famously haunted itself, the Byrd is the perfect backdrop for everything from classic horror flicks to nostalgic seasonal favorites in Richmond.
Pumpkins, Haunted Farms & Local Fall Favorites in Richmond
From local farms to nurseries, to brand new businesses and packages, these local Richmond businesses make it easier than ever to bring the spirit of fall home.
Ashland Berry Farm’s Pumpkin Patch
A beloved Richmond Halloween tradition for more than 40 years, spend the day exploring a 30-acre pumpkin patch, complete with scenic hayrides and the famous All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Challenge. Little ones will love playing at Fort Pumpkin, braving the 3D Boo House, and visiting the friendly animals at the Animal Corral. And no trip is complete without a stop at the Donut Shop for fresh homemade donuts, farm-fresh fries, hot dogs, and other seasonal treats.
Patch to Porch Pumpkin Delivery & Styling Service
Patch to Porch makes decorating for fall effortless. Simply choose your package and delivery week, and they’ll head straight to the farm to hand-pick the freshest, most vibrant pumpkins for your order. Everything is delivered right to your doorstep, and if you’ve added setup, your porch will be styled for you so it’s instantly festive without any extra work. No need to be home, no heavy lifting, just a beautifully decorated porch ready for the season.
Cross Creek Nursery Porch Kits
Cross Creek Nursery’s Porch Kits make fall decorating effortless and customizable. Each $54.99 kit comes with a 12″ mum, an 8″ mum, two corn stalks, a mini Indian corn bunch, and a mini hay bale. Add your own pumpkins and accents to make it uniquely yours for a front porch that’s festive, welcoming, and perfectly seasonal.
Fall Pumpkins & Décor at Strange’s Florist, Greenhouses & Garden Centers
Strange’s makes it easy to celebrate the season with everything you need in one stop— pumpkins, gourds, mums, autumn florals, and festive décor. With convenient locations throughout the greater Richmond area, you can bring home the colors and charm of fall no matter where you are in RVA.
Pumpkins, Gourds & More at Sneed’s Nursery
Sneed’s Nursery is your go-to spot for creating the perfect whimsical pumpkin stack. From vibrant pumpkins in every shape and size to colorful mums, gourds, and seasonal décor, you’ll find everything you need to bring your fall porch or garden to life.
Pumpkin Patch at Lloyd Family Farm
Lloyd Family Farm offers fall fun for the whole family with hayrides, a corn maze, a giant jump pad, a kids’ play area, and more. Pick pumpkins, enjoy barnyard meet-and-greets, and complete the day with extras, including pony rides, face painting, and local food vendors.
