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.

Everyone's favorite cult classic musical returns for a special Halloween-time run. Join Brad, Janet, the one and only Dr. Frank N. Furter and his hunky creation Rocky for the musical that reminds us all "don't dream it ... be it!"

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.

The museums spookiest night of the year. This night filled with spooky science will feature different live demos and crafts, as well as a chance for you to wear your costume. Tickets are available online for purchase.

Readings by Edgar Allan Poe and a slew of true-and-torrid stories from our famous residents. Meet fascinating people like Elizabeth Arnold Poe, Edgar's departed mother; renowned Virginian Revolutionary George Wythe, murdered by his ne'er do well nephew, murdered gunsmith Daniel Denoon, and more.

Wear your Halloween costume to this family-friendly event. Enjoy trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk, along with music, food vendors, and more. Parking at school lots across from the fairgrounds. No glass, alcohol, or pets.

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.