Charlottesville Halloween Events 2026

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Illustration of a skeleton dinosaur in a witch hat with pumpkins in a grand Halloween hall with bats and visitors CharlottesvilleFamily-Friendly Fall Activities19 family events Illustration of a haunted house on a hill under a full moon, red light glowing from the doorway where a figure stands CharlottesvilleHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions Illustration of clay figures shopping at striped market stalls piled with orange pumpkins under autumn trees and bunting CharlottesvilleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties5 parties & tastings Illustration of a troupe of dancing skeletons in a row on a street at night, with glowing pumpkins and a full moon CharlottesvilleHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon CharlottesvilleUnique Halloween Events4 unique events

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Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Carter Mountain Orchard Fall Ticketed Entry) Carter Mountain Orchard Fall Ticketed EntrySep 12 – Nov 15Orchard views with ticketed weekend entry for fall fun. Illustration of a vampire and costumed friends at a Halloween party with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and orange string lights (Mock Star's Ball 2026 - 2 Night Bundle) Mock Star's Ball 2026 - 2 Night BundleSat, Oct 24Local bands perform tribute sets across two stages in costume. Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn) Trick-or-Treating on the LawnTrick-or-treating in historic University of Virginia Lawn rooms Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K Run & 2 Mile Family Walk) Gatorade Halloween Hustle 10K Run & 2 Mile Family WalkSat, Oct 31Costumed 10k run and trick-or-treat walk ending with inflatables and awards Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Foxfield Fall Races) Foxfield Fall RacesSun, Oct 4Steeplechase racing, traditional tailgating, and hands-on children's activities in Albemarle County. Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience (Day of the Dead All Stars) Day of the Dead All StarsSun, Nov 1Charlottesville Grateful Dead supergroup playing high-energy jams with Pink Lady Slipper.

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Sat24Oct A-Maze-ing Halloween Harvest Fest!Crozet Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (A-Maze-ing Halloween Harvest Fest!) Thu29Oct Boo Bash Illustration of a clay kid in cat ears at a craft table with ghosts, pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Boo Bash) Thu29Oct Spooktacular Haunted Chairlift RidesWintergreen Illustration of an outdoor movie night with a big blank screen, lawn chairs, blankets and pumpkins under a starry sky (Spooktacular Haunted Chairlift Rides) Sat7Nov Albemarle CiderWorks Apple Harvest FestivalNorth Garden Illustration of a rustic wooden tent with taps, hop garlands, frothy mugs, barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Albemarle CiderWorks Apple Harvest Festival) Fri23Oct Thomas Road Baptist Church Kids KarnivalLynchburg Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Thomas Road Baptist Church Kids Karnival) Sat24Oct Skeleton Festival & Sip & StrollHarrisonburg Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Skeleton Festival & Sip & Stroll)

About Halloween in Charlottesville

Charlottesville welcomes Halloween 2026 around the Downtown Mall and Monticello-area events with ghostly gatherings and supernatural experiences.

The season brings haunted adventures, seasonal events, frightful fun, pumpkin displays, and community costume nights across town.

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