Halloween Events Near Chester 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Chester
Chester carries spooky season through its neighborhoods with haunted houses, Halloween happenings, and classic haunted hayrides. The Chesterfield Halloween Costume Contest gives families and friends a lively reason to dress up, while lights-on activities help younger guests enjoy the atmosphere without intense scares. Around Swift Creek and the recreation center, fall harvest celebrations and seasonal lights brighten the evening. Visitors can add nighttime entertainment for older groups, creating a flexible Halloween outing that feels festive, local, and welcoming.
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Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours
· Richmond
Historically researched ghost tours of Richmond's most haunted locations
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Gallmeyer Farms Pumpkin Patch
· Richmond
Free hayrides, spooky house tours, a straw maze, and pick-your-own pumpkins.
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Garden Glow at Maymont
· Richmond
Walk illuminated paths and explore the glowing Japanese Garden after dark.
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Chesterfield Berry Farm Fall Festival & Pumpkin Harvest
· Moseley
Features an 8-acre corn maze celebrating the USA’s 250th anniversary.
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October UnHappy Hour: Rocky Horror Halloween
· Richmond
After-hours Halloween gathering in the garden with live music and breweries.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
· Richmond
Spooky soundtrack themes and classical favorites performed by a string quartet.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Free hayrides, spooky house tours, a straw maze, and pick-your-own pumpkins.
Haunted Experiences
Features terrifying haunted mazes, open scare zones, and live shows.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
After-hours Halloween gathering in the garden with live music and breweries.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Spooky soundtrack themes and classical favorites performed by a string quartet.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Historically researched ghost tours of Richmond's most haunted locations
Chester Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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