Halloween Events Near Richmond 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events near Richmond
Richmond celebrates Halloween 2026 with Halloween happenings, family Halloween events, and plenty of family fun. Pumpkin glow nights and jack-o'-lantern trails create a gentle after-dark experience, while seasonal tours, costumes, and local gatherings keep the community spirit bright.
Near Eastern Kentucky University and Richmond’s historic Main Street, autumn lights make the city inviting after sunset. Bring children for a glowing pumpkin activity, join a family celebration, or explore a spooky story together at an easygoing pace.
Editor's Picks
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ScareFest Weekend Horror Convention
· Lexington
Kentucky's premier horror convention featuring over 100 celebrity guests.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
· Lexington
Halloween movie themes performed by a live string quartet under candlelight.
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Jack-o-lantern Trail at McConnell Springs Park
· Lexington
Night hike featuring hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins, campfires, and live owls.
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Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade
· Lexington
Hundreds of zombies dance down Main Street to Michael Jackson's classic.
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Wicked World Scaregrounds
· Nicholasville
Features Nightmare Haunted House, The Hunted, and Valley of the Dead.
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2026 Harvest Moon Hike
· Pleasant Hill
Evening stroll along Preserve trails illuminated by the full Harvest Moon.
Browse Halloween Near Richmond by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Night hike featuring hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins, campfires, and live owls.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Dining with racetrack views and business formal dress code
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween movie themes performed by a live string quartet under candlelight.
Haunted Experiences
Features Nightmare Haunted House, The Hunted, and Valley of the Dead.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Kentucky's premier horror convention featuring over 100 celebrity guests.
Richmond Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
Halloween in Nearby Cities
Halloween Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
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