Roanoke Halloween 2025

Roanoke Family-Friendly Fall Activities

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Zoo Boo 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025

📍 Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke, VA 24014

(1.6 mi from Roanoke)

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💰 Budget: $$

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration at Mill Mountain Zoo's Zoo Boo 2025! This family-friendly event offers a weekend of festive fun, including trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, creative crafts, and engaging keeper chats. Attendees are encouraged to don their best costumes to show off.

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⭐ Best For: Families with young children

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Q99 Pumpkinfest (Salem, VA)

Friday, October 24, 2025

📍 Salem Farmers Market

(6.6 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Get ready for the 25th annual Q99 Pumpkinfest, a family-friendly celebration featuring a special Trick or Treat Zone, exciting carnival games, and live music. Witness the creative Surgeons vs. Chefs pumpkin carving contest and cheer on participants in the kids' costume contest. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks and a beer truck.

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⭐ Best For: Families

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Historic Fincastle Fall Festival (Fincastle, VA)

Saturday, September 27, 2025

📍 Historic Fincastle Baptist Church

45 East Main Street, Fincastle, VA 24090

(16.1 mi from Roanoke)

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💰 Budget: FREE

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⚡ Energy: Low

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Experience the charm of Fincastle at their annual Fall Festival. This community event features a highly anticipated Quilt Show where visitors can admire local artistry and vote for their favorite entries. Local vendors will also be present, offering unique crafts and goods. It's a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a festive autumn day.

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⭐ Best For: Families, quilters, community enthusiasts

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Jeter Farm Fall Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025

📍 Jeter Farm

181 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Roanoke, VA 24012

(6.0 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: Low to medium

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Experience a quintessential fall day at Jeter Farm's annual festival. They offer a corn maze, wagon rides, a barnyard zoo, and games for all ages. Browse the Country Store for local Virginia-made goods and enjoy seasonal treats like apple cider and kettle corn. It's the perfect destination for family traditions and autumn fun.

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⭐ Best For: Families and children

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Roanoke Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

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Martin's Halloween Street Party 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025

📍 Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill

413 1st Street Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24011

(0.1 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: High

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Get ready for Martin's Halloween Street Party 2025, a highly anticipated event in Roanoke! This year's celebration promises an unforgettable night with two stages featuring live music from Four Doors Down, Billingsley, Soul Patch, and Star City Soul Club. Don your most creative costume and join the festive atmosphere for a night of music, fun, and Halloween spirit.

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⭐ Best For: Adults and young adults

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Halloween Murder Mystery at Stoney Brook Vineyards

Friday, October 31, 2025

📍 Stoney Brook Vineyards

(10.7 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: Medium

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Unravel a thrilling Halloween murder mystery at Stoney Brook Vineyards on October 31, 2025. Attendees will step into character, decipher clues, and interrogate suspects in an interactive evening designed for adults. Decide whodunit and enjoy a night of socializing, laughter, and new friendships. Wine will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own food.

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⭐ Best For: Adults seeking a unique halloween experience

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Roanoke Haunted Experiences

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Terror Manor Haunted Attraction

Friday, September 19, 2025

📍 Terror Manor

805 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

(0.8 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: High

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Prepare for an unforgettable night of frights at Terror Manor, Roanoke, Virginia's premier haunted attraction. This massive haunted house features over 40 intricately designed rooms, promising an immersive and terrifying experience. Beyond the main attraction, Terror Manor offers unique seasonal events, transforming holiday cheer into chilling nightmares with 'Santa's Slay' and 'TerrorTines,' ensuring scares year-round.

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⭐ Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts

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Roanoke Ghost Tour

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

📍 Roanoke

(0.0 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Uncover the chilling history of Roanoke on a guided ghost tour, exploring its most haunted locations. Hear terrifying tales of restless spirits, Civil War soldiers, and ancient inhabitants tied to the land. This walking tour delves into the city's dark past, offering a unique and memorable experience for those brave enough to listen to the secrets the dead have left behind.

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⭐ Best For: History buffs and paranormal enthusiasts

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Roanoke Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

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Grandin Theatre's Spooky October Film Series

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

📍 The Grandin Theatre

1310 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

(2.0 mi from Roanoke)

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⚡ Energy: Low to medium (depending on film and audience participation)

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The Grandin Theatre presents its Spooky October Film Series, a thrilling lineup of classic and cult horror movies throughout the month. From psychological thrillers to supernatural scares, there's a film to chill every moviegoer. Don't miss special events like live music accompaniments and interactive shadow cast performances for a truly unique cinematic experience.

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⭐ Best For: Movie buffs, horror fans, couples, adults

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Roanoke Other Halloween Activities

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Ghost Walk of Old Salem (Salem, VA)

Thursday, October 2, 2025

📍 Salem Museum

801 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153

(6.1 mi from Roanoke)

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Step back in time with the annual Ghost Walk through East Hill Cemetery. This unique event brings Salem's history to life as "ghosts" share captivating tales of notable characters and surprising local narratives. These family-friendly walking tours offer an informative and fun glimpse into over 200 years of Salem's rich past, making history an engaging experience for all.

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⭐ Best For: History enthusiasts and families

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Open Studios - Botetourt Art Tour (Fincastle, VA)

Saturday, October 18, 2025

📍 Botetourt County

(16.2 mi from Roanoke)

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💰 Budget: FREE

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⚡ Energy: Medium

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Explore the creative heart of Botetourt County during this free, self-guided driving tour. Visit the studios and homes of select local artists, discover unique finished works, and witness art in progress. Enjoy the stunning fall foliage as you navigate the scenic countryside, guided by event signage. Don't miss the chance to meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and enter a drawing for a $150 art purchase gift certificate.

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⭐ Best For: Art enthusiasts and families

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Walk to End Alzheimer's - Roanoke, VA

Saturday, October 18, 2025

📍 Wasena Park

1001 Winchester Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

(1.1 mi from Roanoke)

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💰 Budget: FREE

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⚡ Energy: Low to moderate

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Join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Roanoke, VA, a nationwide movement dedicated to fighting Alzheimer's disease. Participants walk a 1-mile route through Wasena Park, raising crucial funds for research, care, and support. The event features a symbolic Promise Garden and community engagement, uniting individuals in their commitment to a future without Alzheimer's.

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⭐ Best For: Community engagement, fundraising, raising awareness

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