Virginia Beach Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

17 unique & unusual Halloween events in Virginia Beach and nearby

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend)

Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend

Sat, Oct 31

Virginia Beach

Halloween 6.2-mile oceanfront race finishing on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show - Virginia Beach - Fall)

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show - Virginia Beach - Fall

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Virginia Beach $

Features custom jewelry, crystals, geode cutting, and on-site gem appraisals.

Virginia Beach Ghost Tour

Virginia Beach $$

Haunted walking tour revealing coastal legends along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk.

Wicked Monster Mile

Fri, Oct 30

Virginia Beach

Flat and fast evening mile race through the ViBe District.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop)

Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop

Oct 18 – Oct 30

Virginia Beach $$

Craft hanging jellyfish terrariums using air plants and Halloween decor.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Living Succulent Arrangement Workshop)

Pumpkin Living Succulent Arrangement Workshop

Sat, Oct 10

Virginia Beach $$$

Design a living pumpkin centerpiece with homegrown succulents and no carving.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop)

Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Virginia Beach $$

Craft a miniature plant ecosystem inside a glass pumpkin vessel.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo)

Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo

Fri, Oct 30

Norfolk 17 mi $$

Costumed pups explore the zoo, featuring dog agility demos and scent trails.

Monster Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Chesapeake 18 mi Free

Annual celebration of horror in film and literature marking 20 years.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (Hampton Horror Tours 2026)

Hampton Horror Tours 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Hampton 24 mi

A walking tour through Old Hampton and St. John's graveyard.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Intro to Jewelry Making - Halloween Edition with Jama Watts)

Intro to Jewelry Making - Halloween Edition with Jama Watts

Thu, Oct 15

Norfolk 17 mi $$

Hands-on workshop crafting necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with a Halloween aesthetic.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Fall into Floss: An Embroidery Session)

Fall into Floss: An Embroidery Session

Sat, Sep 26

Norfolk 17 mi $$

Create an embroidered autumnal scene with artist Jama Watts.

Ghost Trinket Dish Craft Class

Fri, Sep 25

Norfolk 18 mi $$

Decorate a ceramic ghost trinket dish with charms, paint, and glitter.

Suffolk Peanut Fest

Oct 8 – Oct 11

Suffolk 37 mi $

Four-day festival featuring carnival rides, live concerts, demolition derby, and fireworks.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Bodacious Bazaar Fall)

Bodacious Bazaar Fall

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Hampton 26 mi $

Three-day shopping extravaganza featuring vendors, wineries, and distilleries.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Spooky Night Lights Fused Glass Class)

Spooky Night Lights Fused Glass Class

Thu, Sep 17

Suffolk 29 mi $

Create a personalized four-inch fused glass seasonal night light.

Spooktacular Halloween Cleanup

Suffolk 34 mi $

Costumed volunteers cleaning up downtown Suffolk

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Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

Virginia BeachFamily-Friendly Fall Activities34 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

Virginia BeachHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties19 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Virginia BeachHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

Virginia BeachHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Virginia Beach

As October approaches, Virginia Beach and surrounding areas offer a multitude of Halloween celebrations. From energetic races like the Wicked 10K to creative workshops focusing on pumpkins and plants, there's a mix of ticketed and free events. If you're looking for family entertainment or a venture a short drive away, explore the diverse seasonal happenings. This collection highlights various ways to enjoy the autumn season.

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