Halloween is a festive and spooky time of year, and the Roanoke Region in Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers a variety of fun and exciting special events to celebrate the holiday.

Whether you’re going through a haunted house, taking in a Halloween-themed concert, or checking out a family-friendly event, there are many fun ways to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in the mountains.

Special events are one of the reasons this is a perfect time to plan a fall visit to Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

The following is a guide to Halloween events throughout the region this year.

• Terror Manor 2025 - Terror Manor (Downtown Roanoke) | September 19 - November 1
• The Ghost Walk - Salem Museum & Historical Society | October 2 - 4
• Spooky Sweets & Treats - Virginia Museum of Transportation | October 11
• Halloween Murder Mystery: Twisted Track Brewpub - October 12 | Well Hung Vineyard - October 19 | Beliveau Farm Winery - October 26 | Stoney Brook Vineyards - October 31 
• Spooky S'Mores & Fireside Tales - Waid Park | October 24
• Haunted History Walking Tour - Historic Fincastle | October 24 - 25
• Dog Days Out Howl-O-Ween - Mast General Store Roanoke | October 25
• Halloween Costume Contest - Botetourt Farmers Market | October 25
• Kirk Family YMCA Trunk or Treat - Kirk Family YMCA | October 25
• Main Street Salem Trick-or-Treating - Downtown Salem | October 25 
• Martin's Halloween Street Party 2025 - Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill | October 25
• Sox Spooktacular & Scooby Doo Zombie Island Movie Night - Carilion Clinic Field | October 25
• Trick or Treat at Big Lick - Big Lick Brewing Company | October 25
• Zoo Boo 2025 - Mill Mountain Zoo | October 25 - 26
• Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest - Starr Hill Brewery | October 26
• Town of Vinton Trick-or-Treating - Downtown Vinton | October 28
• Trick or Treat at Lancerlot - Lancerlot Sports Complex | October 29
• Roanoke Ghost Tours - Downtown Roanoke | October 29 - 31
• The Ambassador & Chosen Few - Halloween Eve Bash - Grandin Theatre | October 30
• Candy Bowl Skate Night - Rocky Mount Rotary Skate Park | October 30
• Halloween at Big Lick Brewing Co. - Big Lick Brewing Company | October 31
• Line Dancing with Halloween Costume Contest - Sinkland Farms | October 31
• The Dead Reckoning: Grateful Toons Halloween Party - 5 Points Music Sanctuary | October 31
• Wicked Halloween Weekend - Corned Beed & Co. | October 31
• Halloween Hootenanny - Twisted Track Brewpub | October 31
• Terror Manor Blackout Events - Terror Manor (Downtown Roanoke) | November 7 - 8

Related: Fall Festivals & Events in Virginia's Blue Ridge >

Look at our Calendar of Events for a complete list of what’s going on in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. We can also help you make some weekend plans with our page on Events this Weekend, which updates every week to showcase what’s happening for the upcoming weekend.

Visit the Fall section of our website for information about seasonal activities and things to do.

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