🎃 Halloween Fun for Families in Hampton Roads 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to Spooky & Sweet Local Events

Fall is officially in the air — pumpkins line front porches, cool breezes sweep through the 757, and families across Hampton Roads are getting ready for one of the most exciting times of the year… Halloween!

Whether you’re looking for kid-friendly trick-or-treat events, pumpkin patches, or spooky trails, there’s something for everyone this October. We’ve rounded up some of the best events across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and beyond — organized by cost and event type so you can plan the perfect family outing.

🧡 Free Halloween Fun

These local favorites prove that you don’t need to spend a dime to make magical memories!

👻 Playgroup: Ghost Windsock Craft — Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)

🗓 October 15, 2025 | 🕒 10:00 AM
A fun hands-on activity where kids create spooky ghost windsocks while enjoying one of Virginia Beach’s most iconic parks.

🧵 Mummy Wrap Relay — Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)

🗓 October 16, 2025 | 🕒 4:00 PM
Get ready for giggles! This free family event lets kids work together to “mummify” their parents or friends using rolls of paper — a simple, silly, and social Halloween treat.

🍬 Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat — Chesapeake

🗓 October 25, 2025 | 🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Families can enjoy games, music, costume contests, and plenty of candy — a local favorite for safe trick-or-treating.

🧡 Low-Cost Family Activities (Under $15)

Budget-friendly events packed with fun for all ages.

🎨 Spooky Tealight Jar Make & Take — Chesapeake

🗓 October 3, 2025 | 💲 $5 per child
A creative workshop where kids design Halloween-themed tealight jars to light up their homes.

🎃 Carved Pumpkin Contest — Owl Creek Boat Ramp (Virginia Beach)

🗓 October 3, 2025 | 💲 $10 entry fee
Bring your creativity — and your pumpkin! Compete for prizes and enjoy a festive atmosphere by the water.

🍪 Halloween Cookie Decorating Class — Studly Brewing (Chesapeake)

🗓 October 16, 2025 | 💲 $10–$15 per person
Sip, decorate, and enjoy a sweet evening at one of Chesapeake’s popular breweries. Great for parents and kids alike!

🧡 Premium Fall Favorites (Under $25)

These larger-scale events are worth every penny for the full Halloween experience.

🐯 ZooBoo at the Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

🗓 October 18–19, 2025 | 💲 Admission: $10–$17
A must-visit tradition! Kids can enjoy animal-themed trick-or-treating, pumpkin enrichment for the animals, costume contests, and themed photo ops across the zoo.

🌽 Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival (Virginia Beach)

🗓 Throughout October 2025 | 💲 Starting at $15
A Hampton Roads classic — explore haunted hayrides, corn mazes, and carnival rides. For a family-friendly spin, visit during daytime hours for the Petting Farm and Pumpkin Patch experience.

🍁 Chesapeake Fall Fest at Greenbrier Farms

🗓 October 12–27, 2025 (weekends) | 💲 $10–$20 per ticket
Enjoy hayrides, food trucks, pumpkin picking, and local vendors. Perfect for a crisp fall day outdoors.

🧡 Boo-tiful Bonus Events

🧙 Town Center Trick-or-Treat (Virginia Beach)

🗓 October 30, 2025 | 💲 Free
Visit local shops for candy and enjoy live entertainment in the plaza — a great community event for all ages!

🎭 Norfolk’s Granby Street Monster March

🗓 October 26, 2025 | 💲 Free
Bring the family downtown for a lively costume parade filled with local performers and live music.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Costume Ideas for 2025

Need some inspo before you hit these events? Try these fun, easy group costume ideas:

• 🦸 Superhero Family: Each person picks their favorite hero (pets count, too!)

• 🌈 Inside Out Crew: Perfect for families with kids — colorful, recognizable, and budget-friendly.

• 🕷️ Spider-Verse Squad: Bring the multiverse to life with matching hoodies and masks.

• 🚀 Astronaut & Aliens: Combine glow sticks, silver clothing, and a little imagination!

🧭 Plan Your Halloween Adventure

Whether you’re carving pumpkins at Owl Creek, trick-or-treating at Town Center, or watching your little ones giggle through ZooBoo, Hampton Roads offers a little magic for everyone this Halloween season.

✨ Pro Tip: Mark your calendar early — many events require registration or sell out fast!

📍 About United Atlantic Realty

At United Atlantic Realty, we’re proud to call Hampton Roads home. From Norfolk to Virginia Beach, we help families find the perfect neighborhood to call their own. Thinking about making a move this fall? Let’s talk homes, community, and your next chapter.

📞 James J Griffin III
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