You won’t want to miss these family-friendly Halloween events happening around the Burg. From "Spooky Science" for the curious preschoolers to a ghostly farmers market, there's something for everyone. Catch a pumpkin carving demonstration, explore the festivals, or snuggle up for an outdoor family-friendly movie night. Wrap up the month with spooky stories and Halloween crafts at your local library. And don't forget the 10th Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In at Shannon Airport, featuring a Haunted Hangar. 

SAT 5 OCT

Spooky Science – Littlest Lab Coats

Join us for Littlest Lab Coats: Spooky Science, where preschoolers gain knowledge through observation, experimentation, and play. 

When: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  

Cost: $10 - $12, registration required

Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center

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FRI 11, 18 OCT

Fabulous Friday: Zombies

Spooky games, activities, and more await for Grades K-6.

When: 4:30 – 5:15 pm 

Cost: Free

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg & Salem Church Branch

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SAT 19 OCT

Pumpkin Carving Demonstration

Enjoy a pumpkin carving demo presented by Christi Bayha. Grab a free pumpkin while supplies last, courtesy of the Fredericksburg Food Co-op.

When: 2:00 – 3:00 pm  

Cost: Free

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Howell Branch  

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Halloween Family Movie Night

Grab a blanket and head to Riverfront Park for fun activities and a FREE movie, featuring Hocus Pocus.

When: 5:30 – 8:30 pm  

Cost: Free

Where: Riverfront Park

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FRI 25 OCT  

Halloween Celebration

Enjoy Halloween crafts and activities while supplies last—costumes encouraged.

When: 2:30 – 4:30 pm  

Cost: Free

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Fredericksburg Branch

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Park After Dark

Gather under the trees to hear family friendly spooky stories. Bring your own chairs and maybe a blanket for this spookily fun evening. In partnership with Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation.

When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm  

Cost: Free

Where: Kenmore Park

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SAT 26 OCT  

Halloween at the Market  

Enjoy games, trick-or-treating, a maze, and a pumpkin patch at the Farmer’s Market.

When: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 

Where: Hurkamp Park

Cost: Free

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10th Annual Harvest Festival Fly-In

Enjoy all your favorite activities like the famous candy drop, vintage aircraft, and trick-or-treat aviation style, food, exhibits, and activities for the whole family, including the first-ever Haunted Hangar Tour.

When: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  

Cost: $15/adult, $10/child, Free for children 3 & under

Where: Shannon Airport

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Wilderness Halloween Festival & Car Show

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy trick-or-treating at vendor booths and cars, a moon bounce, games, hayrides, a car show, food trucks, and more.

When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm  

Cost: Free

Where: Wilderness Presidential Resort

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MON 28 & WED 30 OCT

Spooky Stories

MON: Salem Church Branch

WED: Porter Branch

Listen if you dare to chilling and thrilling tales! Perfect for grades K-6.

When: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library 

Cost: Free

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TUE 29 OCT

Halloween Howl

Enjoy Halloween crafts and activities while supplies last—costumes encouraged.

When: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Cooper Branch

Cost: Free

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THUR 31 OCT

Teen Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Grab your favorite movie snacks, pillows, and blankets, and join Porter's Teen Council for a cozy movie night! Grades 6 – 12. 

When: 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library – Porter Branch

Cost: Free

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