Spooky Party!

Saturday, October 30th 10am-4pm

Spooky Party at CMoR Central and CMoR Short Pump.  Celebrate Halloween a day early by putting on your Halloween costume, and coming out to either CMoR location for fun Halloween activities, and spooky art projects!

Hurrah Players present Halloween: It's for the Birds

A Family Friendly Show that will haunt your funny bones!

Performances at The Perry Family Theatre

The 19th Annual Halloween Bash at the Virginia Air & Space Center

Ghosts, goblins, treats and more!

Saturday, October 30, 2010 4 pm - 7 pm

• Safe trick-or-treating! • Make-n-take activities!

• Hampton Sheriff's Department Child ID Program

Take a ride on the Creepy Hollow Hayride!

Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Sunday, October 31, 2010
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Virginia's Halloween legend returns for it's 19th year! Take a narrated tractor drawn hayride into the depths of Creepy Hollow. This is one ride you'll need to scream to survive!

Experience first hand the horrors of Dr. Ulysses S. Farrington's experiments deep within the woods of the Hollow. As you ride through the dark woods, you'll feel the breath of the spirits encircling you. And you'll witness what has become of those not fortunate enough to escape from the Doctor's clutches.

Did you know Halloween is the one of the oldest holidays still celebrated today? It's also one of the most popular holidays, second only to Christmas. Millions of people celebrate Halloween each year by dressing up and going out to parties and trick-or-treating. Check out these simple tips for trick-or-treating and you'll have a great time roaming about on Halloween night!

Trick-or-Treating Tips

* Hem your costumes so you don't trip and fall.
* Apply reflective tape to your Halloween costumes.
* Wear comfortable, practical shoes.
* Double tie your shoelaces so you don't trip.
* Keep your costume and wig away from candles.
* Plan your route ahead of time.
* Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
* Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
* Take along money for a phone call.
* Wear identification that's easy to read.
* Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
* Follow a curfew and take a watch with a backlight.
* Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
* Walk. No running.
* Don't trample through flower beds and gardens.
* Watch out for open flames in jack-o-Lanterns.
* Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
* Only visit well lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses.
* Don't enter any houses unless you know the people.
* Carry a spare Halloween bag, in case yours breaks or you fill your original one.
* Don't approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
* Don't cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
* Follow traffic signals and don't jaywalk.
* Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
* Review the "stop, drop and roll" procedure in case your costume catches on fire.
* Never accept rides from strangers.
* Respect other people and their property.
* Be polite and say "thank you."
* Don't eat any candy until it's inspected for tampering under bright lights.
* Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
* Small children should not be allowed hard candy they may choke on.
* Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.

Click here for some of the fun things going for Halloween on in the Hampton Roads area!

Family Fun Day in Richmond! Halloween at the Museum of the Confederacy

Saturday, October 23, 2010
2 PM - 4 PM

How did people in the 19th Century celebrate the fall season? What is the story behind that glowing Jack-O-Lantern? Come find out the answers to these and other questions at the Museum's Family Fun Day! Play traditional Victorian party games, try your hand at fun crafts, and hear the stories that make this mystical and magical season so much fun!