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Contributed by Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh
Spooktacular Experiences for the Whole Family
As one of the most haunted regions in America, Halloween in Hampton Roads cannot be celebrated in just one weekend. For those who are seeking happy Halloween fun or a truly spooktacular time, Insider’s Passport has tricks and treats for everyone.
Oct. 1–31: Howl-O-Scream
Screams for the whole family. Shows, haunted houses, frightening rides and coasters. No place is safe after 6 p.m. Bush Gardens, Williamsburg. www.bushgardens.com.
Oct. 1: Grand Opening Night for Haunted Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival
Join Mike and Bob from 96X to kick off the Halloween Season. Contests and prizes to be won. Give them your best scream and you could win an APPLE iPad. 2–6 p.m. $25. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 1–30: Journey Haunted Trails
A great scare in the deep dark woods of New Kent. Exciting adventures to explore, self-guided walking trails, wagon ride and Gross Museum. 7:30–10:30 p.m. $17. The New Place, Providence Pigeon Forge. 804-840-7937
Oct. 3: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival, Pet Day
Get your furry friend into the fun. Pet contest, plenty of fun and games. 12–4 p.m. $25. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 8–23: Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop
Round up the family and create a spooky gingerbread house together. $65 per house. Young Chef’s Academy, Norfolk. 757.623.CHEF (2433).
Oct. 9: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival, Farm Factor V
Test your nerves at Farm Factor V, prizes and cash to be won. 6–9 p.m. $25. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 13: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival, Annual Pumpkin Smash
Be that lucky pumpkin smasher and reveal cash and prizes. 6–8 p.m. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 17: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival, Blood Drive & Military Appreciation Night
“I want to suck your blood!” Donate to the blood drive and receive free admission. All military (with valid ID) are buy one get one free on admission. 12–4 p.m. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 18: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival, Halloween Party
Get a chance to trick or treat early. Plenty of family activities and fun. 12–4 p.m. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 23: Night of the Living Museum
Encounter “fierce and not-so-fierce” Halloween critters. See the Pumpkin Lady turn pumpkins into works of art. $10. Virginia Living Museum, Newport News. 757-595-1900.
Oct. 28: Hunt Club Farm’s Halloween Festival
Celebrate Coors Light Fright Night at Hunt Club Farm with us from 5–10p.m. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
Oct. 28–31: Haunted Classics
JoAnn Falletta leads haunting masterworks on Halloween weekend. Acclaimed percussionist Colin Currie performs Jennifer Higdon's bold "Percussion Concerto." $20–$65. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News/Chrysler Hall, Norfolk/Sandler Center, Virginia Beach. 757-892-6366.
Oct. 29–30: Hulaween 2010: String Cheese Incident with Disco Biscuits
An over-the-top SCI event. This is the final stop, don’t miss! $50–$95. Hampton Coliseum, Hampton. 1-800-745-3000.
Oct. 30: Annual Halloween Dance Sponsored by the Boogie on the Bay Shag Club
Shag to great beach music. Prizes for best costume. BYOB setups and chicken dinner provided. Please bring a dish to share. $6–$8. Eagles Club, Chesapeake. 757-436-3075.
Oct. 30: Halloween Treats at Foggy Ridge Cider & Blacksnake Mead
Treats (not tricks) will be about at both. Sample cider and mead paired with tasty treats. $5. Foggy Ridge Cider, Dugspur. 276-398-2337.
Oct. 31: Halloween Treats at Foggy Ridge Cider & Blacksnake Mead
Bring your whole family for fun, games, trick-or-treating and even a costume contest! We'll see you there from 6–10 p.m. Haunted Hunt Club Farm, Virginia Beach. 757-427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com
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