In Waynesboro, Virginia, Fall is taken seriously. Like, very seriously. One day it’s dressing up and having wholesome fun trick-or-treating Downtown, the next it’s voluntarily scaring yourself out of your gourd in a legitimate haunted mill. You can dress up the entire month of October (I just saw two dinosaurs walking down the street the other day. Photo evidence below.), visit a different pumpkin patch every weekend, and it’s already cool enough to wear your long-awaited boots and flannels! So, that means it’s officially fall y’all, and we’re giving you the entire guide of how to celebrate.
Not Too Spooky and Fun For the Whole Fam
Troyers Farm
Pick your own pumpkins from mid-September through October along with a 10-acre corn maze for your enjoyment!
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
66 Conner Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980
The Homestead Manor Market
A large array of heirloom pumpkins, mums, succulent arrangements, and more!
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
3183 Stuarts Draft Hwy, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Endless View Farms
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch every Saturday and Sunday until November 2nd. There are fun activities, a corn maze, great photo op spots, and special events throughout the season!
Saturday and Sundays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm through November 2nd (also open October 13).
2513 Rockfish Road, Crimora, VA 24431
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Discover clues to navigate your way through a colossal 5-acre corn maze! Plus, plenty of other family-friendly activities like farm animals, mountain slides, an obstacle course, thousands of pumpkins to choose from, and more!
Friday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm October through November 9th, check their calendar for dates and additional information.
462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA 22967
Back Home on the Farm
Fall Festival the entire month of October with tons of activities like a pumpkin patch, corn maze, over 40 attractions, jump pad, vintage carousel, farm animals, mini golf, and more!
Tuesday-Friday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2915 Willow Run Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Waynesboro
Infant- 2 yo: 5:00 p.m.
3-5yo: 5:10 p.m.
Grades K-1: 5:20 p.m.
Grades 2-3: 5:30 p.m.
Grades 4-5: 5:40 p.m.
Annual Family Trick or Treat at Swannanoa
Don’t miss this stop on your trick-or-treating adventures with your littles and take advantage of this wonderful historic backdrop as a unique photo op for those dressed for the evening. Doors open at 4pm with trick or treating set up throughout the house. There will also be a food truck on site, face painting with the Glitter Bee, and a caricature artist. $10 for adults, kids 12 and under FREE! Get your tickets now! October 31 from 4-8 pm.
Good Ol’ Fashioned Trick-or-Treat
You can still get out there and trick-or-treat on your own! This year Halloween is Friday, October 31 and trick-or-treating usually gets started after school lets out. Some of the best neighborhoods that are walking friendly are the Tree Streets, Pelham, and West Hills. Which ones did I miss?
Too Old to Trick-or-Treat but Still Want to Have Fun
This list is for those 18 and over!
Madame Redrum’s Nine Gates of Doom
Venture into the chilling depths of Madame Redrum’s Nine Gates of Doom, a spine-tingling, haunted 18th century gristmill that will test your courage and make your heart race. Prepare to face the nightmares of the Madame and her monsters in four-stories of fright. This immersive experience is not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare, it’s an unforgettable journey into the macabre. Open every Friday and Saturday in October.
Tickets
Hellawine Party at Lightwell Survey
Wake up from your summer snooze, it’s time for Lightwell Survey’s annual festival of debauchery, freaks, and clowns. Dress up in your most devilish costume for an evening festival of frights, bombastic music, and juicy wine delights from their newest vintage releases. And guess what? This year it’s free!
Saturday, October 25th, 1-4:00 pm
Reservations here
Plaza Antigua’s Halloween Party / Fiesta de Halloween
Dance the night away at Plaza Antigua’s Halloween Party, where the atmosphere is lively, the music is infectious, and the costumes are out of this world. This annual celebration brings the community together for a night of revelry and merriment. Be sure to put on your most creative costume for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
Saturday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Halloween Night at Bottles
Guys, it’s happening! Bottles is keeping the party going until 2:00 am, pretty scary for Waynesboro! Just kidding, DJ Groovematic will be spinning killer beats to keep the dance floor alive all night long. Come in your favorite cosplay costume, and don’t miss free tarot card readings starting at 8pm!
It’s the ultimate pre-Halloween bash with great music, drinks, and food. Bring your crew and make it a night to remember!
October 31, from 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
Entry is $5 before 9:00 pm and $10 after, ages 18+ after 9:00 pm, more details here
The Woman in Black: An Immersive Experience
The Wayne Theatre invites you to The Woman in Black: An Immersive Experience: The Wayne at Wellington, a site-specific staging that surrounds audiences with story, sound, and shadow at The Barn at Wellington, 18 Hannah Circle, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Performances run October 23–26, with limited seating for this General Admission event. Read the entire spook synopsis and get tickets here.
A Halloween Party with The Wahookies & Rewind at The Foundry
Are you ready for one hell of a Halloween Party? Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and rock ‘n’ roll at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co.! Join them for their annual Halloween Costume Party featuring live performances by The Wahookies and Rewind.
FREE SHOW
Saturday, October 25 at 6:00 pm
Adults ONLY Halloween Fundraiser with Lunar Paranormal at Swanannoa
Built in 1912 by James Dooley for his beloved wife Sallie May Dooley of Maymont, Swannanoa has a rich history that many often wonder about.
Back by popular demand since most guests always ask “is it haunted?” Come see for yourself and have an opportunity for an adults only evening Halloween weekend. Join us to participate in a group paranormal investigation at Swannanoa and help reveal its secrets with Lunar Paranormal Virginia and “Haunted MD”! Holiday goodies and drinks will be provided and costumes are encouraged!
Sunday, November 2nd from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Get your tickets now!
Fear Forest in Harrisonburg
Just a short drive from Waynesboro, Harrisonburg’s Fear Forest awaits those who crave an adrenaline rush. This multi-attraction haunt features a fear factory, a dark forest walk, and a spine-tingling corn maze. Be prepared to encounter terrifying creatures and face your deepest fears in this nightmarish landscape.
Admission Information
It doesn’t matter if you’re in your chasing a toddler through a corn maze or costume party and BOOze era, fall in Waynesboro has you covered. Come for the pumpkins, stay for the panic, and don’t forget to check your boots for hay on the way out. Happy Haunting, y’all.
