In Waynesboro, Virginia, Fall is taken seriously. Like, really seriously. You can dress up and have some wholesome fun trick-or-treating Downtown with the fam, or voluntarily scare yourself out of your gourd in a legitimate haunted mill. You can dress up the entire month of October (I will never not share the photo I took of dinosaurs walking in Downtown Waynesboro on a random weekday a couple of years ago. Photo evidence below.), visit a different pumpkin patch every weekend, and it’s probably already cool enough to wear your long-awaited boots and flannels (not on the particular day I’m writing this, but soon, I’m sure)! If you can’t find a way to celebrate the Halloween season in Waynesboro, you’re definitely not trying hard enough. Here’s the guide for the young, the old, and the undead.👻

Starting Off Nice and Wholesome with Fun for the Whole Family

Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center’s Annual Halloween Event

WLGC will have have a haunted maze, haunted hay rides, pumpkin painting, and their final FREE cookout of the year.
Saturday, October 24, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Troyers Farm

Pick your own pumpkins in October along with a 10-acre corn maze for your enjoyment!
Monday-Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
66 Conner Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980

The Homestead Manor Market

A large array of heirloom pumpkins, mums, succulent arrangements, and more!
Monday-Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 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. Glow nights are October 10 & 17 with free glow sticks for all guests while supplies last!
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 8th, 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

 

Up Next, Trick or Treat? In a City, in a Trunk, or on the Streets

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Waynesboro Friday, October 30

Starting at 3:30 pm, the streets close down and trick-or-treating starts in downtown Waynesboro!
The Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro also hosts a costume contest based on age group.
The event is free and is supported by the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro and Waynesboro Downtown Merchants.

AJC Trunk or Treat at Plaza Antigua Saturday, October 4

Get ready for a night of Halloween fun for the whole family at Plaza Antigua! Last year they had over 1000 kids show up and over 70 decorated Jeeps handing out candy! Join the Augusta Jeep Club on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for an evening filled with decorated Jeeps, costumes, candy, laughs, and lots of community fun. The kids get to trick-or-treat from Jeep to Jeep while club members hand out candy and show off their creative Halloween setups. Costumes are encouraged for everyone — kids AND adults!

Good Ol’ Fashioned Trick-or-Treat

You can still get out there and trick-or-treat on your own! This year Halloween is Saturday, October 31 and trick-or-treating usually gets started well before dark. Some of the best neighborhoods that are walking friendly are the Tree Streets, Pelham, and West Hills. Which ones did I miss?

 

For Those that Like the Arts and Crafts: Make Something, See Something, Do Something Spooky

DIY: Haunted Diorama at the Waynesboro Public Library

Get creative and build your own Halloween diorama! Design a miniature haunted scene using an assortment of craft materials.
Registration required. All materials provided. Ages 16+.
Thursday, October 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Pumpkin Floral Arranging Workshop at Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center

WLGC is hosting a  Pumpkin Floral Arranging Workshop! This class is $25 to participate, and includes flowers, floral arranging supplies, a pumpkin vase, and expert advice from the team. You can register here!
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am

Deep into the Darkness at the Wayne Theatre

Deep into the Darkness invites you into the strange, beautiful, and unsettling world of Edgar Allan Poe. The production brings together some of Poe’s most haunting stories and poems, creating an evening filled with mystery, fear, beauty, and a little bit of fun in the darkness. Get tickets and find showtimes here.
Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26

 

For Those Who Prefer Their Fun Slightly More Terrifying

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.
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SPOOKY DISCO Dance Party at Common Wealth Crush

Pregame the Grave Rave with a spooky dance party at CWC! DJ Transgender Basketball Player is mixing your fave goth Italo disco with a healthy dollop of camp. Dance your heart out. Free to attend. Drink specials flowing. Best outfit (fishnets encouraged) wins a prize.
October 30, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Grave Rave at The Foundry

MOLDVTE and Faux Shaux are bringing back the sound of an era when festival trap and dubstep ruled the speakers. Welcome to GRAVE RAVE — a night of filthy bass, massive drops, throwback anthems, Halloween costumes, and the kind of energy that made the early-to-mid 2010s unforgettable. On October 30th, The Foundry at Basic City becomes the final resting place for anyone looking for a normal Halloween party. Costumes encouraged but not required.
October 30, doors open at 8:30
Tickets are $24

BASICWEEN with The Wahookies, Soulcry, and XOAP at The Foundry

Something wicked is brewing in Basic City.
This Halloween, the lights go down, the volume goes up, and The Foundry opens its doors for BASICWEEN — a full night of live music, costumes, cold beer, strange creatures, questionable decisions and whatever else crawls out after dark. Come dressed for the occassion. FREE SHOW, if you’re under 18 a. you shouldn’t be reading this part and b. you have to bring an adult with you
Saturday, October 31, 8:00 pm – late

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 and DJ 318will 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 be sure to dress up for five different costume contest categories!
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

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.
Saturday, October 31, 1-5:00 pm

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.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re in your chasing-a-toddler-through-a-corn-maze or costume party and BOOze era, there is always something to do in October in Waynesboro, VA. Come for the pumpkins, stay for a rave, and don’t forget to check your boots for hay on the way out. Happy Haunting, y’all.