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HALLOWEEN GUIDE
Every Halloween event around Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, and Floyd — day by day, with times, prices, and links. Compiled by Blacksburg Connect.
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Updated October 2026 · By Michael Arthur, Blacksburg Connect
Multiple nights Oct 21–Oct 31, two tours each night (7:30pm and 9pm) · downtown Blacksburg (starts on the lawn between the Thomas-Conner House and Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd)
A 60-90 minute haunted history walk; ages 8 and up, groups limited to 15, tickets must be purchased at least 3 hours ahead.
Sat Oct 24, 12-2pm · Habitat for Humanity ReStore NRV, 1675 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg
Decorate vehicle trunks and distribute candy, with prizes for the best-decorated trunks.
Wed Oct 28, 6-8pm · Prices Fork Grange Hall, 4248 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg
An indoor trunk-or-treat with decorated booths, candy, snacks, and drinks.
Sat Oct 24 through Halloween week · Blacksburg, Radford, and Christiansburg
A resident-compiled list of trunk-or-treats across Blacksburg, Radford, and Christiansburg, running from Sat Oct 24 through Halloween week (Trinity Community Church, GraceLife, Slusser's Chapel, Main St Christiansburg, Calvary Baptist, Blacksburg Library, downtown Radford).
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Lyric Theatre
10pm · The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Ave, Blacksburg
The Lyric's Late Night Horror Series with a live shadow cast by VT's Tolls of Madness; this year's theme is "Tim & Dolly" (Tim Curry and Dolly Parton). Participation bags and glowsticks sold in the lobby; no outside bags.
Center for the Barks Howl-o-ween Parade
Registration from 5:00pm, parade at 6:00pm · Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg · Free
A free outdoor Halloween dog parade for costumed dogs and their people: friendly leashed dogs welcome, with a costume contest. Register online or on site from 5:00pm; parade gets underway at 6:00pm.
4-6pm · E Main Street, Radford
Walk the treat trail and get sweets from E Main Street businesses (Radford Chamber of Commerce).
Shatterfest: Metal Halloween Festival
Doors 5pm, music 6pm · The Milk Parlor, 211 Draper Rd NW, Blacksburg · $15 over 21, $20 under 21, 18+
An all-day metal Halloween festival hosted by Glass Lung with heavy bands from across the East Coast; bring a costume.
3-7pm · Christiansburg Town Hall (100 E Main St) and downtown Christiansburg
Indoor trick-or-treating at Town Hall 3-5pm, then the downtown Treat Trail 5-7pm, with decorated departments and a spooky hallway.
Trick-or-Treat at the Government Center
3:30-5pm · Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg · Free
Free; bring a bucket.
WHV 6th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail
3:30-6pm · Warm Hearth Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg · Free
Free: petting zoo, hay ride, candy, games, concessions, crafts, and a Little Goblin Costume Contest at 5pm.
Jeepers Creepers Truck with Creepers Cousin
Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31, 7-10:30pm · Hexed Haunted Attraction, 2059 Burkette Rd, Elliston · Included with Hexed admission
A photo op with the screen-used Jeepers Creepers truck alongside Creepers Cousin, included with Hexed admission in the midway.
1-4pm · downtown Blacksburg (Draper & College Ave; starts 318 N Main St)
Merchants hand out candy with games and prizes; pet costume contest at 3pm and human costume contest at 3:30pm across from the Lyric (with Downtown Blacksburg Inc and Parks & Rec).
New River Valley Renaissance Festival
Sat Oct 31 - Sun Nov 1 · Beliveau Farm Winery, 3899 Eakin Farm Rd, Blacksburg
A two-day fantasy Renaissance festival: vendors, live music, entertaining acts, food, and themed activities.
Getting Scary on the Huckleberry
8:45-11:30am · Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 N Franklin Street, Christiansburg · Kids' fun run free; 5K $30
A family Halloween event: kids' fun run, 5K run/walk, truck-or-treat, costume contest, awards, and pumpkin pancakes.
Sat Oct 31 - Sun Nov 1 · Pandapas Pond, 4171 Pandapas Pond Road, Blacksburg
A longstanding SW Virginia racing tradition on the Poverty Creek Trail System, with beginner, cross-country, and extended cross-country courses.
Sat Oct 31, 4–8pm · Moon Hollow Brewing, 4237 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
A Halloween book fair: hundreds of spooky-season books, drink specials, tarot readings, raffles, and costume contests.
Halloween Old Time Dance with the Whitetop Mountain Band
7–9pm · 206 S Locust St, Floyd · $12 ($8 for Friends & Fixtures members)
An old-time Halloween dance with the Whitetop Mountain Band.
Times and prices come from organizer and venue listings. Events get moved and cancelled, so confirm before you go. Know of a Halloween event we missed? Tell us.
Making a weekend of it? See Things to Do in Blacksburg, Live Music This Week, and our Game Day Guide.
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