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Information on one of my favorite holidays.
2011 Halloween In And Around the Roanoke Virginia Area As Of 10/29/11
THIS POST WILL BE REVISED FREQUENTLY
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It is 02 DAYS until that yummy celebrated night, October 31st. Here is a list of Halloween related events so you can start planning your fun. This “MAY” be the last post we make for Halloween events this year. So check back next week just in case I have found more events.
If you know of any that is within 75 miles radius of Roanoke VA, please let me know so I can add it to the list.
If you have read previous versions of this post, PLEASE, read it again. Some information like dates and times may have changed. Doc Halloween and crew assume no responsibility if you go to an event without checking yourself to see if any information has changed such as dates or times, the event has been canceled, or that any of the below information was not correct.
Goblins and Goodies – October 29 – 7pm to 11pm – Mariner’s Landing Resort Community and Conference Center. Call 540-297-4900 or web site is www.marinerslanding.com
Dr. Pain’s Nightmare - October 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 – Time: 7:00PM- Midnight – Location: 3348 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke, VA – Admission: $12.00 ($2.00 off coupons at Blloming Deals in Salem VA) – This is not a fun house at the county fair. This is a professional haunted house with many realistic and terrifying things inside. This haunted house is designed to frighten, scare, and even shock you. So if you are light hearted, have a medical condition, pregnant, or just plain sissy, please do not go through this haunted house. – Contact 540-632-2177, email: DrPain@drpainsnightmare.com or visit there web address at www.drpainsnightmare.com/
Haunted Monster Museum – October 27-31, 2011 – Location: Natural Bridge; 15 Appledore Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578 – Time: 7pm to 10pm – The Haunted Monster Museum is a twisted dark maze filled with surprises…then take a terrifying trip through the woods during the day of night and more. For more information go to www.NaturalBridgeVA.com
The Asylum: A Haunting Experience – Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 – 8pm to 12am – St. Albans Sanatorium 6248 University Park Drive, Radford, VA – Ticket price $10.00 – NOT recommended for young children, persons with health conditions or persons with physician limitations – High upon a mountain ridge, overlooking the peaceful New River, stands The Asylum and abandoned hospital for the mentally insane. Or is it really abandoned? The Asylum is a dark, damp and musty place filled with all sorts of creepy things and the constant screams of many a tortured soul! – Contact (540) 260-3111 or visit there web site at www.stalbans-virginia.com
Howl O’Ween Walk for the Animals. October 30 – 12:30pm. Fundraiser to support the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Pet parade through downtown Roanoke, pet costume contest, pet portraits, vendors, food, games. All dogs must be on leash. Proof of current rabies vaccination required. Elmwood Park Downtown Roanoke Virginia.
5K Spooky Sprint. October 29 – 4pm. All proceeds from the 5K Spooky Sprint will go toward benefiting the West End Center for Youth and all of the positive programs which they offer the children of the West End community and Roanoke as a whole! South Roanoke Park & Wiley Drive: Roanoke River Greenway.
Downtown Roanoke Trick or Treat. October 29 – 3pm. Looking for a safe alternative to letting kids wander around the neighborhood knocking on anyone’s door? The Downtown Roanoke Trick or Treat event is exactly that. Pick up a map of the market area and head out to several businesses handing out safe candy to the kids. The fun starts at 12 with a costume contest for the kids & a costume parade. Trick or Treat hours are from 3pm-5pm. Visit www.sponsorhounds.com… for a full schedule of events! This is a FREE event for the entire family! Downtown Roanoke, Virginia.
Howl-O-Ween Party. October 29 – 10am. There will be a pet costume contest, a pet Tricks for Treats contest, a photographer to capture all the cuteness, & more family fun activities. More details to come as we get them, but count on it … this will be a fun day, so don’t miss it. Westside Food Mart, 942 Blue Ridge Ave. Bedford,VA.
Haunted School. October 28 to October 31 – 8pm. If you think your school is bad, you need to check out Mayhem Manor, Bertram VonMayhem’s school for the misfit, misguided, and misunderstood. Admission is just $5/ person or buy one get one free with a non-perishable food item. Several years ago, a man named Bertram VonMayhem moved into the Pilot Community. He was a very secretive and strange man. No one in the community ever really knew much about him. Almost immediately upon his move here, he opened a private school and became the Headmaster. He named it Mayhem Manor after himself. No one in the community was allowed on the premises. The students were all from out of town. Rumor has it they were all orphans that no one wanted for this reason or that. Many people, including locals, deemed them “Mayhem’s Misfits”. No one quite knows exactly the things that went on in this school, but all the locals had their own ideas. You could often hear loud, strange noises coming from the building all hours of the day. Local farmers started missing their livestock and other animals. They all just seemed to disappear into thin air. The local children and teens often tried to sneak onto the school grounds. Many were never heard from again. Those lucky few that made it out alive, went mad and were forever rendered speechless. They were put away into institutions where they sit and babble inaudible slurs into their pillows, never sleeping again. Then one day, news came around that VonMayhem had “passed away”. Before any investigation could be done, the school was abandoned. No trace of VonMayhem or his students was to be found. It was simply like it never happened. Some say VonMayhem didn’t pass away, but that his students, his “creations” turned on him. No one will ever know. Now, today, the building has been turned into the Pilot Community Center for use by the local people for celebrations and such. But no one dares rent it past dusk. Many have said that if you are in the building at night, you can experience exactly what used to happen behind those walls; the terror, the chaos, the. . .Mayhem. Come join us if you will. See if you can survive a night at Mayhem Manor. Or will you join the numerous institutionalized boys and girls whose curiosity forever changed their lives? For four nights only, you can get your chance to become one of Mayhem’s misfits. . .IF YOU DARE!!! Visit http://www.mayhemmanor.wordpress.com or find us on facebook for more information. Be prepared to be scared! Pilot Community Center, 4449 Brush Creek Road Pilot ,VA 24139.
Ravenelle Corn Maze. Russell Farms in Forest, VA. WEEKENDS ONLY – Fridays (4pm-dusk), Saturdays (10am-dusk), Sundays (1pm-dusk). $5/person – children under 2 are free. Fat Daddy’s BBQ will be available and offering BBQ, hotdogs, hamburgers, and beverages. Will be selling t-shirts, apples, pumpkins, and corn stalks. There will be an inflatable bouncer for children. Please email Lynette Russell at lynette.r.russell@gmail.com for more info or directions.
The Boo Event, Ghost Walks and History. Sunday, October 30, 2011: Ghost Walk and Dinner presented by The Historic Masonic Theatre. Buy your tickets now! Stories of ghosts abound in the Alleghany Highlands—almost every family or business has one or two that can send shivers up the spine. The Historic Masonic Theatre is presenting an event that will unveil these stories to the community during “The Boo Event—Ghost Walks and Dinner”. The Ghost Walks will be presented in Covington and Clifton Forge simultaneously. The first walk will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed with a ghoulishly good dinner at Mountain View Restaurant, 820 East Madison in Covington at 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for all Ghost Walk participants, The second walk will begin at 8:00 p.m. in both Covington and Clifton Forge . Each tour can accommodate 25 brave people who are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and carry flashlights. Tickets for the Ghosts Walks and Dinner are $40.00 for one Ghost Walk and Dinner, $50.00 for two Ghost Walks (for those who want to walk in both Covington and Clifton Forge), and $25.00 for Dinner only. Fifty percent of the ticket sale is tax deductable and will go to the Historic Masonic Theatre renovation. Tickets are available at Owen’s Pharmacy, The Club Car, Heirlooms, Old Forge Coffee Company, Alleghany Highlands Chamber Office and The Shoe Box and Sports Center. For more information email them at masonictheatre@yahoo.com or visit www.historicmasonictheatre.com or the Masonic Theatre’s Face Book page.
17th Annual Spirit Walk. Date(s)/Time: Friday, October 21, 2011 (6:00 PM-9:00 PM), Saturday, October 22, 2011 (5:30 PM-9:00 PM), Sunday, October 23, 2011 (5:00 PM-8:30 PM). The 17th Annual Spirit Walk blends drama, storytelling and living history as costumed guides lead nighttime tours through Historic Downtown Charlottesville, meeting dozens of historic personalities along the way! Tours will depart in two different directions- choose one or choose both. The Cemetery Tour will keep visitors locked inside Maplewood Cemetery as they meet and greet a number of Charlottesville’s undead. The Court Square tour will lead visitors through historic downtown Charlottesville, beginning at Court Square and ending at Old Jail #5. Each tour lasts approximately one hour.Tickets are available for purchase at www.albemarlehistory.org. Admission: $12 Adult; $8 Child. Maplewood Cemetery & Downtown Charlottesville 200 Second Street NE Charlottesville, VA 22902. Phone: (434) 296-1492; Email admin@albemarlehistory.org; Website www.albemarlehistory.org
Halloween KidFest. October 30 – 1pm. Get your spook on at the Jacksonville Center! Enjoy great family fun in your costumes at Halloween KidFest this year. There is storytelling, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, and you can even make great accessories for your costume. The Jacksonville Center 220 Parkway Ln. S Floyd, VA 24091.
Floyd Ghost Tour – in Floyd, VA. October 14 – 7pm, October 15 – 8pm, October 21 – 7 & 8 pm, October 22 – 7pm & 8pm, October 28 – 7pm & 8pm, October 29 – 7pm & 8pm. Now that the chill is in the air, the Floyd Ghost Tour will be going on Fridays and Saturday nights. Join Coriander and family on a guided walking tour around a historic graveyard and the center of Floyd. Listen to spooky tales and stories of days gone by. No reservations are needed for this hour long walking tour. $7 per person. Meet at the Black Water Loft (above noteBooks) 117 S. Locust Street, Floyd, VA.
Spooktacular Sunday. October 15, 2011; Location: The Taubman Museum of Art 110 Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA 24011. FREE Fun family activities all day! With New gallery hunts, Art Venture activities, and art activity tote bag. Take part in weaving our community tapestry! Phone: 540-342-5760 or visit website at http://www.taubmanmuseum.org
The Haunting of Hill House. October 05 – 16, 2011. Location: Showtimers of Roanoke Valley, Inc., 2067 McVitty Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. In this suspense drama by F. Andrew Leslie, the Roanoke Valley’s community theatre puts on a chilling show set in an evil house. Phone: 540-774-2660 or visit website at http://www.showtimers.org/14.html
Cave Spring Baptist Church Fall Festival. October 30, 2011 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. We invite you to join us for our Fall Festival. We will have a hayride, bounce house, jousting, petting zoo, antique car display, photo booth, pie toss, games, pizza, hot dogs and more! Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down to the lower area. Cave Spring Baptist Church – Family Life Center and the Lower Parking Lot, 4873 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24018. Email: lmarceau@csbc.us – Phone: (540) 989-6136 – Website: http://www.csbc.us
The 14th Annual Salem Museum Ghost Walk! October 22 and 25 from 6:30pm and 8:30 pm with tours leaving every fifteen minutes from the museum. A living history tour through Salem’s historic East Hill Cemeteries to meet colorful characters from Salem’s past. A living history tour where visitors walk through the East Hill Cemeteries and meet notable people from Salem’s past. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information visit http://www.salemmuseum.org/events.aspx, call the Salem Historical Society at (540)389-6760 or email them at info@salemmuseum.org.
Trick or Treating in Downtown Vinton. October 31 – 2:30pm. Over 40 business will offer treats to children 12 and younger. 311 S Pollard St., Vinton Virginia.
Light the Night. October 31 – 6pm. Games, food, pony rides, hay ride, candy, and inflatables, drink, cotton candy, popcorn, and many door prizes. Music with the band Exonerated. Free Free Free! 2500 Washington Avenue Vinton VA 24179.
FRIGHT LIGHT – SPECIAL EVENING LASER SHOW. Friday, October 28th – 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, Friday, October 28th – 8:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday, October 28th – 9:00 pm-10:00 pm. Be sure to book your ticket to see this spectacular evening laser show of Halloween-themed laser lights and music in our amazing OmniSphere Theater. Admission is $5/person. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Call 288-3769 for advance tickets. Limited seating. The Natural Science Center of Greensboro 4301 Lawndale Drive , Greensboro NC 27455; Email: sreeve@natsci.org; Phone: 336-288-3769; Website http://www.natsci.org
Tricks & Treats at Stuart Farmer’s Market for Halloween October 28, 8:00am – 12:00Noon It’s Halloween and Fall Decorations Patrick Ave – Stuart, VA.
Fall Carnival-Trunk-Or-Treat-Stuart Methodist Church October 29, 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Stuart United Methodist Church. Admission $1.00 or 1 can of food per person age 2-up. Games, cake walk, food, face painting and more. For Kids in Patrick County Virginia. 101 E. Blue Ridge St. – Stuart – 276-694-3322 – www.stuartumc.org or email stuartumc@embarqmail.com for more information.
Crafters Fair & Fall Festival. October 15, 2011, 9am. Numerous crafters/games/Music/petting zoo/bake sale/Raffle:$200 Kroger gift card, GPS,Wii,& e-Reader/silentauction/food/face-painting/a prayer tent. Fun For Everyone! Corner of Peter’s Creek Rd. & North Lake Drive (behind 7-11 Mart) via Hwy #481 Exit 2S
Third Annual Crafters Fair and Fall Festival. October 15, 2011, 9am. Join your friends and neighbors at The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul located close to exit 2S off 581 at Peters Creek Road. Crafters have original work,plus we have other vendors, a petting zoo, musical entertainment all day, a silent auction, bake sale, and great refreshments. The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 4909 North Lake Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019
Halloween in Clifton Forge. October 31 – 12pm. Trick/Treat noon til 5pm Joins us at C&O Heritage Center for Refreshments & Ghost Train Ride. See Halloween Murals by Middle School Students. Find the SCARIEST Costume in Clifton Forge Virginia. Downtown Historic District Clifton Forge Virginia.
Roanoke Ghost Tour. October 15 – 6pm, October 22 – 6pm, October 29 – 6pm. Downtown Roanoke Market Building. Ghosts abound at the Roanoke Ghost Tour….take a trolley around the city to spot some of the most famous ghosts in town. Hop on the hour long tour that wraps up in a city cemetery…you won’t be disappointed. Family Friendly! Reservations are required in advance. Visit www.sponsorhounds.com to purchase your tickets on line today. Several tours times are available. $13 per seat.
Ghosts & More. Meet characters long – and recently – dead October 22 – 6:30pm, October 29 – 6:30pm; Rocky Mount VA. Ghostly sightings, murder and intrigue. Ride a vintage bus through town to visit more than 20 scenes and hear true tales presented by 60 plus actors and interpreters. ‘Spirits’ board your vintage bus to tell true tales of ghostly sightings and murderous events. Seats $14 each. Advance purchase recommended. To reserve a seat, (540) 483-1890, fchistorical@yahoo.com or visit Franklin County History Museum, 460 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
Halloween Trick or Treat at The Landmark Center. Stuart, Virginia October 31, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Treats will be handed out and refreshments will be served. This is a safe trick or treating for children and a pleasure for residents and staff. 227 Landmark Drive, Stuart, VA. Call 276-694-3050 or visit www.thelandmarkgroup.com for more information.
Zombie Ball; Saturday, October 22, 2011 8pm until midnight. An adult costume Halloween dance! Location: Evans Hall on the Washington & Lee University Campus
ADULTS ONLY – Don’t come as you are! A ticket buys you four hours of dancing to a DJ, outrageous food, costume contests, karaoke, the opportunity for raffles and photographs, and more. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for individuals and $50 for 2 or more in advance — $35 at the door. Buy your tickets from Lexington’s BeammeupBBQ, Blue Lab, Books & Company, Walkabout Outfitters, and Encore Salon 215; from Buena Vista’s Uncorked; or https://payments.auctionpay.com/ver3/?id=w020393
All proceeds from the Zombie Ball will go to support Boxerwood’s environmental education programs for city and county school children and upkeep of the woodland garden. Maze at Natural Bridge; Rockbridge County; The Natural Bridge US 11 & 130, Golf Course Road Natural Bridge, VA 24578
More mazing than just corn-mazing… there are hidden scarecrows to track down plus the ‘mazing view from the Natural Bridge Corn Maze! While roaming through its nooks & crannies make sure you get the scarecrows’ names. Complete your scorecard with 10 names to win a Natural Bridge prize. When you’re not hunting down scarecrows, take a peak at the view out over the Blue Ridge mountains toward the area’s highest ridges.
Location & Tickets: US 11 off Golf Course Road, just south of the Natural Bridge Hotel, US 11 & 130. Park in the field across from the maze. Purchase tickets at the entrance (cash only), or the Natural Bridge ticket counter in the gift shop; adults $6, $3 children 5-12. Snacks & beverages on-site. Groups welcome. Visit the Bridge & Caverns- buy 1 ticket, get 1 for 81cents only at www.NaturalBridgeOffers.com.
Date/Hours: Friday, October 07, 2011 – Sunday, October 09, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 14, 2011 – Sunday, October 16, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 21, 2011 – Sunday, October 23, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 28, 2011 – Sunday, October 30, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, November 04, 2011 – Sunday, November 06, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Email: thebridge@naturalbridgeva.com; Telephone: Hotel: (540) 291-2121, Toll Free- Natural Bridge & Hotel: (800) 533-1410; Visit web site at: www.naturalbridgeva.com
Downton Buena Vista Trick-or-Treat; 4 To 7 pm. Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia. Halloween trick-or-treating for children 12 and under.
Hallowen Kid Fest; Sunday, October 30, 2011 , 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Location Jacksonville Center For The Arts; Get your spook on at the Jacksonville Center! Enjoy great family fun in your costumes at Halloween KidFest this year. There is storytelling, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, and you can even make great accessories for your costume. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 30, 1-4pm. Visit http://jacksonvillecenter.org/at-the-center/annual-events/for more information.
Holloween Stories – Oct. 22, 2011; 7:30pm – Join Ranger Richard Nash as he tells hair-raising tales of blood-suckers and stranglers, those who choose to poison their victims, or the elusive few who hide in the shadows and await the perfect moment to attack. Following each Saturday evening program, join a National Park Service Ranger for a short hike through woodland and meadow, experiencing the night with your senses. Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. – Peaks of Otter, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford – 540-586-4496
Civil War Ghost Walk – October 13, 2011; 6:30pm to 8:00pm – In recognition on the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States, the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library will present a Civil War Ghost Walk in Longwood Cemetery. Actors will be dressed in uniforms and will tell the soldier’s story while standing near his or her actual grave. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the museum for $8.00 or at the door for $10.00. – Longwood/Oakwood/Greenwood Cemetery, Longwood Avenue, Bedford – 540-586-4520; Bedford VA.
Layman Family Farms Corn Maze – Sep. 17 to Nov. 12 2011; Farm and Corn Maze: September: Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 11am-6pm. October: Fridays 4pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sundays 11am-6pm. Haunted Harvest: Fri-Sat, Oct 14-15, Fri-Sat, Oct 21-22, Thu, Fri, Sat, Oct 27, 28 & 29. Opens at dusk. Last Admission, 11:00 p.m. (anyone in line at 11 will be allowed to enter). – Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Located off Route 460 West, Montvale – 540-947-2844 – Visit: www.laymanfamilyfarms.com
5th Haunted Trail At Freedom Park; 121 N. Edgewood Road Eden North Carolina 27288; Adults & Children:$5.00, $2.00 Special Admission October 28th, 29th. All Proceeds go to Eden parks and recreation youth programs. Days of operation: October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, &29. Hours of operation: 8:00 p.m to 11:30p.m. Email address: freedomparkhautedtrail@yahoo.com. Visit http://www.hauntedtrailatfreedompark.com/ for more details.
Old City Cemetery Events (Two Events); 401 Taylor Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24501; Telephone: (434) 847-1465; Website: www.gravegarden.org; E-mail: occ@gravegarden.org
Candlelight Tours; October 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, 2011; New stories each year! Professional actors in period costume portray true stories of Cemetery residents. Five tours each night. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at the Cemetery Center or online at LynchburgTickets.com. Tours run every 20 minutes. Please choose your start time: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, and 7:50. Rain or Shine
All Hallows Eve; Service October 31, 2011; Annual Halloween-themed Episcopal service in the Chapel at 5 p.m.
19th Annual Howl O’Ween; Location: Elmwood Park, Roanoke VA; Day: Sunday, 10/30/2011; Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Walk for the Animals fundraiser for the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Pet parade through downtown Roanoke, pet costume contest, games, contests, food, vendors. Microchip Clinic (additional fee applies). All dogs must be well behaved and have proof of current rabies vaccination. **Required this year** All participants will be required to pre-register, either online or by submitting a completed registration form to the RVSPCA, to qualify for fundraising rewards. $10 registration fee must be submitted with completed form. Raise money off line as well as online. Hold fundraisers of your own – a car wash, yard sale, bake sale are all good ideas. Start collecting donations NOW. Download a Sponsor Sheet (in pdf format) and get started!! Call 540.339.WAGS (9247) or visit their web site at
http://www.rvspca.org/events/view/howl_oween_walk_for_the_animals for lots more details.
The Crazy Pumpkin Event at Michaels; 1357 Town Square Blvd NW ROANOKE, VA 24012-1611; October 8, 20ll 1pm to 3pm. Must purchase 9″ orange style craft pumpkin for $5. Ages 3 and up. Visit michaels.com or call (540) 265-8604 for more details.
Fall Harvest Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park; Date: 09/24/2011 To 09/25/2011; Time: 10:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. Location: Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml Virginia’s traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two-day festival. The air fills with bluegrass and old-time music as well as the sweet aroma of barbecued chicken and sorghum molasses. Enjoy the crafts fair and numerous demonstrations of pioneer living. It’s sponsored by the Rugby Rescue Squad and Ladies Auxiliary. A wild pony sale, sponsored by the Wilburn Ridge Pony Association, is held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. It’s only $6 per car. Phone: (276) 579-7092; Email: graysonhighlands@dcr.virginia.gov
Halloween Hike at Holliday Lake State Park; 10/28/2011; THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED; Telephone: (434) 248-6308
Haunted Harvest Hayride at Staunton River Battlefield State Park; Date: 10/15/2011; Time: 7:00 p.m. To 11:55 p.m. Location: Staunton River Battlefield State Park Clover Visitor Center ; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/stb.shtml Don’t miss the ninth annual Haunted Hayride. It’s spooky fun for the whole family. Listen to local ghost stories and legends and enjoy a hayride through the battlefield and low grounds. The ghost tour lasts about 90 minutes and is part walk, part ride. After registering for the hayride, enter the Haunted Trail if you dare. The trail has hair-raising special effects, optical illusions, witches and specters around every dark corner. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight. Please pre-register. There is $5 fee for the Haunted Trail, which is rated PG-13. Phone: (434) 454-4312; Email: srbattle@dcr.virginia.gov
ZooBoo at Mill Mountain Zoo Roanoke Virginia; Saturday, October 29th; 11- 4pm; A fun safe place for all the family. A day filled with special activities from music to games, to treak-or-treaing and more. All activities are FREE with your regular Zoo admission. The zoo is located on top of Mill Mountain next to the giant STAR that overlooks the beautiful city of Roanoke. Phone: (540)343-3241 or website at http://www.mmzoo.org/
Thee Red Barn; Franklin County, Virginia’s own Corn Maze; 5685 Bethany Road Boones Mill, Va 24065 Off of Bethlehem Road Between Boones Mill and Callaway; Open to the public Saturdays October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (not open Sundays). Come in costume on the 29th and get a free drink. Open to groups weekdays (pre-schools, classes, Sundays school groups, brownies, dairy club, etc) at prescheduled times. A complete family experience, from grandparents to grandchildren. Pumpkins, straw bales, corn stocks, gourds and scarecrows for sale. Seven acres of corn that is hand sculpted into a corn maze. The maze has questions throughout to help guide you to the exit. These questions change with the age of the group or they are there to help educate the public about farming. Offering various free farm experiences for children of all ages. The 2011 theme is scarecrows and the maze will have two trails with paths wide enough for a golf cart to be able to include some of our guests who cannot make the 7 acre walk. Come visit numerous local vendors selling local hand crafted items. Corn Maze $4; Hay Ride $3; Combo special $6; Rubber Duck for water race $1; Train Ride for small children $1. FREE activities: hay slide, treasure hunt, animals, bat race, scarecrow, bean bag throw, photography spot. Food for sale includes: Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Can Drinks, Water, Popcorn, & Chips. For more information you can contact by Phone: (540)-334-2177 Email: theeredbarn@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.theeredbarn.com/
Goblins and Goodies at Smith Mountain Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/11; Time: 2:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.; Location: Smith Mountaing Lake State Park Discovery Center (formerly the Visitor Center); Extra Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml Bring the family to the park to enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, candy and more. Hayrides are offered throughout the day. Make a bat to take home using a live one as a model. Wear your favorite Halloween costume. Prizes for the most creative and for the best use of recycled material will be awarded for those under six and those six and older. Judging is from 2:30 to 3 p.m., and prizes are awarded at 3:30 p.m. This event is free, but regular parking fees apply. Phone: (540) 297-6066; Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg, VA Diamond Hill Historic District; October 20, 21, 22; Sponsored by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory; Contact the “Lynchburg Historical Foundation at Phone: 434-528-5353 or email lhfi@centralva.net for further information.
Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Lexington, VA; October 31, 2011; 3:30pm-5:00pm. Downtown Lexington. 540-463-5375. Downtown fun and festivities for ghouls and goblins alike. Halloween Café, carriage rides for the children, trick-or-treating and more….kids of all ages will find something fun to do. Trick-or-treating for children 12 and under.
Fall Harvest Festival and Haunted Wagon Ride at James River State Park; Date: 10/15/2011; Time: 2:00 p.m. To 9:00 p.m. Location: James River State Park Shelter 4; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml Enjoy food, live music and good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. Wagon rides to the Tye River Overlook are $3 per person or $8 per family. And don’t miss face painting, candle dipping, the corn husking bee, pumpkin painting, butter churning, herbal butter tasting, apple pressing, a corn-shelling demonstration, apple bobbing and sack races. Make your own corn-husk doll. A small fee is charged for pumpkin painting and face painting. Don’t miss the bonfire at 6:30. At 7 p.m., haunted wagon rides commence; they are $5 per person. Phone: (434) 933-4355; Email: jamesriver@dcr.virginia.gov
A Haunting on the Lake at Twin Lakes State Park; Date: 10/21/2011; Time: 6:00 p.m. To 10:00 p.m. Location: Twin Lakes State Park Beach Concession Building ; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/twi.shtml Activities include a haunted hike and a pumpkin patch with pumpkin painting. Snacks at the concession building will be on sale, wear your costumes!! Fee for the program is $5 per person, children 3 and under Free, $2 Pumpkins for painting and taking home, and various snacks at the concession building including popcorn, apple cider, hot chocolate, hot dogs and more. Phone: (434) 392-3435; Email: twinlakes@dcr.virginia.gov
Ghost Tours at Historic Avenel in Bedford, Virginia. You may have heard the rumors, but do you know about the real ghost activity at the Historic Avenel house? Numerous paranormal groups have studied Avenel and each Thursday in October, you have the chance to come out and hear from one of those groups first hand! Tour the house with Ghostec, a paranormal group that has studied Avenel for years and has archived the activity found on the property. Hear live recordings of strange sounds coming from the house. See actual video footage of paranormal activities. When: 7-8:30 PM, each Thursday evening in October; RSVP’s are required and can be made by contacting Taffney at 540-330-1651. Cost per session: $15 per adult, $7 ages 6-12, kids under 6 are free. Light refreshments will be served.
Historic East Hill Cemeteries Ghost Walk, Salem Museum & Historical Society (adjacent to the museum) 801 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Phone: (540)389-6760 info@salemmuseum.org; October: featuring costumed re-enactors portraying actual figures from Salem’s past, telling about their lives and memories. As these colorful characters tell about their lives, the life story of Salem itself unfolds.
Haunting Tales – Lexington’s Ghost Tour; 17 S. Randolph St., Lexington, VA 24450; Phone: (540) 464-2250; Enjoy ghost tales and a downtown candlelit walk following the footsteps of Generals Lee and Jackson. Tours begin outside of the Lexington Visitor Center (106 E. Washington St.) Adults: $12, Seniors (65+): $10, Children (6-12): $6. Hours: Memorial Day-Halloween: October 20, 21, 22; 8:30pm. Days: Reservations required. Call to confirm days of operation.
2nd Annual Claytor Lake Halloween Celebration
at Claytor Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/2011 ; Time: 10:00 a.m. To 10:00 p.m. Location: Claytor Lake State Park Campground D campfire ring; Extra Event Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml Join us for a day full of fun. Jack-o-Lantern contests, costume contests, campsite decorating, scary stories and more! Phone: (540) 643-2500; Email: claytorlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Spooky Tales Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/2011 ; Time: 6:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. Location: Holliday Lake State Park Amphitheater; Extra Event Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hol.shtml Some of the OLD TIMERS around here say some pretty scary things happened in long ago times. The Park Naturalist has collected a number of TALES and LEGENDS. He’ll build a roaring campfire and tell some of these stories of weird happenings in times past. We’ll end by toasting some marshmallows. Some very young children may not want to hear all of the stories (they can be pretty scary in the dark!). Phone: (434) 248-6308; Email: hollidaylake@dcr.virginia.gov;
“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze; 84 Concord Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway Between Milepost 178 and 177. Opening Labor Day Weekend 2011. Home Office: 540-593-3279 or Shop/Cell Phone: 276-952-5568. Visit http://www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com/corn_maze.htm for more details.
Dixie Caverns and Pottery Shop located at 5753 West Main Street • Salem, VA 24153 will NOT be holding their Haunted caves for 2011.
Morgan Farms – pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
2004 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston, VA 24104. Phone: 540-871-0911. Alternate Phone: 540-297-4764. Email: ericmorgan@b2xonline.com. Open: Pick your own pumpkins: September 6th through October 31st Corn maze is open from: September 6th through October 31st. Directions: Located in the Whitehouse area of Bedford County. Six miles from Moneta on Tolers Ferry Road near Smith Mtn. Lake State Park. From Route 122 turn onto Whitehouse Road and travel six miles. Turn Right onto Smith Mountain Lake State Parkway. Turn Left onto Tolers Ferry Road and Farm is less than one mile on the Left. Antique Tractor Pull dates: September 17, 2011 – October 8, 2011 and October 29, 2011. Payment: Cash, Check.
Halloween In Roanoke 2011 http://www.sponsorhounds.com/halloween.html
Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat. In 2011, the event will be held on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This night of Halloween fun for families includes trick-or-treating with mall tenants and a Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat is hosted in partnership with Star Country Radio and Small Smiles Dental Center. http://www.shoptanglewood.com/
October 29, 2011- Salem Pumpkin Fest, Salem, Virginia; Location: Salem Farmer’s Market
Contact Phone: 540-375-3057 Website: www.ci.salem.va.us/news/index.html
The Fear Factory Roanoke Jaycees 2011 Hanted House October 20th-22nd, and 27th-29th; 3424-B Orange Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA 24012; Time: 7:30 – 11:00 PM; $12 General Admission, $11 with Canned Non-Perishable Food item. Web site has a $1 off coupon: http://roanokehauntedhouse.com/ Email: info@roanokejaycees.com
Professor Cline’s Haunted Monster Museum; 4942 S. Lee Hwy Natural Bridge, VA 24578; Phone: (540) 464-2253; Web site: http://www.monstersanddinosaurs.com/. Built in an old, authentic, Victorian manor, this attraction is truly unique in the vast haunted house industry. Don’t expect the typical Halloweenish blood, guts, and gore venue. The Monster Museum is more like an adventure into an old Vincent Price movie of the 1950s. Watch out for the Tingler. This tour has been voted in the Top 10 as one of the best walk through attractions by the Dark Attractions and Fun House Enthusiasts organization.
Quick Decision On Halloween
All Halloween Pages are now in the “Appalachian Autumn” tab.
Halloween is one of those things that can be good or evil depending on the how you participate in it.I have been wrestling with this question for the past week. Here are some of my reasons why I like Halloween.
- This holiday falls on the eve of All Saints Day, which is a festival day celebrated by some Christian churches. However, the modern celebration of Halloween is not generally thought of as a Christian time of worship.
- You could celebrate Reformation Day (as we did in my christian academy). This is the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door.
- Some Halloween activities could be considered anti-Christian and those activities should be avoided.
- Doc Halloween and crew does not participate in demon or devil worshiping, evil or criminal acts, superstitious acts, or chant and rites spells nor do we encourage any evolvement.
- Trick-or-treating, decorating, or visiting haunted-houses is not thinking about or participating in any religious festivities. To me they are just fun activities.
- Whether to participate in Halloween is a question only for parents to answer.
- How you decide to teach your small children about participating responsibly during Halloween is your responsibility.
You will have to pray about it and ask for guidance from God and Jesus above.
Learn to think for yourself, be open minded, be a critical thinker and decide these simple questions:
- Do I know myself realistically?
- Do I know my morals, my beliefs, my limitations, my weaknesses, and my values?
- How does this make me feel?
- Is this hurting myself or someone else (physically, spiritually, emotionally, and/or financially)?
- Is this illegal?
- Do I have all the information I need to make the decision that is right for me?
If you do not like Halloween or its representation of it then do not participate.
Some Changes
My sister is slowly helping get used to this new iMac. It is different from a PC and hard to remember the commands. I am learning though.
There are some changes around Doc Halloween Presents. Under “About” is Doc’s favorite Bible verses. Gone is all of the Halloween pages (I will probably explain later down the road but below area few places that is unbalancing my decision). I have replaced “Halloween” with “Appalachian Autumn” until I decide which way to go.
Some things that got my mind stirring about Halloween again:
7 REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?
WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?
TRICK OR TREAT? HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
SHOULD CHRISTIANS PARTICIPATE IN HALLOWEEN
TEN REASONS WHY A CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?
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2011 Halloween In And Around the Roanoke Virginia Area As Of 10/14/11
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It is 17 DAYS until that yummy celebrated night, October 31st. Here is a list of Halloween related events so you can start planning your fun. This “MAY” be the last post we make for Halloween events this year. So check back next week just in case I have found more events.
If you know of any that is within 75 miles radius of Roanoke VA, please let me know so I can add it to the list.
If you have read previous versions of this post, PLEASE, read it again. Some information like dates and times may have changed. Doc Halloween and crew assume no responsibility if you go to an event without checking yourself to see if any information has changed such as dates or times, the event has been canceled, or that any of the below information was not correct.
Howl O’Ween Walk for the Animals. October 30 – 12:30pm. Fundraiser to support the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Pet parade through downtown Roanoke, pet costume contest, pet portraits, vendors, food, games. All dogs must be on leash. Proof of current rabies vaccination required. Elmwood Park Downtown Roanoke Virginia.
5K Spooky Sprint. October 29 – 4pm. All proceeds from the 5K Spooky Sprint will go toward benefiting the West End Center for Youth and all of the positive programs which they offer the children of the West End community and Roanoke as a whole! South Roanoke Park & Wiley Drive: Roanoke River Greenway.
Downtown Roanoke Trick or Treat. October 29 – 3pm. Looking for a safe alternative to letting kids wander around the neighborhood knocking on anyone’s door? The Downtown Roanoke Trick or Treat event is exactly that. Pick up a map of the market area and head out to several businesses handing out safe candy to the kids. The fun starts at 12 with a costume contest for the kids & a costume parade. Trick or Treat hours are from 3pm-5pm. Visit www.sponsorhounds.com… for a full schedule of events! This is a FREE event for the entire family! Downtown Roanoke, Virginia.
Howl-O-Ween Party. October 29 – 10am. There will be a pet costume contest, a pet Tricks for Treats contest, a photographer to capture all the cuteness, & more family fun activities. More details to come as we get them, but count on it … this will be a fun day, so don’t miss it. Westside Food Mart, 942 Blue Ridge Ave. Bedford,VA.
Haunted School. October 28 to October 31 – 8pm. If you think your school is bad, you need to check out Mayhem Manor, Bertram VonMayhem’s school for the misfit, misguided, and misunderstood. Admission is just $5/ person or buy one get one free with a non-perishable food item. Several years ago, a man named Bertram VonMayhem moved into the Pilot Community. He was a very secretive and strange man. No one in the community ever really knew much about him. Almost immediately upon his move here, he opened a private school and became the Headmaster. He named it Mayhem Manor after himself. No one in the community was allowed on the premises. The students were all from out of town. Rumor has it they were all orphans that no one wanted for this reason or that. Many people, including locals, deemed them “Mayhem’s Misfits”. No one quite knows exactly the things that went on in this school, but all the locals had their own ideas. You could often hear loud, strange noises coming from the building all hours of the day. Local farmers started missing their livestock and other animals. They all just seemed to disappear into thin air. The local children and teens often tried to sneak onto the school grounds. Many were never heard from again. Those lucky few that made it out alive, went mad and were forever rendered speechless. They were put away into institutions where they sit and babble inaudible slurs into their pillows, never sleeping again. Then one day, news came around that VonMayhem had “passed away”. Before any investigation could be done, the school was abandoned. No trace of VonMayhem or his students was to be found. It was simply like it never happened. Some say VonMayhem didn’t pass away, but that his students, his “creations” turned on him. No one will ever know. Now, today, the building has been turned into the Pilot Community Center for use by the local people for celebrations and such. But no one dares rent it past dusk. Many have said that if you are in the building at night, you can experience exactly what used to happen behind those walls; the terror, the chaos, the. . .Mayhem. Come join us if you will. See if you can survive a night at Mayhem Manor. Or will you join the numerous institutionalized boys and girls whose curiosity forever changed their lives? For four nights only, you can get your chance to become one of Mayhem’s misfits. . .IF YOU DARE!!! Visit http://www.mayhemmanor.wordpress.com or find us on facebook for more information. Be prepared to be scared! Pilot Community Center, 4449 Brush Creek Road Pilot ,VA 24139.
Ravenelle Corn Maze. Russell Farms in Forest, VA. WEEKENDS ONLY – Fridays (4pm-dusk), Saturdays (10am-dusk), Sundays (1pm-dusk). $5/person – children under 2 are free. Fat Daddy’s BBQ will be available and offering BBQ, hotdogs, hamburgers, and beverages. Will be selling t-shirts, apples, pumpkins, and corn stalks. There will be an inflatable bouncer for children. Please email Lynette Russell at lynette.r.russell@gmail.com for more info or directions.
The Boo Event, Ghost Walks and History. Sunday, October 30, 2011: Ghost Walk and Dinner presented by The Historic Masonic Theatre. Buy your tickets now! Stories of ghosts abound in the Alleghany Highlands—almost every family or business has one or two that can send shivers up the spine. The Historic Masonic Theatre is presenting an event that will unveil these stories to the community during “The Boo Event—Ghost Walks and Dinner”. The Ghost Walks will be presented in Covington and Clifton Forge simultaneously. The first walk will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed with a ghoulishly good dinner at Mountain View Restaurant, 820 East Madison in Covington at 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for all Ghost Walk participants, The second walk will begin at 8:00 p.m. in both Covington and Clifton Forge . Each tour can accommodate 25 brave people who are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and carry flashlights. Tickets for the Ghosts Walks and Dinner are $40.00 for one Ghost Walk and Dinner, $50.00 for two Ghost Walks (for those who want to walk in both Covington and Clifton Forge), and $25.00 for Dinner only. Fifty percent of the ticket sale is tax deductable and will go to the Historic Masonic Theatre renovation. Tickets are available at Owen’s Pharmacy, The Club Car, Heirlooms, Old Forge Coffee Company, Alleghany Highlands Chamber Office and The Shoe Box and Sports Center. For more information email them at masonictheatre@yahoo.com or visit www.historicmasonictheatre.com or the Masonic Theatre’s Face Book page.
17th Annual Spirit Walk. Date(s)/Time: Friday, October 21, 2011 (6:00 PM-9:00 PM), Saturday, October 22, 2011 (5:30 PM-9:00 PM), Sunday, October 23, 2011 (5:00 PM-8:30 PM). The 17th Annual Spirit Walk blends drama, storytelling and living history as costumed guides lead nighttime tours through Historic Downtown Charlottesville, meeting dozens of historic personalities along the way! Tours will depart in two different directions- choose one or choose both. The Cemetery Tour will keep visitors locked inside Maplewood Cemetery as they meet and greet a number of Charlottesville’s undead. The Court Square tour will lead visitors through historic downtown Charlottesville, beginning at Court Square and ending at Old Jail #5. Each tour lasts approximately one hour.Tickets are available for purchase at www.albemarlehistory.org. Admission: $12 Adult; $8 Child. Maplewood Cemetery & Downtown Charlottesville 200 Second Street NE Charlottesville, VA 22902. Phone: (434) 296-1492; Email admin@albemarlehistory.org; Website www.albemarlehistory.org
Halloween KidFest. October 30 – 1pm. Get your spook on at the Jacksonville Center! Enjoy great family fun in your costumes at Halloween KidFest this year. There is storytelling, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, and you can even make great accessories for your costume. The Jacksonville Center 220 Parkway Ln. S Floyd, VA 24091.
Floyd Ghost Tour – in Floyd, VA. October 14 – 7pm, October 15 – 8pm, October 21 – 7 & 8 pm, October 22 – 7pm & 8pm, October 28 – 7pm & 8pm, October 29 – 7pm & 8pm. Now that the chill is in the air, the Floyd Ghost Tour will be going on Fridays and Saturday nights. Join Coriander and family on a guided walking tour around a historic graveyard and the center of Floyd. Listen to spooky tales and stories of days gone by. No reservations are needed for this hour long walking tour. $7 per person. Meet at the Black Water Loft (above noteBooks) 117 S. Locust Street, Floyd, VA.
Spooktacular Sunday. October 15, 2011; Location: The Taubman Museum of Art 110 Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA 24011. FREE Fun family activities all day! With New gallery hunts, Art Venture activities, and art activity tote bag. Take part in weaving our community tapestry! Phone: 540-342-5760 or visit website at http://www.taubmanmuseum.org
The Haunting of Hill House. October 05 – 16, 2011. Location: Showtimers of Roanoke Valley, Inc., 2067 McVitty Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. In this suspense drama by F. Andrew Leslie, the Roanoke Valley’s community theatre puts on a chilling show set in an evil house. Phone: 540-774-2660 or visit website at http://www.showtimers.org/14.html
Cave Spring Baptist Church Fall Festival. October 30, 2011 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. We invite you to join us for our Fall Festival. We will have a hayride, bounce house, jousting, petting zoo, antique car display, photo booth, pie toss, games, pizza, hot dogs and more! Please park in the upper parking lot and walk down to the lower area. Cave Spring Baptist Church – Family Life Center and the Lower Parking Lot, 4873 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24018. Email: lmarceau@csbc.us – Phone: (540) 989-6136 – Website: http://www.csbc.us
The 14th Annual Salem Museum Ghost Walk! October 22 and 25 from 6:30pm and 8:30 pm with tours leaving every fifteen minutes from the museum. A living history tour through Salem’s historic East Hill Cemeteries to meet colorful characters from Salem’s past. A living history tour where visitors walk through the East Hill Cemeteries and meet notable people from Salem’s past. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information visit http://www.salemmuseum.org/events.aspx, call the Salem Historical Society at (540)389-6760 or email them at info@salemmuseum.org.
Trick or Treating in Downtown Vinton. October 31 – 2:30pm. Over 40 business will offer treats to children 12 and younger. 311 S Pollard St., Vinton Virginia.
Light the Night. October 31 – 6pm. Games, food, pony rides, hay ride, candy, and inflatables, drink, cotton candy, popcorn, and many door prizes. Music with the band Exonerated. Free Free Free! 2500 Washington Avenue Vinton VA 24179.
FRIGHT LIGHT – SPECIAL EVENING LASER SHOW. Friday, October 28th – 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, Friday, October 28th – 8:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday, October 28th – 9:00 pm-10:00 pm. Be sure to book your ticket to see this spectacular evening laser show of Halloween-themed laser lights and music in our amazing OmniSphere Theater. Admission is $5/person. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Call 288-3769 for advance tickets. Limited seating. The Natural Science Center of Greensboro 4301 Lawndale Drive , Greensboro NC 27455; Email: sreeve@natsci.org; Phone: 336-288-3769; Website http://www.natsci.org
Tricks & Treats at Stuart Farmer’s Market for Halloween October 28, 8:00am – 12:00Noon It’s Halloween and Fall Decorations Patrick Ave – Stuart, VA.
Fall Carnival-Trunk-Or-Treat-Stuart Methodist Church October 29, 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Stuart United Methodist Church. Admission $1.00 or 1 can of food per person age 2-up. Games, cake walk, food, face painting and more. For Kids in Patrick County Virginia. 101 E. Blue Ridge St. – Stuart – 276-694-3322 – www.stuartumc.org or email stuartumc@embarqmail.com for more information.
Crafters Fair & Fall Festival. October 15, 2011, 9am. Numerous crafters/games/Music/petting zoo/bake sale/Raffle:$200 Kroger gift card, GPS,Wii,& e-Reader/silentauction/food/face-painting/a prayer tent. Fun For Everyone! Corner of Peter’s Creek Rd. & North Lake Drive (behind 7-11 Mart) via Hwy #481 Exit 2S
Third Annual Crafters Fair and Fall Festival. October 15, 2011, 9am. Join your friends and neighbors at The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul located close to exit 2S off 581 at Peters Creek Road. Crafters have original work,plus we have other vendors, a petting zoo, musical entertainment all day, a silent auction, bake sale, and great refreshments. The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 4909 North Lake Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019
Halloween in Clifton Forge. October 31 – 12pm. Trick/Treat noon til 5pm Joins us at C&O Heritage Center for Refreshments & Ghost Train Ride. See Halloween Murals by Middle School Students. Find the SCARIEST Costume in Clifton Forge Virginia. Downtown Historic District Clifton Forge Virginia.
Roanoke Ghost Tour. October 15 – 6pm, October 22 – 6pm, October 29 – 6pm. Downtown Roanoke Market Building. Ghosts abound at the Roanoke Ghost Tour….take a trolley around the city to spot some of the most famous ghosts in town. Hop on the hour long tour that wraps up in a city cemetery…you won’t be disappointed. Family Friendly! Reservations are required in advance. Visit www.sponsorhounds.com to purchase your tickets on line today. Several tours times are available. $13 per seat.
Ghosts & More. Meet characters long – and recently – dead October 22 – 6:30pm, October 29 – 6:30pm; Rocky Mount VA. Ghostly sightings, murder and intrigue. Ride a vintage bus through town to visit more than 20 scenes and hear true tales presented by 60 plus actors and interpreters. ‘Spirits’ board your vintage bus to tell true tales of ghostly sightings and murderous events. Seats $14 each. Advance purchase recommended. To reserve a seat, (540) 483-1890, fchistorical@yahoo.com or visit Franklin County History Museum, 460 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
Halloween Trick or Treat at The Landmark Center. Stuart, Virginia October 31, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Treats will be handed out and refreshments will be served. This is a safe trick or treating for children and a pleasure for residents and staff. 227 Landmark Drive, Stuart, VA. Call 276-694-3050 or visit www.thelandmarkgroup.com for more information.
Zombie Ball; Saturday, October 22, 2011 8pm until midnight. An adult costume Halloween dance! Location: Evans Hall on the Washington & Lee University Campus
ADULTS ONLY – Don’t come as you are! A ticket buys you four hours of dancing to a DJ, outrageous food, costume contests, karaoke, the opportunity for raffles and photographs, and more. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar. Tickets are $30 for individuals and $50 for 2 or more in advance — $35 at the door. Buy your tickets from Lexington’s BeammeupBBQ, Blue Lab, Books & Company, Walkabout Outfitters, and Encore Salon 215; from Buena Vista’s Uncorked; or https://payments.auctionpay.com/ver3/?id=w020393
All proceeds from the Zombie Ball will go to support Boxerwood’s environmental education programs for city and county school children and upkeep of the woodland garden. Maze at Natural Bridge; Rockbridge County; The Natural Bridge US 11 & 130, Golf Course Road Natural Bridge, VA 24578
More mazing than just corn-mazing… there are hidden scarecrows to track down plus the ‘mazing view from the Natural Bridge Corn Maze! While roaming through its nooks & crannies make sure you get the scarecrows’ names. Complete your scorecard with 10 names to win a Natural Bridge prize. When you’re not hunting down scarecrows, take a peak at the view out over the Blue Ridge mountains toward the area’s highest ridges.
Location & Tickets: US 11 off Golf Course Road, just south of the Natural Bridge Hotel, US 11 & 130. Park in the field across from the maze. Purchase tickets at the entrance (cash only), or the Natural Bridge ticket counter in the gift shop; adults $6, $3 children 5-12. Snacks & beverages on-site. Groups welcome. Visit the Bridge & Caverns- buy 1 ticket, get 1 for 81cents only at www.NaturalBridgeOffers.com.
Date/Hours: Friday, October 07, 2011 – Sunday, October 09, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 14, 2011 – Sunday, October 16, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 21, 2011 – Sunday, October 23, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, October 28, 2011 – Sunday, October 30, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM); Friday, November 04, 2011 – Sunday, November 06, 2011 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Email: thebridge@naturalbridgeva.com; Telephone: Hotel: (540) 291-2121, Toll Free- Natural Bridge & Hotel: (800) 533-1410; Visit web site at: www.naturalbridgeva.com
Downton Buena Vista Trick-or-Treat; 4 To 7 pm. Magnolia Avenue, Buena Vista, Virginia. Halloween trick-or-treating for children 12 and under.
Hallowen Kid Fest; Sunday, October 30, 2011 , 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Location Jacksonville Center For The Arts; Get your spook on at the Jacksonville Center! Enjoy great family fun in your costumes at Halloween KidFest this year. There is storytelling, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, and you can even make great accessories for your costume. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 30, 1-4pm. Visit http://jacksonvillecenter.org/at-the-center/annual-events/for more information.
Holloween Stories – Oct. 22, 2011; 7:30pm – Join Ranger Richard Nash as he tells hair-raising tales of blood-suckers and stranglers, those who choose to poison their victims, or the elusive few who hide in the shadows and await the perfect moment to attack. Following each Saturday evening program, join a National Park Service Ranger for a short hike through woodland and meadow, experiencing the night with your senses. Bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. – Peaks of Otter, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford – 540-586-4496
Civil War Ghost Walk – October 13, 2011; 6:30pm to 8:00pm – In recognition on the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States, the Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library will present a Civil War Ghost Walk in Longwood Cemetery. Actors will be dressed in uniforms and will tell the soldier’s story while standing near his or her actual grave. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the museum for $8.00 or at the door for $10.00. – Longwood/Oakwood/Greenwood Cemetery, Longwood Avenue, Bedford – 540-586-4520; Bedford VA.
Layman Family Farms Corn Maze – Sep. 17 to Nov. 12 2011; Farm and Corn Maze: September: Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 11am-6pm. October: Fridays 4pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sundays 11am-6pm. Haunted Harvest: Fri-Sat, Oct 14-15, Fri-Sat, Oct 21-22, Thu, Fri, Sat, Oct 27, 28 & 29. Opens at dusk. Last Admission, 11:00 p.m. (anyone in line at 11 will be allowed to enter). – Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Located off Route 460 West, Montvale – 540-947-2844 – Visit: www.laymanfamilyfarms.com
5th Haunted Trail At Freedom Park; 121 N. Edgewood Road Eden North Carolina 27288; Adults & Children:$5.00, $2.00 Special Admission October 28th, 29th. All Proceeds go to Eden parks and recreation youth programs. Days of operation: October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, &29. Hours of operation: 8:00 p.m to 11:30p.m. Email address: freedomparkhautedtrail@yahoo.com. Visit http://www.hauntedtrailatfreedompark.com/ for more details.
Old City Cemetery Events (Two Events); 401 Taylor Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24501; Telephone: (434) 847-1465; Website: www.gravegarden.org; E-mail: occ@gravegarden.org
Candlelight Tours; October 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, 2011; New stories each year! Professional actors in period costume portray true stories of Cemetery residents. Five tours each night. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at the Cemetery Center or online at LynchburgTickets.com. Tours run every 20 minutes. Please choose your start time: 6:30, 6:50, 7:10, 7:30, and 7:50. Rain or Shine
All Hallows Eve; Service October 31, 2011; Annual Halloween-themed Episcopal service in the Chapel at 5 p.m.
19th Annual Howl O’Ween; Location: Elmwood Park, Roanoke VA; Day: Sunday, 10/30/2011; Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Walk for the Animals fundraiser for the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Pet parade through downtown Roanoke, pet costume contest, games, contests, food, vendors. Microchip Clinic (additional fee applies). All dogs must be well behaved and have proof of current rabies vaccination. **Required this year** All participants will be required to pre-register, either online or by submitting a completed registration form to the RVSPCA, to qualify for fundraising rewards. $10 registration fee must be submitted with completed form. Raise money off line as well as online. Hold fundraisers of your own – a car wash, yard sale, bake sale are all good ideas. Start collecting donations NOW. Download a Sponsor Sheet (in pdf format) and get started!! Call 540.339.WAGS (9247) or visit their web site at
http://www.rvspca.org/events/view/howl_oween_walk_for_the_animals for lots more details.
The Crazy Pumpkin Event at Michaels; 1357 Town Square Blvd NW ROANOKE, VA 24012-1611; October 8, 20ll 1pm to 3pm. Must purchase 9″ orange style craft pumpkin for $5. Ages 3 and up. Visit michaels.com or call (540) 265-8604 for more details.
Fall Harvest Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park; Date: 09/24/2011 To 09/25/2011; Time: 10:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. Location: Grayson Highlands State Park Picnic Area; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml Virginia’s traditional mountain culture comes alive during this two-day festival. The air fills with bluegrass and old-time music as well as the sweet aroma of barbecued chicken and sorghum molasses. Enjoy the crafts fair and numerous demonstrations of pioneer living. It’s sponsored by the Rugby Rescue Squad and Ladies Auxiliary. A wild pony sale, sponsored by the Wilburn Ridge Pony Association, is held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. It’s only $6 per car. Phone: (276) 579-7092; Email: graysonhighlands@dcr.virginia.gov
Halloween Hike at Holliday Lake State Park; 10/28/2011; THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED; Telephone: (434) 248-6308
Haunted Harvest Hayride at Staunton River Battlefield State Park; Date: 10/15/2011; Time: 7:00 p.m. To 11:55 p.m. Location: Staunton River Battlefield State Park Clover Visitor Center ; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/stb.shtml Don’t miss the ninth annual Haunted Hayride. It’s spooky fun for the whole family. Listen to local ghost stories and legends and enjoy a hayride through the battlefield and low grounds. The ghost tour lasts about 90 minutes and is part walk, part ride. After registering for the hayride, enter the Haunted Trail if you dare. The trail has hair-raising special effects, optical illusions, witches and specters around every dark corner. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight. Please pre-register. There is $5 fee for the Haunted Trail, which is rated PG-13. Phone: (434) 454-4312; Email: srbattle@dcr.virginia.gov
ZooBoo at Mill Mountain Zoo Roanoke Virginia; Saturday, October 29th; 11- 4pm; A fun safe place for all the family. A day filled with special activities from music to games, to treak-or-treaing and more. All activities are FREE with your regular Zoo admission. The zoo is located on top of Mill Mountain next to the giant STAR that overlooks the beautiful city of Roanoke. Phone: (540)343-3241 or website at http://www.mmzoo.org/
Thee Red Barn; Franklin County, Virginia’s own Corn Maze; 5685 Bethany Road Boones Mill, Va 24065 Off of Bethlehem Road Between Boones Mill and Callaway; Open to the public Saturdays October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (not open Sundays). Come in costume on the 29th and get a free drink. Open to groups weekdays (pre-schools, classes, Sundays school groups, brownies, dairy club, etc) at prescheduled times. A complete family experience, from grandparents to grandchildren. Pumpkins, straw bales, corn stocks, gourds and scarecrows for sale. Seven acres of corn that is hand sculpted into a corn maze. The maze has questions throughout to help guide you to the exit. These questions change with the age of the group or they are there to help educate the public about farming. Offering various free farm experiences for children of all ages. The 2011 theme is scarecrows and the maze will have two trails with paths wide enough for a golf cart to be able to include some of our guests who cannot make the 7 acre walk. Come visit numerous local vendors selling local hand crafted items. Corn Maze $4; Hay Ride $3; Combo special $6; Rubber Duck for water race $1; Train Ride for small children $1. FREE activities: hay slide, treasure hunt, animals, bat race, scarecrow, bean bag throw, photography spot. Food for sale includes: Ice Cream, Hot Dog, Can Drinks, Water, Popcorn, & Chips. For more information you can contact by Phone: (540)-334-2177 Email: theeredbarn@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.theeredbarn.com/
Goblins and Goodies at Smith Mountain Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/11; Time: 2:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.; Location: Smith Mountaing Lake State Park Discovery Center (formerly the Visitor Center); Extra Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml Bring the family to the park to enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, candy and more. Hayrides are offered throughout the day. Make a bat to take home using a live one as a model. Wear your favorite Halloween costume. Prizes for the most creative and for the best use of recycled material will be awarded for those under six and those six and older. Judging is from 2:30 to 3 p.m., and prizes are awarded at 3:30 p.m. This event is free, but regular parking fees apply. Phone: (540) 297-6066; Email: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg, VA Diamond Hill Historic District; October 20, 21, 22; Sponsored by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory; Contact the “Lynchburg Historical Foundation at Phone: 434-528-5353 or email lhfi@centralva.net for further information.
Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Lexington, VA; October 31, 2011; 3:30pm-5:00pm. Downtown Lexington. 540-463-5375. Downtown fun and festivities for ghouls and goblins alike. Halloween Café, carriage rides for the children, trick-or-treating and more….kids of all ages will find something fun to do. Trick-or-treating for children 12 and under.
Fall Harvest Festival and Haunted Wagon Ride at James River State Park; Date: 10/15/2011; Time: 2:00 p.m. To 9:00 p.m. Location: James River State Park Shelter 4; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml Enjoy food, live music and good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. Wagon rides to the Tye River Overlook are $3 per person or $8 per family. And don’t miss face painting, candle dipping, the corn husking bee, pumpkin painting, butter churning, herbal butter tasting, apple pressing, a corn-shelling demonstration, apple bobbing and sack races. Make your own corn-husk doll. A small fee is charged for pumpkin painting and face painting. Don’t miss the bonfire at 6:30. At 7 p.m., haunted wagon rides commence; they are $5 per person. Phone: (434) 933-4355; Email: jamesriver@dcr.virginia.gov
A Haunting on the Lake at Twin Lakes State Park; Date: 10/21/2011; Time: 6:00 p.m. To 10:00 p.m. Location: Twin Lakes State Park Beach Concession Building ; Extra Event Fee: Yes; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/twi.shtml Activities include a haunted hike and a pumpkin patch with pumpkin painting. Snacks at the concession building will be on sale, wear your costumes!! Fee for the program is $5 per person, children 3 and under Free, $2 Pumpkins for painting and taking home, and various snacks at the concession building including popcorn, apple cider, hot chocolate, hot dogs and more. Phone: (434) 392-3435; Email: twinlakes@dcr.virginia.gov
Ghost Tours at Historic Avenel in Bedford, Virginia. You may have heard the rumors, but do you know about the real ghost activity at the Historic Avenel house? Numerous paranormal groups have studied Avenel and each Thursday in October, you have the chance to come out and hear from one of those groups first hand! Tour the house with Ghostec, a paranormal group that has studied Avenel for years and has archived the activity found on the property. Hear live recordings of strange sounds coming from the house. See actual video footage of paranormal activities. When: 7-8:30 PM, each Thursday evening in October; RSVP’s are required and can be made by contacting Taffney at 540-330-1651. Cost per session: $15 per adult, $7 ages 6-12, kids under 6 are free. Light refreshments will be served.
Historic East Hill Cemeteries Ghost Walk, Salem Museum & Historical Society (adjacent to the museum) 801 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Phone: (540)389-6760 info@salemmuseum.org; October: featuring costumed re-enactors portraying actual figures from Salem’s past, telling about their lives and memories. As these colorful characters tell about their lives, the life story of Salem itself unfolds.
Haunting Tales – Lexington’s Ghost Tour; 17 S. Randolph St., Lexington, VA 24450; Phone: (540) 464-2250; Enjoy ghost tales and a downtown candlelit walk following the footsteps of Generals Lee and Jackson. Tours begin outside of the Lexington Visitor Center (106 E. Washington St.) Adults: $12, Seniors (65+): $10, Children (6-12): $6. Hours: Memorial Day-Halloween: October 20, 21, 22; 8:30pm. Days: Reservations required. Call to confirm days of operation.
2nd Annual Claytor Lake Halloween Celebration
at Claytor Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/2011 ; Time: 10:00 a.m. To 10:00 p.m. Location: Claytor Lake State Park Campground D campfire ring; Extra Event Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml Join us for a day full of fun. Jack-o-Lantern contests, costume contests, campsite decorating, scary stories and more! Phone: (540) 643-2500; Email: claytorlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Spooky Tales Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park; Date: 10/29/2011 ; Time: 6:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. Location: Holliday Lake State Park Amphitheater; Extra Event Fee: No; Children Allowed: Yes; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hol.shtml Some of the OLD TIMERS around here say some pretty scary things happened in long ago times. The Park Naturalist has collected a number of TALES and LEGENDS. He’ll build a roaring campfire and tell some of these stories of weird happenings in times past. We’ll end by toasting some marshmallows. Some very young children may not want to hear all of the stories (they can be pretty scary in the dark!). Phone: (434) 248-6308; Email: hollidaylake@dcr.virginia.gov;
“Corn Acoustics!” Corn Maze; 84 Concord Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway Between Milepost 178 and 177. Opening Labor Day Weekend 2011. Home Office: 540-593-3279 or Shop/Cell Phone: 276-952-5568. Visit http://www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com/corn_maze.htm for more details.
Dixie Caverns and Pottery Shop located at 5753 West Main Street • Salem, VA 24153 will NOT be holding their Haunted caves for 2011.
Morgan Farms – pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
2004 Tolers Ferry Road, Huddleston, VA 24104. Phone: 540-871-0911. Alternate Phone: 540-297-4764. Email: ericmorgan@b2xonline.com. Open: Pick your own pumpkins: September 6th through October 31st Corn maze is open from: September 6th through October 31st. Directions: Located in the Whitehouse area of Bedford County. Six miles from Moneta on Tolers Ferry Road near Smith Mtn. Lake State Park. From Route 122 turn onto Whitehouse Road and travel six miles. Turn Right onto Smith Mountain Lake State Parkway. Turn Left onto Tolers Ferry Road and Farm is less than one mile on the Left. Antique Tractor Pull dates: September 17, 2011 – October 8, 2011 and October 29, 2011. Payment: Cash, Check.
Halloween In Roanoke 2011 http://www.sponsorhounds.com/halloween.html
Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat. In 2011, the event will be held on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This night of Halloween fun for families includes trick-or-treating with mall tenants and a Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat is hosted in partnership with Star Country Radio and Small Smiles Dental Center. http://www.shoptanglewood.com/
October 29, 2011- Salem Pumpkin Fest, Salem, Virginia; Location: Salem Farmer’s Market
Contact Phone: 540-375-3057 Website: www.ci.salem.va.us/news/index.html
The Fear Factory Roanoke Jaycees 2011 Hanted House October 20th-22nd, and 27th-29th; 3424-B Orange Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA 24012; Time: 7:30 – 11:00 PM; $12 General Admission, $11 with Canned Non-Perishable Food item. Web site has a $1 off coupon: http://roanokehauntedhouse.com/ Email: info@roanokejaycees.com
Professor Cline’s Haunted Monster Museum; 4942 S. Lee Hwy Natural Bridge, VA 24578; Phone: (540) 464-2253; Web site: http://www.monstersanddinosaurs.com/. Built in an old, authentic, Victorian manor, this attraction is truly unique in the vast haunted house industry. Don’t expect the typical Halloweenish blood, guts, and gore venue. The Monster Museum is more like an adventure into an old Vincent Price movie of the 1950s. Watch out for the Tingler. This tour has been voted in the Top 10 as one of the best walk through attractions by the Dark Attractions and Fun House Enthusiasts organization.
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Fall Foliage Report for Roanoke Virginia Area
2011 Fall Foliage At Doc's Home
The Virginia Department of Forestry says peak foliage is expected by late October until early November. Late October and early November is expected for peak color for the Coastal and Piedmont areas. Expect peak colors in the mountains mid to late October.
At my house near Roanoke VA there is very little color changes. Most everything is still green with a few exceptions. It has been dry here most of the summer and then two tropical systems came through and dumped a lot of rain. I suspect that some trees are dropping their leaves to conserve energy and the water is dulling the colors. That is probably why I have a few trees with shriveled brown leaf droppings under them. My bet is that the colors will get much more brilliant.
The top picture is from my backyard deck taken this morning. The bottom picture is out by my garage also taken this morning. I will have to fire up the leaf blower for the driveway soon.
You can find more information about Autumn colors at Doc’s web site: http://dochalloween.wordpress.com/halloween/autumn-colors-leaves/
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