From family-friendly trunk-or-treats to haunted trails and late-night costume parties, Greater Lynchburg is celebrating Halloween in full spirit. Whether you’re looking for a safe outing with the kids or a spooky night on the town, here’s a roundup of where to find the fun this week. We recommend verifying details (dates/times/fees) before publishing, as some may shift.
Boo Bash at River Ridge Mall
📍 3405 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 31 | 5–7 PM
Family-friendly trick-or-treating at mall stores, photo ops, and costumed characters.
👉 Details → Lynchburg Visitor Center
Super Rad Arcade Bar – Super Halloween!
📍 58 9th St., Downtown Lynchburg
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 31 | 6:30 PM – 1 AM
Live bands, DJ, unlimited arcade play, and a costume contest with prizes.
👉 Details → Super Rad Arcade Bar
James River Day School Halloween Parade & Carnival
📍 5039 Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 31
A long-standing family tradition featuring a parade and carnival games.
👉 Event Info → JRDS
Haunted Trail at Lynchburg South Family Moose Lodge
📍 1727 Lynchburg South Family Moose Lodge
🗓️ Weekend Evenings in October
A community favorite haunted trail—open to the public and packed with jump scares.
👉 More Info → Macaroni Kid Lynchburg
Lynchburg Ghost Tour by US Ghost Adventures
📍 1219 Main St., Downtown Lynchburg
🗓️ Nightly through Oct.
Explore historic—and haunted—Lynchburg by lantern light on this walking tour.
👉 Book a Tour → US Ghost Adventures
Fall Festival at the American Civil War Museum – Appomattox
📍 159 Horseshoe Rd., Appomattox
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 25
Enjoy live music, craft vendors, and pumpkin painting at this heritage-themed festival.
👉 More Info → Visit Lynchburg
Scaremare at Liberty University
📍 2300 Carroll Ave., Lynchburg
🗓️ Final Weekend Oct. 24-26
One of Central Virginia’s longest-running haunted house experiences.
👉 Details → Liberty University Scaremare
Terrace View Trail of Terror
📍 1244 Terrace View Rd., Goode, VA
🗓️ Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Nov. 1
A popular rural haunt featuring local volunteers and creative set design.
👉 See Updates → Facebook Event
Tree of Life Ministries Fall Harvest Festival
📍 2812 Greenview Dr., Lynchburg
🗓️ Oct. 28
Community event with games, food, and trunk-or-treat fun for all ages.
👉 Event Info → Visit Lynchburg
Trunk-or-Treat Roundup (Various Locations)
🗓️ Throughout October
Dozens of neighborhood and church-sponsored trunk-or-treat events across Greater Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell Counties.
👉 See Full List → Macaroni Kid Lynchburg
If we missed your Halloween event or special, email us at contact@lynchburgagenda.com to be added to our online guide!

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