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8 kid-friendly Halloween events near Richmond with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Fall Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm, on September 12. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 1 list free admission.
Historic James River plantation adds a corn maze and pumpkin patch each fall; walk the gardens and river shore, then pick a pumpkin.
Big farm fall festival in Moseley: hayrides out to the pumpkin patch, an eight-acre corn maze, pig and duck races, inflatables and an animal corral.
Family farm in western Hanover with a big pick-your-own pumpkin patch that opens for the fall season in late September.
A mile-long glowing path of oversized light displays through Maymont's grounds and Japanese Garden after dark, ending at a village with fire pits and food trucks.
Hanover County's two-night Halloween party for families, with trick-or-treat stations run by local groups, games and costumed characters, one night at each of two parks.
Daytime, no-fright Halloween fun for kids at the park: a trick-or-treat trail, costume contest, dance party and pumpkin decorating, plus family rides.
A day of harvest-season fun in the botanical garden with storytime, live music, fall crafts and comfort food for kids and grown-ups.
One of Virginia's largest free festivals: three days of traditional music and dance from around the world on six stages along Richmond's downtown riverfront.
Berkeley Plantation Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm, Garden Glow at Maymont, HarvestFest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Lloyd Family Farms Pumpkin Patch, Richmond Folk Festival, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Fall Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm on September 12, 2026.
Berkeley Plantation Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm, Garden Glow at Maymont, HarvestFest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Lloyd Family Farms Pumpkin Patch, Richmond Folk Festival, and 1 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Berkeley Plantation Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm and Lloyd Family Farms Pumpkin Patch, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Richmond Folk Festival lists free admission on the official site.
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