October is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate spooky season! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly Halloween festivities or an eerie, elevated experience, we’ve got some great ideas!
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Day Trip to the American Shakespeare Center for a Matinee Performance
October 11 | Ages 16+
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein comes alive in David Catlin’s haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant young scientist determined to unlock the secret of life itself. With stolen bodies, he creates a being beyond imagining, only to recoil from what he has made.
This day trip includes transportation to/from Roanoke, matinee ticket, a trip guide, and a lunchtime stop in historic downtown Staunton! Sign Up
Murder in the Mansion
A Halloween Murder Mystery Event
October 25 | Ages 18+
Join Jump into Mystery for a Halloween whodunnit at The Historic Fishburn Mansion. For this interactive murder mystery, each participant will play a character, interrogate suspects, and solve the clues. In the end, you will decide who committed the Murder in the Mansion by using your all of your collective detective skills. Sign Up and check out this video from a previous Halloween event with Jump Into Mystery at the Fishburn Mansion:
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Masquerade at the Mansion
A Night of Elegance at the Fishburn Mansion
October 30 | Ages 18+
Step into a night of mystery, elegance, and unforgettable fun at the Mansion! Dress to impress, hide your identity behind your most glamorous mask, and get ready for an event filled with music, dancing, drinks, and surprises around every corner. $10 at the door (cash only) OR bring 5 canned food items for free entry! Sign up
Trunk or Treat at Eureka Park
Tricks, Treats, and Good Times
October 31 | All Ages
Join us for a fun and festive neighborhood Trunk or Treat at Eureka Park! Dress in costume and celebrate Halloween with us on October 31 from 2-4 PM. All are welcome for this fun community event with tricks, treats, and good times. Let’s make it a SPOOKTACULAR event together! More Info
Sign up to bring your decorated trunk and plenty of treats to share! To participate, email ashleigh.donahue@roanokeva.gov or call 540-853-2790. (Sign up by October 9)
