Fredericksburg, Virginia is a spooktacular place to celebrate Halloween. Experience our annual Scarecrow Fest and captivating Halloween festivities. From finding all the scarecrows to the fest on First Friday, and the nostalgic thrill of Halloween movies in the park to the family-friendly Costume Stroll followed with Treats on Streets, we invite you to to join us for a spellbinding celebration!
Scarecrow Contest
📅 Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 31
📌 Scarecrows can be found at participating businesses throughout the downtown corridor.
Scarecrows have taken over downtown! Grab a map and find all the scarecrows. Vote for your favorites through October 31. Ballots are available at participating businesses or download from the button below.
Scarecrow Fall Fest
📅 Friday, October 3
📌 Downtown Fredericksburg
Festive fun for the whole family during First Friday. There will be games and activities at the Visitor Center from 5pm to 8pm!
Admission is FREE.
Canal Quarter Walking Cat Tour
📅 Saturday, October 11
📌Canal Quarter
Residents of the Canal Quarter will present their cats as you stroll the neighborhood.
Halloween Movies in the Park
📅 Saturday, October 11 | 6:30pm
📌Riverfront Park
Grab a blanket and takeout from one of the downtown local restaurants to watch movies in the park.
Admission is FREE.
Park After Dark
📅 Friday, October 24 | 6:30pm
📌 Gather under the trees at Memorial Park after dark for an evening of spooky, family-friendly stories.
Family Costume Stroll
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 8:30am (pre-stroll activities)
📌 Meet at the VRE Park and Ride Lot B by the train station.
Stroll in your Halloween costume down Caroline Street. Stroll starts promptly at 9:30am.
Participation is FREE.
Halloween at the Market
📅Saturday, October 25 | 9am – 1pm
📌Family fun and games at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market in Hurkamp Park.
Haunted FXBGO! Bus
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 10am – 12pm
📌Kid-friendly haunted bus at Market Square
Treats on the Streets
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 10am – 12pm
📌Downtown Fredericksburg
Trick or Treat at participating downtown businesses. Additional fun at the Farmers Market.
Participation is FREE.
See the Treats on the Streets Map here.
Thanks to the Scarecrow Fest sponsors and support!
