Where to Get Your Scare On This Halloween
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Spooky season is upon us, and we’ve rounded up the best places for scares, thrills, and fun this Halloween. From ghost tours with a historic flair to themed haunts in the middle of the woods, you’re sure to find something to scare you and your crew.
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Red Vein Haunted House
Hanover Vegetable Farm *sounds* too cute to host a scary af haunted house, but it does just that. Red Vein Haunted House is widely regarded as one of the best in the spooky biz for our area, and with its immersive storyline and realistic sets, it’s easy to see why. This year, the theme is Blood Rites: “[A] decade of darkness culminates as ancient covens and lurkers of the night converge for the sacred and gruesome Blood Rites, resurrecting the infamous Ashland Witch.” Take a deep breath and head through the Asylum, Corn, Woods, and House — if you get too spooked, they say you can shout, “Spare the lamb!” and someone on staff will guide you to the nearest exit.
Location: 13580 Ashland Rd (Ashland)
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Terror on the Farm
With four different haunts over at Ashland Berry Farm, you’re sure to max out on chills and thrills when you visit. This season, the spot has Blackwater Bayou, Last Chance: Dead & Breakfast, Psycho Path 3D, and Booger Woods, but if you can’t choose just one, snag a Scream Pass and get into all four.
Location: 12607 Old Ridge Rd (Ashland)
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Haunts of Richmond
When you want a side of history with your goosebumps, schedule something with Haunts of Richmond. The co offers a range of ghost tours and spooky walks of the city and the surrounding area, like the Church Hill Chillers Tour or Shadows of Shockoe Tour. And don’t forget your member perk when you book!
Location: Varies
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Total Terror Haunt
This haunted attraction at the Powhatan Fairgrounds focuses on originality; most of the sets, effects, props, and masks are created by the spot’s staff and team. For 2025, visitors can scope out Exorcysm “nestled at the end of a desolate road” and Feldgeister in the massive corn maze.
Location: 4042 Anderson Highway (Powhatan)
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Creepy Hollow Scream Park
The Scream Park features two trails and four haunts — Scream Forest, Nightmare Labs, Stone Horse Creek Sanitarium, and Axl's Dark Carnival. Make your way through each, and if you need a respite, there’s a spot for snacks by the bonfire for you to take a breather.
Location: 14437 Stone Horse Creek Rd (Glen Allen)
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