Have older kids and need something scary to entertain them?  Check out these options…

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 27th

Howl-o-Scream.  6pm-10pm.  Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA.  At 6pm, There are serious scares when Busch Gardens becomes a more menacing place.  Fee.

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October 27th

Halloween Haunt.  King Dominion.  Each weekend night, Kings Dominion transforms into a horror-filled nightmare. From mazes with terrifying creatures around every corner to thrill rides that’ll haunt your dreams, it’s everything you fear and can’t wait to experience. Not for anyone under 13.  Fee.

Every Friday and Saturday Night in October

Petersburg Haunts Tour.  7pm-8pm.   Petersburg Courthouse, Petersburg, VA.  Find out why Petersburg is such a “spirited” city and visit some of the town’s most historic buildings. Hour-long tours are led by costumed, lantern-carrying storytellers. Reservations required: 804-943-8635.  Fee.

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through October and a few additional select dates

Creepy Hollow Scream Park.  More monsters – more frights – more fun!  Check out the Creepy Hollow Hayride and Scream Forest.  804.346.FEAR.

Haunted Evenings.  Ashland Berry Farm.  Haunted events all month long.  Check out the videos online.  Fee.

Friday, October 25th

Haunted Lantern Tour.  7pm-10pm.   Magnolia Grange, Chesterfield, VA.  Take a guided tour of the house and grounds and hear ghost stories from long ago. Talk to paranormal Investigators and learn what they discovered at the site. Registration required, call 804-796-7121 for information.

Saturday, October 26th

Hallowe’en Graveyard Tour.  6pm-8pm.   St.   John’s Church, Church Hill.  Spirits represented are George Wythe and Eliza Poe Tours begin every twenty minutes, last tour begins at 7:40pm.  Fee.

Hauntings and Spooky Stories.  7pm-8pm.  Meadow Farm Museum, Henrico County.  Join in the fun around the campfire as storytellers spin tales of hauntings and strange happenings.  Free.

Wednesday, October 30th

Teen Scare-o-Thon.   7pm-8pm.  North Park Library, Henrico County.  Halloween food and fun…if your dare! Middle and high school students are welcome. Costumes are optional.  Free.