Halloween in Richmond + Four Homes to Explore

Halloween weekend is here, and Richmond knows how to celebrate. From a beloved Fan District tradition to family-friendly fun along the river, there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit. I’m also sharing four homes currently for sale, from a one-of-a-kind Fan condo to a wooded Chesterfield retreat.

 

Today I’m covering:

🎃 Fun things to do for Halloween around Richmond
🏡 Four homes currently for sale, each very different from the next!

Halloween on Hanover
Saturday, October 31 | 4–8 p.m. | Free
Hanover Avenue is known for its festive decorations and trick-or-treating. It’s one of Richmond’s most memorable neighborhood Halloween traditions.

 

Eerie Halloween Canal Cruises
Friday–Sunday, October 30–November 1 | 5–9 p.m. | $6
Take a 20-minute family-friendly cruise along the Canal Walk and look for the “Mural Monsters.” Boats leave every half hour, with the last departure at 8:30 p.m. Children 4 and under ride free.

 

Richmond Symphony Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 31 | 3 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre
A family concert featuring spooky favorites from Harry Potter, E.T., Stranger Things, and more. The Halloween-themed Boo-Fest starts at 1:30 p.m. and is included with a concert ticket.

 

A beautifully renovated 1912 rowhouse that pairs original stained glass and historic character with two upstairs bedroom suites, a finished basement, and generous outdoor space. Walk to neighborhood favorites along Cary and Main Streets.

Open house: Sunday, November 1 | 12–2 p.m.
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Featured in Richmond Magazine, this distinctive condo pairs historic architecture with a custom Big Chill kitchen, Schonbek crystal chandeliers, a gas fireplace, and a private terrace. The second bedroom is currently set up as a custom walk-in closet, with the option to convert it back.

This all-brick 1941 Cape Cod features a first-floor primary suite, a renovated kitchen, and a large fenced backyard with an expansive deck and bluestone patio. Private off-street parking is a rare bonus in this Near West End location.

Open houses: Saturday, October 31 | 12–2 p.m.; Sunday, November 1 | 1–3 p.m.
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Built in 2023, this spacious home backs up to the woods and offers a first-floor primary suite, a private office, a two-story family room, and an upstairs loft. Harper’s Mill also offers a community pool, clubhouse, and walking trails.