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Halloween Happenings 2025 - Grown Ups

Category:  Arts & Culture

If you’ve been downtown for it before, it'll likely be no surprise to find out that Halloween is one of the busiest weekends downtown all year. So busy in fact, that the fun has extended all month long! To help you streamline your planning, we’ve pulled together a list of options so you can make the most of this frightful holiday. Check out the Events for adults. 

For the Adults

All parents need a night off the clock to relax, unwind, and have some wicked fun, right? So let's start with events for the adults. If you want to find the perfect events for your little goblins and ghouls, view our kid-centered Halloween event post.

KIDS' Halloween Events

1
Let's Fly Sisters: Paint Night
402 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24011

Thursday, October 9th, 6pm

“It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus…” but this time with paint, wine, and a whole lot of glowing fun! This Paint & Sip Party will leave you feeling spellbound.

Must purchase tickets for paint night.

2
Galloween Gathering
6 Old Whitmore Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016

Friday, October 10, 6pm

Gather your girls and join Starr Hill for a night of music, magic, and moonlit creativity. Inspired by 90’s witchy movie vibes, this cozy autumn evening blends live music, candlelight crafts, and a touch of intention-setting magic.

Free entry. Crafting while supplies last.

3
Halloween Themed Drag Brunch
402 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24011

Sunday, October 12th, 10am

Get in the Halloween spirit with mimosas, wine flights, and lively performances from Kruwella De Leo, Enya Salad, Farrah Lynn Colby, and Tsunami Rayne Duval.

Tickets are required. 

4
Monday Fright Club: Movies
6 Old Whitmore Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016

Every Monday in October, 6pm

Come for the witchy vibes, stay for the eerie movies. Each Monday during the month, Starr Hill will show a different Halloween movie. Sip on wicked brews while you watch the fun unfold on screen.

  • 10/13 - The Craft + Disturbing Behavior
  • 10/20 - The Blair Witch Project + Trick 'r Treat
  • 10/27 - Halloween Double Feature

18+ Event – due to mature content. No tickets needed.

5
Halloween Murder Mystery
402 S Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24011

Sunday, October 19, 5pm

Jump into an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. 

This is an adults-only event and requires tickets.

6
FREE Movies in the Market: Ghostbusters (PG)
1 Market Sq
Roanoke, VA 24011

Friday, October 24th, 6pm

Join Downtown Roanoke, Inc. & 202 Social House for a FREE movie night under the stars! The whole family can enjoy free popcorn, snow cones, kids' activities, and a free showing of the 1984 film Ghostbusters (PG) will start at dusk.

All ages welcome! FREE admission.

7
Witch Ball Workshop
101 Shenandoah Ave
Roanoke, VA 24016

Saturday, October 25 at 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm

Step back in time and make your own protective witch ball using herbs, traditional techniques, and a little bit of magic.

Tickets are required. All ages welcome, but teens and older will benefit the most.

8
Downtown Halloween Pub Crawl
24 Campbell Ave
Roanoke, VA 24011

Saturday, October 25th, 4:30pm

Sip and stroll your way through downtown while celebrating all things Halloween. Start your spooky adventure at any of the participating locations. Want to up the ante? Dress in your favorite costume. 

Participants: Martin's Downtown, Sidewinders, Corned Beef & Co., & Three Notch'd

21+ event. Tickets required. 

9
Martin's Halloween Street Party
413 First St
Roanoke, VA 24011

Saturday, October 25th, 8pm - Close

Martin's Halloween Street Party is on October 25th! This year's rock-heavy musical lineup is Four Doors Down (with members of The Jared Stout Band), Billingsley, Soul Patch, and Star City Soul Club! Grab your best costumes and mark your calendars.

Tickets are required!

10
K92's Boo Bash
16 W Campbell Ave
Roanoke, VA 24011

Friday, October 31, 6pm - Close

The legendary Boo Bash is happening at Sidewinders this year! Dress in your favorite costume to compete in the Halloween Costume Contest and party with live music, dancing, and drinks.

This is a 21+ event and tickets are required. 

11
Grateful Toons Halloween
1217 Maple Ave
Roanoke, VA 24011

Friday, October 31, 6:30pm

The Dead Reckoning performs at 5 Points for their Halloween festivities. Prizes will be awarded in the costume contest.

Tickets needed. All ages welcome.

12
Halloween Murder Mystery
416 Campbell Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

Friday, October 31, 7pm

The Poe Society of Raven’s Hollow is hosting its annual Halloween gathering at The Bibliopub. Arrive in masks and Victorian-inspired attire for a night of poetry, performances, and eerie fun. Interrogate suspects, search for hidden clues, and solve the mystery before the night is over.

Tickets are required.

13
Wicked Halloween Weekend
107 Jefferson St S
Roanoke, VA 24011

Friday, October 31, 8pm

Prepare for a fun evening with Spooktacular drink specials and an exciting costume contest.

14
Haunted Hothouse
214 Fifth Street
Roanoke, VA 24016

Friday, October 31, 9pm - Close

Golden Cactus Brewery is turning into a ghostly lil’ green house. Think carnivorous plants, poisonous mushrooms, creepy crawlers, mossy swamp spirits, and zombie botanists. Live music and beer add to the night's magic. 

No tricks, just treats. No cover or tickets necessary! 

15
Halloween Hoedown
16 W Campbell Ave
Roanoke, VA 24011

Saturday, November 1, 7pm - Close

Grab your costumes and head to Sidewinders for a huge party, live music, a DJ, and a costume contest with big cash prizes. It's a 13-year tradition you don't want to miss. 

21+ event. Cover charge at the door.