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 weekend. 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 (coming soon).
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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. |
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2 Halloween Themed Drag Brunch 402 S Jefferson St Roanoke, VA 24011 Sunday, October 12th, 10amGet 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. |
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3 Monday Fright Club: Movies 6 Old Whitmore Ave Roanoke, VA 24016 Every Monday in October, 6pmCome 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.
18+ Event – due to mature content. No tickets needed. |
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4 FREE Movies in the Market: Ghostbusters (PG) 1 Market Sq Roanoke, VA 24011 Friday, October 24th, 6pmJoin 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. |
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5 Downtown Halloween Pub Crawl 24 Campbell Ave Roanoke, VA 24011 Saturday, October 25th, 4:30pmSip 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. |
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6 Martin's Halloween Street Party 413 First St Roanoke, VA 24011 Saturday, October 25th, 8pm - CloseThis huge Halloween Street Party brings 4 bands to Martin’s 2 stages – 4 Doors Down, Billingsley, Soul Patch, and Star City Soul Club. Tickets are required! |
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7 Halloween Murder Mystery 416 Campbell Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Friday, October 31, 7pmThe 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. |
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8 K92's Boo Bash 16 W Campbell Ave Roanoke, VA 24011 Friday, October 31, 6pm - CloseThe 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. |
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9 Wicked Halloween Weekend 107 Jefferson St S Roanoke, VA 24011 Friday, October 31, 8pmPrepare for a fun evening with Spooktacular drink specials and an exciting costume contest. |
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10 Haunted Hothouse 214 Fifth Street Roanoke, VA 24016 Friday, October 31, 9pm - CloseGolden 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! |
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11 Halloween Hoedown 16 W Campbell Ave Roanoke, VA 24011 Saturday, November 1, 7pm - CloseGrab 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. |