Looking for Roanoke and Salem area fall and Halloween events in 2026? You're in the right place!
We rounded up every pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, and spooky-but-family-friendly event happening in the Roanoke Valley this season — so you can stop scrolling ten different Facebook groups and just scroll this list instead. New events added daily during the busy season, so bookmark this page!
Last updated: September 16, 2026 - we update this constantly, so bookmark it!
🍁 Roanoke's Can't Miss Fall Attractions
Bookmark these. They are spots families come back to year after year. Full dates, hours, and details are all in the calendar below, but here's who's on our must-visit list this season:
Roanoke Valley Area Farm Fun For All Ages and Pumpkin Patches
These local farms, corn mazes, and haunted attractions in the Roanoke area are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:
- Sinkland Farms
- Address: 3060 Riner Rd. Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Details: Pumpkin Festival ranked 4th in the nation by USA Today 10Best 2025, activities every festival day.
- Festival runs September 19th - November 1st
- More Info: https://sinklandfarms.com
- Jeter Farm
- Address: 181 Blue Ridge Blvd. Roanoke, VA 24012
- Festival Runs October 3 - November 1 (Saturdays and Sundays)
- More Info: https://jeterfarm.com/fall-festival
- Layman Family Farms
- Address: 1815 Mountain View Rd. Blue Ridge, VA 24064
- Festival Runs September 19 - November 1
- More Info: https://www.laymanfamilyfarm.com
Top Roanoke Area Little Kid Fall Favorites
- Mill Mountain Zoo's Zoo Boo (October 24–25, 10 am–5 pm) - Kids can dress up and trick-or-treat throughout the zoo while enjoying fall decorations, crafts, keeper chats, vendor treat stations and a costume contest. It gives them the excitement of Halloween without being centered around anything frightening.
- Spooktacular Saturday at Explore Park (Saturday, October 24, 11 am–4 pm) - The 2026 event includes Halloween crafts and activities, a Frankenstein bounce house and slide, marshmallow roasting, spooky mini golf, pumpkin carving and a 2 p.m. costume parade. It’s daytime and much more about fall/Halloween play than scares.
- Salem Pumpkinfest (Friday, October 30, 5:30–8:30 pm) - This is more of a full family event, but there is a lot geared toward younger kids: a dedicated Trick-or-Treat Zone, inflatables, sand art, carnival games, a kids’ costume contest and the Jack O’ Lantern patch. Kids 15 and under are admitted free, with a $5 unlimited-activities wristband available.
- Downtown Roanoke Candy Crawl (October 31, 10am-12pm) - Don't miss the 6th annual Macaroni KID Roanoke/Downtown Roanoke Candy Crawl with trick or treating at the local vendors. Registration Details coming soon!
Scary Fun Around Roanoke
- Terror Manor — Terror manor is Roanoke’s first ADA Commercial Haunted House featuring Over 40+rooms of pure terror! Terror Manor is a full immersion haunt featuring high props, animatronics, scent canisters, sound and water.
🎃 Roanoke Area Fall & Halloween Events 2026: The Calendar
New events pop up here as soon as they're announced. No need to dig through a dozen Facebook groups. Just browse below!
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🍎 More Roanoke and Salem Area Fall Fun (Because Halloween Isn't the Only Reason to Love This Season)
Halloween might get all the hype, but the Roanoke Valley has SO much more fall magic to offer. Here's where to go next:
- Best Apple Picking Spots Near Roanoke
- 31 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
- 31 Best Halloween Movies for Kids and Teens
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