Family-Friendly Halloween Fun Around Coastal Virginia

Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween this year? 🎃

Trunk-or-treat events are a great way for families to enjoy costumes, candy, games, and fall festivities in a community setting. Instead of going door-to-door, children can visit decorated vehicles gathered in one location and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.

There are plenty of opportunities happening throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton, and surrounding communities this October.

Here are a few 2026 events to add to your calendar!

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🎃 October 9

Ninja Trunk or Treat — Chesapeake

6:00–8:00 PM

USA Ninja in Chesapeake is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Haunted Gym Walkthrough.

📍 USA Ninja Challenge – Chesapeake
4207 Portsmouth Blvd., Suite B, Chesapeake

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👻 October 10

Abbitt’s Spooktacular Trunk or Treat — Newport News

4:00–6:00 PM

This free family event includes decorated trunks, trunk-or-treating, a food truck, a spooky DJ, a costume contest, and a contest for the spookiest trunk.

📍 Abbitt Realty Co.
11835 Fishing Point Drive, Newport News

Halloween Touch-A-Truck or Treat — Chesapeake

5:00–7:00 PM

If your kids love trucks and big vehicles, this is a fun way to combine Halloween with a touch-a-truck experience.

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🍬 October 17

Trunk or Treat at Grant’s — Chesapeake

1:00–3:00 PM

Enjoy music, free food, prizes, costumes, and decorated trunks. Admission and parking are free, but parking is limited and an RSVP is requested.

📍 Grant’s Chesapeake Taekwondo & After School Center
1022 Centerville Turnpike S., Chesapeake

Pretlow’s Annual Trunk or Treat — Norfolk

2:00–4:00 PM

A family-friendly Ocean View Halloween event featuring face painting, balloon twisting, games, and plenty of candy.

📍 Pretlow Branch Library, Norfolk

Trunk or Treat at Bridgeport Suffolk — Suffolk

4:00–6:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun with trunk-or-treating and family activities.

Trunk or Treat at Blackwater Trading Post — Chesapeake

5:00–7:00 PM

This event includes a hayride, bounce houses, cake walk, hot dogs, candy, and a costume contest.

Trunk or Treat at LongShots Billiards & Darts — Chesapeake

5:00–8:00 PM

Bring the kids for an evening of Halloween trunk-or-treat fun.

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🎃 October 24

Faithlight Fall FamFest — Chesapeake

2:00–4:00 PM

This free family celebration includes trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, a petting zoo, hayrides, food, and face painting.

4th Annual Trunk or Treat at DoubleTree — Virginia Beach

3:00–6:00 PM

This is a great Virginia Beach option for families looking for more than just candy. Activities include:

• Trunk-or-treating
• Face painting
• Balloon animals
• Petting zoo
• Pumpkin decorating
• Music and games
• Food
• Local vendors
• Costume contest
• Best-dressed trunk contest

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach
1900 Pavilion Drive, Virginia Beach

Trunk or Treat at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Virginia Beach

5:30–7:30 PM

Another Virginia Beach option for families looking for a community Halloween celebration.

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🍭 October 29

Trunk or Treat at Chick-fil-A Edinburgh — Chesapeake

6:00–8:00 PM

A weeknight option for families who want to get in some Halloween fun before the final weekend of October.

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🕷️ October 30

Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church — Suffolk

4:00–6:00 PM

Head to downtown Suffolk for decorated trunks, lots of candy, food, drinks, and family fun.

📍 First Baptist Church of Suffolk
237 N. Main Street, Suffolk

Calvary Virginia Beach Pumpkin Patch Trunk or Treat — Virginia Beach

6:00–8:00 PM

A free family event featuring decorated trunks, games, food, and candy.

📍 Calvary Virginia Beach
4832 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach

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More Halloween Fun Around Hampton Roads

Not every family wants a traditional trunk-or-treat, and there are plenty of other ways to celebrate Halloween around Coastal Virginia.

For example, Town and Treat at Town Center takes place October 24 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and features trick-or-treating at participating Town Center businesses, games, music, face painting, costumed characters, and a costume contest.

So whether your family prefers a quick evening of trunk-or-treating or an entire afternoon of fall activities, there are plenty of options to choose from.

A Few Tips Before You Go

Check before you leave!

Halloween event information can change quickly. Weather, parking, registration requirements, and other circumstances can affect the date, time, or location.

Before heading out, I recommend checking the event’s official website, Facebook page, or social media page for the most current information. Some events may require registration, have limited parking, or make last-minute schedule changes.

It’s also a good idea to arrive early at popular events—especially those taking place at churches, schools, and smaller parking lots.

And don’t forget the Halloween essentials:

🎃 Costumes
🍬 Trick-or-treat bags
👟 Comfortable shoes
🌧️ A weather backup plan
📱 Your phone for those inevitable costume pictures!

Make the Most of Fall in Coastal Virginia

One of my favorite things about living in Coastal Virginia is how many family-friendly events there are throughout the fall.

Whether you’re spending the afternoon at a pumpkin patch, attending a neighborhood festival, or taking the kids to a trunk-or-treat, October is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the community.

Happy Halloween, Hampton Roads! 🎃

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