Cville kids have lots of options when it comes to Halloween fun! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite trick-or-treating and Halloween events in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Whether you’re looking for early-in-the-day fun for little kids, a full Halloween festival, or an immersive experience that leaves you screaming, these Halloween events are certain to be fun for the whole family.
You might also want to enjoy a fall harvest festival, go apple picking, take a spooky ghost tour of a haunted house, do a corn maze or make some Harry Potter-inspired recipes like pumpkin pasties. Scroll on for safety tips, costume ideas, and spooooooky events and activities.
Trick-or-Treat!
Why Do We Trick-or-Treat at Halloween?
Trick-or-treating has fascinating origins that blend ancient traditions with modern festivities. The practice dates back to ancient Celtic festivals like Samhain, when it was believed that spirits roamed the earth. To appease these wandering souls, people would leave out food offerings. As the centuries passed, these customs transformed. In medieval Europe, “souling” emerged, where the poor would go door-to-door during All Hallows’ Eve, asking for food in exchange for prayers for the deceased…