Hampton Roads Haunted House and Ghost Walk Guide | 2022

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – If you’re a fan of haunted houses and can handle a good scare, Hampton Roads has its share of options for you this fall.

WAVY.com has compiled a list of local haunted houses and ghost walks for the 2022 Halloween season.

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Chesapeake

Historic Candlelight Ghost Tour
Where: Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways, 1775 Historic Way
When: Saturday, October 22 with walks occurring at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Description: There are limited tickets available for this one night only event. Call the museum for more information and tickets.
How much: $15 per person

The Haunting at Greenbrier Farms
Where: Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd
When: Thursday to Sunday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Sunday, October 31
Description: This is a “full-fright experience” at Greenbrier Farms. The haunted farm experience has a bamboo forest, a corn maze, and more.
How much: $25 per person, $23 for a group of 6 people or more, and $23 for Active Military, First Responders, and Law Enforcement

Great Bridge Terror Woods
Where: 900 N Battlefield Blvd
When: October 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 26 – 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Last tickets of the night are sold at 10p.m. Some days are weather dependent. Check here for weather related updates.
Description: Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch presents “Terror Woods”. Kids and adults are welcome to visit this spooky location. The event says it will “guide you through the darkness and take you on a bone-chilling journey”.
How much: $23 per person or $33 per person for VIP tickets

Hampton

Hampton Horror Tours
Where: The Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane
When: Tuesday, October 25 through Sunday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Description: Visitors will hear tales from old Hampton and coastal Virginia. There are two 60-minute tours a night that depart from the museum. Tours include a lantern tour of a graveyard and other stops in the area. The event does not recommend the event for children under 8.
How much: Adults, $14 in advance and $16 at the door. For children 12 and under, tickets are $12

Newport News

The Ghost Train: A Search for the Paranormal
Where: Lee Hall Depot, 9 Elmhurst St
When: Friday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description: The first event a Lee Hall Depot. Visitors will hear from paranormal investigations on an exploration of the station. It is recommended for ages 12 and older. Reservations are required for the event, and the timed tours will run every 15 minutes.
How much: $10 per person

Haunted House: Walk of Terror
Where: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 65 Saunders Road
When: October 14-16, 21-23, and 28-31. Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Sundays and Halloween from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Description: Walk of Terror benefitting the Newport News Scottish Rite Foundation.
How much: $15 per person

Norfolk

Norfolk Haunted Temple
Where: 7001 Granby Street
When: October 16, 20, 23, and 27 at 7 p.m. and a special event on October 28 at 8 p.m.
Description: The haunted house is open for the 2022 season. Take a look at the website for event nights and deals.
How much: $10 per person

Frightmare on Waterside Drive: Faces of Halloween
Where: Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive
When: Saturday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Description: Faces of Halloween event, says it is “an experience in terror”. There will be a costume contest with over $7000 in prizes, live entertainment, and more.
How much: Tickets are $20 per person for general admission. For ages 21 and over.

Portsmouth

Olde Towne Portsmouth Ghost Walk
Where: Ghost Walk Marketplace, 500 Court Street
When: Friday, October 28, from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Description: The family-friendly tour begins from the Ghost Walk Marketplace and will take visitors on a walking tour through Olde Towne Portsmouth. Actors will tell ghost stories of “love, loss, murder, and mayhem” according to the website.
How much: $15 per person. Online ticket sales close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 27. Limited Tickets will be sold at the door.

Portsmouth Police Haunted House
Where: Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle
When: Saturday, October 22, begins at 3 p.m.
Description: One night only haunted house at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Doors open at 3p.m.
How much: No ticket information is available.

Spooky Acres Haunted House
Where: LeMans Indoor Karting, 2882 Airline Blvd
When: September 30, October 1, 7-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 26-31. Doors open at 7.pm.
Description: March of Dimes annual Spooky Acres Haunted House is open this season. There are no age restrictions, and the event says they “leave that up to the parents discretion”.
How much: $20 per person. Tickets are sold 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Poquoson

Haunts of Poquoson 
Where: Poquoson Museum, 968 Poquoson Avenue
When: October 28-29 from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Description: The event will have a haunted maze, haunted graveyard, Dolly’s Mammy and Ghost Hunters, and some ghosts, ghouls, and goblins.
How much: Admission is $5 per person, children under 5 are $1

Suffolk

Haunting at Chuckatuck: A Haunted House Adventure
Where: Chuckatuck Library, 5881 Godwin Blvd
When: Saturday, October 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Description: It’s time for spooky fun at the Chuckatuck Library! The Library has been transformed into something eerie and ghoulish. Come before sunset for family-friendly activities outside and spooky thrills inside. After dark, the terror rises and scares get more intense. Wear your Halloween best  and enter our costume contest! No registration required to visit the haunted house.
How much: Free and open for all ages.

Victorian Suffolk: Dying to Be There, A Guided Discovery of Cedar Hill Cemetery
Where: Cedar Hill Cemetery, 326 North Main Street
When: Saturday, October 29
Description: A 75-minute walking tour in Cedar Hill Cemetery. It is both an educational and interesting tour that will guide you through the more than 200 year old cemetery. Call 757-514-4130 for more information.
How much: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors (60+), military and children 12 and under

Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk
Where: Meet at Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 Main Street
When: Saturday, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Description: A 90-minute walking tour that guides visitors through historic main street. Guests will hear about mysteries, stories, legends, and more. Wear your walking shoes for the approximate 1.5 mile tour. Children under 9 are not recommended to attend.
How much: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors (60+), military, and children ages 9-12. Reservations required.

Surry

Bacon’s Castle Haunt Nights
Where: 465 Bacons Castle Trail
When: October 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Description: Three tours available on-site. The GROUNDS tour is ideal for families and small groups. There will be warm cider, ghost stories, and more. The CASTLE tour will feature a tour with paranormal investigators through the castle and outdoor activities. The PLUS tour is the most in-depth experience in paranormal research. Read more at their website.
How much: $15 per person for the grounds tour, $30 per person for the castle tour, and $40 per person for the PLUS tour. Preservation Virginia members receive a discount.

Virginia Beach

Haunted Hunt Club Farm
Where: Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Rd
When: Open Wednesday to Sunday through Halloween, plus October 31. Check the website for specific dates and events.
Description: The 2022 season is open with multiple featured haunts called, Terror Town, Death Alley, Forbidden Fields, and Village of the Dead. Take a look at their website for the schedule and other information.
How much: $35 per person for ages 8 and older. Children 7 and under are not allowed. Fast passes are available for an additional $15 per person.

Nightmare Mansion
Where: 2008 Atlantic Avenue
When: For the month of October, Monday through Friday open at 6 p.m., for Saturday and Sunday open at 2 p.m.
Description: The mansion is open this season. They do not recommend the event for children and there is a 41′ height requirement for admittance. For more to do, take a look at the company’s new event Escape Nightmare Mansion.
How much: $14 per person

Monet Haunt
Where: 1833 Monet Court
When: October 21-22, and October 18-29 form 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Description: Event is open for the whole family, but the Haunt is not recommended for young children. There will be a hayride, carnival games, hot dogs, cotton candy, and more.
How much: $10 per adult and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Landstown Horror
Where: 1812 Monet Court
When: October 21, 22, 28, 29 from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Description: The organizers of Landstown Horror promise “a night a horror to top them all!”
How much: $5 per person

Ghosts of Thoroughgood Past
Where: Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Road
When: October 20-23 and 27-30, running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every 30 minutes
Description: Travel by candlelight through Thoroughgood House for a paranormal tour of the gardens and house. In addition to the tour, there will be campfires and cider available to visitors.
How much: $15 for adults and children over 10, and $7 for children under 10

Williamsburg

Howl-O-Scream
Where: Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd
When: Select nights from September 9 to October 31 beginning at 6 p.m.
Description: Howl-O-Scream is open on select nights and welcomes visitors to five haunted houses, four sinister shows, two party zones, and more. The event is not recommended for children. A map of the events can be found at the event website.
How much: Ticket costs depend on the deal and event. Take a look at the event website.

Colonial Ghosts
Where: Meet at 424 W Duke of Gloucester Street, at the statue of Thomas Jefferson
When: Open all year. Tours are at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ghost hunts are 11 p.m. and cemetery tours are held at 3:30 p.m.
Description: “If you want to experience a genuine ghost tour with real hauntings commonly experienced on tours, and not “orbs” on cameras, embark on a night you’ll never forget. Join us on our nightly walk through haunted Williamsburg, VA with our licensed tour guides!” Our stories are based on research, eyewitness haunting interviews, and a ghost story book connected to factual and historic events. Tours walk through the historic Colonial area of Williamsburg. Add the extended ghost tour for a bonus ghost tour through the College of William and Mary, the nation’s second oldest College.”
How much: Price depends on experience, please refer to the website.

Yorktown

Ghost Tour: The Thin Veil of Yorktown
Where: Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters, 411 Main St
When: Friday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description: Visitors will hear stories of ghosts and other experiences. Children under 12 are not allowed at the event. Beverages are available for purchase before the event.
How much: $15 per person