The days are getting shorter. The temperature is growing colder. That can only mean one thing: spooky season has arrived! Every year, the Richmond area comes alive with haunted houses, ghost tours, and other activities designed to make the hair on the back of your neck stand tall. If you're in the mood for a good scare, here are a few of the top spots our real estate agents recommend visiting.

Haunted and Scary Attractions in Richmond

Haunts of Richmond

Address: 5 S. 20th Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Haunts of Richmond offers tours of six of the city's most haunted areas. One favorite is their tour of Capitol Hill, where you'll hear fascinating tales of the city's former political leaders, some of whom are rumored to still roam the halls as ghosts. Guests also love their Phantoms of Franklin tour, which sheds a whole new light on local landmarks.

You can book a tour on the Haunts of Richmond website. Most are less than $30 per person and last about 90 minutes. Private tours are also available upon request.

Richmond Ghosts

Address: 1911 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23223

Another fantastic tour operator is Richmond Ghosts. They focus on haunted tours with a historical twist, sharing stories of haunts from the Civil War Era. The tours give you access to hidden spots that most tourists don't see, and the guides are talented storytellers.

Richmond Ghosts offers several different styles of haunted tours, including pub crawls and family-friendly experiences. The pub crawls take about 2 hours, and prices do not include drinks. Sinister Secrets of Shockhoe Bottom is a popular family tour that takes about one hour.

They operate almost every day of the week, so you should have an easy time booking a tour that fits your schedule.

Amelia Frightfest

Address: 16441 Five Forks Rd., Amelia Court House, VA 23002

A short drive from Richmond, Amelia Frightfest is the place to go for a serious scare. They're open every Friday and Saturday night from September 25-October 31, 2026. Visitors will hike 0.8 miles through the woods. Along the way, they'll encounter spooky scenes, scary characters, and so much more. The haunt designers are excellent at creating suspense and terror.

Amelia Frightfest opens at 6 p.m., with tours beginning as soon as darkness falls. General Admission is $25 per person. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onsite.

Terror on the Farm at Ashland Berry Farm

Address: 12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015

If you want a scare with a country setting, the Haunted Farm at Ashland Berry Farm transforms into a haunted destination after dark. Its Terror on the Farm event features four haunts just outside Richmond in Hanover County.

Plan your visit with these details:

• Open select nights in October from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Ticket sales begin at 6:30 p.m.
• Tickets are available online or at the farm, with prices that vary by night

Scream Forest

Address: 14437 Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Scream Forest is one of the area's most popular choices and part of Creepy Hollow Scream Park, just west of Richmond. You will walk a haunted trail through the woods before facing more frights in the park's haunted attractions.

Here is what to know before you go:

• Open select nights in October
• Gates open at 7 p.m., and the screams begin at 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets are sold until 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

Total Terror Haunted House

Address: 4042 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139

If you're in the area looking at Powhatan homes for sale, then Total Terror Haunted House is well worth a visit. It's a fully immersive experience designed for true thrill-seekers. Visitors feel like they are inside the horror story. You never know what's around the next corner!

There are a few important things to know about Total Terror:

• It's a no-touch haunted house; the characters will not touch you!
• They open rain or shine.
• Guests are welcome to wear costumes, but masks are not allowed.

Total Terror Haunted House is open on weekends throughout October. Tickets start at $25 per person and are available on the event website.

From ghosts to ghouls to scary stories, Richmond has plenty of opportunities to catch a good fright this fall. We hope you get a chance to visit one or more of these spooky spots. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you're new to the area and still looking for Richmond homes for sale. We'll help you find the perfect (non-haunted) house.