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pooky season is here, and the Kanawha Valley is in full celebration mode over the next three weeks. From trunk-or-treats to haunted trails, to pub crawls, costume contests and more, there's a Halloween celebration for anyone of any age happening now through October 31. To help you plan your spooktacular adventures, the Kanawha Valley Update offers this 2025 Guide to Halloween. Bookmark and share with anyone who might be interested, and have a ghoulish time this season!

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• Week #1: Oct. 13-18
• Week #2: Oct. 19-25
• Week #3: Oct. 26-31

Week #1: Oct. 13-18

Monday, Oct. 13

• HAUNTED HARVEST TECH-OR-TREAT: 4-7 p.m. Free candy, face painting, crafts, games, stickers, snacks and more. Carver Career & Technical Center, 4799 Midland Dr, Charleston.
• SPOOKY PAINT PARTY: 6 p.m. $30 per person. Put a ghostly twist on Van Gogh’s Starry Night. No painting experience needed—just bring your spooky spirit and we’ll guide you step by step! Coal River Coffee Company, 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• CEDAR GROVE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Valley Health Upper Kanawha, 408 Alexander St., Cedar Grove.
• WV NATIONAL GUARD TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Trunk-or-treat, mini C-130 rides, food trucks and more. A valid military ID is required. JFHQ, 1703 Coonskin Dr., Charleston.

Thursday, Oct. 16

• KCS FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the KCS Office of Exceptional Students. Open to all students with disabilities and their families. Capital High School, 1500 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
• ST. ALBANS HAUNTED TRAIL SENSORY NIGHT: 6 p.m. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Dr., St. Albans.
• OLD COLONY REALTORS TRUCK OR TREAT: 7-9 p.m. Enjoy plenty of candy, a “haunted-ish” house, and safe Halloween fun for the whole family. Old Colony Realtors, 1205 Virginia St. E, Charleston.

Friday, Oct. 17

• FAMILY FUN NIGHT FALL CARNIVAL: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. BridgeValley and WVU Medicine–Thomas are offering an evening of fun, food, and festivities. Includes carnival-style attractions provided by Quantum, food, games, trunk-or-treat, all ages costume contests and more. BridgeValley Tech Park, 2001 Union Carbide Dr., South Charleston.
• SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT THE MARKET: 5:30-7:30 p.m. An evening of Halloween fun for kids, teens and adults alike. Includes trunk-or-treat, candy drop (with multiple age groups), Touch a Truck and more. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4008 Maccorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• CHESAPEAKE VOL. FIRE DEPT. TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Chesapeake Vol. Fire Dept., 12408 MacCorkle Ave., Chesapeake.
• SCAREVIEW GRAVE SCHOUL HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. $10 with non-perishable food donation, otherwise $12. Fundraiser for the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. Open Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until midnight through Halloween (October 31). Ticket office opens around 7 p.m. Concessions -- hot chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel fries, coffee, drinks, candy and hot foods -- available at the event. 109 High St., St. Albans.
• "THE GHOST OF WINDSOR MANOR" MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: 7 p.m. $40 per person. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad and desserts. Solve the mystery and compete to win a prize. For tickets contact Terry at 304-590-4276 or purchase from any Marmet Woman’s Club member. Former Marmet Elementary, 408 94th St., Marmet.
• ST. ALBANS HAUNTED TRAIL: 7-10 p.m. $5 per person. Haunted tours ($5), free hayrides, concessions, and nightly activities. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Dr., St. Albans.
• DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION: 7:30 p.m. $35 adults, $30 students/seniors. Presented by the Charleston Ballet. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Little Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
• DRAC'S BITE-NITE AT SOHO'S: 9:30 p.m. $75 per individual or $130 per couple. Join the Charleston Ballet for the exclusive DRAC’S BITE-NITE, a vampy after-party on Friday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at SOHO’S at Capitol Market. Sink your teeth into an evening of gourmet bites, signature cocktails, and a themed photo shoot by Perry Bennett Photography, and ghoulishly great music by DJ Rhys of LEVEL Entertainment. SOHO's At Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

Saturday, Oct. 18

• ROXALANA GOSPEL TABERNACLE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 2011 Roxalana Rd, Dunbar.
• DECORATE A MINI PUMPKIN: 11 a.m. Free. Paint and decorate a miniature pumpkin! Supplies are limited and registration is required. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St Albans.
• FAMILY FALL FEST: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Family-friendly event featuring inflatables, pumpkin decorating, face painting, hay rides, games, and local food and craft vendors. Event located behind McKinley Middle School on Kanawha Terrace. McKinley Middle School, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
• DOUGH BOWL CANDLE WORKSHOP: 12 p.m. $60 per person. Learn how to make your own dough bowl candle just in time for the fall holiday season. Event by Honey Do Produce. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4008 Maccorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston.
• MOSES MILE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 2-5 p.m. Free. Costumes, candy, inflatables, games, contests, food, ice cream and more. Pup-friendly event with doggy treats provided. Visit all Moses dealerships on the Mile and get the chance to win a very special treat, a Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle. Moses Auto Group, 1433 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
• CAPTAIN HOLSTEINS TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 3-6 p.m. Free. Businesses passing out candy, games for the kids, prizes and more.
• COMMUNITY CHAPEL FALL FESTIVAL: 4-6 p.m. Inflatable bounce house, obstacle course, pumpkin painting, face painting, corn hole and more. Food available, including loaded nachos, cotton candy, cookies, sweet tea and lemonade. Community Chapel Church, 5287 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
• CROSS LANES TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4-6 p.m. Free. Hosted by All Ways Caring Homecare, Gaming Paradise, Our Victory Church and Bosley Rental. TJC Plaza, 5512 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
• MARMET FALL FESTIVAL: 4-7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Town of Marmet and Mountains of Hope Outreach. Features pumpkin decorating, hayrides, cornhole, games, free hot dogs and more. This event takes place behind the old Marmet Elementary School, 408 94th St., Marmet.
• DUNBAR MOUNTAIN MISSION TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6 p.m. Free. Dunbar Mountain Mission, 605 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar.
• GRACE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6:30-8 p.m. A fun evening of trunk-or-treat. Hotdogs and all the fixings available. Grace Church of the Nazarene, 499 Second Ave., South Charleston.
• SCAREVIEW GRAVE SCHOUL HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. $10 with non-perishable food donation, otherwise $12. Fundraiser for the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. Open Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until midnight through Halloween (October 31). Ticket office opens around 7 p.m. Concessions -- hot chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel fries, coffee, drinks, candy and hot foods -- available at the event. 109 High St., St. Albans.
• ROCKY HORROR PICTURE WATCH SHOW: 7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. PG 13 due to content. Fundraiser for new sound system. Costume contest as part of the event. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston.
• ELK CITY MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING "HOCUS POCUS": 7 p.m. Free. Family-friendly movie night featuring "Hocus Pocus." The film will be playing on the grassy area of the old Fountain Hobby lot. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. A limited amount of popcorn will be available for those who come out to watch the movie. Former Fountain Hobby, 200 Washington St. W, Charleston.
• ST. ALBANS HAUNTED TRAIL: 7-10 p.m. $5 per person. Haunted tours ($5), free hayrides, concessions, and nightly activities. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Dr., St. Albans.
• DRACULA: THE SEDUCTION: 7:30 p.m. $35 adults, $30 students/seniors. Presented by the Charleston Ballet. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Little Theater, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
• THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: 9:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Part of the Beyond the Back Row series of horror films. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston.

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Week #2: Oct. 19-25

Sunday, Oct. 19

• MONSTER MASH AT MAIN LIBRARY: 2-3:30 p.m. Children of all ages may come dressed as their favorite monster or cryptid. Parade through the library and party with monstrous stories, activities, and photo ops. Costume parade begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. KCPL Main Branch, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
• ELK RIVER NAZARENE PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY: 2-4 p.m. Free party for children age 2 years old through 5th grade. Includes games, prizes, candy and more. Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston.

Monday, Oct. 20

• HALLOWEEN MINUTE CHALLENGE: 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Drop in for some Halloween-themed games, creepy challenges, and ghostly giggles. Bring your family and all your friends for this hauntingly fun evening. Elk Vally Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
• UCWV INNOVATION SCHOLARS GHOSTS & GOODIES: 6-8 p.m. Free. All-ages Halloween event featuring candy, games, and prizes. Includes costume contest, a smores pit, and more. Sponsored by the UCWV Innovation Scholars. University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

• SCPL SCARY STORIES NIGHT: 6 p.m. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
• YELLOW JACKETS FALL FEST: 6-8 p.m. Free. Includes inflatables, candy, activities, a photo area, live DJ, a costume contest and more. West Virginia State University, 5000 Fairlawn Ave., Institute.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

• PUPPER TREAT TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Treats for both children and puppies provided. Dogs must be leashed and visitors should ask before petting any animal. Charleston School of Beauty Culture, 514 50th St. SE, Charleston.
• HAGY'S HALLOWEEN CRAFT NIGHT: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20 per person. Paint a wine glass, coaster and customize wine charm. Adults 21+ can order a specialty cocktail for $7 more. Hagy's Irish Pie Pub, 908 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• NITRO CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 7-8 p.m. Free. Snack, stroies, candy and more. Nitro Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Sattes Circle, Nitro.

Thursday, Oct. 23

• HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Families are invited to dress in costume and enjoy a fun evening of games, crafts, treats and more. Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Clendenin.
• MONTGOMERY TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5-7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Montgomery General Hospital. Candy, costume contests, and more. Third Avenue & Madison Street, Montgomery.
• RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Free. Trunk-or-treat, hair tinsel, face painting and more. Appalachian Cup available for purchase. Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way, Belle.
• CONNECT RESOURCE FAIR & TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Free. Includes candy, prizes, kid-friendly haunted house, games and community resources. Connect Office, 1 Players Club Dr., Suite 150, Charleston.
• MLK JR. COMMUNITY CENTER TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St., Charleston.

Friday, Oct. 24

• ARTMARES ART EXHIBIT: 12-5 p.m. In honor of spooky season, Montgomery's Gallery on 4th is filled with spooky and creepy art. The show is open on Fridays and Saturdays 5 and during special events. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• VICTORY TOYOTA TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4-7 p.m. Free. Games, prizes, candy, costume contests and more. Victory Toyota Charleston, 1905 Patrick Street Plaza, Charleston.
• NECCO TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5:30 p.m. Free. Necco Foster Care & Counseling, 5004 Elk River Rd., Elkview.
• TRUNK-OR-TREAT DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m. Free. Free trunk-or-treat, free showing of "Jurassic World Rebirth," ice skating ($6 per person), ice bumper cars ($5 per person), concessions and more. South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd., South Charleston.
• WESTSIDE HEALTH & PHARMACY TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Cabin Creek Health Systems. Candy, costumes, hot dogs, free helmet giveaway and more. Westside Health & Pharmacy, 303 Ohio Ave., Charleston.
• GENESIS VALLEY CENTER TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Free. Cake walk, games, candy, outdoor movie, popcorn and more. 1000 Lincoln Dr, South Charleston.
• CEDAR RIDGE CENTER TRICK-OR-TREAT: 6-9 p.m. Free. Candy, games, prizes, costume contest, cake walk and more. Cedar Ridge Center, 302 Cedar Ridge Road, Sissonville.
• BENI KEDEM TRUNK-OR-TREAT SPOOKTACULAR: 6-8 p.m. Free. Includes trunk-or-treat, music, and plenty of spooky fun. Beni Kedem Shrine, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• NORTH CHARLESTON APOSTOLIC CHURCH HARVEST BLOCK PARTY: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Food, games, giveaways, cake walk, face painting, inflatables and more. Family-friendly costumes welcome. Please, no scary or offensive costumes. North Charleston Apostolic Church, 2400 Sixth Ave., Charleston.
• ST. ALBANS MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING "HALLOWEEN": 7 p.m. Free. Watch John Carpenter’s 1987 classic "Halloween." Popcorn available while supplies last. The movie starts at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Dr., St. Albans.
• SCAREVIEW GRAVE SCHOUL HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. $10 with non-perishable food donation, otherwise $12. Fundraiser for the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. Open Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until midnight through Halloween (October 31). Ticket office opens around 7 p.m. Concessions -- hot chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel fries, coffee, drinks, candy and hot foods -- available at the event. 109 High St., St. Albans.

Saturday, Oct. 25

• ARTMARES ART EXHIBIT: 12-5 p.m. In honor of spooky season, Montgomery's Gallery on 4th is filled with spooky and creepy art. The show is open on Fridays and Saturdays 5 and during special events. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• RAND FIRST CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes craft show and children's carnival. Rand First Church of the Nazarene, 305 Davidson Ave., Rand.
• MAGIC ON MAGIC ISLAND - MYSTERY & MAYHEM: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20 per person. Find your Boo at this clean-up and connection event geared towards anyone looking for love, friendships or community. Food and magical surprises included. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston.
• CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK COSTUME PARADE: 11:15 a.m. Free. Part of the West Virginia Book Festival. Join Children's Theatre of Charleston and Kelly's Dance Studio in the Children’s Word Play area for the festival’s annual costume parade. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up as their favorite storybook character and parade around the Grand Hall. Great Halloween activity with a literary twist! Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston.
• SPOOKTACULAR FOOD TRUCK RALLY: 12-8 p.m. $5 admission, children 12 and under free with paid adult. Two-day Halloween-themed event featuring 20+ food trucks, bounce houses, vendors and more. Kids costume contests both days at 6 p.m. Cornhole tournament on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Marmet.
• CAPITOL FLEA MARKET TRICK OR TREAT: 12:30-2 p.m. Free. Capitol Flea Market, 2101 Greenbrier St., Charleston.
• JORDAN LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT: 2 p.m. Free. Family event with games, face painting, candy, and plenty of trunks. Includes puppet show with "Vinnie" at 2:45 p.m. Jordan Light Baptist, 7298 Wills Creek, Elkview.
• CHICK-FIL-A FALL FEST: 2-5 p.m. Free. Family-friendly event featuring pumpkin painting, crafts, photos with Cow, story time with Baby Cow, a Cow Dance Party, and more. Chick-fil-A Southridge, 2509 Mountaineer Blvd, South Charleston
• DUNBAR FIRST CHURCH OF GOD TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 2-5 p.m. Free. Candy, games, food and more. Dunbar First Church of God, 1234 Payne Ave., Dunbar.
• SPOOKY FOUR-EVER BIRTHDAY BASH: 2-7 p.m. Studio A Beauty Bar is celebrating its fourth birthday with a spooktacular bash open to the public. The celebration will feature vendors, food trucks, and various beauty services (Botox, flash tattoos, piercings and more). Studio A Beauty Bar, 1235 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.
• CAMPBELLS CREEK TRUNK-OR-TREAT HALLOWEEN BASH: 3-7 p.m. Free. Includes vendors, trunk-or-treat, games, food, karaoke hosted by Nashville Recording Artist Kris Allen, and special guest Cemetery Knights. The event also includes a farmers market. For more information call Rhonda at 304-356-6343. Ken Ellis Memorial Park, 721 Point Lick Terrace, Charleston.
• ST. ALBANS PARK & REC TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 3-5 p.m. Free. Maranatha Fellowship Church Parking Lot, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.
• TOWNE 'N COUNTRY'S COSTUME CONTEST & CHILI COOK-OFF: 5-8 p.m. $5 for chili tasters, $10 entry fee for chili makers. Includes children, youth and adult costume contest and more. Proceeds benefit Nitro Youth Bowling. Towne 'N Country Lanes, 409 First Ave., Nitro.
• CATHEDRAL OF PRAYER TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Free. Cathedral of Prayer Southern Baptist Church, 2326 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.
• LEGENDS FROM THE PAST: 6-8 p.m. $5 per person. Fundraiser for the Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. Mansion (Old Stone House) is Belle. Walk the historic museum grounds and hear West Virginia ghost tales told by volunteers. Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. Mansion, 301 Stubb Dr., Belle.
• SCAREVIEW GRAVE SCHOUL HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. $10 with non-perishable food donation, otherwise $12. Fundraiser for the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. Open Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until midnight through Halloween (October 31). Ticket office opens around 7 p.m. Concessions -- hot chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel fries, coffee, drinks, candy and hot foods -- available at the event. 109 High St., St. Albans.
• WICKED CREATIONS TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 7 p.m. Free entrance. Candy, kids costume contest and more. Vendors on hand include Chloe's Main Squeeze Lemonade, Moshpit Munchies Food Truck, Marco's Pizza and Foster Fabrication. City National Bank, Community Room, 560 Fourth St., St. Albans.

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Week #3: Oct. 26-31

Sunday, Oct. 26

• SPOOKTACULAR FOOD TRUCK RALLY: 12-8 p.m. $5 admission, children 12 and under free with paid adult. Two-day Halloween-themed event featuring 20+ food trucks, bounce houses, vendors and more. Kids costume contests both days at 6 p.m. Cornhole tournament on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Ben Morris Field, 8500 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Marmet.
• LIGHTHOUSE WORSHIP CENTER FALL FESTIVAL: 5 p.m. Free. Trunk-or-treat, pumpkin bowling, pie, popcorn, pumpkin painting, prayer tent, photo booth and more. Lighthouse Worship Center, 5926 Sissonville Dr., Charleston.
• DAVIS CREEK NAZARENE TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5-7 p.m. Free. Davis Creek Nazarene Church, 102 Nazarene Dr., South Charleston.
• FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NITRO TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5-6:30 p.m. Free. First Baptist Church of Nitro, 2200 Second Ave., Nitro.
• CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6 p.m. Free. Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• COMPLETE CARE AT OAK RIDGE TRICK-OR-TREAT: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. All-ages community event. Safe trick-or-treating, photo ops, Halloween music and more. Complete Care at Oak Ridge, 1000 Association Drive, North Gate Business Park, Charleston.
• CRAWL-O-WEEN BEER CRAWL: 7-11 p.m. Live music, games, prizes and more. Participats include The Tap, Coal River Coffee Co., Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, Shuckers, Drummy's, and The Cafe. Drinks specials are available at each participating location. Proceeds benefit The Alban Arts Center Restoration Fund. Intoxi-Taxi available for transportation. Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Monday, Oct. 27

• OAKWOOD HOMES OF NITRO TRICK-OR-TREAT: 4-6 p.m. Trick-or-treat at each of our model homes. Jump house also available. Oakwood Homes of Nitro, 1 Pickens Road, Nitro.
• MARKET MONSTER MASH: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Drinks, candy, music, costumes and more. Fun for all ages. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

• HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN: 5-7 p.m. Free. Costume contest, dance contest, candy, prizes, live DJ, free hotdogs and more. Living Memorial Park, Corner of Second Avenue and 21st Street, Nitro.
• HOPEWELL COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5-7 p.m. Free. Hopewell Community Services LLC, 418 New Goff Mountain Rd., Cross Lanes.
• GENESIS DUNBAR CENTER'S TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Games, food, prizes and more. Genesis Dunbar Center, 501 Caldwell Lane, Dunbar.
• TEST DRIVE YOUR COSTUME PARTY AT SCPL: 6 p.m. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
• TRICK-OR-BEAT: 6-7 p.m. & 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free, but ticket required. Free tickets may be picked up at the WVRC Media Studios, 1111 Virginia St. E. in Charleston, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
• HERBERT HOOVER TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 7 p.m. Free. Trunk-or-treat, Halloween movie on video board, games, prizes and more. Herbert Hoover High School, 775 Husky Way, Elkview.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• TINY TALES & TREATS: 10:30 a.m. Free. Get in on the Halloween fun with some spook-tacular stories, perfect for little ghouls and goblins. Then trick-or-treat around the library in your costume for a variety of fun treats. Elk Vally Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.
• CULTURE CENTER HALLOWEEN BASH: 6-8 p.m. Free. Includes miniature golf, face painting, balloon art, crafts, folklore readings, cryptid scavenger hunt and more. West Virginia Culture Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
• LEVI FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Free food, prizes for best costume and more. Levi First Missionary Baptist Church, 5125 Church Dr., Charleston.
• HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT: 7 p.m. GRÜV, 10 Capitol St., Charleston.
• FOLKLORE PRESENTS: GHOST STORY NIGHT: 7:30 p.m. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

Thursday, Oct. 30

• JUMP OR TREAT: 4-8 p.m. $26 per person. Sky Zone Charleston, 500 Southridge Blvd., Charleston.
• LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6-8 p.m. Living Word Christian Center, 1418 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston.
• HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL CLASS: 6-8:30 p.m. $45 per person. Shake, stir, and sip your way through three themed cocktails — the Grave Digger, Candy Corn Martini, and Snickers Old Fashioned. Dress to impress (or terrify!) — the Best Dressed guest wins a Bullock Distillery Barrel Head. The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. West, Charleston.
• SALSAWEEN: 7:30 p.m. Free. Wear your costume and dance the night away to salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and more. Free beginner level salsa lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. No partner necessary and no experience required. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
• ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: 8 p.m. The Blue Parrot, 14 Capitol St., Charleston.

Friday, Oct. 31

• TRICK-OR-READ 2025: 11 a.m. Everyone that walks into the comic store recieves two free comics made specifically for Trick-or-Read 2025. If you come in dressed up, you can get two more free comics. The Board Room, 35 RHL Blvd, South Charleston.
• FAMILY HALLOWEEN MOVIE: “SCOOBIE DOO! CAMP SCARE”: 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Snuggle up with Scooby and the gang for a family-friendly holiday movie. This spooky season celebration includes popcorn. Main Branch Library, 406/407 John L. and Maude Dickinson Room, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
• SHAWNEE SPORTS SPOOKTACULAR: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.
• MALLOWEEN: 6 p.m. Free. Candy giveaway at participating stores, $100 gift card drawing and more. Charleston Town Center, 3000 Charleston Town Center, Charleston.
• IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE — TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT: 6-8 p.m. Door-to-door trick-or-treat permitted in most Kanawha Valley locations from 6-8 p.m. This includes the city of Charleston and all unicorporated communities in Kanawha County, among others. Further information is available by calling your local town hall or county office.
• AFTERHOURS HALLOWTEEN PARTY: 6-8 p.m. Free. Teen-only party (ages 12-18) featuring pizza, soda, candy, costume contest, mini-ghost portrait craft, games, karaoke, movie, prizes and more. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
• BRAWLOWEEN: 6-10 p.m. $20 per person. Your $20 wristband gets you cover-free entry into all participating bars plus exclusive drink specials all night long. Participating bars include GRÜV, The ROQ, Tickers & Timbers, The Volstead Room, Adelphia, Blacksheep Burrito & Brews, Sams Uptown, Short Story Brewing and Fife Street Brewing. Entertainment by DJ EJ and a Costume Contest at City Center Slack Plaza. Downtown Area, Charleston.
• BELLE TOWN HALLOWEEN PARTY: 7-8 p.m. Free. Includes games, food, a costume contest and prizes. Belle Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle.
• ARTMARES ARTIST RECEPTION: 7-9 p.m. Free. Come meet the artists behind the Artmare show's odd, different and delightful art. Festive food provided. Costumes are encouraged but not compulsory. Gallery on 4th, 411 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.
• SCAREVIEW GRAVE SCHOUL HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. $10 with non-perishable food donation, otherwise $12. Fundraiser for the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. Open Friday and Saturday nights from dusk until midnight through Halloween (October 31). Ticket office opens around 7 p.m. Concessions -- hot chocolate, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel fries, coffee, drinks, candy and hot foods -- available at the event. 109 High St., St. Albans.
• SKY ZONE HALLOWEEN MINI LOCK-IN: 9 p.m. to midnight. $35 per person. For youth ages 8-14. Includes a Haunted Trail, blacklight jump, games, contents and more. Sky Zone Charleston, 500 Southridge Blvd., Charleston.

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Did we miss something? If you know of a local Halloween event that we may have missed, email ramsburgreports@gmail.com and we'll consider adding it. Please note that all events must be open to the general public.