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Halloween events in Lexington

Lexington does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Downtown Lexington Trick or Treat

Dates TBA (Friday, October 30, 2026, starting 3:30pm; downtown merchants hand out treats to costumed children 12 and under with parents or guardians; streets closed during the event) · Downtown Lexington Trick or Treat · Free More info

Haunting Tales - Lexington's Ghost Tour

Dates TBA (Thursday-Saturday evenings 8:00-9:30pm, Memorial Day weekend through Halloween; 1.5-hour lantern-lit walk departing outside the Lexington Visitor Center and ending in Oak Grove Cemetery; reservations by phone) · Haunting Tales - Lexington's Ghost Tour More info

Owl-o-ween - Natural Bridge State Park

Dates TBA (Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:30pm; Halloween owl programme at Natural Bridge State Park) · Natural Bridge State Park - Owl-o-ween More info

Things That Go Bump in the Night Hike - Natural Bridge State Park

Dates TBA (Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:30pm; ranger-led night hike at Natural Bridge State Park) · Natural Bridge State Park - Things That Go Bump in the Night Hike More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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