Halloween Happenings 2011

BB64: Paranormal Investigations, ghost hunt below decks of the Battleship Wisconsin. 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday; 6:30-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 664-1000.

Haunted Halloween Festival, Haunted Hayride, Field of Screams, Village of the Dead, rides and more. 7-11 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Hunt Club Farm, 2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach. Last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m. 427-9520. www.huntclubfarm.com.

Fort Monroe Haunted Tours, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Meet at the gazebo beside the Historic Chamberlin, Hampton. Benefits the Hampton History Museum. 727-1610.

March of Dimes Spooky Acres Haunted House, they are out to "scare the yell out of you." 7-10 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Chesapeake Square, 4200 Portsmouth Blvd. 588-2841. www.spookyacres.com.

Haunted 3-D Fun House, the lights are off, now find your way out using a blacklight flashlight. 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Monday. 1910 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 428-FEAR. www.youwillscream.com.

Ghost Train, haunted hayride. 7-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. 421-7151.

Mirror Maze of Terror, reflections of spirits everywhere. 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Monday. 1910 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 428-FEAR.

Nightmare Mansion, a bone-chilling experience. 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Monday. 2008 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 428-FEAR. www.youwillscream.com.

Pirate Ghost Ride, the skeletons are out from below decks. 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Monday. 1606 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. 428-FEAR. www.youwillscream.com.

Olde Towne Ghost Walk, tour with costumed re-enactors telling tales of infamous ghosts and haunted houses. 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Friday. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth. 291-0305. www.portsmouthghostwalk.com.

Rescue Squad Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2444 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach. 460-7509.

"Hurrah for Halloween," Hurrah Players. 7 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The Perry Family Theater, 485 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk. 627-5437. www.hurrahplayers.com.

Haunted Hospital, gentle scares and ghoulish doctors and nurses. 5:30-8 p.m. Friday-Monday. Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. 596-8175.

Howl-O-Scream, bone-chilling scare zones, shows and the park's younger guests are treated to Halloween happenings at Sesame Street Forest of Fun. 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Busch Gardens, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg. (800) 343-7946. www.howl-o-scream.com/va.

A Garden of Ghoulish Delights, costume party by The Garden Club of Norfolk. 7 p.m. Friday. Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. 489-1963.

Haunted Forest, spine-tingling stories. 7-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth. 686-8684.

Haunted Forest & Hay Ride, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 7-9 p.m. Monday. 600 W. Main Street, Smithfield. 617-9758.

James River Plantation Progressive Candlelight Ghost and Spirit Tour, 5 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. Saturday. Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation, 16920 Southall Plantation Lane, Charles City. (804) 829-2480.

Midnight Manor Haunted Attraction, Hollywood-style special effects and bloodthirsty creatures. 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Holiday Trav-L-Park, 1075 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 718-4312. www.midnightmanor.com.

"Town and Treat," games, pumpkin art and more on the Plaza and among the neighboring stores from 12 to 4 p.m.; then music, dancing, more from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Fountain Plaza at Town Center, Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach. 498-0215. www.vabeachtowncenter.com.

Halloween Monster Mash, monster truck rides, pumpkin carving, costume contests and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. North Landing Beach Riverfront Campground & RV Resort, 161 S. Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. 426-6241.

Museum Madness, noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Featuring scary stories, music, crafts and more at these Portsmouth museums: Children's Museum of Virginia, Courthouse Galleries, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth. 393-8591.

Boo-bird Spooktacular, hayrides, trick or treating (ages 2-12) and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. 825-4750.

Crystal Ball Halloween-Haunting for a Cure Fundraiser, featuring dancing, food, auctions and casino games. Black tie/costume optional. 6 p.m. Saturday. Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Ave. 490-1254. www.crystalballforacure.com.

Halloween Crafts, 11 a.m. Saturday. Pembroke Mall, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. In the food court. 497-6255.

Fall Festival Weekend, hayrides, haunted house, pumpkin decorating. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. White's Old Mill Garden Center, 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake. 487-2300.

Monster Mash Boo Bash, variety. 5 p.m. Saturday. The Banque, 1849 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk. 480-3600.

Fright Light Laser Show, planetarium program. 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday. Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 595-1900.

Halloween Hayride, games and crafts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth. 686-8684.

Readings from the Dark Side, 2 p.m. Saturday. Riddick's Folly, 510 N. Main St., Suffolk. Reservations at 934-0822.

Stroll of the Lost Souls, tour this historic house and hear of the 11 Spirits that still remain. 8 p.m. Saturday. Ferry Plantation House, 4136 Cheswick Lane, Virginia Beach. 473-5182.

Zoo Boo, Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fright Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. 441-2374. www.virginiazoo.org.

Wicked 10K & Monster Mile, costume optional. 8 a.m. Saturday. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 412-1056. www.wicked10k.com.

All Hallows Eve, outdoor activities, performances, a costume contest and candy. 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. 423-2052.

Halloween Party, magic show, costume contest and candy hunt for ages 5-12. 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Virginia Beach Field House, 2157 Landstown Road. 718-2934.

Run Dead Adventure Run, 3 p.m. Sunday. Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road. 467-4719. Preregister at www.surviveva.com.

Boo by the Bay, Halloween parade. 4 p.m. Monday. Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. 441-1750.

Mall-wide Trick or Treating, 6 p.m. Monday. Pembroke Mall, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. 497-6255.

Fall Festival: Light the Night With Jesus! festival from 5-7 p.m. and Truck-A-Treat from 7-8 p.m. Monday. Tucker Swamp Baptist Church, 37527 Seacock Chapel Road, Zuni. 242-6553.

Hunger Haunt, during trick-or-treat hours Monday. 1452 Amberley Forest Road, Virginia Beach. Benefits the Southeastern Virginia Food Bank. 343-5647.

Operation Safe Haven, fun alternative to trick-or-treating, haunted house, games and more for ages 12 and under. 6-8:30 p.m. Monday. Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad, 3610 S. Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach. 385-2864.

Trunk and Treat, treats and light refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Monday. McKendree United Methodist Church, 6870 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. 853-0680.