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🕸️ Spooky Season Fun: Halloween Events & Things to Do in Fayetteville, West Virginia and the New River Gorge

🎃 Halloween in Fayetteville, West Virginia

Fall brings cooler air, golden leaves, and a hint of mystery to Fayetteville. Our charming small town becomes even more magical during spooky season — where ghost stories echo through historic streets, witches take to the water, and jack-o-lanterns flicker. Here are our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween in and around Fayetteville!

Ghosts on the Gorge Ghost Walk

Ghosts on the Gorge

Saturdays Throughout October
Take a guided tour through historic downtown Fayetteville after dark. Hear tales of local legends and haunted happenings as you explore by the town’s oldest buildings and mysterious corners. It’s a hauntingly good way to connect with Fayetteville’s history and folklore.

Stay at the Historic Morris Harvey House Inn

All Fall Season
Step into Fayetteville’s favorite historic inn — decked out in full spooky-season splendor. The Morris Harvey House features lavish Halloween décor, cozy rooms, and a touch of haunted-house charm.

Rosa’s Speakeasy at the Morris Harvey House

Evenings Friday- Sunday 5:30pm -9:00pm | Seasonal Cocktails
Head to Rosa’s Speakeasy, a hidden gem serving seasonal cocktails in a candlelit setting. Sip on spooky-themed drinks surrounded by the fully decorated historic inn — a perfect nightcap after exploring downtown.

Haunted House 4H Fundraiser Fayette County Park

October 23-24

Witches & Warlocks Paddle

October 25

One of the most magical Fayetteville traditions! Watch the morning fog roll across the New River Gorge as witches and warlocks take to the water on paddleboards dressed in full costume. This event fills up fast — registration is required and space is limited.

Halloween in Fayetteville: Trick-or-Treat & Community Fun

Fayetteville Trunk-or-Treat

October 31
Kick off Halloween evening with a community trunk-or-treat on Court Street in front of the courthouse. Local churches and businesses come together for a safe, family-friendly night of candy, costumes, and fun.

Trick-or-Treat in Fayetteville

October 31
End spooky season the classic way! Bring your ghosts, goblins, and ghouls downtown for traditional trick-or-treating. Fayetteville’s small-town streets come alive with laughter, costumes, and the glow of Halloween magic.

Family-Friendly Halloween Adventures Near Fayetteville

Thomas Family Farm & Pumpkin Patch

Weekends in October Saturday 12pm-7pm Sunday 12pm- 7pm
Bring the whole family to this local favorite! Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, visit their donkey, and let the kids play on the bounce pad, slide, corn pit, and games.

Spooky Events Across the New River Gorge Region

Oak Hill Halloween Events

Movie Night Goosebumps 2 Oak Hill

October 23

Free Goosebumps 2 haunted Halloween Movie at the Lively Amphitheater in Oak Hill

Nightmare on Main

October 24

Enjoy Trick or Treat on Main Street Oak Hill Nightmare on Main with trick-or-treating, food trucks, costumes, candy, and Creepalachia at the amphitheater 6pm to 9pm.

Hawks Nest State Park Trunk or Treat

October 29

Facepainting, vendors, contests, candy and more at Hawks Nest State Park from 6pm- 9pm on October 29th.

Haunted Coal Mine – Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine


Descend into the darkness at the Haunted Coal Mine presented by Theatre WV, where the historic Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine transforms into a thrilling underground adventure.

Stay Longer to for Further Frights

If you do not mind a little drive you can stay a little longer to take advantage of more spooktacular fun.

Fright Nights at Glade Springs Resort

Fright Nights at Glade Springs is a haunted attraction located at Glade Springs Resort. It features multiple themed haunted experiences, houses, escape rooms, and spooky activities.

Brush Creek Holl’r Mountain Coaster Haunted Nights

Take the hour drive to the Haunted Holl’r at Brush Creek Holl’r Mountain Coaster while it is in season. They have track lighting, food, face painting, movies and more!
Haunted nights, new track lighting, food, face painting, movies and more!

Plan Your Halloween Getaway to the New River Gorge

From haunted history to a whimsical witch paddle, Halloween in Fayetteville, West Virginia, is full of charm, adventure, and Appalachian spirit. Stay the weekend, explore the town, and make memories surrounded by the fall beauty of the New River Gorge National Park.

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Published on:
10/06/2025

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