Halloween Weekend in Onancock

October 24 - 26, 2025

Join us in Onancock for spirited Halloween festivities, taking place from October 24th to 26th. Celebrate the spooky season with a weekend filled with festive activities for all ages. Area homes and businesses go creatively creepy!! (see specials & activities offered throughout town at Experience Onancock.)

Enjoy a vibrant display of costumes and seasonal decorations as the community gathers to showcase our Halloween. There will be tricks, treats, and the horrifically wonderful Halloween Parade & Zombie flash-dance . Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories with family and friends. Mark your calendars for this enchanting fall celebration! #HalloweenOnancock

See the weekend activities below, and if you’d like to participate in the Halloween Parade please fill out the form below!

Friday

The Mostly True Ghost Tour of Onancock - frighteningly fascinating tales on a tour that’s equal parts history and spine-tingling fun. $15. (all proceeds are being donated to the Eastern Shore SPCA)

Halloween Movie “Little Shop of Horrors” - 7pm at the Roseland Theater

North Street Playhouse's Haunted Asylum from 5 - 9 pm. $10 at the door

Saturday

Great Pumpkin Carve and Jack O’Lanterns on the Town Square: Carving noon-4pm Lighting at dusk (approximately 7 pm). Sponsored by the Brockmeiers.

Halloween Parade (assemble at Ames St, runs 6 to 7pm finishing at Town Square - Register Below)

Zombie flash-dance - show up at 5pm dressed as a Zombie to learn the dance or join pre-parade line dance practices for extra fun. (time/place to come)
Cacophony Band - arrive at 5:30pm with pots & pans, kazoos other noise-making instruments! No talent needed; just good energy.
Wag & Wiggle Walk - assemble at 5:45pm with your dogs and matching costumes!
Group Gang Costumes - have group costumes? Assemble at 5:45pm!
Family Costumes - bring your kids and family to walk in the parade! Assemble at 5:45pm
Goth carts - assemble at 5:45pm. Decorate your golf cart for halloween and ride on!

North Street Playhouse's Haunted Asylum - 5-9pm. $10 at the door.

Creepy Onan-cocktail Trail - Downtown Bars & Restaurants will be serving themed drinks! #Onancocktails

Costume Party & Live Music - Mallards at the Wharf.

Southern Fog Band Monster Fog Bash - Blarney Stone Pub, 6-9 p.m.

Spooky Evening Shopping - Downtown exhibits and retail open until 7pm

Halloween Movie “Little Shop of Horrors” - 7pm at the Roseland Theater

Sunday

6th Annual Witchy Paddle - 3-5 pm Dress up and kayak or stand-up paddleboard on Onancock Creek. Free with your own kayak/SUP or rent from Burnham Guides

Halloween Movie “Little Shop of Horrors” - 7pm at the Roseland Theater