Best Spots to Grab the Grub

Bay Colony (Virginia Beach) (Virginia Beach)

In Bay Colony the candy calls, down long lit lanes and haunted halls.
At dusk you start your treat-raid fun, until the clock strikes eight — you’re done. (In Virginia Beach trick-or-treating officially happens at dusk and ends at 8:00 p.m. for children age 12 or younger.)
The houses light up, the residents play along, handing out full bars or bags so strong.
So don your cape, your mask, your shoes—then fill your bag with chocolates and chews.

Chesapeake Blvd / 5‑Points & Robinhood Area (Norfolk)

On Chesapeake Blvd between 5-Points and Robinhood you’ll go,
Where porches glow and candy flows beneath the moon’s soft show.
Trick-or-treaters young and bold walk the route, cookies, bars, and gummies sold.
In this Norfolk area the vibe is right, sweet-haul central on Halloween night.
(Reminder: Norfolk sets 8:00 p.m. as the cut-off for ages 12 and under.)

Time & event tip: Trick-or-treating in Norfolk: age 12 and under, until 8:00 p.m.
After you’ve loaded up on candy, you might check for a trunk-or-treat in the suburbs or a haunted house event later in the evening.

Olde Towne (Portsmouth)

In Olde Towne’s historic lanes you’ll find,
Lots of candy and ghosts of a friendly kind.
With charming homes trimmed in light,
You’ll gather treats deep into the night.
Portsmouth’s rules say eight o’clock ends the spree,
So bag your loot, then stroll off happily.

Northern Suffolk (Suffolk)

Up in Northern Suffolk the pumpkins grin wide,
Porch lights flicker, candy jars are supplied.
A little quieter than the busiest blocks,
But still plenty of sweetness in these walking walks.
Kids age twelve and under should round home by eight,
In this safe, suburban candy-collecting state.

Chesapeake Blvd / 5‑Points & Robinhood area – Norfolk

On Chesapeake Blvd between 5-Points and Robinhood you’ll go,
Where porches glow and candy flows beneath the moon’s soft show.
Trick-or-treaters young and bold walk the route, cookies, bars, and gummies sold.
In this Norfolk area the vibe is right, sweet-haul central on Halloween night.

For the Penninsula, we have got you covered there as well!

Buckroe Beach Area – Hampton

In the sandy lanes of Buckroe Beach by the shore,
You’ll find treats galore and sea-breeze and more.
As dusk grows dark and porch lights glow,
Kids age 12 and under start their candy show.
Hampton says: from dusk until 8:00 p.m. is the deal.
So bag those sweets before the big clock wheels.
Stick to the homes with lights shining bright,
And walk the sidewalks safe tonight.

Hilton Village – Newport News

In Hilton Village where the historic homes stand tall,
Candy seekers stroll and costumed ghosts call.
Neat streets, eager hosts, lots of sugary fun,
Kids age 12 and under should run until 8, then done.
So load your bag, wear your costume with pride,
And hit Hilton Village before the night’s tide.

Kings Mill Area – Williamsburg

In Kings Mill by Williamsburg’s historic scene,
Candy bells ring and costumed kids convene.
The city says: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for age 12 and under is the time.
So slide on your shoes, ring every bell,
But don’t linger past eight — you’ll lose the spell.

And just remember.....

 In the hush of night, when the moon’s pale spark, the pipes start squealin’ deep in the dark.
A rattle, a hiss, a ghostly drip—A phantom plumber takes his trip!

 Clanks in the crawlspace, moans in the drain, Ghastly gurgles echo again!
Grease-trap goblins and faucet fiends, A-1 American can stop the screams