This October, Virginia is launch­ing a slew of eerie events and pack­ages to cel­e­brate the magic and mys­tery of Halloween. With over 400 years of his­tory, span­ning from Colonial America to the Civil War, the state is home to a num­ber of mys­ti­cal sites where the super­nat­ural reside. From ghostly tours in haunted plan­ta­tions and moon­lit grave­yards trails, to spir­ited war-time love sto­ries and spine-chilling tales, vis­i­tors are guar­an­teed to be spooked in Virginia. With more list­ings on the National Register of Haunted Places than any other state, Virginia is the ideal des­ti­na­tion for an authen­tic Halloween experience.

Looking to have a fright­en­ing good time Halloween night? Join The Cove of Lake Geneva for its first annual Halloween ‘Monster Bash’ party October 31st. The bash fea­tures two dis­tinct Halloween par­ties held sep­a­rately for chil­dren and adults, mak­ing this Halloween night the per­fect get­away event for the entire fam­ily. The children’s Halloween Monster Bash begins at 6:00 p.m., while the adult’s Halloween Monster Bash kicks off at 7:00 p.m. Both par­ties will con­clude at 1 a.m.

Are you think­ing of going to the same bor­ing cos­tume party this year? Think again! The Haunted House Association (www.hauntedhouseassociation.org), a col­lec­tive of the most suc­cess­ful and renowned haunted houses and attrac­tions in the coun­try, today announced 13 rea­sons that haunted houses will scare even the bravest of fam­ily mem­bers this Halloween season.

It’s going to be a spooky, scary October in the Quad Cities! There are plenty of places and events to put you in the Halloween spirit.

Connecticut’s Weir Preserve and Weir Farm National Historic Site will host their 17th annual Halloween Owl Prowl on Friday evening, October 30, 7:30–9:00 PM.