Hill-O-Ween
Ah, fall — the crisp autumn air fills with the sounds of migrating geese and the slight scent of wood fire smoke, the leaves shift from green to yellow to orange to vibrant auburn, and the ghosts, ghouls, Loraxes, Marios, and Luigis hit the cobblestone streets of Church Hill.
Throughout October, the Church Hill Association hosts Hill-O-Ween, a month of freaky fun across the neighborhood. Church Hill is always a wonderful neighborhood to explore, but we truly shine in Spooky Season. Join us, won’t you?
Decorated Houses Tour
Each October, neighbors decorate their homes for a Decorated Houses Tour. The Church Hill Association shares a map of participating homes on social media so the community can explore the displays, and experience the frightful fun first-hand!
Enter your house below or nominate a neighbor to be included on this year’s map!
Oakwood Arts Costume Drive
For the 10th year, Oakwood Arts is collecting new or lightly used (clean) Halloween costumes, which will be distributed at the Robinson Theater’s Fall Festival on October 25th! They will have a bin for collection on their deck at 3511 P Street. Or drop them inside Oakwood Arts on Mon., Wed., Fri. between 11-3. Don’t have a costume? You can choose from their Amazon Wishlist too! They will be accepting costumes until October 23rd!
Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours
Every October, the Church Hill Association partners with Haunts of Richmond to offer discounted historically researched ghost tours with professional storytellers through Church Hill’s storied streets around Halloween. Birthplace of the American Revolution and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill’s colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits for you to explore!
Photo: Haunts of Richmond
Get your tickets to their Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tour for $5 off now!
Neighborhood Yoga & Costume Party
New this year, the Church Hill Association is partnering with Second Arrow Yoga on Saturday, October 24th at 6PM to offer an evening of yoga in costume with drinks and snacks. There will be a discount with code "CHA" — book here!
Robinson Theater Fall Festival
Every year, on the Sunday before Halloween, the Robinson Theater — Church Hill’s community arts center — holds their annual Fall Festival with Trunk-R-Treating, music, games, a costume contest, and more family friendly fun! This year’s festival is being held Sunday, October 25th from 3-5:30PM at their theater — 2903 Q Street. Find out more.
Hill-O-Ween Parade
On Halloween evening, kids, families, and dogs are invited to gather at Libby Hill Park in costume for a short parade before trick-or-treating begins. The event includes face painting, drinks, and other activities from 5-5:30PM.
Trick-or-Treating in Church Hill
Halloween night in Church Hill is legendary—especially along Broad Street—where hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of kids come out for trick-or-treating.
