October 31st. The scariest day of the year. In this day and age, there are those who might consider running through the neighborhood with a group of costumed kids armed with a bag of overflowing candy “immature,” “dumb” or even “wildly inappropriate.” Fortunately, there exist many alternatives for the average Halloween-er on this spookiest of nights.
[tabs labels=”Halloween Haunt,Blood & Guts Run,The Haunted Forest”] [t]Where: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
When: Until midnight on Friday & Saturday nights through Nov. 1st
Cost: $35-$40
Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion offers many spooky attractions including haunted houses, mazes, scare zones and live shows, as well as the rides and attractions the amusement park is known for. New to this year’s lineup is “Maze of Madness,” a mental asylum themed maze. These creepy attractions make Halloween Haunt a must-do this season.
[/t] [t]Where: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121
When: Saturday, Oct. 25
Cost: $99 for a team of three runners
The Blood and Guts Run provides a fun and adventurous running experience for all ages and ability levels. Runners must dodge dozens of obstacles during the 5K race, such as the Wall of Death and a horde of zombies attacking with blood-filled water guns. New features include the Pumpkin Smasher, Blood-filled Foam and the Traverse Rock Wall. Runners will receive a Blood and Guts Run medal and T-shirt when crossing the finish line.
[/t] [t]Where: Algonkian Regional Park
47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165
When: Open on Fridays and Saturdays
through Nov. 1st
Cost: $18
The Haunted Forest at Halloween Woods features a walk through the unlit woods, as well as unexpected clowns and spooky creatures surprising participants at every step.
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