This Halloween, you can forget the stay-up-all-night scary movie marathons and haunted houses and instead opt for a more family-friendly fall event. Whether you’ve got little kids in the family or are simply charmed by the more wholesome aspects of the Halloween season, you’ll love what Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve has in store for this year. Here’s more about the enchanting Halloween hike that everyone in your family will love:

The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 28th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, a stunning natural area situated in Portsmouth, Virginia. This magical landscape of marsh flats and hardwood forests is a true joy to visit any time of year.
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Come autumn, however, the added element of fall foliage and the reflection on the lake gives the preserve an almost ethereal look.
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Throughout the year, Hoffler Creek offers family-friendly activities to draw visitors near and far to this special corner of the state. This time of year, visitors begin to look forward to the beloved Fall Festival.
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This annual event promises costumes, candy, and even a whole natural trail decked out in spooky decor. (But don't worry, nothing will be too scary!)
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Visitors can expect to see superheroes, storybook characters, goblins and even a few ghouls around this charming pathway.
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In addition to the nature walk, there will be other activities to enjoy, such as face-painting, educational sessions about the "creepy crawlies" of the Chesapeake Bay, hayrides, and even a s'more station.
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So whether you're looking for the perfect family outing right before Halloween, or simply curious to explore a little-known Virginia park, you'll be glad you visited Hoffler Creek this season.
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Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve is located at 4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703. For additional details about Fall Festival, be sure to visit the official website here.

If you’re looking for something more frightening to do on Halloween, be sure to check out This Haunted House In Virginia That’s So Frightening You Have To Sign A Waiver To Enter.

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