“Family Frights" at Jamestown Settlement, a Halloween-themed museum night for children and families, is a not-so-scary good time for all.

Don’t be afraid – this weekend is more TREAT than TRICK and filled with family-friendly fun for all ages!

Family-friendly fun

As the sun goes down, the magic begins as Jamestown Settlement transforms to offer a one-of-a-kind, fantastical (without the fright) event full of stories, myths and legends featuring trick-or-treating, creative crafts and games, festive music and face painting, haunted houses and spooky ships.

Museum by day, spooktacular experience by night, outdoor areas change costumes into festively decorated Halloween-themed scenes perfect for little ghosts and ghouls to have a fun adventure without getting too scared.

Important event information

Parking
Please park in the main visitor parking lot at Jamestown Settlement.

Weather
Family Frights will be held as planned. Please arrive prepared for the forecasted weather conditions. Stay tuned to our social media channels @jyfmuseums and website for any additional updates. Tickets are non-refundable.

Mobility
The museum’s motorized scooters are not available during this event, and guests are encouraged to bring their own if needed. Personal strollers and wheelchairs also are welcome.

Display ticket receipt at check-in
Ticketholders are asked to display their order confirmation on their mobile devices or bring a printed copy.

Follow the Family Frights rules
We rely on you and your family’s cooperation and support to follow event protocols to ensure that it’s a fun, spooky – and safe – event for everyone. Each party must include at least one adult over age 18.

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About Jamestown Settlement

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days), Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 just southwest of Williamsburg. The museum features expansive exhibition galleries and films that connect visitors with the lives of the Powhatan, English and West Central African cultures that converged at 17th-century Jamestown. Outdoor living-history areas feature historical interpretation in re-creations of Paspahegh Town, 1607 English ships and a colonial fort.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information.