Trick-or-treating, zombie walk and more coming to Richmond’s Carytown area

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Looking for a spooky-themed day in Richmond? The city's Carytown area will host trick-or-treating, a zombie walk and more festivities on Saturday. At 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Byrd Theatre will show “The Exorcist: Director’s Cut.” From noon to 2 p.m., participating businesses will hand out candy. Organizers said those participating will have a pumpkin sign on their door. In addition, a dog costume contest will be hosted, and sign ups begin at 1:30 p.m., with the costume beginning at 2 p.m. A grand prize of $100 will be given to the winner. A cash prize will also be given to second and third place. Organizers said attendees at the dog costume contest will get candy and all animals will get a gift bag. At 2:30 p.m., the 19th Annual Richmond Zombie Walk will begin at the Byrd Theatre and head down Cary Street. Skeletons will also be found at multiple businesses in the area.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Looking for a spooky-themed day in Richmond? The city's Carytown area will host trick-or-treating, a zombie walk and more festivities on Saturday.

At 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Byrd Theatre will show “The Exorcist: Director’s Cut.”

From noon to 2 p.m., participating businesses will hand out candy. Organizers said those participating will have a pumpkin sign on their door.

In addition, a dog costume contest will be hosted, and sign ups begin at 1:30 p.m., with the costume beginning at 2 p.m. A grand prize of $100 will be given to the winner. A cash prize will also be given to second and third place.

Organizers said attendees at the dog costume contest will get candy and all animals will get a gift bag.

At 2:30 p.m., the 19th Annual Richmond Zombie Walk will begin at the Byrd Theatre and head down Cary Street.

Skeletons will also be found at multiple businesses in the area.