RICHMOND EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Masquerade: The Preserve’s Annual Halloween Ball in Richmond
An evening event at The Preserve featuring live music, tarot readings, a costume contest, cocktails and light bites — this guide distills what to expect and how to prepare.
Moonlit Masquerade: The Preserve’s Annual Halloween Ball in Richmond.
Bring your brooms, witches. The Preserve’s Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball transforms the Double Barrel Kitchen into a spellbound evening of live music, tarot readings, an on-stage costume contest, cocktails and light bites — an intimate, themed night out in Richmond where dressing the part is part of the admission.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live music, tarot readings and a costume contest
Expect a compact program of live music interwoven with tarot readings and an on-site costume contest — the event’s central draws and the reasons many come prepared to perform as much as to watch.
Double Barrel Kitchen at The Preserve
The evening takes place in the Double Barrel Kitchen inside The Preserve, where cocktails and light bites are served to complement the festive program.
A spellbinding Halloween night
The event is presented as a themed masquerade — organizers encourage witch attire and theatrical costumes, creating an immersive, communal celebration.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Arrive after dusk and step into a room that favors mystique over spectacle: pulsing sets of live music, a tarot reader tucked into a corner for readings between sets, a lively costume contest on stage, and a steady flow of cocktails and light bites from the Double Barrel Kitchen — all condensed into a five-hour, themed evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and who may want to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Bring your best witch attire and any costume accessories you want to use in the contest — the organizers explicitly encourage themed dress.
Cocktails and light bites will be available on site through the Double Barrel Kitchen.
The evening takes place at The Preserve in Richmond, in the Double Barrel Kitchen.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball take place?
The event runs from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Where is the event held?
At The Preserve, in the Double Barrel Kitchen, Richmond, Rhode Island.
What activities are included?
Live music, tarot readings, a costume contest, cocktails and light bites are part of the evening’s program.
Is there a dress code?
Attendees are encouraged to wear witch attire or themed costumes; the event specifically asks guests to 'don your best witch attire.'
Are any age or capacity restrictions listed?
No age or participant restrictions are specified in the event description provided.