The Alexandria Mom’s Fall Edit | Your Master List of Halloween Events in ALX
Updated: Oct 23
All the Halloween happenings, costume outings + seasonal activities Alexandria moms need on their radar.
Halloween in Alexandria brings more than one night of trick-or-treating. From neighborhood parades and trunk-or-treats to library storytimes, creative workshops, and grown-up nights out, this guide brings your options together in one place.
Find something for your little ones, your older kids, or a night with friends—with the planning details to help you decide what belongs on your calendar.
Bookmark this guide, send it to your mom friends, and check back for new additions throughout the month.
Last updated: October 16, 2026
✨Event details and availability can change. Check the organizer’s page before heading out.✨
The Master Alexandria Halloween Event List
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Throughout October
📍 Del Ray Pop-Up Bar
Make a grown-up night of it with Halloween décor, themed cocktails, and a seasonal pop-up experience in Del Ray.
📅 When: October 1–31
📍 Where: Del Ray Pop-Up Bar, 2312 Mount Vernon Ave.
🎟️ Cost: Food and drinks priced separately
💡 Good to know: Seating is first come, first served; no reservations.
📍 Royally Spooked Halloween Pop-Up at Royal Restaurant
Royal’s patio gets a Halloween makeover with spooky décor, festive cocktails, and seasonal bites.
📅 When: October 1–31
📍 Where: Royal Restaurant | 730 N St Asaph St.
🎟️ Cost: Food and drinks priced separately
📍 Gravestone Stories: Alexandria’s Hidden History at Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
Join local historian David Heiby for a guided walk through the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, uncovering stories from Alexandria’s past.
📅 When: Thursdays, Fridays + Saturdays through December 10
📍 Where: Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
🎟️ Cost: $30 per person, including the companion e-book
💡 Good to know: Tours last 90 minutes and cover approximately 1–1.5 miles on uneven paths. Wear comfortable shoes; free parking is available.
📍 Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans
Explore a carnival-inspired art exhibit featuring playful, eerie works—from quirky costumes to mysterious oddities.
📅 When: October 2–31
📍 Where: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.
🎟️ Cost: Free
💡 Good to know: Family-friendly and open to the public.
📍 Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
Explore the darker side of medicine on a specialty tour about historic poisons and their uses.
📅 When: October 2–31
📍 Where: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105–107 S. Fairfax St.
🎟️ Cost: Check booking page
💡 Good to know: Recommended for adults. Tours last one hour; arrive early because doors lock once the tour begins.
Sunday, October 18
📍 Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse Alexandria
Create a hanging air-plant terrarium with moss, a glass vessel, and Halloween-inspired décor.
📅 When: Sunday, October 18 | 1:30 PM
📍 Where: PlantHouse Alexandria, 921 N. Saint Asaph St.
🎟️ Cost: Starting around $31
💡 Good to know: Materials included. Costumes encouraged; attendees receive 20% off houseplants that day.
📍 Trunk or Treat at Waterfront Church Potomac Yard, Va.
Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of trunk-or-treating and seasonal fun.
📅 When: Sunday, October 18 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Waterfront Church Potomac Yard, Va., 3000 Potomac Ave.
Monday, October 19
📍 Slightly Scary Storytime at Sherwood Regional Library
Enjoy gently spooky stories with your little one. Pajamas, costumes, and stuffed animal companions are welcome.
📅 When: Monday, October 19 | 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln
💡 Good to know: Ages 18 months–5 years. Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome.
📍 Horror Fans Unite! | Halloween Craft Night at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
A year-round Horror club!
Make pom-pom bats and swap recommendations for horror books, movies, shows, and games.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St.
💡 Good to know: Ages 13+. Registration preferred but not required; crafting is optional.
Tuesday, October 20
📍 Kingstowne Crafters: Paper Pumpkins at Kingstowne Regional Library
Make 3D paper pumpkins using seasonal scrapbook paper at this adults-only craft night.
📅 When: Tuesday, October 20 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Kingstowne Regional Library, 7130 Silver Lake Blvd
💡 Good to know: Registration required; all supplies provided.
Wednesday, October 21
📍 Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing at Mount Purrnon Cat Café
Sample five wine-and-candy pairings, then spend time with the café’s adoptable cats.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar, 109 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria
💡 Good to know: Includes a 30-minute tasting and 30 minutes with the cats. Book ahead and confirm age requirements.
Thursday, October 22
📍 Practical Mahjic Themed Night with Old Town Mahjong Club
Join Old Town Mahjong Club for a Practical Magic–inspired Halloween mahjong night. Bring a friend and enjoy a seasonal twist on game night.
📅 When: Thursday, October 22 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
💡 Good to know: Sign up through the club’s website or comment “link” on its Instagram post to receive the registration link. Confirm skill-level requirements before booking.
📍 Halloween Art Night with Hooray Art
Spend a creative evening bedazzling tarot cards, making polymer clay photo holders, and trying printmaking at this adults-only Halloween workshop.
📅 When: Thursday, October 22 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Where: Hooray Art, 7908 Fort Hunt Rd.
💡Good to know: Snacks and sparkling water provided; BYOB.
Friday, October 23
📍 Halloween Trivia at Kingstowne Library
Test your child’s Halloween knowledge with trivia about monsters, candy, seasonal history, and more.
📅 When: Friday, October 23 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Kingstowne Regional Library, 7130 Silver Lake Blvd
💡 Good to know: Ages 7–10. Registration required for each child attending.
📍 Trunk-or-Treat at St. John’s Lutheran Church & School
Enjoy an evening of decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, and community Halloween fun.
📅 When: Friday, October 23 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Where: St. John’s Lutheran Church & School, 5952 Franconia Rd
💡 Good to know: The 5–5:30 PM session is reserved for St. John’s families.
📍 Trunk-or-Treat at YMCA Alexandria
Celebrate Halloween with decorated trunks, treats, and community fun at YMCA Alexandria.
📅 When: Friday, October 23 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: YMCA Alexandria, 420 E. Monroe Ave.
💡 Good to know: Families, local businesses, and community groups can sign up to host a decorated trunk. Scan the QR code on the event flyer to register.
📍 Carving & Cocktails at St. Elmo’s Old Town North
Carve or paint a pumpkin while sipping a seasonal cocktail at St. Elmo’s Old Town North.
📅 When: Friday, October 23 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: St. Elmo’s Old Town North, 529 Montgomery St
💡 Good to know: Pumpkin and decorating supplies included. Small bites and Piece Out pizza slices are available for purchase; check ticket details for drink inclusions.
Saturday, October 24
📍 Crochet a Coaster Cauldron at Made in ALX
Make a Halloween-inspired crochet project at this seasonal workshop in Old Town.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Made in ALX, 415 King St.
🎟️ Cost: $50
📍 Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls Monster Fun Run at George Washington Middle School
A little Halloween spirit with a side of movement! The City of Alexandria’s Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls Monster Fun Run invites the whole family to dress up, dash, jog, or stroll along a festive course filled with music, treats, and playful surprises.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt Vernon Ave
🎟️ Cost: $5 registration | All ages
💡 Good to know: All ages welcome; costumes encouraged.
📍 Old Town Trick-or-Treat in Old Town Alexandria
One of Alexandria’s sweetest Halloween traditions is back—and this year, Pippin Toy Co. is keeping the fun going. Start at Pippin Toy Co. on King Street to grab your map, then let the kids trick-or-treat their way through Old Town, stopping at participating local businesses and historic spots along the way.
📅 When: October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Old Town Alexandria
🎟️ Cost: Free
💡 Good to know: Bring a treat bag and use the map to plan your route.
📍 Yoga, Tarot, and Tea at Refresh Alexandria
Join Virginia Yates for a 60-minute slow vinyasa flow, followed by tea, snacks, and tarot readings with Aster Soluna.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Refresh Alexandria | 1100 King St 2nd Floor
🎟️ Cost: $40 per person
💡 Good to know: Advance booking requested. Wear comfortable clothes for yoga; witch-inspired attire, a pointed hat, and a broom are welcome for photos.
📍 Lace Flower Ghosts Workshop at Made in ALX
Create a seasonal ghost decoration in a hands-on workshop with a local maker.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Made in ALX, 415 King St.
🎟️ Cost: $50
📍 Fall Fest at Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool
Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts, a bake sale, a raffle, and a costume parade at Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool, 7119 Fort Hunt Rd.
🎟️ Cost: Free for Tauxemont students and children under 2; $5 donation requested per child outside Tauxemont, payable on-site
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged. Park on Tauxemont Road or Paul Springs Parkway.
📍 4th Annual Spooktacular Fit Crawl in Old Town Alexandria
A little movement, a little Halloween spirit. This spooky-season fitness crawl brings together three 25-minute classes: cycling at Zweet Sport, mat Pilates with Lalita Method, and yoga with YOMEI. Expect a fun afternoon of fitness, festive swag, and a medal to commemorate your crawl.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Old Town Alexandria - Starting at Zweet Sport, 727 N. Henry St., Alexandria
💡 Good to know: Space is limited, with just eight spots per group. Organizers encourage participants to run or bike between locations for the full crawl experience.
📍 Spooktacular Family Fest at SafeSplash Alexandria Kingstowne
SafeSplash is hosting an evening of pumpkin swimming, trunk-or-treating, crafts, games, music, and food trucks. It’s a festive way to get the kids out of the house, burn off some energy, and squeeze in one more Halloween outing before the big day.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: SafeSplash Alexandria Kingstowne, 5508 Franconia Rd.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission
💡 Good to know: All families welcome. Check swim participation requirements and bring swim gear if joining pool activities.
📍 Death Comes to Carlyle House
Step into the past after dark for a one-night-only look at death and mourning in 18th-century Alexandria. Inspired by the 1780 death of John Carlyle, this self-paced experience invites you to explore the historic house while learning about the customs, rituals, and realities of mourning in the colonial era.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St.
💡 Good to know: Last admission is 7:45 PM. Tickets are available online or at the door.
📍 Halloween Improv Comedy Show with The Auxiliary
Looking for a Halloween plan that doesn’t involve trick-or-treating? The Auxiliary Improv is bringing a night of completely unscripted, Halloween-themed comedy to Old Town. The audience helps shape the show with suggestions, so no two performances are ever quite the same.
📅 When: Saturday, October 24 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Where: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St.
🎟️ Cost: Free; donations welcome
Sunday, October 25
📍 Halloween Kiddo + Me at barre3 Old Town
Bring your little one for movement, snacks, and a Halloween-themed pop-up from Monday’s Child.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 10:45 AM
📍 Where: barre3 Old Town, 715 Duke St.
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged. Only one sign-up is needed per family.
📍 Trail-or-Treat at Chessie’s Big Backyard Trail
Swap the sidewalk for a scenic trail at this free, family-friendly Halloween event in Alexandria. Little ones can dress up, collect candy, and enjoy a .4-mile walk through the woods, with a few sweet surprises along the way.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Chessie’s Big Backyard Trail, 6601 Telegraph Rd
🎟️ Cost: Free; shelf-stable food donations encouraged
💡 Good to know: Arrive by 1:30 PM to secure a place in line; alternative treats are available at turquoise bins.
📍 Trunk-or-Treat at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church
Add a daytime Halloween outing to your calendar with trunk-or-treating at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25 | 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Hall Ln
💡 Good to know: The event follows the church’s 10:30 AM in-person worship service.
📍 30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade in Del Ray Alexandria
One of Alexandria’s most beloved Halloween traditions is back for its 30th year. Kids, pets, and decorated strollers are invited to parade down Mount Vernon Avenue in their Halloween best, followed by live music and awards at Mount Vernon Recreation Center.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25 | 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, starting at E. Bellefonte Avenue
🎟️ Cost: No fee for costume-contest registration
💡 Good to know: Register before the parade for stroller, wagon, group/float, and pet costume contests. A Kids Zone is listed from noon–5 PM at Pork Barrel, 2312 Mount Vernon Ave.; confirm details before visiting.
📍 Fall Festival at Del Ray United Methodist Church
Happening after the Del Ray Halloween Parade, this community fall festival features a petting zoo, trunk-or-treat-style candy stops, games, and live music from the Alexandria Citizens Band.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Del Ray United Methodist Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave.
💡 Good to know: Costumes welcome but not required.
📍 Trunk-or-Treat & Fall Festival at Aldersgate UMC
Bring the family for trunk-or-treating, live music, food, inflatable activities, and a live reptile demonstration.
📅 When: Sunday, October 25 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd.
💡 Good to know: A haunted house is also part of the event
Tuesday, October 27
📍 Halloween Baby & Toddler Time at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Enjoy seasonal songs, bounces, games, and bubbles with your baby or toddler.
📅 When: Tuesday, October 27 | 11:00–11:40 AM
📍 Where: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St.
💡 Good to know: Designed for ages 0–23 months; siblings welcome. Costumes optional.
Wednesday, October 28
📍 Halloween Explorers at Bluemont Local
Halloween Explorers brings the spooky season to life with songs, stories, festive crafts, and themed sensory activities made just for young children.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 | 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Bluemont Local, 376A Calvert Ave.
💡 Good to know: Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers
📍 Preschool Storytime - Monster Theme at John Marshall Library
Enjoy monster-themed stories, songs, and rhymes at this 30-minute storytime designed for kids ages 3–5 with an adult.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Where: John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Dr.
💡 Good to know: Ages 3–5 with an adult. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
📍 Just Babies: Happy Halloween! at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
A Halloween Themed Lapsit Time
This Halloween-themed lapsit is designed just for little ones ages 0–12 months. Expect songs, simple baby yoga, movement games, and playtime—all while helping your little one build early language and motor skills.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St.
💡 Good to know: Exclusively for babies ages 0–12 months. Costumes welcome.
📍 Fright Flight Night at Café Pizzaiolo
Sample four Halloween-themed wines in a guided flight, then stay for dinner or another glass.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 | 5–8 PM
📍 Where: Café Pizzaiolo, 1623 Fern St #2620
🎟️ Cost: $15 per person for the wine flight
💡 Good to know: No reservations required—just stop in. Dinner and additional drinks are purchased separately.
📍 Trivia Night at Historic Sites: Halloween at Carlyle House Historic Park
Put your spooky-season knowledge to the test with trivia covering everything from Halloween movies and food to fun seasonal facts, hosted at one of Alexandria’s historic sites.
📅 When: Wednesday, October 28 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St.
🎟️ Cost: $15 per person
💡 Good to know: Advance registration required. Teams may include up to six people; snacks and mocktails are included.
Thursday, October 29
📍 PreSchool Story Time: Halloween! at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Get into the spooky-season spirit with Halloween stories, songs, movement, and a few surprises at this special preschool story time.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29 | 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
📍 Where: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St.
💡 Good to know: Ages 2–5; younger siblings welcome. Costumes optional.
📍 Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat at Alexandria Police Headquarters
Collect treats from decorated police, fire, and emergency vehicles while meeting local first responders at this family-friendly Halloween event.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Ave.
🎟️ Cost: Free
💡 Good to know: Open to everyone; costumes encouraged.
📍 Halloween Trivia Night with Cats at Mount Purrnon
Put your random knowledge to the test at this playful Old Town event, where you can enjoy a little friendly competition surrounded by dozens of furry friends.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe, 109 South Alfred Street
💡 Good to know: Confirm event-specific age requirements. The cat lounge generally welcomes children ages 5+ with adult supervision.
📍 Halloween Book Bedazzle with Audrey Goldberg Ruoff + Avery Flynn at Friends to Lovers Bookstore
For the moms who love a little bookish fun. Celebrate spooky season with a creative twist at this Halloween-themed book bedazzling event featuring authors Audrey Goldberg Ruoff and Avery Flynn. It's a fun excuse to get out, meet fellow book lovers, and add a little sparkle to your fall reading lineup.
Mom tip: A cute pick for your fall calendar if you're looking for something a little different from the usual pumpkin patch and Halloween festivities.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St.
🎟️ Cost: $12.51
💡 Good to know: Check the booking page for what to bring and which supplies are included.
Friday, October 30
📍 Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl
This two-night Halloween bar crawl brings together multiple Alexandria bars, costume-worthy vibes, drink specials, and a festive after-party. One ticket covers both Friday and Saturday, so you can choose your night—or make a whole weekend of it.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 + Saturday, October 31
📍 Where: Check in at The Light Horse, 715 King St.
💡 Good to know: Ages 21+. One ticket covers both nights and includes three drinks or shots, entry to participating bars, and a crawl map. Plan transportation home.
📍 Halloween Storytime & Parade & Kingstowne Regional Library
Head to Kingstowne Regional Library for not-too-spooky stories and a chance for your little one to show off their costume before the evening’s festivities.
📅 When: Friday, October 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Kingstowne Regional Library, 7130 Silver Lake Blvd
💡 Good to know: Birth–5 years with an adult. Costumes encouraged.
📍 Lee-Fendall Haunted Lantern Tours at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Ready for a little Halloween history? Step inside one of Old Town’s historic homes after dark for a guided lantern tour filled with local history, ghostly tales, and just the right amount of spooky-season atmosphere.
Mom’s take: A fun pick for a grown-up night out or a Halloween outing with older kids who love a good ghost story.
Good to know: Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are recommended for ages 12+. Each tour is limited to 12 guests, so advance booking is a good idea.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 + Saturday, October 31 | 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco St
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person
📍 Where: 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria
🕯️ Tour times: 7 PM and 8 PM both nights
📍 Trick-or-Treat at Hollin Hall Shopping Center
Get a head start on Halloween with an afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating small businesses in Hollin Hall Shopping Center.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Hollin Hall Shopping Center, 7918 Fort Hunt Rd.
💡 Good to know: Come in costume and follow the orange balloons to find participating stores handing out treats and sweets.
📍 Spooky Slime at Sherwood Regional Library
Kids can mix up their own Halloween-inspired slime, from witch’s brew to vampire’s blood, then customize their creations with creepy colors and fun add-ins like eyeballs and bugs.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Sherwood Regional Library, Sherwood Meeting Room
🎟️ Admission: Registration required
💡 Good to know: Ages 6–12. Register each child individually; adults do not need to register.
📍 Something’s Brewing at Port City Brewing Company
Celebrate Halloween with live music from After the Party, flash tattoos from Madison Street Tattoo, food from La Tingeria, and candy-and-beer flight pairings.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission; food, drinks, and other purchases extra
💡 Good to know: All ages welcome; costumes encouraged. Live music runs 6–9 PM. No tickets or reservations needed.
🔗 Details
📍 All-Ages Halloween Spooktacular at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
Mount Vernon Unitarian Church is hosting an evening of community fun, with trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, spooky treats, a haunted house, and a Hocus Pocus screening to close out the night. Neighbors, friends, and all ages are welcome!
📅 Friday, October 30 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Where: Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln
💡 Good to know: Trunk-or-treating runs 5:30–6:30 PM, the costume contest runs 7:15–7:45 PM, and the movie begins at 7:45 PM. Check the full schedule for age guidance and other activities.
📍 Trunk or Treat at Faith Fellowship Assembly of God
Dress the kids in their favorite costumes and head to Faith Fellowship Assembly of God for an evening of free candy, games, food, and community fun. Hosted in partnership with Boy Scout Troop 1519 and local Girl Scout troops, this Trunk or Treat is a sweet way to celebrate Halloween with the kids without committing to a full night out.
📅 Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Faith Fellowship Assembly of God, 800 Telegraph Rd.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 BPAC Halloween Decorations Tour
Grab the bikes and get ready for a spooky little ride through Del Ray and Rosemont. This family-friendly Halloween bike tour covers about six miles at a casual pace, with stops along the way to check out some of the neighborhood’s best-decorated homes.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Potomac Yard Trail / Del Ray + Rosemont (1000 Main Line Boulevard, Alexandria)
💡 Good to know: Approximately six miles. Bike lights are needed; costumes encouraged.
📍 Boo-Fest at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Come dressed in your costume for an evening of carnival games, a moon bounce, arts and crafts, spooky stories, a costume parade, and more.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
🎟️ Cost: Free
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged; check whether advance registration is needed.
📍 Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse Alexandria
At this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a hanging “jellyfish” terrarium using air plants, moss, a glass vessel, and Halloween-inspired décor—with no green thumb required.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 6:30 PM
📍 Where: PlantHouse Alexandria, 921 N. Saint Asaph St.
🎟️ Cost: Starting around $31
💡 Good to know: Materials included. Costumes encouraged; attendees receive 20% off houseplants that day.
📍 Flow in the Dark at MuVe Studios
Enjoy a Halloween-themed mat Pilates class with glow sticks, a selfie station, and post-class mocktails.
📅 Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM
📍 Where: MuVe Studios, 2050 Ballenger Ave Ste B
🎟️ Cost: $39
📍 Halloween Eve at St. Elmo’s Old Town North
Join CatRad Creative for a Halloween party with a DJ, dancing, spooky games, fortune telling, and a costume contest with a cash prize.
📅 When: Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Where: St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub – Old Town North, 529 Montgomery St.
🎟️ Cost: $45 per person
💡 Good to know: Your first drink and fortune telling are included. The organizer lists this as an all-ages event.
Saturday, October 31
📍 Spooky-Ish Adventure Halloween Morning
Head to Bluemont Local for trick-or-treating, playful contests, spooky-ish sensory activities, and plenty of festive fun in a setting that’s more cute than creepy.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31
📍 Where: Bluemont Local, 376A Calvert Ave.
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged.
📍 Free Halloween Flow at YogaSix South Alexandria
YogaSix is hosting two FREE outdoor Halloween flows for the local community, with costumes encouraged, a juice pop-up by Divine Mahogany Wellness, and opportunities to learn about local volunteer activities for kids.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 AM & 9:30 AM
📍 Where: YogaSix South Alexandria/Carlyle, 2465 Mandeville Ln Ste 231
🎟️ Cost: Free
💡 Good to know: The 8 AM class is for ages 16+; the 9:30 AM class welcomes all ages. Registration required through the YogaSix app or by texting (571) 545-7140.
📍 Boo Camp at MuVe Studios
Start Halloween with a 45-minute boot camp combining strength, cardio, and friendly competition, plus giveaways and a costume contest.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 9:30 AM
📍 Where: MuVe Studios, 2050 Ballenger Ave Ste B
🎟️ Cost: Free for MuVe members; $30 for nonmembers
💡 Good to know: All fitness levels welcome. Advance booking is required; spaces are limited. Find the October 31 class on the studio’s online schedule.
📍 Floating Pumpkin Patch at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
Little ones and their grown-ups can celebrate Halloween by picking a pumpkin right from the water, making a festive craft, and taking home a seasonal goodie bag. Activities run in 45-minute time slots, giving everyone room to enjoy the fun.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
📍 Where: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St.
🎟️ Cost: $9 per person
💡 Good to know: Activities run in 45-minute sessions; check booking and swim requirements.
📍 Alexandria Fall-O-Ween at John Carlyle Square Park
Make Halloween day a little easier with a family-friendly fall celebration featuring arts & crafts, sweet treats, pumpkin painting, face painting, local vendors, and plenty of Halloween fun. There’s also a costume parade to make the day feel extra festive.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission
💡 Good to know: Held rain or shine; costumes encouraged.
📍 Pumpkin Palooza at Lee-Fendall House
Pumpkin Palooza brings the whole family together for an afternoon of pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, games, and plenty of fall fun at the historic Lee-Fendall House.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco St.
🎟️ Cost: $20 per child; $10 per adult
💡 Good to know: Includes up to two pumpkins per family. Held rain or shine; advance tickets recommended because walk-up admission and pumpkins are not guaranteed.
📍 Del Ray’s Trail of Dreadful Delights
Spend Halloween afternoon hopping along Mount Vernon Avenue as participating Del Ray restaurants serve up themed drinks, food specials, and plenty of festive Halloween fun.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray
🎟️ Cost: Food and drinks priced separately
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged; check participating locations and any age restrictions.
📍 This Is Halloween: A Community Concert at Washington Street United Methodist Church
This free family concert features spooky-season favorites performed by the Alexandria Children’s Chorus, Alexandria Singers, and musicians from the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. Costumes are encouraged, and candy follows the show!
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Washington Street United Methodist Church, 109 S. Washington St.
🎟️ Cost: Free; donations benefit The Campagna Center
💡 Good to know: Costumes encouraged; candy follows the concert.
📍 Official Halloween Bar Crawl at Alexandria Bier Garden
Dress up and visit participating Old Town bars for Halloween drink specials and a grown-up night out.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Alexandria Bier Garden, 710 King St.
💡 Good to know: Ages 21+ with valid ID. Advance tickets required; confirm the official event title and participating bars.
📍 Tarot-or-Treat at Martha Washington Library
Get curious about tarot at this beginner-friendly library program. Learn the basics, from tarot’s history to what the different cards mean, color your own cards to take home, and wrap up with a simple reading from the presenters.
📅 Saturday, October 31 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd.
🎟️ Admission: Registration is requested to receive an email reminder.
💡 Good to know: Designed for teens and adults. Registration is requested for an email reminder.
📍 Halloween Party at Continues
Celebrate with a live DJ, arcade games, festive drinks and bites, and a costume contest.
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 | 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Where: Continues Arcade, 1050 N Fayette St.
💡 Good to know: Ages 21+ with valid ID. Tickets include $5 in game tokens; the costume-contest prize is a $150 gift card.
