By Micaela Williamson
Market Common Clarendon Fall-o-ween
Arlington
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Free fall fun at its best! Jam with great musical entertainment from local favorites, Mr. Knick Knack at 10 a.m. and Rocknocerous at 11:45. Little ones can enjoy three hours of trick-or-treating at retailers, a petting zoo, face painting, photo booth, pumpkin decorating, and treats and tastes from restaurants.
Brambleton Town Center Trick or Treating
Brambleton
Oct. 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Costumed children can enjoy an afternoon of trick or treating at participating Brambleton Town Center retailers.
Fairfax Corner Spooky Tots
Fairfax
Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
On Wednesday morning, the Plaza at Fairfax Corner will be filled with Halloween themed activities such as spooky entertainment by Shazam Magic, trick or treating at participating shops and restaurants, balloon twisting, face painting, games and giveaways. Plus, the first 150 children will receive a special Halloween themed wand. Don’t forget to wear a costume!
Virginia Gateway Spooky Tots
Gainesville
Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m- 12:30 p.m.
Just like their sister site at Fairfax Corner, Spooky Tots at Virginia Gateway will feature a show by Shazam Magic, trick or treating at participating shops and restaurants, balloon twisting, face painting, games and giveaways. Wear a costume and come early since the first 150 children will receive a special Halloween themed wand.
Dulles Town Center Mall-O-Ween
Dulles
Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
Candy Cauldrons will be placed throughout the center for children under 10. The event will also feature Halloween themed family arts & crafts in the Eatery food court, near the Play Park from 5-6 p.m.
Fair Oaks Mall Mall-O-Ween
Fairfax
Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
Get on your costumes and head to Fair Oaks mall for a popular Halloween tradition. Now in its 27th year, the Fair Oaks’ Mall-O-Ween features store-to-store trick or treating with witches, wizards and towering ghouls.
Trick or Treat at Manassas Mall
Manassas
Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
Bring your costumed kids and trick or treat throughout the mall at participating stores.
Potomac Mills Mall-oween
Woodbridge
Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Potomac Mills will host one of its most popular events, Mall-o-ween, including mall-wide trick-or-treating on Friday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For added fun, guests will also have their choice of face painting or balloon art. Participating retailers will display a Halloween sticker in their window.
- Courtesy of Tiffany Brown, Mamaratzy Photography
Micaela Williamson is a co-author of local travel guide, Kid Trips Northern Virginia, an extraordinary resource that provides descriptions, useful information and insider tips for hundreds of local destinations. Micaela is also an award winning blogger who enjoys supporting area businesses and scouting out family-friendly venues with her two young sons.
