Don’t blink: Halloween is tomorrow, and before we know it, it’ll be here and gone in what feels like seconds. Did you procrastinate making plans for the spooky day, but still want to go out and celebrate? No worries; see six events below, choose your favorite, dress up in your best costume and dance the night away with ghouls and goblins alike.
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Halloween at Tysons Biergarten
Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beer and candy … is there a better duo out there? Head to Tysons Biergarten for trick-or-treating for both kids and adults, as well as live music, a haunted happy hour, free chocolate-and-beer pairings and more. // Tysons Biergarten: 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons; free
Rocking Horror Cover Show
Thursday, Oct. 31, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Covering hits from Black Sabbath, Van Halen, David Bowie and No Doubt, bands from around town will head to Jammin Java for a night of music and Halloween costumes. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; $10-$15
Rockin’ for the Vets Halloween Haunt at the Mansion
Thursday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight
Proceeds from this party will benefit Rockin for the Vets, which serves to help all veterans from the U.S. military. The event will have an open bar, food, music by Stormin Norman and a costume contest. // Rockledge Mansion: 440 Mill St., Occoquan; $40
Speak Easy Halloween Costume Party
Friday, Nov. 1, 8-11 p.m.
Harrison’s Speak Easy Halloween Costume Party will be the envy of the Roaring ’20s. Dress in your best The Great Gatsby-inspired costumes for your chance to win prizes. The night will feature live entertainment, dancing, food and more. // Harrison: 1800 Jonathan Way, Reston; free
Want to know where to take the kids trick-or-treating (or trunk-or-treating) on Halloween this year? Click here for a full list across the region.
Boos & Brews: Halloween Party at Blackfinn
Friday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
A live DJ, drinks and a costume contest will be the highlights of the Boos & Brews party at Blackfinn Ameripub. Prizes will be awarded to the best duo/group costume, the most original costume, the scariest and the funniest. The grand prize will be given to the best all-around costume of the night. // Blackfinn Ameripub: 2750 Gallows Road, Vienna; free
Loudoun’s Largest Halloween Party
Saturday, Nov. 2, noon-6 p.m.
The LoCo Ale Trail is celebrating spooky season with an all-inclusive beer and food festival. More than 25 Loudoun County breweries will be on-site featuring two different beers from each brewery. // The National Conference Center: 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg; $25 designated driver (all-inclusive food package included), $75 through Nov. 1, $375 for pack of five all-inclusive tickets plus one designated driver ticket
