The weekend of October 25–27 brings a lot of festive fun to Northern Virginia. Putt at haunted mini golf, listen to ghost stories, and celebrate South Asian culture at the Heritage India Festival. With family-friendly activities, live music, and costume contests, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the excitement from hunting for treasures at a massive garage sale to joining a lively parade.
Haunted Mini Golf
October 25, 4–9 p.m.
Dress up in your favorite costume and have a fun-filled evening of mini golf, trick-or-treating, and goodies at each hole. Oakmont Recreation Center: 3200 Jermantown Rd., Oakton, $12 online, $15 at the door
Something’s Brewing!
October 25, 5–10 p.m.
Celebrate the return of spooky beer favorites like Long Black Veil and Optimal Witch while vibing to live music from The Mildewdz, food from Borinquen Lunch Box and Scuttlebutt Bakeshop, and a festive atmosphere. Don your spookiest costume. Port City Brewing Company: 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, free
Drag Me to the Museum: Fredericksburg Ghost Stories
October 25, 6:30–8 p.m.
Join drag performer Shenandoah for the glamorous retelling of Fredericksburg’s spooky ghost tales, including the legend of Chatham Manor’s Lady in White. Fredericksburg Area Musuem: 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, $10 for members, $15 for non-members
NoVA Halloween Events
October 26–27, times vary
Across NoVA, there are plenty of Halloween events this weekend, from farm events to trick-or-treating get-togethers to a Monster Mash. Most are free. Locations vary
Haunted Houses and Trails
October 25–27, times vary
Time is running out to get yourself scared. Therese trails and haunted houses will have your heart racing. Prices vary. Locations vary
Fredericksburg Fall Garage Sale
October 26, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Explore the area’s largest indoor garage sale, featuring hundreds of yard sales under one roof. From vintage antiques to books and toys, there’s something for everyone. Early birds can get in at 8 a.m. General admission is at 8:30 a.m. Fredericksburg Convention Center: 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, $5 general admission, $10 early bird admission
Spooky Town Books
October 26, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
The day features a special guest author story time with Paige Towler, free cider slushies or pumpkin cold brews with book purchases, live kids’ music, and a fall market showcasing bakery nibbles and bookish gifts. Old Town Books: 130 S. Royal St., Alexandria, free
Autumnal EqualiTEA
October 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Delight in a selection of teas, breakfast pastries, and a special tour of the Lucy Burns Museum, highlighting the 1917 imprisonment of suffragists. Explore the rich history of tea in the suffrage movement while savoring seasonal flavors like pumpkin chai and golden apple spice. McGuireWoods Gallery: 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, $45
Harry Potter Events
October 26
See Leesburg’s Riverside High School’s version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for $10 and head to a Halloween brew bash with alcoholic and non-alcoholic Butterbeer. Riverside High School: 19019 Upper Belmont Pl., Leesburg; Mustang Sally Brewing Company: 14140 Parke Long Ct., Stes. A-C, Chantilly, free
Halloweekend at The Perch
October 26, 12–6 p.m.
Come to Halloweekend at the Perch for spooky golf, face painting, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, costume contests, and pumpkin-pie eating contests. Seasonal drinks will be available at the Haunted Bar. The Perch at Capital One Center: 1805 Capital One Dr., Tysons, free
Fall Foliage Flights on WWII Biplanes
October 26–27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Commemorative Air Force Capital Wing offers rides on six warbirds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Culpeper Regional Airport and Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg. Plus, there’s the Harvest Festival Fly-In with Halloween candy drop on Saturday at Shannon Airport. The Harvest Festival is $15. 12517 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy Station; 3380 Shannon Airport Cir., Fredericksburg, ride costs vary
Heritage India Festival
October 26–27, hours vary
The award-winning Heritage India Festival celebrates South Asian culture, cuisine, and commerce. This year’s festival promises over 275 booths featuring exclusive vendors from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, perfect for holiday shopping and sampling South Asian delicacies. Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Ctr., Chantilly, $5, free for kids 5 and under
28th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
October 27, 2 p.m.
Families, pets, and decorated strollers will march down Alexandria’s Mount Vernon Avenue in a festive celebration of costumes, creativity, and Halloween spirit. With lively music; contests for best costumes, decorated houses, and strollers; and a fun scavenger hunt, this neighborhood event promises fun for all ages. East Bellefonte and Mount Vernon avenues, free
For King + Country
October 27, 7 p.m.
Grammy Award–winning Christian pop duo For King + Country is touring this fall. Performing at EagleBank Arena, the brothers will showcase new music, alongside fan favorites from previous albums. EagleBank Arena: 4500 Patriot Cir., Fairfax, starting at $24.99
Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
October 27, 8 p.m.
Cyndi Lauper, the iconic pop singer from Queens, rose to fame with her 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual, featuring hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” A Grammy Award–winning artist, she is known for her vibrant contributions to the ’80s music scene and her role as a Broadway composer for Kinky Boots. Her tour coincides with her documentary film, Let The Canary Sing. Capital One Arena: 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC, starting at $31
Feature image of annual Del Ray Halloween parade courtesy Del Ray Business Association
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