Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Arlington 2026

24 unique & unusual Halloween events near Arlington

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Alexandria Ghosts Old Town Ghost Tour)

Alexandria Ghosts Old Town Ghost Tour

Alexandria 6 mi

Nightly walking ghost tour through historic Old Town Alexandria's haunted landmarks.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour)

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Washington

Late-night walking tour uncovering the haunted history around the White House.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour)

Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour

Washington $$

Victorian-costumed guides lead lantern-lit walking tours of haunted Washington, D.C.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!)

Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!

Sun, Oct 25

Washington Free

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration with playground games and trick-or-treating at local businesses.

Ghost & Pirate Tour

Alexandria 6 mi $$

Lantern-lit walking tour through Old Town Alexandria's historic cobblestone streets.

DC WitchFest

Sat, Oct 10

Washington Free

Annual market featuring local artists, makers, and magical vendors.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts)

Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts

Alexandria 6 mi

Haunted tales by lantern light in a historic graveyard

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate)

Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 18 mi Free

Halloween night skate with costume and best trick competitions and candy.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection)

Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Washington 6 mi $$

Lantern-lit twilight tours featuring costumed interpreters portraying interred cemetery residents.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Women Running From Houses: Three Gothic Horror Writers)

Women Running From Houses: Three Gothic Horror Writers

Wed, Sep 16

Washington Free

Gothic horror authors host an evening of bingo, tarot, and drinks.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova)

Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

Sun, Oct 11

Washington 5 mi $$$

Paint and pour a scented soy candle inside a concrete pumpkin.

Spooky Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 10

Alexandria 5 mi $$

Craft a Halloween terrarium with live succulents and spooky decorations.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop)

Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop

Oct 11 – Oct 30

Alexandria 5 mi $$

Craft a hanging jellyfish terrarium using air plants and spooky decor.

Ghosts of Gaithersburg

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 19 mi

Explore haunted local places with the author of In Search of Ghosts.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories)

Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories

Fri, Oct 30

Manassas 23 mi $

Ghost stories around a campfire at an eerie historic Civil War hospital.

Illustration of a rustic wooden tent with taps, hop garlands, frothy mugs, barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Pumpkin Fun Flower Arranging Workshop)

Pumpkin Fun Flower Arranging Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Alexandria 5 mi

Craft a fall centerpiece inside a hollowed-out mini pie pumpkin.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Paint & Pour: Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop)

Paint & Pour: Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop

Sat, Oct 10

Alexandria 6 mi $$$

Paint a concrete vessel and pour a scented soy pumpkin candle.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Make a Fall (Mabon) Wreath Workshop)

Make a Fall (Mabon) Wreath Workshop

Sat, Sep 19

Alexandria 6 mi $$$

Craft a natural autumn wreath for your front door.

DC Ghosts Haunted Tours

Washington

Nightly outdoor walking tour exploring haunted sites and presidential history.

Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Alexandria 5 mi $$

Craft a cloche-style terrarium inside a glass pumpkin vessel.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Horror on Capitol Hill Ghost Tour)

Horror on Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

Washington $$

Spooky ghost walking tour passing the Supreme Court and Capitol.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Ghost Tour of Brentsville Courthouse)

Ghost Tour of Brentsville Courthouse

Fri, Oct 23

Brentsville 26 mi $

Explore historic courthouse grounds and buildings by candlelight hearing chilling ghost stories.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (Alexandria VA Lantern-Led Ghost Tour)

Alexandria VA Lantern-Led Ghost Tour

Alexandria 6 mi $$

Lantern-led ghost tour through historic Alexandria

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party)

Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party

Bethesda 7 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

thru30Oct Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium WorkshopAlexandria

thru31Oct Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and ResurrectionWashington

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

ArlingtonFamily-Friendly Fall Activities29 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

ArlingtonHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties40 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

ArlingtonHaunted Experiences5 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

ArlingtonHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Arlington

Arlington hosts a haunted good time, with Art on the Avenue bringing a notable celebration of arts and culture. For those seeking historical chills, ghost tours are abundant in nearby Alexandria. Beyond these, find diverse Halloween experiences, from family-friendly outings to adult-oriented gatherings, in Arlington and surrounding areas.

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