Alexandria Ghosts Old Town Ghost Tour
Nightly walking ghost tour through historic Old Town Alexandria's haunted landmarks.
18 unique & unusual Halloween events near Centreville.
This Halloween season in Centreville and surrounding areas offers a mix of events, with many featuring art and craft workshops in Alexandria. For those seeking a more historical or atmospheric experience, several ghost tours explore Old Town. You’ll find ticketed experiences and some free gatherings, along with opportunities for families and those looking for adult-oriented evenings. Events are located both within Alexandria and in nearby towns.
Features giant slides, a 20-minute tractor hayride, Cornundrum maze, and Foamhenge.
Two-day bar crawl across multiple venues with included drink vouchers and after-parties.
More than 20 acres of fear and spooky attractions.
Annual celebration of scary movies featuring live musical accompaniment and shadowcasts.
See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.
Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.
The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.
Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.