Fairfax Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Fairfax and nearby
Fairfax strings together Halloween things to do, corn mazes, and trunk or treat gatherings throughout the fall season. Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Class offers a creative daytime activity, while Halloween Night DJ Dance Party adds music, costumes, lights, and late-night energy for older guests.
Near Old Town Fairfax and George Mason University, visitors can explore seasonal markets before choosing a haunted experience. The city offers an approachable mix of family activities, ghost stories, and spirited celebrations.
Editor's Picks
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Apokalypse: Kingdom of Shadows
· Lorton
Multiple themed haunted trails and interactive experiences
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Night of the Living Zoo
· Washington
Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.
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Boo at the Zoo
· Washington
After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.
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Old Town Manassas Fall-O-Ween
· Manassas
Kids and pets costume parades with prizes
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Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl
· Alexandria
Two-day bar crawl across multiple venues with included drink vouchers and after-parties.
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Factory of Fear: The Horror Hotel
· Manassas
Annual haunted house fundraiser spanning four floors of the ARTfactory.
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Browse Halloween Near Fairfax by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.
Haunted Experiences
Multiple themed haunted trails and interactive experiences
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Audience participation murder mystery comedy show
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Nightly walking ghost tour through historic Old Town Alexandria's haunted landmarks.
Fairfax Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
