ALEXANDRIA, VA – The calendar has turned to October. And what does October signify for nearly each child (and a few adults)? You guessed it. Halloween! For the entire month, anticipation builds for the thirty first. Alexandria is the proper place to have fun, and get spooked.
Go to Alexandria, the town’s tourism bureau, has introduced upcoming ghost excursions, trick-or-treat occasions, and extra. The annual Del Ray Halloween Parade is again! For followers of macabre storytelling, Edgar Allen Poe’s poems and quick tales might be learn aloud at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Test it out – when you dare!
Have a look at the wealth of festive occasions and actions under. (Summaries written by Go to Alexandria.)
Del Ray Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Parade begins at Mount Vernon Ave., south of E. Bellefonte Ave.
visitdelray.com/halloween
Del Ray’s annual Halloween Parade begins at Mount Vernon Ave., south of E. Bellefonte, and continues right down to the Mount Vernon Recreation Middle play fields. Youngsters, pets and strollers in costumes are invited to march and exhibit their most interesting and scariest Halloween garb; awards are given for Finest Pet Costume, Finest Adorned Enterprise, Finest Adorned Dwelling and Finest Adorned Stroller.
Ghost & Graveyard Tour
October 1 to 31, 2021 nightly at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays further excursions at 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Admission: $15 per grownup; $14 for seniors, navy and regulation enforcement; $10 per little one
Tour departs from Alexandria Customer Middle, 221 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-519-1749
alexcolonialtours.com
Observe an 18th-century costumed information by lantern mild by the charming streets of Alexandria’s historic district often called Previous City. On this entertaining tour, you’ll hear ghost tales, legends and folklore. Additionally, you will hear about unsolved mysteries, tales of romance and offended ghosts searching for revenge. Acceptable for ages 9 and up. No pets please.
Grief & Ghost Tour at Lee-Fendall Home
October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021, starting at 7, 7:30, 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Admission: $15 per particular person
Lee-Fendall Home, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1789
leefendallhouse.org
Have fun Halloween with a have a look at Victorian mourning traditions coupled with tales of tragic deaths and mysterious occurrences on the Lee-Fendall Home. Customs resembling draping the mirrors after a demise, funeral practices, hair mementos, mourning clothes and séances might be explored. These excursions provide a uncommon alternative to see the home after darkish. Excursions teams might be restricted to 10 individuals and tickets have to be bought upfront. Face masks are required.
Previous City Trick or Deal with by Previous City Enterprise Affiliation
October 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. to five p.m.
Admission: Free
Numerous areas all through Previous City Alexandria, VA 22314
oldtownbusiness.org
Carry your little ghouls and goblins to historic Previous City Alexandria for methods and treats out of your favourite boutiques and eating places. Examine the occasion web site for extra particulars and a trick or deal with map.
Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon
October 30, 2021, from 2 to six p.m.
Admission: Common public: $25 per grownup; $15 per youth; Members: $17 per grownup; $9 per youth
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA 22121
703-780-2000
mountvernon.org
Have fun Halloween with 18th-century leisure and actions. Go to Mount Vernon in costume, watch Halloween-themed Punch & Judy exhibits, see 18th-century chocolate-making demonstrations and extra. Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine.
“Boo Baggage” at Hooray for Books!
October 31, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (whereas provides final)
Admission: Free
Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-4092
hooray4books.com
This Halloween, Hooray for Books! is distributing “Boo Baggage” to trick-or-treaters stuffed with book-related swag.
Trick or Deal with at Carlyle Home
October 31, 2021, from 4 to six p.m. (or till sweet runs out)
Admission: Free
Carlyle Home, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-2997
novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park
Be a part of Carlyle Home on All Hallow’s Eve for good old school trickery and treats. Carry your little ghosts, goblins, princesses and motion heroes to certainly one of Alexandria’s most haunted dwellings. Carlyle Home employees might be handing out sweet in particular person luggage. In case of inclement climate please name the museum for occasion standing.
Boos & Booze at Café 44
October 29 to 31, 2021
Admission: Reservations inspired
Café 44, 44 Canal Middle Plaza, Suite 401, Alexandria, VA 22314
571-344-9100
cafe44.com
Café 44 is internet hosting its annual Boos & Booze Halloween occasion that includes themed craft cocktail and treats. Costumes (and reservations) are inspired for this weekend-long riverside soirée that includes themed craft cocktails and treats.
Fall Frolic at Lee-Fendall Home
October 30, 2021; hourly classes happen from 10 a.m. by 3 p.m.
Admission: $15 per particular person
Lee-Fendall Home, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1789
leefendallhouse.org
Get pleasure from some seasonal household enjoyable within the backyard of the Lee-Fendall Home through the Fall Frolic. Put in your Halloween costumes and take part on actions catered to kids ages 3-12. Actions embrace a “ghost” hunt, crafts and a dressing up parade. Timed tickets have to be bought upfront.
Halloween Ball and Anniversary Celebration at Barkhaus
October 21, 2021, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Admission: $75 per particular person
Barkhaus, 529 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-419-3947
brewskisbarkhaus.com
Have fun Barkhaus’s first birthday with a Halloween ball. Friends will gown formally and add their very own Halloween twists to their costumes. Canine are inspired to decorate up as effectively. Get pleasure from hors d’oeuvres, drinks, puppuccinos for canine, a limited-edition Barkhaus anniversary shirt and extra.
8th Annual Doggie Trick or Deal with
October 24, 2021, from 1 to five p.m.
Admission: Free
Meet at The Canine Park, 705 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-888-2818
thedogparkva.biz
Carry your costume-clad four-legged buddies to historic Previous City Alexandria for methods and treats out of your favourite boutiques. Winners obtain reward playing cards from The Canine Park in three completely different classes.
Nightmare at Barkhaus
October 30, 2021, from 5 to eight p.m.
Admission: Free
Barkhaus, 529 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-419-3947
brewskisbarkhaus.com
Go to Barkhaus for the canine bar’s annual costume contest. Get pleasure from spooky food and drinks specials and ship your costumed four-legged-friend down the canine runway in pursuit of prizes.
Raven’s Night time on the Birchmere
October 16, 2021, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per particular person
The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305
704-549-7500
birchmere.com
In its 10th yr, Raven’s Night time creeps, slithers and slinks its manner again to The Birchmere. Maintain your Halloween season going with a singular soirée that includes fusion stomach dance, stay music and a pre-show carnival. This yr’s theme, COVEN, brings probably the most iconic witched, warlocks and wizards to the stage. Doorways open at 5 p.m. with an “All Hallows Eve Exposition,” that includes pre-show leisure together with video games, palm studying, stay performances and extra, adopted by the “Salon Lunaire” dinner live performance at 6:30 p.m., main as much as the primary occasion at 7:30 p.m., “Cabaret Melancholia,” a theatrical stomach dance program that includes among the biggest exponents of the artwork. Please be suggested that individuals underneath 18 have to be accompanied by an grownup.
“Wait Till Darkish” at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
October 16 to November 6, 2021, Wednesdays by Sundays at 8 p.m.
Admission: $21 to $24 per particular person
The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-0496
thelittletheatre.com
Set in opposition to the socially turbulent Sixties, “Wait Till Darkish” follows the story of Suzy, a blind lady who, whereas left alone in her condominium, turns into embroiled with a bunch of con males hatching an elaborate rip-off. As the stress mounts, Suzy should fend for herself, however the telephone line is reduce, and the home is plunged into darkness. Can Suzy outwit her murderous guests? Notice: All patrons are required to put on a masks (even when vaccinated) during the efficiency.
Poems and Tales of Edgar Allen Poe at Ivy Hill Cemetery
October 28 and 30, 2021 from 7 to eight p.m.
Admission: $20
Tour begins on the Ivy Hill Cemetery Workplace, 2823 King St., Alexandria, VA 22302
703-549-7413
“Even within the grave, all is just not misplaced!” The Guillotine Theatre presents “Poe outdoors the Vault” at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Actors from Guillotine Theatre will learn from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. It is a sell-out occasion in a most fitted environment. Seating is proscribed. RSVP to [email protected].
To see all of Alexandria’s Halloween occasions, go to visitalexandriava.com/halloween.
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