ALEXANDRIA, VA-Halloween will be here before you can say boo! Earlier today, Visit Alexandria released a lineup of festive events happening throughout the month. There are all types – for kids, adults, and even pets. So have a spooky good time.
Goosebumps-Inducing Ghost Tours:
o Visitors looking for a sure-fire fright can embark on lantern-led ghost tours throughout the season from tour companies including Alexandria Colonial Tours, Alexandria Ghosts and Nightly Spirits.
o Plus, Lee-Fendall House Museum will offer a special “Screams and Disease” tour on October 18, 25 and 26, revealing the dark and bloody history of the estate when it served as a Civil War hospital.
- Family-Friendly Fun:
o On October 26, spend the afternoon picking up goodies at participating boutiques around town during the Old Town Family Trick or Treat, organized by Old Town Business.
o Little ghouls and goblins can gallivant across the gangway in costume during tall ship Providence’s seasonal special events. The “Halloween Howl” on October 26 features rotating activity stations at the floating Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center, and the all-ages “Pirates of Providence” sail on October 27 boasts nautical live music and a signature pirate cocktail for grown-up swashbucklers.
o The annual Del Ray Halloween Parade returns once again on October 27, where children, adults and pets are invited to march and show off their finest and scariest Halloween garb and compete for prizes.
o On November 2, wrap up spooky season in Carlyle with Alexandria Fall-O-Ween, complete with costume parades, arts and crafts, treats and more.
- Creepy Pub Crawls:
o The Official Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26 kicks off at The Light Horse and guides participants through Old Town eateries offering exclusive food and drink specials all night; costumes are encouraged.
o Nightly Spirits’ “Booze and Boos” tour encourages guests to soak up chilling tales as they sip their way through select Old Town eateries.
- Festivities with Furry Friends:
o Bring your four-legged companions to Old Town Business’s Doggie Trick or Treat for goodies from some of your favorite Old Town boutiques.
o Feline fans will want to visit Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar for Halloween happenings including the “Paws and Potions” event on October 18 and “Halloween Book Swap and Sip” on October 24, with adoptable cats joining in both events.
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