Best Halloween Events for Kids in Washington DC in 2026
Brick-Or-Treat: Monster Party – Kids Halloween Event at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC
Springfield, VA
Daily, October 1-31, 2026
Daily through October 31, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss. Brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase. Website
Pumpkin Race & Fall Festival (at North Creek Community Center)
Montgomery Village, MD - FREE
Saturday, October 3, 2026K
Face off or watch as decorated pumpkins on wheels go head to head in this crazy pumpkin race. There are awards for best decoration and most innovative design, best themed pumpkin racer and driver duo, and other fun categories. Attendees can also enjoy live music, food, and lots of children's activities. Website
Halloween Eye Spy Trains (at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks)
Wheaton & Cabin John, MD
Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 - November 1, 2026
Take a ride through "Trainsylvania" aboard Cabin John Regional Park's and Wheaton Regional Park's Halloween Eye Spy Trains. Each rider receives an “Eye Spy” card with seasonal items to look for along the tracks. Website
Germantown October Fest (at BlackRock Center for the Arts)
Germantown, MD - FREE
Saturday, October 10, 2026
BlackRock Center for the Arts' Germantown October Fest includes a parade at 11:30 am, live music stage and DJ entertainment, a free Carnival, food trucks and specials from local restaurants. Website
Workhouse Haunt
Lorton, VA
Fridays, Saturdays and Select Sundays, October 3 - October 30, 2026
The 2026 Workhouse Haunt features Dark Encounters, a themed walk-through experience leading guests on a frightening journey that brings them along abandoned, historic buildings where they will encounter terrifying characters and sights and sounds that are not for the faint of heart. Website
Trail of Jack-O'-Lanterns at Green Meadows Petting Farm
Ijamsville, MD
Fridays - Sundays, October 16-31, 2026
Put on a costume and head to Green Meadows Petting Farm's annual Trail of Jack-O'-Lanterns to see glowing jack-o'-lanterns in all shapes and sizes. There's also a farm show, fire pits, trick-or-treating along the trail, and the chance to meet furry friends in the Animal Barn. Hayrides, glow necklaces, s'mores, and more are available for purchase. Website
Halloween Family Fun Day (at RCC Hunter Woods)
Reston, VA - FREE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Halloween Family Fun Day is great for younger kids to enjoy a non-scary festival. Little ghosts and goblins can get in the spirit of Halloween with performances by Peter McCory, a famed one-man-band, at 12pm, followed by renowned magician Eric Henning at 1:15pm. Kids up to age 8 can try their skills at games until 2pm, and are encouraged to come in costume. Website
Halloween Nights Fun & Sweets (at Mansion on O St.)
Washington, DC
Daily, October 23 - November 1, 2026
Celebrate Halloween on a zany treasure hunt. Come in costume and have a spooktacular time exploring the 100-room Mansion on O, decorated especially for Halloween. Website
Boo at the Pool (at RCC)
Reston, VA
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dive into trick-or-treating at the pool. Kids of different swimming abilities can collect treats that are both floating and under the water. Each child receives a goody bag after the event, and kids wearing costumes poolside get an additional prize. Website
Trolley-ween at the National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, MD
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026
Visitors are encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit and have fun making crafts, learning about streetcar signal lights, riding an antique streetcar, and more. Website
Ghost Town at Burke Lake Park
Fairfax Station, VA
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026
Burke Lake Park transforms into Ghost Town for the weekend, with activities including Halloween crafts, a trick-or-treat house, train and carousel rides, mini golf, and more. Website
Harbor Halloween
National Harbor, MD - FREE
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of spooktacular fun for the whole family, including trick-or-treating at select stores and restaurants, kids' activities, a Halloween movie, a pet pawrade, and a chef pumpkin-carving contest. Website
Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular
Great Falls, VA - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
The annual Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular on the Great Falls Village Centre Green features a pet parade and costume contest, a ghostly haunted house, live music, and more. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and trick-or-treat with local merchants from 5-7 pm. Website