Step into a Halloween season packed with thrills, treats and traditions across Fairfax County parks. Ghostly golf, costumed parades, harvest festivals and family-friendly haunts fill the calendar with festive fun. Create memories with loved ones, explore new adventures and celebrate the magic of fall at Fairfax County Park Authority events designed for every ghost, ghoul and goblin.
Burke Lake Park, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Choose times between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grab your Halloween costume (not required) and join us at Burke Lake Park for Halloween-themed mini golf, treats and family fun! Cost is $10 per person.
Farm Harvest Festival – Big Trucks, Carnival Rides and Fall Fun!
Frying Pan Farm Park, Oct. 17-19
Join us at Frying Pan Farm Park for the Farm Harvest Festival, featuring Big Truck Night, carnival rides, games and tasty fair food. Enjoy unlimited ride specials on Friday night or Sunday for $25, or grab individual tickets on Saturday for even more fall fun. Parking is just $10 per day, so bring the family and celebrate the season with us. Learn more.
Sensory-Friendly Family Trick-or-Treat
Clemjyjontri Park, Oct. 19, 1-6 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween in a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly way at Clemjyjontri Park. Enjoy a variety of fun and accessible activities, including the carousel, train, arts and crafts, sensory tent and themed treat stations throughout the playground, all with reduced noise and sensory support. Costumes are welcome but not required. Tickets cost $20 per person. Secure your ticket to the all-inclusive fun.
Frying Pan Farm Park, Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. or Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Trick-or-treat at Halloween on the Farm. Enjoy trick-or-treating on the farm, visit with farm animals, make spooky crafts, play Halloween games and take a tour of the decorated farmhouse. Cost is $12 per person. Register today.
Oakmont Rec Center, Oct. 24-25, 4-9 p.m.
All werewolves, vampires and goblins (and their families) are invited for a fun night of mini golf. Trick-or-treat and win various goodies at Oakmont Mini Golf. Enjoy food trucks, face painting, popcorn and games. Come dressed in your best costume! Cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Register today.
Burke Lake Park; Oct. 25-26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Get ready for a full day of fun at Burke Lake Park’s Ghost Town. Enjoy themed activities, a train ride, carousel, crafts, mini golf and tons of treats — no scares, just treats. Join the fun and make it a Halloween to remember. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Ticket pickup for registrants, 3 p.m. Register today.
South Run Rec Center, Oct. 25, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Hustle down to the South Run Rec Center to join in some Halloween fitness fun featuring the Monster Mash 5K Dash, Halloween Fun Run 1-Mile and Spooktacular Tiny Tot Trot. Come in your best costume to enjoy the spooktacular atmosphere with your community. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for other runs. Register today.
Family Skate Night - Halloween Costume Skate and Dance Night
Franconia Rec Center, Oct. 25, 5-10 p.m.
Ghouls and goblins beware — Halloween Family Skate and Dance Night is coming to Franconia Rec Center. Gather your favorite spooky crew and head out for this thrilling family-friendly event with tunes sure to bring you back from the dead. Cost is $10 per person. Register today.
Mark your calendars, grab your costumes, and step into a month of Halloween adventures across Fairfax County parks by visiting our Events Calendar.