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. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 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 $12 per person. Register today.
Farm Harvest Festival – Big Trucks, Carnival Rides and Fall Fun!
Frying Pan Farm Park, Oct. 16-18
Celebrate fall with carnival rides and games, farm animals, hands-on activities, food vendors and more. Big Truck Night is Friday from 5-7 p.m., Farm Harvest Days run Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the carnival continues throughout the weekend. Purchase unlimited ride wristbands in advance and save by Oct. 16. Individual ride credits are also available on site. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Sensory-Friendly Family Trick-or-Treat
Clemjyjontri Park, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 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, 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.
Halloween on the Farm
Frying Pan Farm Park, Oct. 23-24
Celebrate Halloween with farm animals, trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a tour of the decorated farmhouse. Choose a one-hour time slot Friday between 5 and 7 p.m. or Saturday between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is $12 per person through Oct. 22. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Oakmont Rec Center, Oct. 23-24, 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. Trick-or-treat and get various goodies at every mini golf hole. Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy family fun! Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Please note that the mini golf course closes at 9:30 p.m.
Burke Lake Park; Oct. 24-25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Put on your costume and enjoy a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration with train and carousel rides, mini golf, crafts, trick-or-treat houses and family activities throughout the park. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Free for children younger than 2 with a paying adult.
South Run Rec Center, Oct. 24, beginning at 3 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.
Halloween Costume Party: Family Skate and Dance Night
Franconia Rec Center, Oct. 24, 5-9 p.m.
Calling all gliding ghouls and goblins — our spooky Family Skate and Dance Night will be skele-fun for the entire family. 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.
Mark your calendars, grab your costumes, and step into a month of Halloween adventures across Fairfax County parks by visiting our Events Calendar website.