If you like jump scares, haunted prisons, creepy clowns and cursed hayrides, this story is for you. We’ve gathered a list of the most hair-raising Halloween events around the region. Check them out, if you dare.
FAIRFAX COUNTY
Workhouse Haunt 2024: Twisted Tales of Terror
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 2, plus Halloween night
Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
The popular haunted trail at the former Lorton prison marks its 11th year this season. In addition to the trail, there will be food trucks, soft drinks, beer, wine and themed-specialty drinks available for purchase. More information and tickets: workhousearts.org
Leah Spencer greets guests in the Swamp Room at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton during a past haunt.
Cox Farms Fall Festival and ‘Fields of Fear’
Through Nov. 5
15621 Braddock Road, Centreville
The farm’s fall festival is back with slides, hayrides, music, farm demonstrations, swings and food. And the farm’s popular “Fields of Fear” runs every Friday and Saturday night through Nov. 2 from 7:30-11 p.m. More information: coxfarms.com/fall-festival/ and fieldsoffear.coxfarms.com
Cox Farms fall hayride entrance.
LOUDOUN COUNTY
The Mad Haunter’s Madhouse
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 2
37658 Legard Farm Road, Purcellville
Packed with more jump scares than a slasher movie marathon, Madhunter’s Madhouse is a frightening haunted attraction that is for “serious veteran attendees” only, organizers say. More info: www.madhaunter.com/
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Ghost and Graveyards Tour
Nightly through Oct. 31
Old Town Alexandria
Follow a colonial-costumed guide by lantern light for an engaging history tour on Alexandria’s original Ghost and Graveyard Tour. Hear ghost stories, legends, folklore, unsolved mysteries, tales of romance and angry ghosts looking for revenge. More info: www.alexcolonialtours.com/
SPOTSYLVANIA
DOSWELL
Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt
Select nights through Nov. 3
16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell
Fear and terror are waiting for you at Kings Dominion with the return of the amusement park’s Halloween Haunt on select nights through Nov. 3. There will be mazes and scare downs, shows, rides, food and more. More information and tickets: kingsdominion.com
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Love this: thanks! There are also Haunted Wine Tours in Fairfax at the Winery at Bull Run.
Virginia is for Halloween.
Weather is going to be great the next 10 days, take a Fall Foliage Tour instead. Fall colors are peaking.
Really hoping for some rain. Yard has become a dustbowl. Apt as it feels like the 1930s.
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