Halloween Programs & Events You Received’t Wish to Miss

Mark your calendars and prepare for some spooktacular enjoyable with Prince William County Parks! We’ve acquired a number of fall and Halloween packages developing that the entire household can get pleasure from so we hope you’ll be part of us all through October for all of the enjoyable. These packages will replenish quick, so early registration is inspired.

Take a Sip of History: Ghost Stories of Prince William County – October 1
Prince William County has a various and dramatic historical past since its creation in 1731. In these almost 300 years, many uncommon and tragic occasions have occurred, and it’s mentioned that spirits of the unquiet useless nonetheless linger on the locations they knew in life. Join us on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm to kick off spooky season with an evening of native ghost tales from all through Prince William County’s historical past. This is a FREE joint program with Water’s End Brewery in Lake Ridge (12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge, VA 22192) the place this system will happen.

Twilight Trek – October 11
Join our park naturalists for this enjoyable household program on Saturday, October 11, 6:30-8:30 pm at Neabsco Regional Park that brings you up shut and private with among the wetlands greatest identified inhabitants, the beaver, muskrat, deer, and different wetland critters. Then, meet again at our heat firepit for a heat, gooey s’extra. Bring your telephone/digicam, this will likely be an evening to recollect! Click here to register.

Great Pumpkin Party – October 17
Get Ready to Party! Join for an unforgettable dad or mum/guardian and little one occasion with laughter, music, and inventive enjoyable! Wear your greatest costumes and revel in thrilling video games, catchy tunes, dancing, and crafts. Plus, there will likely be scrumptious snacks to maintain the vitality going! For ages 2-5 to attend with their mother and father/guardian. All kids attending should be registered. Click here to register to hitch us for all of the enjoyable on Friday, October 17, 10:30 am-12 pm, at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

Spooky Critters – October 18
Creepy, crawly, and completely cool! In Spooky Critters, children will uncover the fascinating world of animals that come out when it’s darkish or give us just a little shiver. From bats and spiders to owls and toads, we’ll discover the myths, details, and superpowers of those misunderstood creatures by video games, crafts, tales, and nature walks. A not-so-scary journey good for the curious younger naturalist! Two separate lessons obtainable by age group. Ages 5-8, 9:30 am-11 am; ages 9-12, 11:30 am-1 pm, Saturday, October 18. Program takes place at Veterans Memorial Park. Register at the moment.

Spooky Snacks – October 22
It’s time for cooking up some spooky snacks collectively! Join us at Birchdale Recreation Center on Wednesday, October 22 (6-7 pm) as we create Halloween-style dishes that may amaze your mates. This class at Birchdale Recreation Center is particularly designed for individuals with disabilities. Food allergy symptoms might be able to be accommodated. Please contact Veronica Laughman ADA Coordinator [email protected].

Family Pumpkin Carving – October 25
Does your loved ones love carving pumpkins? Join us on Saturday, October 25, 10 am – midday, at Veterans Memorial Park for our third Annual Family Pumpkin Carving Event! We’ll present carving instruments and a pumpkin for every registered participant. (Fee per participant.) Start planning your spooky, foolish, or inventive designs! This is a well-liked one remember to register early. 

Haunted Mini Golf – October 24-26
Drop by Locust Shade Park for some spooky enjoyable on October 24-26. Course will likely be open on 10/24, 10/25 and 10/26 from 10am – 5:30pm. $6/per particular person. Beware of any frightful climate. Family pleasant for ghouls of all ages. Swing your life away on our 18-hole haunted course. See extra particulars right here.

Spirits of Brentsville – October 25
In 1822, the small, unassuming city of Brentsville opened because the County Seat. For over 200 years, the city was the positioning of trials and triumphs. The spirits of Brentsville have woke up and are keen to talk with you. Join us at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre on Saturday, October 25, 7 pm-9:30 pm for the Spirits of Brentsville. Groups will depart each half-hour beginning at 7 pm. Advanced registration is really useful as area is proscribed. Purchase tickets here or by calling 703-365-7895.

Glow Fitness – Various Classes – October 27-31
Join us for glow health lessons the place we are going to swap the lights off and switch the glow lights on for sophistication! We encourage you to put on white or vivid colours, then add tons of glow bracelets and necklaces, and prepare to get the social gathering began! Classes happen at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center. *Free for passholders; $12 drop-in for non-members. Find your class and register here.

Haunted Gro Trail – October 30
Costumes, Halloween video games and actions, and naturally Trick-or-Treating all wrapped into our journey path expertise at James Long Regional Park! Come gown up in your costume for a day of spooky enjoyable, on Thursday, October 30 from 4-6 pm. For ages 2-8. Children should be accompanied by a dad or mum or guardian. Fee is per little one. Click here to register.

Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories – October 31
Ben Lomond has a various and grim historical past as a Civil War hospital, a farm, and a personal dwelling. Over the years, many native residents have claimed to see ghosts and different spooky happenings on the website. Is Ben Lomond haunted or not? Join us on Friday, October 31, 7:30-9 pm, for an eerie night across the campfire to listen to among the ghost tales related to the historic website. Bring your individual chair and flashlight. $5 per particular person; kids 6 and below are free. Purchase tickets here.