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Alexandria Colonial Tours Ghost Tour
Lantern-lit ghost and graveyard walk through Old Town, led by a costumed guide.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Nightly Oct 14–31, 7:30–8:30 PM (also Nov 1–2 per page)
WhereRamsay House (Fri/Sat, Halloween & Nov 1–2 meet at Burke & Herbert Bank, 100 S. Fairfax St.), 100 S Fairfax St, Alexandria
CostAdult $20; Children 7–17 $10; under 6 free; Senior $19; Military adult $19 / child $9
Take a Sip of History: Legends of Prince William County
Ghost stories, hauntings and local lore from Prince William history.
Historic Campus Walking Tour
Walking tour of the former Lorton Reformatory campus; meet at Lorton Prison Museum, Building W2.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15–Thu Nov 5, 2026 · Thu Oct 15, 2026 10:00–11:00 AM; Thu Nov 5, 2026 10:00–11:00 AM
WhereWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Cost$10/person ($5/youth 12 and under), pay onsite
Photo: Workhouse Arts Center via workhousearts.org
Historic Flashlight Tours
After-dark flashlight tour of the former Lorton prison campus incl. the historic cellblock and un-rehabilitated back side of campus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Fri Oct 30, 2026 · Fri Oct 16; Sat Oct 17; Sun Oct 18; Fri Oct 23; Sat Oct 24; Sun Oct 25; Fri Oct 30 — 7:00–10:00 PM
WhereWorkhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Cost$10-15 per person (varies by night; on-site during The Haunt)
Photo: Workhouse Arts Center via workhousearts.org
Davis Mansion Specialty Tour – Cabinets of Curiosity
Behind-the-scenes mansion tour led by Collections Manager David Roettger.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
WhereDavis Mansion at Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg
CostSee organizer website for details
Hauntings 2026 (Loudoun Museum ghost walking tour)
80-minute evening walking tour of downtown Leesburg ghost stories, run since 1991.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22–Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Oct 22, 23, 24 evenings — 80-minute tours · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLoudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg
CostSee organizer website for details
Fall Owl Prowl
Night walk along Long Branch with a naturalist; learn to call an owl.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · Fri Oct 23, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington
CostSee organizer website for details
Ghost Tour of Brentsville Courthouse
Candlelight tour of the courthouse grounds and historic buildings.
Going Batty Walk and Campfire
Gentle bat walk followed by campfire with s'mores.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington
CostSee organizer website for details
Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories
Campfire ghost stories at a former Civil War hospital, farm and home.
Backyard History: Zitkala-Sa Park
Park history walk on the site's connection to Indigenous community.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5, 2026 · Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 12:00–2:00 PM
WhereZitkala-Sa Park, 3011 7th St N, Arlington
CostSee organizer website for details
Revolution on the Road Bus Tour
America 250 bus tour along the old King's Highway (modern US 1).