When To Trick Or Treat In Alexandria 2022; Trunk Or Treat Events

ALEXANDRIA, VA — It's that time of year when children will show up at doorsteps, hoping to wow residents with their costumes in exchange for candy. In the City of Alexandria, trick-or-treat is expected on Monday, Oct. 31.

The Alexandria does not set a specific date for trick-or-treat, so it is expected to happen the evening of Oct. 31. If you live in Fairfax County, trick-or-treat is also on Oct. 31 and is not set by the county government. Some homeowners associations or apartment complexes may set different times for trick-or-treat.

To prepare for trick-or-treat, the City of Alexandria offers the following safety tips:

For trick-or-treaters

• Visit only well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.
• Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.
• Know your phone number and carry cell phones for emergency telephone calls.
• Have names and addresses attached to their costumes.
• Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards.
• Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
• Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks and do not cross between parked cars.
• Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.
• Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.
• Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.
• Consider using face paint instead of masks, which can obstruct a child's vision.
• Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes.
• Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes to prevent tripping.
• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.

For adults supervising trick-or-treaters

• Supervise trick-or-treat for children under age 12.
• Establish a return time for older children.
• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and landings.
• Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.
• Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.
• Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters
• Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.
• Drive slowly.
• Watch for children in the street and on medians.
• Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.
• Have children get out of cars on the curb, not on the traffic side.

Trunk-or-Treat/Trick-Or-Treat Events

Here are some upcoming trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat events in and around Alexandria. If you would like to share an event, email emily.leayman@patch.com. You can also add events to your local Patch calendar.

Shiloh Baptist Church Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Shiloh Baptist Church, 1401 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA

Trunk or Treat at Franconia United Methodist Church: Saturday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA

Trunk or Treat: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Faith Fellowship Assembly of God, 7800 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA

Old Town Family Trick or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Throughout Old Town Alexandria, VA

ALIVE! Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus, 5000 Dawes Ave., Alexandria, VA

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Alexandria Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA

Trick or Treating at Mount Vernon: Saturday, Oct. 29

• George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA

Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Party: Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.

• Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6362 Lincolnia Rd., Alexandria, VA

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 30, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

• 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA

Community Fall Festival: Sunday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Rose Hill Baptist Church, 4905 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA