When To Trick Or Treat In Fairfax County; Trunk-Or-Treat Events For Kids

FAIRFAX COUNTY, 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 Fairfax County, trick-or-treat is expected on Monday, Oct. 31.

Fairfax County government does not set a specific date for trick-or-treat, so it is expected to happen the evening of Oct. 31. Some homeowners associations or apartment complexes may set different times for trick-or-treat.

To prepare for trick-or-treat, Fairfax County offers the following safety tips:

• When walking around neighborhoods, cross at intersections or corners and not between parked cars.
• Do not let children run in and out of the street — keep them on sidewalks and paths.
• When driving, slow down and stay alert in residential areas on Halloween night. Watch out for children darting into traffic, as some costumes may be hard to see. Leave driveways and parking spaces slowly.
• Drivers and walkers are encouraged to put phones down and avoid distractions.
• Monitor the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
• Plan and discuss your child’s route if you are not joining them.
• Children should only visit homes with porch lights on or active Halloween decorations.
• Remind children never to enter a stranger’s house.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Make sure children know their phone number and address and can provide them in an emergency.
• Watch for any power cords or other decorations that might cause kids to trip and fall.
• Inspect your children’s candy before they eat it, especially for any food allergies.
• If you're giving out candy, consider treats without nuts and other common food allergens. Teal pumpkins may be used to indicate allergy-free treats.
• Wear costumes that are visible in the dark and short enough so they don't interfere with walking. Make sure costumes are made with fire retardant materials. Consider makeup on children's faces rather than masks that cover eyes.

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

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

Trunk or Treat: Friday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Rd., Springfield, VA

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.

• Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m.

• Office Evolution, 205 Van Buren St., Herndon, VA

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• 11230 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, 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: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA

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

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

Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

• Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Road, Burke, 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 & Chili Cook-Off: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Forest Hollow Swim Club, 4330 Old Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA

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

• Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd., Herndon, VA

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

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

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Fairfax Church, 11451 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA

Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• The Learning Experience, 4150 Pleasant Valley Road Chantilly, VA

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

• SkateQuest, 1800 Michael Faraday Court, Reston, VA

Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Francis Scott Key Middle School, 6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA

Old Firehouse Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA

Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St NE, Vienna, VA

Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• 2501 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA

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

• Burke UMC, 6200 Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA

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

• 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA

School of Music Trunk or Treat: Monday, Oct. 31

• 4584 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA

Trunk or Treat: Monday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• First Baptist Church of Vienna, 450 Orchard St NW, Vienna, VA