2020 Halloween Events For The Family Around McLean

MCLEAN, VA — The coronavirus pandemic means Halloween will look different this year. Fairfax County isn't recommending traditional door-to-door trick-or-treat, but the locality doesn't make decisions to host or cancel Halloween events.

Nevertheless, some events are happening in 2020 with safety precautions. We've rounded up some of the family-friendly events in the coming days in and around McLean.

Many events may require pre-registration due to attendance limits. The list includes some events that have already sold out. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

Old Firehouse Center's House of Terror and Family Trunk-or-Treat: 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA

Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Old Firehouse will host its first haunted experience. Families with younger children can attend the trunk-or-treat. Attendees must wear face masks and will have a temperature check before entry.

McLean Fantastic Fall Scavenger Hunt, remotely in McLean

Sept. 27 to Nov. 7

There's still time to register for the McLean Community Center's free scavenger hunt, held between Sept. 23 and Nov. 7. Register your team to complete 75 missions through your smartphone. Missions are both indoors and outdoors, and teams will have the chance to win prizes.

Halloween Drive-up Movie Night: Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons, VA

Oct. 31, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This event will feature socially-distant car trick-or-treating and two movies: "Scooby Doo Stage Fright" and "Beetlejuice." Attendees can also participate in a car decorating costume contest and costume contest. The Greater D.C./Virginia Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is hosting the event with funds helping IBD patients.

Halloween Adventure at Riverbend Park: 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA

Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The park authority is hosting this event with a festive wagon ride, scarecrows, sweet treats, stories and s'mores around the campfire.

Drive-In Movies at Mosaic: 8295 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA

Oct. 31, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Mosaic District will show "Casper" and "Hocus Pocus" at the drive-in series.