Halloween Around McLean: Trick-Or-Treat, Monster Mash, More

MCLEAN, VA—From trick-or-treat to haunted wagon rides, get ready for some spooky fun in McLean for Halloween.

Trick-or-treat is typically Oct. 31 in Fairfax County, but there's plenty of other special events going on in the area.

Here are three events going on during October:

1. Monster Mash at the Old Firehouse

1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

The Old Firehouse is hosting a Monster Mash Party for 5th and 6th graders with music, dancing, games, snacks, video games and more Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but are not required. Parents or guardians must check children in and out of the party. Parents who wish to volunteer can get a free admission for their child email request to Michael Fisher at oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org. Volunteer hours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for McLean Community Center district residents. Pre-registration is encouraged.

2. Wagon Rides at Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066

Take a wagon ride on the wild side. Find out about animals that are out at night, listen for bats and meet one of the park's not-so-scary animals. Times are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 28.

3. Halloween at the Mill

10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066

Get decked out in your Halloween costume and come out for some not-so-spooky fun. Enjoy Halloween crafts, enjoy hands-on activities, see a grain grinding demonstration, and trick-or-treat around the site. The event is ongoing from noon-3 p.m. Tickets are $3 online and $5 at the gate.

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