A Town of Vienna tradition since 1946, held rain or shine on the Wednesday before Halloween at 7pm: a half-mile costumed parade down Maple Avenue with floats, bands and fire trucks, running about 90 minutes. Free to watch. Confirm the exact 2026 date on the town's page.
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Leashed dogs stroll through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on Wednesdays, enjoying the garden paths during regular daytime hours.
A Halloween scavenger hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens begins with a book trail featuring Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden.
Friendly walking companions explore nearby trails and neighborhoods in a fun, safe manner, with routes adjusted for weather, for ages 55 and up.
Cox Farms offers giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick‑your‑own pumpkins, all ages.
Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park features Trick‑or‑Treat bag decorating, crafts, a fall photo‑op, costume contest, studio Trick‑or‑Treating, music by the Washington Conservatory of Music, and free admission.
Costumed trick-or-treating at Mosaic District shops followed by a Hocus Pocus screening on a big screen in Strawberry Park.
Evening picnic on the museum lawn features family‑friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, folklórico and mariachi performances.
