Things to Do Around Alexandria VA This Week (Oct 28–Nov 3, 2025) | Events, Live Music & Halloween Fun
- Raquel Gutierrez
- Oct 30
- 3 min read
Happy Halloween, Alexandria! 🍂✨
If you’ve walked around town recently, you’ve seen just how magical Old Town looks this season from spooky decorations to cozy fall vibes. Whether you’re into costume parties, live music, family activities, or creative workshops, there’s something happening on every corner this week.
Here’s your ultimate guide to top events and activities in Alexandria VA this week including Halloween fun, live performances, and seasonal happenings you won’t want to miss!
🎃 Featured Events in Alexandria This Week
Fall-O-Ween at John Carlyle Square
Celebrate Halloween with fall activities, games, and community fun at John Carlyle Square. Perfect for families and kids of all ages!
📅 Saturday | 📍 John Carlyle Square
Día de los Muertos Family Fun Day – Carlyle House
Honor tradition with art, storytelling, and cultural activities at this special Day of the Dead celebration.
📅 Saturday | 📍 Carlyle House Historic Park
Boos & Brews Halloween Bash – Alexandria Bier Garden
Get your costume ready for this Halloween bash featuring craft beers, music, and spooky vibes in the heart of Old Town.
📅 Friday | 📍 Alexandria Bier Garden
21+ Halloween After Party – Continues Arcade
For adults looking to celebrate late into the night - costume contests, themed cocktails, and arcade games await!
📅 Friday | 📍 Continues Arcade, Alexandria
Halloween Line Dancing Night – Lost Boy Cider
Join a fun night of dancing, cider, and Halloween spirit at Lost Boy Cider’s themed line dancing event.
📅 Wednesday | 📍 Lost Boy Cider
Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology Workshop – AR Workshop
Create your own candle and custom scent just in time for fall. Great for DIY lovers or as a creative date night idea.
📅 Wednesday & Saturday | 📍 AR Workshop, Alexandria
Happy Halloween Craft bAR – Walk-In Crafting
Drop by AR Workshop for festive Halloween crafts - no registration needed!
📅 Friday | 📍 AR Workshop, Alexandria
Saints Anne and Joachim Society Seniors Gathering
A warm community event featuring guest speaker Sr. Julia Darrenkamp FSP.
📅 Thursday | 📍 St. Mary’s Lyceum
Beauty and the Beast Talk – Basilica of Saint Mary
Fr. James Searby continues his inspirational talk series on faith and storytelling.
📅 Tuesday | 📍 The Basilica of Saint Mary
🎶 Live Music in Alexandria This Week
Alexandria’s live music scene is buzzing! Catch these great performances all week long:
🎸 The WAVOS – ’80s Hits | Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 31)
🎵 Rook Richards – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Nov 2)
🎤 Practically Einstein – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Nov 1)
🎹 Keiko Matsui – Birchmere (Nov 2)
🎸 The Darts (DMV) – The Light Horse (Oct 31)
🎻 Tom Paxton – Birchmere (Oct 31)
🎸 Pat Carroll & Colby Sard – Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (Oct 30–Nov 3)*
🎬 Movies at AMC Hoffman
Now showing this week:
🍿 The Conjuring: Last Rites
🍿 Shelby Oaks
📍 AMC Hoffman Center 22, Alexandria VA
🏛️ This Week in Alexandria History
Oct 31, 2004 – The Shipbuilder sculpture unveiled
Nov 1, 2024 – Valletta Port Restaurant & Bar opened on N. St. Asaph
Nov 2, 2024 – Today’s Cargo relocated to N. Fairfax
🏙️ What’s New Around Old Town
Old Town Alexandria is brimming with updates - new shops, events, and features on the “Out In Old Town” site.
Old Town Views: Discover fresh photography capturing the charm of Old Town’s historic streets and seasonal decor.
Activity Feed: See what’s new daily - events, photos, and updates all in one scroll.
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Alexandria is full of energy, art, and history - get out there and enjoy the week! 🎃
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