Top Free Halloween Events in DC: Halloween Festivals, Parades, Trunk-or-Treats, and More

Show off your best costumes at the Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular. Photo courtesy of the event
Show off your best costumes at the Great Falls Halloween Spooktacular. Photo courtesy of the event
9/29/23 - By Jennifer Swope

Halloween doesn’t have to cost money to be memorable. There are so many free Halloween events in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia throughout the month of October to keep kids entertained without breaking the bank. From Halloween festivals and parades to trunk-or-treats and trick-or-treat events, these free Halloween events offer a ton of spooky—and not-so-spooky—fun for DC families.

For even more Halloween fun, check out our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Kids in Washington, DC, which includes our ultimate roundup of the best Halloween events near DC for kids and families. Happy hauntings!

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Floris United Methodist Church

Burke Nursery and Garden Centre

Great Falls Village Centre