Halloween help in Annandale, Virginia

October 28, 2009 6:35 PM

Something to do on Halloween in Northern Virginia for a two-year-old?

My husband and I are (unexpectedly) going to be in Annadale this weekend with my in-laws. Trick-or-treating is pretty dead in their neighborhood so I'm looking for something to do with our two-year-old. Good neighborhoods to trick-or-treat in? Some other event? Thanks!

posted by orsonet to grab bag (9 comments total)

NoVA should have plenty of rich hypoglycemic people. Maybe try Alexandria?
posted by RobotVoodooPower at 6:50 PM on October 28, 2009

The Markoff haunted forest isn't too far of a drive, and it's tons of fun. (I live in Springfield...)

Also, my neighbors put on a haunted house that lots of people show up to. It's on Calamo St. in Springfield - just off Old Keene Mill Rd.
posted by matty at 7:07 PM on October 28, 2009

Recommended activities for two-year old: hang out at home with in-laws, maybe watch some television together. Really.
posted by ovvl at 7:31 PM on October 28, 2009 [1 favorite]

The City of Falls Church (around Mary Riley Styles Library) or McLean come to mind. It shouldn't be hard to find a trick-or-treating area.
posted by phrontist at 7:39 PM on October 28, 2009

I know where NortonDC lives in Falls Church--he's the full-size candy bar guy. If nothing else, you could say you trick-or-treated at NortonDC's house.
posted by MrMoonPie at 9:03 PM on October 28, 2009 [2 favorites]

Fair Oaks Mall will be hosting a "Mall-o-ween" event from 5:30 to 7:30.
posted by guniang at 9:03 PM on October 28, 2009

In Old Town Alexandria there is a very family friendly party (trick or treating, open houses, street party) on Lee Street between King & Franklin. There are also going to be more activities up & down King. We'll be there w/our 2 year old. Look for the yellow circle, blue triangle & red square.

I don't know Annendale so well, except for Markham & Little River Turnpike (my chinese supermarket of choice). Old Town is about 6 miles up Little River Turnpike (rte 236) from there.
posted by askmehow at 10:28 PM on October 28, 2009

If you are looking for something to do with your wee one during the day, our newly redone local library is having a grand opening for Halloween that includes lots of activities for kids (face painting, balloon artist, moonbounce, story hour and crafts etc) including a kid's costume parade at 2pm. Wouldn't your kiddo think it was lots of fun to wear their costume instead of normal clothes in the afternoon? I would have. Free to all.

(Then come trick or treating in our neighborhood! Full sized candy bars -- it's true!)
posted by onlyconnect at 10:13 PM on October 29, 2009

Thanks everyone! I feel better going with ideas :)
posted by orsonet at 3:08 PM on October 30, 2009