10/02/2026
October is looking pretty busy around Dumfries and nearby! 🍂 If you're looking for something fun, spooky, or family-friendly to do this month, here are a few events to add to your calendar:
👻 Oct. 3 — Myths & Legends of Rippon Lodge
📍 Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge
🕐 11:00 AM–12:30 PM or 2:00–3:30 PM
Explore the mysteries, myths, haunts, and legends of this historic site. Advanced tickets are required.
🍷 Oct. 15 — Take a Sip of History
📍 Water’s End Brewery, 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge
🕐 6:30–8:00 PM
Spend the evening hearing ghost stories, local legends, and the history behind some of Prince William County's most intriguing tales.
🎃 Oct. 24 — Family Pumpkin Carving
📍 Veterans Memorial Park, 14300 Veterans Dr., Woodbridge
🕐 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
A family-friendly pumpkin carving event with carving tools and one pumpkin provided for each registered participant.
🍬 Oct. 29 — Trunk or Treat
📍 Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, 13025 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge
🕐 4:00–6:00 PM
Dress up and enjoy a family-friendly way to trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk.
⛳ Oct. 29–31 — Haunted Mini Golf
📍 Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Dr., Triangle
🕐 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Enjoy an 18-hole haunted mini golf course decorated for Halloween. It's family-friendly and open to ghouls of all ages.
Save this post so you have a few ideas when you're looking for something to do this October!
Which one are you adding to your calendar? 👇