Oct. 1 to Nov. 5
Workhouse Haunt: Nightmare Harvest. At Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. This year’s Haunt, titled “Nightmare Harvest,” will run on weekends from Saturday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 5. Friday and Saturday hours are 7-11 p.m. and Sunday hours are 7-10 p.m. The Haunt will also perform on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 31, from 7-9 p.m. Each Friday and Saturday night from Oct. 7 through Oct. 29, live bands will perform in the Rizer Pavilion near the Haunt Bar, where guests can purchase snacks and beverages. Tickets are now available for purchase and prices start at $30 per person. Visit www.workhousearts.org for schedule and event details.
Friday/Oct. 14
Sly’s Magic Halloween-Themed Show. 7:30 p.m. At StageCoach Theatre, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn. Sly’s Magic, Northern Virginia’s only ongoing magic show, has scheduled a special spooky Halloween-themed performance. This full-length show features six professional magicians in performances filled with magic and comedy that is appropriate for adults or older children. Sly’s Magic show is available in two formats: in person and by livestream. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.stagecoachtc.com/slys-magic/ for $15 with advance reservations and livestream viewing, or for $20 at the door. Space is limited; advance reservations are encouraged.
Friday/Oct. 28
Synetic Theater’s Vampire Ball 2022. At 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington. Synetic Theater’s Vampire Ball is DC’s hottest Halloween party with everything you need for a spooktacular night. There will be Dracula themed cocktails, dancing, physical theater, spooky Georgian remixes, fun-sized candy bars, and more. The festivities start with a performance of Dracula followed by an indoor/outdoor dance party with all the food and drinks that a ghoul could ask for. Gather all your Basic Witches for a party to wake the dead! Costumes encouraged!