Halloween events
Loudoun County is crawling with Halloween activities for all ages, from safe trick-or-treating for children to scary shows for adults.
Hillsboro
Haunted schoolhouse. Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike (Route 9). Tour Haunted Old Stone Schoolhouse and safely trick or treat. Student and adult actors lead tours past scary figures and try to get past the "executioner." Suggested ages 5-12, accompanied by parents. $5, children 12 and younger $3. Refreshments for sale. Visit www.HillsboroVa.org.
Townwide trick-or-treating. 6-9 p.m. Crossing guards provided. Visit www.HillsboroVa.org.
Leesburg
Halloween parade. Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Leaves from Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg. Ride in a decorated float through Leesburg. Free. 703-771-5913.
Halloween-themed comedy show. Friday, Oct. 30, 10 p.m. Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St. Off the Cuff performs. PG-13. $5. 703-777-1168, www.TallyHoLeesburg.com.
'Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Friday, Oct. 30, midnight. Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St. Rated R; IDs will be checked. $7; if in costume, $5. 703-777-1168, www.TallyHoLeesburg.com.
Paranormal tours at Oatlands. Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane. Tour mansion and hear ghost legends and personal accounts of unexplained happenings on the property. For all ages. $12, 11 and younger $5. Reservations required; call 703-777-3174.
Lovettsville
Trunk or Treat. Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way. Candy given out from decorated cars parked on ballfield. Free. To enter a decorated car, call 540-822-5284 or e-mail Pam.Smulovitz@loudoun.gov.
Townwide trick-or-treating. Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. For children 12 and younger, accompanied by adults, at homes with outside lights on.
Middleburg
'Hot Dog It's Halloween!' Saturday, Oct 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Middleburg Community Center, 300 W. Washington St. Costume parade, games, hayride, hot dog dinner. Free. 540-687-6375.
Halloween Spooktacular. Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 6 p.m. Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmons Lane, Delaplane. Games and pumpkin toss; costume Party luncheon (bring lunch), noon-2 p.m.; Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt, 2-4 p.m.; Haunted Full Moon Walk, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $4 per car.
Halloween Masquerade. Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 to 11 p.m. Cox Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville. Middleburg Player event with entertainment, prizes for costumes, gourmet treats and a silent auction. Reservations encouraged. $40 at door.
Trick or treat and Halloween contest at Long and Foster's. Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 p.m. 8 N. Madison St. Free.
Philomont
Halloween trick-or-treat hayride. Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30-9 p.m. Philomont Community Center, 36592 Jeb Stuart Road. Monitored safe candy from preapproved homes. Refreshments provided. $10. 540-338-5882.
Sterling
Halloween egg hunt and moon bounce haunt. Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. Children ages 2-10 come in costume for an egg hunt, moon bounces and a scary Halloween craft. $10. 703-430-9480.