Celebrate Spooky Season with Historic Alexandria!
There’s plenty of spooky fun to discover in Historic Alexandria this October! From family-friendly sticker treats to mysterious tales of the past and an unforgettable evening with Edgar Allan Poe, Historic Alexandria invites you to celebrate the season with activities that bring history to life. Whether you're looking for Halloween fun with the family or a hauntingly good night out, there's something for everyone!
Sticker Treat 2026
October 16–18 | Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street
Join Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and more than 20 local businesses for Sticker Treat, presented by Penny Post. Pick up a reusable sticker book and treat map, then visit participating businesses to collect stickers along the way!
$23.18 (includes processing fee)
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Death at the City Hotel: The Fear that Unites Us
October 16 | 7–9 p.m. | Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street
Explore the mysteries surrounding Alexandria’s legendary “Female Stranger” during an intriguing evening of history, healing traditions, protective charms and our shared fear of death. Tickets include a presentation, conversation, one drink ticket and a charm-making activity. Tickets are $35 per person or $30 for Historic Alexandria members and volunteers. Purchase Tickets
Poe in Alexandria
October 29–30 | 8–9:15 p.m. | The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street
Celebrate the spooky season with America’s master of the macabre! Actor David Keltz returns as Edgar Allan Poe for an unforgettable performance featuring stories, poems and musings inspired by Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849. Tickets are $25 per person or $20 for Historic Alexandria members and volunteers. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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Plan your spooky season with Historic Alexandria! Explore event details and discover more programs at AlexandriaVA.gov/Historic.
About the Office of Historic Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits, and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.