Alexandria Police Department Invites Community to Public Safety Trunk or Treat on October 29

The Alexandria Police Department (APD), along with its public safety partners, invites residents and families to celebrate Halloween at the Public Safety Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Avenue.
Page updated on October 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Six adults, several wearing Halloween costumes, pose beside an open hatch decorated with a colorful backdrop and red and black balloons.
Four adults pose beside an open vehicle hatch decorated with large cartoon eyes, pointed teeth, cobwebs and hanging fabric.
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A smiling police officer stands behind a police motorcycle draped in artificial cobwebs, with a skeleton seated beside him.
An Alexandria police officer gets into the Halloween spirit beside a skeleton and a cobweb-covered police motorcycle at Trunk or Treat.
A group of police personnel poses in front of a Halloween backdrop with skeleton decorations and yellow caution tape.
A group of police personnel poses in front of a Halloween backdrop with skeleton decorations and yellow caution tape.
Six adults, several wearing Halloween costumes, pose beside an open hatch decorated with a colorful backdrop and red and black balloons.
Six Department of Emergency and Customer Communications employees wearing Halloween costumes, pose beside an open hatch decorated with a colorful backdrop and red and black balloons.
Four adults pose beside an open vehicle hatch decorated with large cartoon eyes, pointed teeth, cobwebs and hanging fabric.
Four Alexandria Police Officers pose beside an open vehicle hatch decorated with large cartoon eyes, pointed teeth, cobwebs and hanging fabric.
An officer wearing a black hat and skull face covering stands beside a cobweb-covered vehicle as an adult holds up a phone to take a photo.

Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Police Department (APD), along with its public safety partners, invites residents and families to celebrate Halloween at the Public Safety Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Avenue.

This family-friendly event offers an opportunity for community members of all ages to enjoy Halloween festivities while connecting with the first responders who serve Alexandria.

Attendees can collect treats from creatively decorated public safety vehicles, meet local police officers and other first responders, and enjoy an evening of community engagement. Costumes are encouraged, and everyone is welcome to participate.

Event Details

  • What: Alexandria Police Department Public Safety Trunk or Treat
  • When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA
  • Attire: Costumes encouraged

Events like Trunk or Treat provide opportunities for APD and its public safety partners to strengthen relationships with the community beyond emergency situations. By bringing residents and first responders together in a fun, welcoming environment, the event supports continued trust and connections throughout Alexandria.

APD looks forward to welcoming families and community members for an evening of Halloween fun.

For additional event information, visit the City of Alexandria event calendar.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Alexandria Police Foundation, whose continued support helps APD create opportunities for community engagement and strengthen relationships between residents and the officers who serve them.