2020 Halloween Events For The Family Near Burke

BURKE, VA — The coronavirus pandemic means Halloween will look different this year. Fairfax County isn't recommending traditional door-to-door trick-or-treat, but the localities don't make decisions to host or cancel Halloween events.

Nevertheless, some events are happening in 2020 with safety precautions. We've rounded up some of the family-friendly events in the coming days in and around Burke.

Many events may require pre-registration due to attendance limits. The list includes some events that have already sold out. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at Burke United Methodist Church: 6200 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA

Oct. 31, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Check out the decorated trunks and receive treats in the parking lot of the church. Trunk owners will use grabbers to hand out candy. Participants should wear face masks while in their cars.

Trunk-or-Treat Drive Thru at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church: 6304 Lee Chapel Road, Burke, VA

Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Participants will drive through to see the display of trunks and characters. At the end, a bag of candy will be handed out from a safe distance. Costumes are encouraged.

Goblin Golf at Burke Lake Park: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA

Oct. 24 and 25

Burke Lake Park will host Goblin Golf, a themed mini golf experienced. Prepackaged candy will be available to participants. There will be social distancing and face masks encouraged.

The St. James Halloween Spooktacular: 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA

Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The St. James is hosting a socially-distanced movie night with pizza, popcorn and more. There will also be pre-wrapped candy for trick-or-treat and Halloween activities. Tickets are available to St. James members and non-members.

Cookie and Cake Decorating at Fran's Cake & Candy Supplies: 10927 Main Street, Fairfax, VA

Oct. 24, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

There are various Halloween-themed classes being offered in the coming days. A few options include Halloween Cookie Decorating Class with Chef Dawn, Parent & Me Halloween Themed Unicorn Cake Decorating Class and Cookie Decorating: Halloween Sugar Cookies.

Drive-By Pumpkin Patch at Fairfax High School: 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA

Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Check out the carved pumpkins on Lion Run in this drive-by event. Donations of nonperishable or dry goods will be collected for A Place to Stand program.

Trick or Treat Trail in Fairfax City: 3730 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA

Oct. 31, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.

Police and the Parks and Recreation Department will host drive-thru trick-or-treating. There will be candy and giveaways while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged.

Spooktacular Science Show: Veterans Amphitheater: 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA

Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m.

Children will learn the magic behind Halloween from a "mad scientist." Expect bubbling potions, color-changing fire and more experiments centered around Halloween. The event is free, but pre-registration is required.