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Fall is here, and our shopping centers are packed with ways to celebrate the season! Whether you’re looking for active fun, spooky thrills, festive treats, or time outdoors with loved ones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the highlights below and start planning your autumn adventures at our community’s favorite shopping destinations.

Fox Chapel Center – Movie Night Under the Stars

Welcome the season on September 20th at 6 pm with an outdoor Movie Night Under the Stars at Fox Chapel Center—bring your blankets and enjoy a film with family and friends on the big screen!

Bristow Center – Trick or Treat and Movie Night

On Saturday, October 18th, from 4–8 pm, Bristow Center offers trick-or-treating and a cozy outdoor movie night, letting kids collect candy in a safe space before settling in for some family-friendly cinema.

Dillingham Square – Pups, Pints, & Pumpkins

Also on October 18th (1–4 pm), Dillingham Square hosts a pet- and family-friendly bash with an adults area at Water’s End Brewery, merchant food, pet vendors, a costume catwalk, and trick-or-treating for the kids.

Village at Leesburg – Monster Mash and Child Safety Day

Join the Monster Mash and Child Safety Day on Saturday, October 25th, 1–5 pm for safe Halloween fun, costumes, and family activities—plus tips and demonstrations from local safety experts.

Mark your calendars and make the most of these festive fall moments—it’s the perfect time to gather your family, connect with your community, and create lasting memories!

Trick or Treat Events 

October is just around the corner and that means it’s time for all things spooky, sweet, and fun! If you’re looking for the best places to take your family trick-or-treating this Halloween season, Rappaport Centers have you covered. With a variety of events happening at different locations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your costumes and join us for a spook-tacular time!

Brambleton Town Center – Sunday, October 26 – 12-2 pm

Bull Run Plaza – Saturday, October 11 – 3-5 pm

Centrewood Plaza – Saturday, October 11 – 1-3 pm

Colonnade at Union Mill – Saturday, October 11 – 12-2 pm

Davis Ford Crossing – Friday, October 17th – 5-7 pm

Dunkirk Gateway – Saturday, October 18 – 12-2 pm

Festival at Bel Air – Saturday, October 25 – 11-2 pm

Franklin Farm Village Center – Saturday, October 25 – 1-3 pm

Hilltop Plaza – Saturday, October 18th from 1-3 pm

Mount Airy Shopping Center – Friday, October 17th – 5-7 pm

Muddy Branch Square – Saturday, October 18 – 1-3 pm

Potomac Festival – Friday, October 24 – 6-8 pm

Rock Creek Village Center – Saturday, October 25 – 12-2 pm

South Riding Market Square – Sunday, October 19th from 1-3 pm

Towers Shopping Center – Sunday, October 26 – 1-3 pm 

West End Village – Saturday, October 25th – 1-3 pm

Dedicated to Driving Success

At Rappaport, we believe that a shopping center’s success revolves around a dedicated strategy to attract customers and are committed to designing bespoke events and marketing programs that drive traffic to our shopping centers and support our tenants. Rappaport offers full-service consumer marketing strategies and executions that build community relationships, promote tenant openings and special offers, and drive traffic and sales. Every event is thoughtfully crafted to create memorable experiences, foster connections, and ensure ongoing growth for our centers and their communities. 

Author Camille Seldin

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