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title: "Alexandria events this week: CatRad Halloween Eve!, Pumpkin Palooza and more"
description: "More things to do in Alexandria this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: CatRad Halloween Eve!; Pumpkin Palooza; This is Halloween: A Community Concert."
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# [Alexandria events this week: CatRad Halloween Eve!, Pumpkin Palooza and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/alexandria-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026-part-3)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Oct 26, 2026, 10:05:39 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Alexandria has even more going on. Here are 5 more events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. CatRad Halloween Eve!

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 11 p.m.  
**Where:** 529 Montgomery St.

A Halloween Eve party. [Event details](https://www.alxnow.com/events/).

## 2. Pumpkin Palooza

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, noon to 2 p.m.  
**Where:** 614 Oronoco St.

Halloween afternoon fun for families. [Event details](https://www.alxnow.com/events/).

## 3. This is Halloween: A Community Concert

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 to 3 p.m.  
**Where:** 109 S. Washington St.

A Halloween afternoon concert. [Event details](https://www.alxnow.com/events/).

## 4. Paws in the Park

**When:** Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
**Where:** Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.

The Animal Welfare League's free, rescheduled pet festival with adoptable animals, music and a costume contest. [Event details](https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/upcoming-events/paws-in-the-park-returns-sunday-with-biggest-rescue-row-yet-/).

## 5. Day of the Dead Brunch

**When:** Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 to 6 p.m.  
**Where:** Alexandria Bier Garden, 710 King St.

Brunch and house music with DJ Mike Rodriguez. [Event details](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-brunch-house-music-tickets-2003743849794).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Alexandria this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Alexandria).

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