South King Street closes from Market to Loudoun streets 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, as more than 50 downtown merchants hand out treats from 2 to 4 p.m.

South King Street will close to cars in downtown Leesburg on Sunday afternoon for the downtown trick-or-treat. The block from Market Street to Loudoun Street is closed from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

More than 50 downtown merchants will hand out Halloween treats from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is for children of all ages. The Town of Leesburg announced the closure Wednesday.

The downtown business community runs the event, not the town. The organizer is Sola Pallotta, owner of the Very Virginia shop. The town lists her number for questions: 703-973-6400.

What to expect

  • Closed: South King Street between Market and Loudoun streets, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Trick-or-treat: 2 to 4 p.m. at participating downtown businesses
  • Crowds: the town asked drivers to take care, with more people on foot across the historic downtown

Market Street (Route 7 Business) is not on the closure list. Expect slow traffic at the King Street intersection while families cross.

What it means for you

If you are driving through downtown Sunday afternoon, plan to use a parallel street, such as Wirt Street or Church Street, instead of South King Street. Parking is free on weekends in the Town Hall Garage at 10 Loudoun St. SW, and the Pennington lot and garage at 210 Church St. NE is always free, as our historic downtown guide sets out.

Two more Halloween events are close by. The Village at Leesburg’s Monster Mash is Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Kiwanis Club’s 70th Halloween Parade steps off downtown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, with streets closing about 5:45 p.m. Times, routes and the rest of the week are on our trick-or-treat hours page and our Halloween events guide. Other planned closures are on our road construction and closures page.