Workhouse Arts Center

10/23/2026

💛Let Bat Boy know that you care💛

https://insidenovatix.com/events/bat-boy-the-musical

10/23/2026

Have you checked out Jungian Surrealism yet?

Featuring the work of Dave Curtis, this exhibition is on view now in our Muse Gallery! Stop by, explore the art, and add a little surrealism to your next visit to the Workhouse.

Muse Gallery, Building 16, 1st Floor On view through November 1!

10/21/2026

Only two more shows left😱
BAT BOY the Musical has one final weekend, 10/24 @ 5pm and 10/25 @ 2pm
Don't miss this hilariously quirky show!
Thank you Embracing Arlington Arts for featuring our cast on your Arlington Arts Talks podcast🎙

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-arlington-arts-talks/id1472599136

10/17/2026

TODAY'S FORECAST: A little friendly competition!

Our Fall Mini Golf Tournament is happening TODAY from 1-9 PM at the Workhouse. Come test your skills, enjoy a round, and see who can claim the top spot!

Think you have what it takes? Come out and take your shot!

10/17/2026

⚠️ TONIGHT’S HAUNT IS CLOSED

Unfortunately, the Workhouse Haunt will be closed tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

If you purchased tickets for tonight, please email [email protected] to arrange an exchange or request a refund.

Thank you for your patience, and we hope to see you on the trail soon. 👻

10/16/2026

CONSIDER THIS YOUR WARNING

The Haunt is back this weekend, and the trail is calling. Gather your bravest friends, prepare for the unexpected, and see if you can make it through.

Just remember… you don’t have to outrun the monsters, just your friends. 👀

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us tonight, Saturday, or Sunday!

10/15/2026

LEARNING AT LUNCH: SHOUT!

Whose voices shaped the fight for women’s suffrage? Join us at the Workhouse on Friday, October 16, for SHOUT!, a special presentation by poet Susanna Rich.

Through original, historically researched poetry, Rich brings the voices of key suffragists to life, including women incarcerated at the Occoquan Workhouse in 1917. Hear their stories, explore this pivotal chapter in history, and experience the past through the power of poetry.

✍️ A book signing with Susanna Rich will follow the talk!

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 McGuireWoods Gallery, 2nd Floor, Building W-16
🎟️ FREE admission — no registration required!

Bring your lunch, join the conversation, and discover the stories behind the fight for equality.

10/15/2026

👑Might for Right and great theatre for all!👑
Please welcome the cast of CAMELOT!

This show isn't to be missed. Running through the Winter Holidays, we're offering Saturday Matinees for the first time ever, as well as a special New Year's Eve performance.

Music lovers will swoon over the on-stage orchestra, and audiences of all ages can experience the classic story of King Arthur as he hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round Table.

Tickets are on sale now!
https://insidenovatix.com/events/camelot-235284

10/13/2026

Check out this article in the Fairfax County Times by Kristin Johnson.

It features the exhibition "TRANSFORMATIONS: Documenting the Pilot Substance Abuse Program at Lorton Reformatory, 1989–1991," currently on display at the Workhouse Arts Center.

In 1989, The Washington City Paper commissioned photographer Lloyd Wolf Lloyd Wolf to photograph the men in the Pilot Substance Abuse Program (PSAP) at Lorton Prison. The article was written by journalist Jon Cohen. The photos were intended to accompany the story.

The exhibition is curated by Sarah Berry and runs through Nov. 7.

📰 Read the full article here:

📍 Workhouse Arts Center

In 1989, The Washington City Paper commissioned Lloyd Wolf to photograph the men in the Pilot Substance Abuse Program [PSAP] at Lorton Prison. Those photos are currently on display at

10/11/2026

⚠️ WEATHER CLOSURE UPDATE ⚠️

Unfortunately, Dark Encounters Haunted Trail will be closed today, Sunday, October 11, due to inclement weather. 🌧️

But don’t worry, the scares will be back next weekend! We plan to reopen as usual on Friday, October 16. 🦇

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you back on the trail soon! 👻