Fall events in DC
47 upcoming. Fall in DC: festivals, Halloween events, Oktoberfests, harvest weekends and outdoor fun across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
SaturdayOctober 24
10am to 1pmFree
WashingtonAdams Morgan's annual fall favorite pairs an heirloom apple tasting from Licking Creek Bend Farm with a homemade apple pie baking contest judged by local leaders. Pie slices sell to benefit Platform of Hope. Free to attend, right by the Adams Morgan Farmers Market; contest slots filled the same day they opened.
10am
Great MeadowThe 89th International Gold Cup brings steeplechase racing to Great Meadow in The Plains: gates at 10, first race at noon. Between races expect tailgate contests, hat contests and dachshund races in peak foliage.
11am to 5pm, through Oct 25$20
Burke Lake ParkFairfax County Park Authority's family-friendly Halloween weekend at Burke Lake Park. Come in costume for not-scary themed activity areas, the miniature train ride through the forest, carousel rides, crafts, and mini golf. One admission covers all activities; children under 2 are free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are cheaper than day-of.
2 to 4pm
Dance PlaceDance Place's intergenerational Halloween dance party in Brookland. A live DJ, snacks and party games get kids and grown-ups moving in costume for an afternoon of spooky season dancing. Costumes encouraged.
7 to 10pm$20
Clifton Town ParkThe Clifton Haunted Trail runs one night only, winding a half-mile through the woods of historic Clifton with costumed characters. It nods to the Bunny Man Bridge legend; $20 advance, $25 at the gate.
All day$15
WashingtonDupont Circle's annual Halloween bar crawl strings together more than ten neighborhood bars with cover-free entry, drink and food specials, a souvenir haunted mug, free event photos and the neighborhood's largest costume contest. 21 and over.
SundayOctober 25
7:20am
Marine Corps War Memorial (finish)The People's Marathon runs through Arlington and DC and finishes uphill at the Marine Corps War Memorial, where Marines hand you the medal. Boston qualifier passing the Pentagon, Kennedy Center and the Mall.
2pmFree
AlexandriaThe 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, named one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country by USA Today. Costumed kids, parents, pets, and decorated strollers march down Mount Vernon Avenue to the Mount Vernon Rec Center field, ending with live music and award presentations for best pet costume, stroller, and decorated homes and businesses. Free to march or watch.
TuesdayOctober 27
6 to 10pmFree
WashingtonDC's iconic 39th annual drag race on 17th Street, hosted by the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Hundreds of costumed drag queens, kings and community members sprint down 17th Street NW while thousands of spectators cheer from the sidewalks. Festivities and local drag entertainment run through the evening; free to watch.
WednesdayOctober 28
4 to 8pmFree
Alethia Tanner ParkNoMa's free annual Halloween celebration at Alethia Tanner Park. Pick a free pumpkin from the patch (one per person, while supplies last), catch live entertainment and a petting zoo, join the people-and-pets costume parade, and end the night with a movie screening. Rain date is October 29.
7 to 9pmFree
Maple Avenue (Town of Vienna)Vienna's Halloween parade marches down Maple Avenue rain or shine for its 80th year, with floats, bands and animal entries. Costumed kids can march and grab free goodie bags at Caffi Field from 7:15.
FridayOctober 30
4 to 6pmFree
Eastern MarketCapitol Hill's beloved block party in front of Eastern Market, running for more than 20 years. 7th Street SE closes to traffic for trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a moon bounce park, face painting, photo booths, karaoke and a DJ-led spooky dance party. Free.
SaturdayOctober 31
8am to 12pm$35
Workhouse Arts CenterA community bike ride starting at the Workhouse Arts Center with 20- and 40-mile routes along the Potomac Banks' historic sites. Registration includes a ride bag, sweet potato chili lunch and a Halloween costume contest.
All day$66
SupplyhouseDC's biggest Halloween party takes over Supplyhouse in Navy Yard for its 7th year. Three DJs across three dance floors, a five-hour open bar, themed cocktails, food trucks, and more than 50 animatronics and inflatables turn the venue into a nightmare scene. About 1,500 costumed guests expected.
SundayNovember 1
3 to 6pmFree
District PierThe Wharf's Day of the Dead celebration fills District Pier with live cultural music, a community light procession, decorated ofrendas, sugar skull decorating, face painting, a life-sized sugar skull photo op, and Modelo beer gardens. Free to attend; pet friendly.
5 to 8:30pm
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian InstitutionThe Portrait Gallery's annual Dia de los Muertos fills the Kogod Courtyard with folk dance, music, workshops and family activities. After dark, artists project video art live onto the building from the MLK Library rooftop.
7 to 9pm
The Theresa and Jane Lang TheatreA Dia de los Muertos program of Copland, Moncayo, Vaughan Williams, Revueltas, Ravel and Contreras with violinist Emma-Grace Kim. A pre-concert reception with fare, drinks and a silent auction supports music education.
SaturdayNovember 7
10am to 5pm, through Nov 8$20
Adventist Healthcare FieldhouseThe Maryland edition of the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival brings 150+ coffee roasters, chocolatiers, and gourmet food artisans to the Adventist Healthcare Fieldhouse for a weekend of sipping, sampling, and shopping. Stage presentations and classes included; many vendors offer free samples. $20 at the door, kids under 12 free. A portion of ticket sales supports WGTS 91.9 and a food drive.
7 to 10pm
Columbus GrillAn evening celebrating Dia de Muertos at Columbus Grill in Manassas. The night pairs guided sip-and-paint with lowrider culture, music, and community, with one drink included in the ticket. Presented by Color & Cultura.
SundayNovember 8
All dayFree
Constitution Avenue NWThe National Veterans Parade steps off along Constitution Avenue near the National Archives, kicking off Veterans Day week in the capital. A marching-band field show on the Mall runs the day before.
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