This week we're getting straight into events! It's been a busy week for me so apologies for the delay.

There are some fun fall activities this weekend, and it seems like it will be a beautiful weekend for leaf peeping. If you head over to Rock Creek Park headquarters, you can see some foliage and also get your dog inducted as a BARK Ranger on Saturday.

Looking for a BARK Ranger costume? Check out how I made mine!

Valerie

Things to Do in DC: Next 4 Weeks

Psst!​
Want other fun things that pop up sent to you via Instagram? Join the broadcast channel!
​

This Week

• ​Grab your free pumpkin at a pick-your-own pumpkin patch at Alethia Tanner Park. Baby alpacas will also be on-site for selfies, as well as face painting and henna. Thursday 10/24. Free.
• Need a Halloween pre-game? Head to Union Market District for a ghoul-themed groovy party or come for tarot card readings. Friday 10/25. $29.
• The Haunted Jamboree wraps up with a glow-in-the-dark party where you get to play pickleball, ping pong, rollerskate in the dark with just glowsticks and black lights. Friday 10/25. Maybe free?
• Enjoy jazz and funk with The Experience Band & Show and Bella Donna at The Home Rule Music Festival this Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Sign up your dogs for a costume contest or bring home a new furry friend at the Paws for a Cause fundraiser. Saturday 10/26. $20.
• Have a fun fall craft and planting party with edible bulbs, garlic planting, and vegetable harvesting activities at the National Arboretum. Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Want trick or treat for adults? Ready your spooky costumes and enjoy breweries while exploring the Metropolitan Beer Trail. Win a gift certificate to one of the featured spots by completing at least three of your favorite venue haunts. Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Volunteers can head on to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for productive park stewardship activities and pond maintenance. Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Your dog can become a Rock Creek Park BARK Ranger! Join for a nature walk at 10am, or visit the visitor's center from 11am-1pm to get sworn in. Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Zine makers and self-published artists can showcase their work at the Zinefest where Punk Archive will have an open house. Saturday 10/26. Free.
• Spend a cozy evening learning how to draw with wool with Nastassja to guide you in a beginner-friendly class. Ticket includes a toolbox and a felted drawing to hang. Saturday 10/26. $85.
• Dress as a witch, vampire, ghoul or any supernatural at the Witching Hour party for lesbians. Tag your friends along! Saturday 10/26. $5.
• Get into the spiritual side of Halloween with tarots, tattoos, and talisman collections at the Shelter. 10/26-27.
• Have an unlimited taste of over a dozen limited-edition craft ales from your favorite local breweries at the Local Ale Festival. Sunday 10/27. $40.
• It's Mount Pleasant Cocktail Week! Take part in classes, vote in the Bloody Mary competition, or sip favorites. 10/23-27. Varies.
• Jump, sweat, and win goodies + giveaways at Jones Point Park this Sunday 10/27. $20.
• Have fun this fall with 20+ activities at the 2024 Maryland Fall Festival. Go on hayrides, jumping pillows, slides, mini ziplines, pedal karts, and interact with farm animals at Maryland's large corn maze. Save $5 when you buy ahead online. Event runs now until Sunday 10/27. $20.
• This stone carving session at the Oak Hill Cemetery is a perfect addition to your fun and productive list of things to do this fall. Runs from 10/26-11/2. $50.
  ​

Next Week

• Play the death deck at Death Over Drafts and break the taboo of death with a death doula and death midwife to guide the conversation. Tuesday 10/29. Free.
• The annual Dupont High Heel Race is back! This fun community event is one everyone should go to eat least once. Tuesday 10/29. Free.
• Spend a cozy night of ghost stories from professional storytellers at the Haunted Library. Tuesday 10/29. Free.​
• Wrap up Halloween with a suspense-filled night and solve an interactive murder mystery crime while feasting on a family-style dinner. Thursday 10/31. $90.
• Savannah Bananas is returning to DC in June 2025 for the Banana Ball show featuring trick plays and fun sports play. Tickets for the show are not up yet, but you can join the ticket lottery list and get the chance to secure an early spot if you're drawn. Lottery closes on Friday 11/1.
• Bryant Street Market is hosting their second annual Dia de Los Muertos block party. Friday 11/1. Free.
• Dumbarton House has an upcoming Jane Austen Ball with waltz dance lessons at the start of the event. Tour the mansion, enjoy desserts and wine, and have a fun evening of waltzing. Friday 11/1. $59+
• Have your dogs say goodbye to pool season with a doggie dip fundraiser for Humane Rescue Alliance. Dogs can enjoy a heated, saline-treated pool and treats + apple cider for the family. Next Saturday 11/2. $20 suggested donation.
• Get a rewind of Georgetown's haunted past with this thrilling Halloween tour. Uncover scandals, murder, and politics from the Civil War to the Cold War. Saturday 11/2. $24.
• ​Discover hidden secrets in DC on African mythology, American history, and the ancient Egyptian influence on the city. Saturday 11/2. $42.
• Kickstart November with an autumn rooftop party and winemaking activities at the District Winery. Sunday 11/3. $99.

Further Out

• Experience a Regency-inspired evening party and come dressed in your favorite Bridgerton outfits. Friday 11/8. $20.
• Join a relaxing yoga session with friendly goats from Walnut Creek who will roam and interact during the practice. Perfect for goat cuddles, selfies, and family fun! Saturday 11/9. $40.
• Snag the best vintage finds from 50+ expert vintage vendors at the 2-day Vintage Market. See reworked clothing, bridal pieces, and unique home goods. 11/9-10. $5.
• Want to be part of the fall team sports league? Various sports available for groups, teams, or individuals with no skill level required. Catch up on the last day of registration on Tuesday 11/12.
• Preparing early for the holiday? There's an upcoming masterclass from expert hosts on how to host a dinner party. Tuesday 11/12. $125.
• Go back to the '70s with this Valley of the Dolls parody and sip cocktails while you're at it. 11/12-14. $20.
• Don't miss this Tinder Live comedy show with Lane Moore where she swipes through dating profiles live on stage. Friday 11/15. $35.
• See the works of 100 artists around the DMV in one place at the 2024 Umbrella Art Fair. 11/15-11/17. Free.