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Everything Fun You Can Do in DC This Weekend
Flower arranging horror movie screenings and mini golf on the field at Nationals Park
By Madeline Weinfield
Updated on 10/20/2022 at 4:13 PM
Agua 301The District is fully embracing Halloween this year with a ton of parties and events leading up to the big day. Whether you plan to start pregaming the holiday at one of many haunted houses nearby or stay in town for a cute dog costume contest or a special screening of the thriller classic Psycho, there’s a little something for everyone this weekend.
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Here are a dozen ideas to add to your lineup for the ultimate fall weekend.
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Here are a dozen ideas to add to your lineup for the ultimate fall weekend.
Dance and dine at DC s newest sandwich restaurant
Friday, October 21 Capitol Hill After kicking off as a sandwich pop-up during the pandemic, Fight Club is marking its long-anticipated opening with a party that will include door prizes, a raffle, live music, and food specials. A ticket will get you a reserved table, a slice of 12-foot long (!) fried bologna muffuletta sandwich, and a mezcal tasting in honor of National Mezcal Day. Cost: $40
Take a virtual flower arranging class
Friday, October 21 Online Channel your inner Grace Kelly and join this online flower arranging class presented by the Hillwood Museum.
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The Zoom class will be led by DC floral designer expert, Ami Wilber, and will be inspired by seasonal chrysanthemums and Hillwood’s current exhibit, Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior. Participants can order flowers and material in advance directly from Hillwood. Cost: $12
Gear up for Halloween with an iconic thriller
Friday, October 21 Capitol Hill Head to DC’s oldest movie theater for a screening of the classic thriller masterpiece, Psycho.
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Yes, you’ve probably seen it a dozen times before, but it's better on the big screen with a bag of popcorn at The Miracle Theatre. Cost: $8
Check out a wearable art fair
Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22 Penn Quarter The National Building Museum—which is worth a stop in its own right—will host wearable craft and design vendors selling one-of-a-kind pieces at a variety of price points this weekend. The Craft2Wear event is returning in person for the first time since the pandemic, so you won’t want to miss it. Cost: $20
Tee time at Nats Park
Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23 Navy Yard Book a tee time at Nationals Park, Yes, you heard that right.
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Stadiumlinks is unveiling an all-new golf course on the stadium’s upper deck this weekend. Book for groups of two or four players and work your way through the custom-designed, nine-hole golf course that stretches through nearly every stadium level and seating section of the ballpark, as well as onto the playing field. Cost: $84
Enter your dog in a Howl-o-Ween costume contest
Saturday, October 22 Forest Hills Dogs (and their humans) are invited to strut their stuff at the Hillwood Museum this weekend.
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Head to the museum to gush over the cute costumes or compete to take home prizes in categories including best homemade costume, most glamorous, best owner and dog combination costume, funniest, cutest, and Top Dog (aka Best in Show). Cost: $13
Race to your seat at the brunch table
Saturday, October 22 Navy Yard Lace up your sneakers, grab a sporty friend, and join Pacers Running for a guided two-mile run (or three-mile walk) followed by a bubbly brunch at Navy Yard’s Agua 301. The participation fee included the guided run or walk (and stretching session), brunch for two, a bottle of bubbly, two champagne glasses, and two fanny packs. Cost: $55
Attend a harvest fest at George Washington s Mount Vernon
Saturday, October 22 – Sunday, October 23 Mount Vernon Trek over to the first president’s home for a weekend-long fall celebration. The festival will feature demonstrations on 18th century life including candle making, textile weaving, and horseshoeing.
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Celebrate the resurgence of the American Chestnut Tree
Sunday, October 23 Hill East Did you know that the American Chestnut Tree, which was long in danger of extinction, is having a resurgence? Join the American Chestnut Foundation at the Congressional Cemetery for a celebration of the tree’s comeback. The festival will include an informal walking tour of the cemetery, a tree planting, tree-themed crafts, and food and drink vendors. Cost: Free
Celebrate Diwali with a new children s book
Sunday, October 23 Capitol Hill Monday is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and East City Books is celebrating a day early with a special family event.
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The bookshop will welcome picture book author duo Courtney Pippin-Mathur and Sanyukta Mathur for a reading and discussion of their book children’s book,Happy Diwali. Cost: Free
Give an encore to Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 22 Arlington Keep the Oktoberfest spirit alive at an Arlington neighborhood festival this weekend featuring games, German Lagers (of course), and a live performance by the Alte Kumpel Band. Register in advance to receive a complimentary stein for filling with beer all afternoon. Cost: Free
Watch a live performance by the Cloud Gate Theater of Taiwan
Friday, October 21 – Saturday, October 22 Foggy Bottom
Head to the Kennedy Center for a live performance by the first contemporary dance company in any Chinese-speaking community.
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