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Washington DC Events - Weekend Picks

Friday October 30, 2009
See a guide to the top events going on this weekend in Washington, DC and the surrounding communities:
  • Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals in the Washington DC Area - Last chance, enjoy a hayride and pumpkin picking at one of the farms in Maryland or Northern Virginia.

  • Best Halloween Events in the Washington DC Area - Get spooked at a haunted house, see a horror flick or party the night away at a lively Halloween costume party. Find the best Halloween events in the Washington, DC area.

  • Day of the Dead Festivals - October 31-November 1, 2009. Day of the Dead / Los Días de los Muertos is a Mexican custom honoring and remembering those who have died. Find a few celebrations around the Washington DC area.

  • Kids Euro Festival - October 15-November 10, 2009. The event includes more than 150 free performances around the city staged through the cooperation of the 27 Washington-based European Union embassies and more than a dozen major local cultural institutions. Geared to children ages 6-12.

  • DRACULA, A Family Musical - Weekends through November 8, 2009, 1:30 p.m. The Shops at Georgetown Park, 3222 M Street, NW Washington, DC. Georgetown Theatre Company presents a 40-minute family-friendly haunted show based on the novel by Bram Stoker.

  • Fall Frolic at Glen Echo Park - October 31, 2009, 1-4 p.m. The Halloween event celebrates the arts through hands-on crafts, live performances, and activities for all ages.

  • InCite Arts Festival - October 30 - November 2, 2009, Kennedy Center, Olney Theatre Center, and Phillips Collection. For the first time, Boston University College of Fine Arts' InCite Arts Festival will take place in Washington DC. The event celebrates the ongoing exploration of both the natural and unique relationships that form when arts, science, and politics intersect.
More Upcoming Events
  • November Festivals and Events
  • Thanksgiving in the Washington DC Area
  • Holiday Craft Shows in the DC Area
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