Festival · 3 PM · Greater U Street Historic DistrictCelebrate Día de los Muertos on the Southwest Waterfront with mariachi and rumba music, sugar skull decorating, beer gardens, snacks, face painting, and a community light procession; no tickets are needed.
Game · Running · 6 PM – 10 PM · Dupont CircleWatch DC’s 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, featuring vibrant costumes and local drag performers, on 17th Street near Dupont Circle; admission is free.
Tour · 5 PM · Navy YardTake a public tour at Yards Marina covering the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats, and solutions helping it reach its full potential.
Group Ride · 6 PM · Braddock Road MetroJoin a festive evening ride through Del Ray and Rosemont to explore the neighborhood’s Halloween decorations while supporting a food drive.
Hike & Walk · 10 AM – 1 PM · Fort Stanton ParkTake part in Soul Trak’s Trash4Treats program and Haunted Trail Hike in Southeast DC; all ages are welcome.
Tour · Arboretum · 4:30 PM · Katzen Arts Center at American UniversityWalk American University’s nationally ranked arboretum with its head arborist during the fall season.
Beach & Water · 11 AM · George Washington Memorial ParkwayWatch or join Paddle DMV’s fifth annual Witches & Warlocks Paddle at Columbia Island Marina, a spooky-season paddle event; admission is free.
Tour · Trees And History · 3:30 PM · ShawJoin educational arborist Sam Nelson on an autumn walking tour through LeDroit Park to Andy’s Pizza Shaw, discussing trees and history; tickets are $25.