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Looking for family-friendly activities this Halloween weekend? The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) invites residents to enjoy free events and programs happening across the District on October 30 and October 31.

On October 30, residents can enjoy the final nights of the Barry Farm Haunted House, Halloween bashes, costume parties, trunk-or-treats, haunted hallways, a drive-in movie night, and other seasonal celebrations at recreation centers citywide.

Featured TODAY, October 30 events include:

• MARS Halloween Bash 2026 (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Roving Leaders Halloween Costume Skate Party (4:00 PM - 7:30 PM )
• Benning Stoddert Halloween Costume Show Off and Spook Trail (5:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Ketcham Glow and Ghouls Bash (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Riggs Halloween Bash 2026 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Scream Fest (5:00 PM- 8:00 PM) 
• Breast Cancer Awareness Free Skate Night (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Fort Stanton Fright Night + Haunted Hallway (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Halloween Drive-In Movie Night (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Thriller Flash Mob (6:00 PM)
• Barry Farm Haunted House (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Halloween Community Party (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Halloween Trunk or Treat (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Lafayette's Halloween Special (6:30 PM -7:30 PM)

On SATURDAY, October 31, residents can participate in:

• 2026 DPR 6U Football Jamboree (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Roving Leaders Wheels Up, Hay Down (12:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
• Halloween Hype at Emery Heights Community Center (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

For event details, locations, and registration information, visit DPR Events.

Residents are welcome to contact DPR's Customer Care Center at (202) 673‑7647. The call line is open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays. You may also contact us via email at [email protected].