Spooky History Tour
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Step into the National Building Museum after dark this October and uncover the haunting stories with the Spooky History Tour.
Step into the National Building Museum after dark this October and uncover the haunting stories with the Spooky History Tour.
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Ranger‑led two‑mile walk tracing JFK’s 1946 Georgetown route from his congressional arrival to his presidential rise, starting at the Georgetown Waterfront by the Swedish Embassy, all ages.
A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.
Ranger leads a ½‑mile woodland loop at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center, teaching trail safety, proper gear, and responsible recreation, for ages 5 and up.
Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.
Downtown Defined showcases emerging mixed-use neighborhoods, exploring Washington’s present and future at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
National Building Museum hosts haunted hall with live music, ghostly scavenger hunt, and screenings of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Phantom of the Opera, $20 admission.
Music bingo competition with DJ‑spun hits across decades, optional costumes, and prizes at Penn Social, starting at $18.09.
Best Buddies Homecoming Gala (Ronald Reagan Building) offers gala with chef bites, auction and champion fundraising, plus inclusive atrium dance for students and IDD participants, all ages, $200