Oct 24 - 31 | Free DPW and MPD Halloween Events Across the City
DPR’s 2024 Halloween events include:
MARS Halloween Bash
In partnership with MARS, come out for a candy giveaway, pumpkin decorating, contests, dancing, carnival games, and more!
Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
Wednesday, October 23, 3 pm to 7:30 pm
Monster Tennis Smash & Costume Fun Run
Join the fun in costume for a monster tennis smash and costume fun run in support of the DC One Fund Campaign. The Howard University Men’s and Women’s tennis teams will be on hand to coach the little ones.
Banneker Tennis Courts, 2500 Georgia Ave NW
Thursday, October 24, Fun Run: 5 pm, Tennis Smash: 6 pm to 9 pm
Senior Spook-tacular Costume Cabaret
This city-wide event will promote senior engagement with activities like bobbing for apples, candy apple making, and other spook-tacular fun.
Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver Street SE
Thursday, October 24, 11 am to 2 pm
DC One FUN Drive-In Movie: Haunted Mansion
Grab a lawn chair or drive in and watch the Disney movie Haunted Mansion in support of the DC One Fund campaign.
Langdon Park, 2901 20th Street NE
Friday, October 25, 7 pm
Haunted Town Haunted House
Experience a spooky walk-through with eerie settings and masked participants.
Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
Tuesday, October 29, through Thursday, October 31, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Roving Leaders’ Halloween Costume Skate Party
Join us for a spooktacular night! Grab your costumes and hit the rink for a night filled with thrilling music, creepy costumes, and roller-skating fun. The event also includes a candy drop with the help of DC Fire and EMS with a 24-foot ladder!
Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street NW
Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 8 pm
Roving Leaders’ Wheels Down, Hay Up
Join us for a fun-filled Wheels Up, Hay Down Fall Festival! Enjoy seasonal treats, games, and activities for all ages.
Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE
Saturday, November 2, 12 pm to 4 pm
For a comprehensive list of all DPR Halloween events and to register, visit dprhalloween.splashthat.com.
MPD EVENTS
MPD will also hold a series of child-safe, family-friendly events for Halloween known as the Halloween Safe Haven events. View a full list of events for each police district below:
First District
Haunted House
1D Station, 101 M Street SW
Tuesday, October 29 through Thursday, October 31, 5 pm to 9 pm
Second District
Trunk or Treat
2D Station, 3320 Idaho Ave NW
Wednesday, October 31, 5 pm to 8 pm
Third District
Haunted House
3D Station Garage, 1620 V Street NW
Tuesday, October 29 through Saturday, November 2, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Fourth District
Trunk or Treat
4D Station, 6001 Georgia Ave NW
Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 7 pm
Fifth District
Costume Parade
Arboretum Recreation Center, 2412 Rand Place NE
Wednesday, October 30, 5 pm to 8 pm
Sixth District
Harvest Fest
Benning Terrace, 4450 Benning Road SE
Saturday, October 26, 12 pm to 3 pm
Harvest Fest/Trunk or Treat
JC Nalle Community School, 219 50th Street SE
Thursday, October 31, 3 pm to 5 pm
Seventh District
Trunk or Treat
7D Station, 2455 Alabama Ave SE
Thursday, October 31, 5 pm to 8 pm
Youth and Family Engagement Bureau (YFEB)
Haunted House
YFEB, 5002 Hayes Street NE
October 31, 6 pm to 10 pm
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival
ONSE, 100 42nd Street NE
Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 7 pm
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) will deploy Halloween Go Teams on Thursday, October 31, from 5 pm to 1am, in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Safety Go Teams are non-law enforcement individuals who engage with families and monitor and de-escalate situations.