Yeehaw, y’all! Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is hosting its inaugural “Boot ‘N Scoot” – DC’s only country music fest, from October 13-15. The open-air green space will host three days of country fun, including live music, bull riding, line dancing, roping, BBQ specials and more.
Kick up your boots to live music from multi-Grammy nominated Frank and Jillian Solivan trio, local country star Wil Gravatt, 4-time Wammie award-winning Melissa Quinn Fox, and more artists to be announced soon.
Learn the boot scootin’ boogie with nightly line dancing classes, and hone your lasso skills with weekend roping lessons.
A mechanical bull will be set up on the lawn, for those who want to get buck wild and impress their friends with how long they can hold on.
For those who work up an appetite at the Hi-Lawn hoedown, DC-based Rocklands BBQ (home to some of the area’s best BBQ for more than 30 years) will serve up its beloved meats and sides throughout the festival. There will also be themed drinks, and other vendors to peruse goods.
Tickets to Hi-Lawn’s Boot ‘N Scoot are $20 per day (but currently just $10 at special “early bird” pricing, with a discount for a 3-day pass at just $25): https://www.eventbrite.
WHO: Hi-Lawn
WHEN: Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15
WHERE: Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market)
1309 5th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Yeehaw, y’all! Hi-Lawn, the expansive 1000-person rooftop bar atop Union Market, is hosting its inaugural “Boot ‘N Scoot” – DC’s only country music fest, from October 13-15. The open-air green space will host three days of country fun, including live music, bull riding, line dancing, roping, BBQ specials and more.
Kick up your boots to live music from multi-Grammy nominated Frank and Jillian Solivan trio, local country star Wil Gravatt, 4-time Wammie award-winning Melissa Quinn Fox, and more artists to be announced soon.
Learn the boot scootin’ boogie with nightly line dancing classes, and hone your lasso skills with weekend roping lessons.
A mechanical bull will be set up on the lawn, for those who want to get buck wild and impress their friends with how long they can hold on.
For those who work up an appetite at the Hi-Lawn hoedown, DC-based Rocklands BBQ (home to some of the area’s best BBQ for more than 30 years) will serve up its beloved meats and sides throughout the festival. There will also be themed drinks, and other vendors to peruse goods.
Tickets to Hi-Lawn’s Boot ‘N Scoot are $20 per day (but currently just $10 at special “early bird” pricing, with a discount for a 3-day pass at just $25): https://www.eventbrite.
WHO: Hi-Lawn
WHEN: Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15
WHERE: Hi-Lawn (on the rooftop of Union Market)
1309 5th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Calico is celebrating the changing of the seasons with its 3rd Annual Late Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 15 from 1pm to 9 p.m. The urban backyard in Blagden Alley once again hosts its welcome party for cooler weather, with a free-to-attend Sunday afternoon fall fest complete with pumpkin painting, caramel apples, hot cocktails, autumnal fare and more festive seasonal fun.
There’s no need to head to the pumpkin patch this year. Guests can pick their very own pumpkins from Calico’s pop-up patch and decorate them with complimentary painting supplies.
The fall fest will serve as the preview of Calico’s new seasonal menu, featuring autumnal cookout fare from Chef Nathan Beauchamp, such as such as mugs of soup and chili. There will also be fresh local apples with sweet, buttery caramel for dipping.
Seasonal libations will range from hot drinks from bar director Ian Fletcher such as spiked cider, Oktoberfest and fall beers, plus non-alcoholic hot cider.
Rounding out the lively festivities will be a festive photo area complete with leaves, pumpkins and corn stalks for the perfect photo-op.
Local DC Brau will pour complimentary seasonal beer tastings for adults (21+) from 4-7pm, who can also purchase cans to take home.
Calico’s Late Harvest Festival is free to attend and open to the public, with all pumpkins, food and beverage sold a la carte. Guests can place a free RSVP on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
WHO: Calico
WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2023
1 pm – 9 pm
4pm-7pm – DC Brau beer tastings (21+)
WHERE: Calico
50 Blagden Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31 (weather permitting)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT
In addition to the AC Lounge’s daily happy hour, guess will enjoy:
$10 Tito’s drink specials
$1 Pup Cups
*A portion of the proceeds each week will benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance
Each week the team will raffle Tito’s dog accessories and toys. On Halloween a Dog Costume Contest will take over the patio with an on-site dog caricature artist making pet portraits for patrons. That evening a final raffle of all entries will award a grand prize of an impressive box of Tito’s pet products including bowls, chew toys, clothes and accessories.
WHERE
867 New Jersey Ave SE (ground level patio)
Washington, DC 20003
Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau brings her highly-anticipated tour to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in her first time headlining the Kennedy Center.
As the star and creator of her own scripted series Survival of the Thickest, which premieres on Netflix on July 13, Buteau shares her unique perspective with audiences this fall on the Eisenhower Stage.
Tickets go on-sale to the members on Tuesday, June 20 and to the public on Friday, June 23.
Michelle Buteau: Full Heart, Tight Jeans, Eisenhower Theater
October 20, 2023, 8 p.m.
Michelle Buteau is the creator/star of the TV series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her book, which premieres on Netflix on July 13. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows: The Circle and Barbecue Showdown on Netflix. Other film and TV credits include Marry Me, First Wives Club, Always Be My Maybe, Awkwafina is Norma From Queens, Russian Doll, and Someone Great. She is also the Modern Manners columnist for Real Simple and hosts the popular podcast Adulting. Michelle’s one-hour comedy special Welcome to Buteaupia is streaming on Netflix and won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special.
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 4-6 p.m.
Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Beginning Tuesday, September 5, the AC Lounge in Capitol Hill / Navy Yard will launch Tito’s Tuesdays Yappy Hour! Every Tuesday through Halloween, the ground level patio will welcome dogs and their humans to enjoy a range of specials in partnership with Tito’s Vodka.
WHEN
Tuesdays, September 5 – October 31 (weather permitting)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHAT
In addition to the AC Lounge’s daily happy hour, guess will enjoy:
$10 Tito’s drink specials
$1 Pup Cups
*A portion of the proceeds each week will benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance
Each week the team will raffle Tito’s dog accessories and toys. On Halloween a Dog Costume Contest will take over the patio with an on-site dog caricature artist making pet portraits for patrons. That evening a final raffle of all entries will award a grand prize of an impressive box of Tito’s pet products including bowls, chew toys, clothes and accessories.
WHERE
867 New Jersey Ave SE (ground level patio)
Washington, DC 20003
Join in at Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Gather your loved ones, friends, and colleagues to revel in the autumn spirit. Our exciting lineup of family-friendly and engaging activities promises fun, including a hay bale maze, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon twisting, strolling characters, DJ and dancing, plus so much more.
Enjoy complimentary hot cider and check out local eats from Capital Harvest on the Plaza vendors.
The event is weather permitting and activities are while supplies last.
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-on-woodrow-wilson-plaza-tickets-726304555477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 12th annual Howl-O-Ween. The event, takes place on Thursday, October 26 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm and 7:30pm.
Prizes will be awarded at 7:00pm to costumed doggies with their people, such as overnight stays, dinners and more. Local celebrity judges will award prizes for most creative, most adorable, funniest and honorable mentions.
All dogs will be pawsatively treated to peanut butter doggie biscuits created by Fairmont’s pastry team, and canine coolers will be placed throughout the courtyard. Humans can purchase spooky canine-themed cocktails along with Puptails and Doggie Dinners for all four-legged guests.
Enter through the M Street Alley way straight into the courtyard. There is no charge to attend Fairmont’s 12th Annual Howl-O-Ween. Please make your complimentary reservation here on Eventbrite, Howl-O-Ween
*Georgie, a yellow Labrador puppy, was born on August 17, 2018 at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with the aspiration of one day becoming a guide dog. However, she was found to be excessively friendly for that role. Luckily, Mark Huntley the hotel’s general manager, knew she was better suited for the hospitality industry. She spends her time in the lobby and courtyard greeting guests, visitors and holding special events.
Haunted Trail
October 26, 2023
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fitness Center
Join us for a spook-tacular night of fun and fright! The 0.6-mile trail features 10 actor scenes from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for children ages four through 12 years old. Our fright-free trail is at 6:30 for children who wish to walk the trail without actors in the scenes. Last entry to the trail is 8:30 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase including hot dogs, barbeque, mac & cheese, s’mores kits, caramel apples and more. Tickets purchased through Eventbrite for $20 per guest, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required.
