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.
The Big Broadcast Presents: War of the Worlds 85th Anniversary Listening Party
What: WAMU and The Big Broadcast are hosting an in-person listening party of Orson Welles’s acclaimed “War of the Worlds” production with The Mercury Theater of the Air, to mark the 85th anniversary of the original 1938 broadcast. We are inviting fans and their families to cozy up by Ed Walker’s restored 1932 RCA radio to hear Welles’s thrilling masterpiece, the way it was meant to be heard. This exclusive event promises to be a wonderful evening for the entire family – and kicks off an upcoming series of fun family events at the WAMU studios.
Who: Tony Award winner Murray Horwitz, host of The Big Broadcast, will be emceeing this event. Prior to the listening party, Murray will be holding a meet and greet for a small group of WAMU listeners.
Why: With the Halloween season approaching, what more perfect time to host a listening party of “War of the Worlds”? If you’re looking for something to do to kick off the Halloween weekend for you and your kids, look no further!
Who should attend: This event is designed specifically for the whole family. The event will also feature Halloween themes activities for all ages.
When: Listen to this terrifying classic – no screens, just screams on Friday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: WAMU Black Box Theater and Community Room; 4401 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. Street parking is available. Metro accessible via the Red Line (Van Ness).
The 10th Annual Adams Morgan Apple Pie Baking Contest and the 15th Annual Licking Creek Bend Farm Heirloom Apple Tasting returns to Adams Morgan on Saturday, October 28! The highly-anticipated community event will take place in front of The Line Hotel and directly across the street from the farmer’s market in Unity Park at Euclid and Champlain Streets NW.
Event highlights include an heirloom apple tasting and a homemade apple pie baking contest from residents in the neighborhood. Area bakers compete for the title of ‘Best Apple Pie’, and attendees can purchase pie slices for $6 each to support Jubilee Jumpstart, a neighborhood nonprofit that provides high-quality early childhood education with a focus on children and families with the least access.
The apple pie contest is judged by the following local pie lovers:
- Alaina James, Store Owner, Mixxed (opening soon in Adams Morgan)
- Phil Mendelson, Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia
- Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember, Ward 1
- Tom Sherwood, Analyst, WAMU-FM 88.5 Kojo Nnamdi Politics Hour; Contributing Writer, Washington City Paper
- Margaret Stevens, Commissioner, ANC 1C
- Eun Yang, NBC News4 Anchor
- Representative from Jubilee Jumpstart, early childhood education center
Event Schedule:
8am: Adams Morgan Farmers Market opens in Unity Park
10am: Heirloom apple tasting, presented by Michael Tabor of the Licking Creek Bend Farm
11am: Pie slices go on sale (available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They typically sell out quickly.)
11:30am-12:30pm: Apple pie contest judging begins
12:30pm: Apple pie contest winners announced
1pm: Market & festival ends
Additional Event Details:
The event is free and open to the public. Each pie-baking contestant will make three homemade 9” pies from scratch (one for the judges, two for sale) and provide a list of their ingredients. Bakers compete for the top slot in five categories: appearance, filling, crust, overall, and People’s Choice. The People’s Choice category is voted on and scored by the public. A QR code is placed on each individual pie slice that is sold at the festival and the purchaser can score the pie slice they eat. Votes are tallied and the People’s Choice winner is announced later in the day. Winners in each category will receive a certificate, a mention on social media, and a 2 week CSA membership from Licking Creek Bend Farm. 100% of the proceeds from pie sales are donated to the local charity, Jubilee Jumpstart. Lots of Adams Morgan businesses will be offering apple-themed specials throughout the weekend for all to enjoy. Apple specials will be listed on the event website. The festival is hosted by the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and Licking Creek Bend Farm, in partnership with The Line Hotel. To learn more, visit AdMoAppleFestival.com.
Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour
Saturday, October 28
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tysons Corner Center Plaza
Barbie is living the dream and cruising to Tysons Corner Center! Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour
Get into the Halloween spirit and join Bar Chinois on Saturday, October 28th for a Halloween costume contest. The first place winner will receive a $100 giftcard to Bar Chinois and second place will win a bottle of champagne. Grab your friends and enjoy drink specials including $1 Titos and Milagro and music from DJ Coco Spinelle from 10PM to close. Additionally, the kitchen will be open regular hours for late night food offering like garlic noodles, bao buns, and more. The full dinner menu can be found HERE.
WHERE:
Bar Chinois
455 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
WHEN:
Saturday, October 28th from 10PM – 2AM
For reality TV lovers, there’s nothing scarier than a room full of “Bravolebrities,” so Lulu’s is hosting BRAVOWEEN – a Halloween costume party on Tuesday, October 31 from 5pm to close. The Bravo TV-themed party encourages guests to dress up as their favorite personalities from shows ranging from The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm, Below Deck, Summer House and more!
There will be themed cocktails and a social media costume contest (with prizes), and guests can make free dinner reservations on Resy, or walk in to enjoy drinks at the indoor and outdoor bars.
Halloween Night also happens to coincide with Lulu’s weekly “Quiz + Fizz” Tuesday Trivia, so they are hosting a spooky-meets-Bravo-themed Hall
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
Enjoy an educational and entertaining evening of cocktails and political history and folklore with noted cocktail historian and author Philip Greene. You’ll learn about the role that beverage alcohol played in 18th and 19th century campaigning, George Washington’s rye distillery, the favorite drinks of many presidents and politicians, including FDR, Winston Churchill and Huey Long, and so much more. Enjoy authentic cocktails and delicious appetizers during the show. The drinks will be made using the fine products of Prestige-Ledroit Distributing Co.
