DPR + MPD free Halloween events across the District
Petworth Halloween Community Event
A Halloween community event featuring arts and crafts and a candy giveaway.
Petworth Recreation Center, 801 Taylor Street NW
Wednesday, October 29, 3 to 5 pm
MARS Halloween Bash 2025
In partnership with MARS, come out for Halloween fun and candy!
Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
Thursday, October 30, 3 to 7:30 pm
Halloween Trunk or Treat
A community-driven evening of fun, candy, and cars.
Joseph Cole Recreation Center, 1299 Neal Street NE
Thursday, October 30, 5 to 7 pm
Haunted Town & Haunted House
A scary haunted place with people dressed as frightening characters, creating a chilling experience for visitors.
Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 6:15 to 8:30 pm
Halloween Parade & Trick or Treating
Join us for a Halloween parade in the park and a candy giveaway.
Friendship Recreation Center, 4500 Van Ness Street NW
Friday, October 31, 4 to 4:40 pm
Benning Stoddert Halloween Costume Show Off and ‘I Scream’ Social
The Benning Stoddert Halloween Costume Show Off and I Scream Social brings the community together for fun, music, delicious ice cream, Halloween treats, and a chance to show off creative or spooky costumes.
Benning Stoddert Community Center, 100 Stoddert Place SE
Friday, October 31, 5 to 8 pm
Nightmare at Brentwood Haunted Costume Party
Join us for a spooky Halloween party filled with live music, delicious food and drinks, fun tricks or treats, and exciting prizes!
Brentwood Recreation Center, 2311 14th Street NE
Friday, October 31, 5 to 7:30 pm
RSVP: nightmareatbrentwoodhauntedcostumeparty.splashthat.com
Pumpkin Palooza at Lafayette-Pointer
Come join us for Pumpkin Palooza! Bring along your own pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a fantastic time. We’ll have stickers, paint, and plenty of spooky fun for everyone to enjoy.
Lafayette-Pointer Recreation Center, 5900 33rd Street NW
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8 pm
New York Ave Rec Trunk or Treat
A fun and safe way for the community to trick-or-treat.
New York Avenue Recreation Center, 100 N Street NW
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8 pm
A Spooktacular Silent Disco
Come join us for a fantastic Halloween party! Enjoy candy, lively music, and lots of fun for everyone.
Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th Street NW
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8 pm
Ridge Road Halloween Party
Join us at the Ridge Road Community Center for a fantastic and spooky celebration! Enjoy a variety of fun activities like candy, games, face painting, a dance contest, a best costume competition, a famous spooky wall, and so much more. It’s sure to be a memorable time for everyone!
Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Road SE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8 pm
Haunted Hallway + Movie Night
Join us if you dare…for a night of frights and delights! Riggs-LaSalle will host a haunted house and a family-friendly movie night.
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, 501 Riggs Road NE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 9 pm
Halloween Costume Skate Party
Join us for a SPOOK-tacular night! Grab your costumes and hit the rink for a night filled with thrilling music, creepy costumes, and roller skating fun! Bring your friends and family!
Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street NW
Friday, October 31, 4 to 7:30 pm
Thriller Flash Mob
Join DPR’s Roving Leaders-led Thriller Flash Mob during the Halloween Costume Skate Party – featuring the Eastern Senior High School blue and white marching band.
Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street NW
Friday, October 31, 7 to 9 pm
Haunted Mansion Drive-In Movie Night
Join DPR for this exciting haunted movie night in the park from the seat of your car!
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE
Friday, October 31, 7 pm
Wheels Up, Hay Down
Join us for a fun-filled wheels up, hay down, fall festival! Enjoy seasonal treats, games, and activities for all ages!
Emery Heights Community Center, 5701 Georgia Avenue NW
Saturday, November 1, 12 to 3 pm
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
Wednesday, October 29 through Friday, October 31, 5 to 9 pm
Trunk or Treat
1D Station, 101 M Street SW
Friday, October 31, 5 to 9 pm
Second District
Trunk or Treat
2D Station, 3320 Idaho Avenue NW
Friday, October 31, 5 to 8 pm
Third District
Haunted House
3D Station Garage, 1620 V Street NW
Friday, October 31, 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, November 1, 6 to 8 pm
Fourth District
Haunted Campgrounds
4D Station, 6001 Georgia Avenue NW
Thursday, October 30, 6 to 8 pm
Fifth District
Halloween Party
Arboretum Recreation Center, 2412 Rand Place NE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8 pm
Sixth District
Trunk or Treat
RFK Parking Lot, 2400 East Capitol Street NE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 8:30 pm
Haunted House
School Safety Engagement, 5002 Hayes Street NE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 10 pm
Seventh District
Trunk or Treat
7D Station, 2455 Alabama Avenue SE
Friday, October 31, 5:30 to 8 pm
MPD Youth and Family Engagement Bureau
Haunted House
5002 Hayes Street NE
Friday, October 31, 6 to 10 pm
Other upcoming Halloween events include:
The Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL)
House of DACL
A legendary celebration that honors the rich history of the Ballroom scene and LGBTQ+ seniors in DC.
Mary’s House, 401 Anacostia Road SE
Friday, October 31, 12 pm
Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
3rd Annual Trunk of Treat Fall Festival
ONSE Office, 100 42nd Street NE
Friday, October 31, 4 to 7 pm