‘Beatrice Likes the Dark’
Throughout the Month, Times vary
(Additional dates in November) | Glen Echo, MD
Adventure Theatre will perform a stage adaptation of the children’s book by April Genevieve Tucholke throughout the month, bringing the story to life through music, magic and puppetry.
$26 | adventuretheatre-mtc.org
Taste of Bethesda 2026
Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bethesda, MD
Eat your way around Bethesda at the town’s annual food festival at Woodmont Triangle, featuring beloved local restaurants and exciting newcomers.
Free; $10 per five food tickets | bethesda.org
‘Hansel & Gretel’
Oct. 16-25, Times vary | Arlington, VA
Youth performers from Encore Stage & Studio will perform a musical twist on the beloved fairy tale for young audiences and their families. Pre-show experiences, such as a breadcrumb trail scavenger hunt and a costume party, can be added on certain dates.
$13-$16 | encorestage.org
Easterseals Walk With Me
Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | National Harbor, MD
Easterseals’ annual walk for people of all ages and abilities is a great opportunity to contribute to an important cause. Food and entertainment will be available before and after the walk.
$25-$35; free for ages 12 and younger | dcmdva.easterseals.com
Family Spooky Disco
Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Do the Monster Mash and other dances for spooky season at this dance party for children and their families at Dance Place. Costumes are encouraged!
$18.50-$48.50 | danceplace.org
Coco Live-to-Film Concert: The North American Tour
Oct. 31, 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Additional dates in November) | North Bethesda, MD
See Disney’s animated modern classic “Coco” like never before, with the score performed live by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México at Strathmore.
$28-$78 | strathmore.org
