Halloween may be over after Friday, but the fun never stops in the DMV! There’s still plenty to do after the spooky season ends.
Nightmare at First Street at The Greene Turtle
Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
The Greene Turtle | 1237 1st St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
This family-friendly Halloween celebration runs all day, so you can stop in whenever you like to enjoy pumpkin painting, free kids’ meals and an all-day happy hour for parents! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes to enter the costume contest, where winners will take home Field of Screams tickets.
Free | thegreeneturtle.com
Civic Center Puppet Show presents “Pig Tales”
Nov. 1, 11-11:45 a.m.
- Scott Fitzgerald Theatre | 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851
Kids can learn important lessons through silly stories at this fun puppet show for young audiences. Suzy, Buster and Chester have to learn to share as they try to put on performances of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Attendees will also be able to create a craft project as part of the show.
$7, $5 for Rockville residents, free for kids ages 2 and younger | rockvillemd.gov/382/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Theatre
Día de los Muertos
Nov. 1, 4-7 p.m.
The Wharf | 760 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
The Wharf, the Mexican Cultural Institute and Fiesta DC are coming together for a family-friendly event meant to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead! Learn about the holiday by enjoying live performances, painting sugar skulls, getting your face painted with traditional skull makeup and exploring altars (ofrendas) to loved ones created by D.C. residents.
Free | wharfdc.com/diadelosmuertos/
