Your D.C. Weekend: Boo at the Zoo, Wine Fest, Georgetown Fall Market
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Dress up and snag treats during Boo at the Zoo. Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images
Spooky strolls, pumpkin brews and vintage treasures: It's a true fall weekend in D.C. with crisp weather to match.
Why it matters: Forget 80-degree days — we're ready for Halloween fun, outdoor festivals and seasonal treats.
Here's how to make the most of it.
🦁 Boo at the Zoo: Trick-or-treat with the animals at the National Zoo, where 25-plus treat stations, after-hours animal encounters, magic shows and a new pumpkin patch await. Costumes encouraged! (Fri.-Sun., $35)
👻 Soul Strolls: Meet the dearly departed on a lantern-lit walk through Congressional Cemetery. This year's special edition explores 250 years of American history through costumed storytellers, with live music, food and drinks before the tour. (Fri.-Sat., $40 for adults, $20 for kids 12 and under, Capitol Hill)
🛍️ Lucketts Fall Vintage Market: Hunt for antique furniture, vintage fashion and one-of-a-kind finds from 200-plus vendors at this annual shopping extravaganza, complete with live music, food trucks and a beer garden. (Fri.-Sun., $20, Berryville, Va.)
🍷 D.C. Wine Fest: Sip your way through 100-plus wines at Dock5 in Union Market, with unlimited samples and bottles to take home. (Fri.-Sat., $49+)
🎃 Georgetown Fall Market: Shop local, grab seasonal bites, enjoy live music and paint pumpkins at this festive sidewalk market. (Sat., 11am, free)
🧙 Witching Hour Market: Browse vintage finds, handmade jewelry, crafts and baked goodies at this witchy little pop-up at the Square. (Sat., 11am, free, Downtown)
🍺 Pumpkin pints and pretzels: Sip pumpkin ales from across the country and snack on giant Bavarian pretzels at Red Bear Brewing. (Sat., 2pm, free, NoMa)
🧀 Trick, Treat, Cheese: A Halloween mashup of cheese, vintage shopping, tattoos, vinyl and live music at Henceforth. (Sat., 11am, free, H Street)
🎉 More weekend fun
📚 Art & BookFair: Shop an international treasure trove of books, artwork, jewelry and textiles at the annual State Department sale. (Sat.-Sun., 10am, free, Foggy Bottom)
🌿 Kingman Island Friends & Family Day: Get outdoors with paddling, boat tours, guided nature walks, art and hands-on activities for all ages. (Sat., 11am, free, Northeast D.C.)
⚽ Washington Spirit: Cheer on the Spirit as they take on Gotham FC at Audi Field. Tickets (Sat., 12:30pm)
🏒 Washington Capitals: Catch the Caps facing off against the New Jersey Devils in an afternoon showdown. Tickets (Sat., 1pm)
🇹🇷 Turkish Festival: Feast on Turkish delicacies while watching traditional folk dancing and live performances along Pennsylvania Avenue. (Sun., 11am-6pm, free, Downtown)
🇪🇹 Ethiopian Fall Festival: Celebrate Ethiopian culture with traditional food, music, dancing and more. (Sun., 1-7pm, free, Alexandria)
🎸 BluesFest: Spend Sunday grooving to live blues at Wunder Garten, with food, drinks and giveaways. (Sun., noon, free, NoMa)