Bowser Administration to Host Halloween Fun at Events Across the District

 
(Washington, DC) – The Bowser Administration, led by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), will host dozens of Halloween events from October 24 – October 31, 2022. These free events for youth, adults, and pets promise treats, and a perhaps a few tricks for residents throughout all eight wards.  
 
“As the place 'where fun happens,' DPR knows how to create a Halloween to remember in the District.” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “From witches to superheroes, and all the ghosts and goblins in between, everyone is sure to find a spook-takular time at one of our many DPR Halloween events.” 
 
Highlights of DPR’s Halloween events in 2022 include: 

• Mars Wrigley Presents “Candy Land”
  • Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road, SE
  • Monday, October 24, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
  • In partnership with Mars Wrigley, this annual event is a candy and costume giveaway along with Halloween festival.
• Ward 7 “Haunted House on the Hill”
  • Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st Street, SE
  • October 26, 27, and 28, 6:00 – 8:30 PM each day
  • This annual tradition is back offering a scary, fun-filled tour of the haunted house.
• Monster Tennis Smash
  • Banneker Tennis Courts, 2500 Georgia Ave NW
  • October 26, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Come in costume ready to play some tennis along with Halloween-themed music, tennis instruction, treats, and more.
• Intergenerational Spooky Greets & Treats
  • Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 1327 Van Buren Street, NW
  • October 28, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Seniors and youth are invited to experience spooky greets and sweet treats.
• Howl-O-Ween
  • Guy Mason Community Center Dog Park, 3600 Calvert Street, NW
  • October 29, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Halloween is for furry friends too at this doggie costume contest.
• Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch & Resource Fair
  • King-Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street, SW
  • October 29, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Enjoy pumpkins, Halloween fun, and a candy drop along with organizations and agencies sharing information on resources available to the community. 
• Wheels Up, Hay Down: Roving Leaders Fall Festival
  • Oxon Run Park, 1200 Block of Mississippi Avenue, SE
  • October 31, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Join the DPR for a fun-filled fall festival with the area’s first-ever candy drop where candy is dropped to children from a fire truck ladder.  
• Haunted Hoops
  • Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
  • October 31, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Participate in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in costume or just enjoy the arts and crafts, picture booth, and treats. 

For a comprehensive list of all DPR Halloween events and to register, visit DPR.events. 

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