Bethesda Row Fall Restaurant Week
(Now through October 24; Bethesda Row; Bethesda, MD 20804; $15 lunch; $30 dinner; www.bethesdarow.com)
Bethesda Row’s Fall Restaurant Week will be running from Monday October 18th- October 23rd, 2010. The meals feature a three course prix fix lunch for $15 and three course dinner for $30. As if that isn’t enough, patrons will also receive a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to Redwood. This great deal is only valid for a week so be sure and make reservations at some of the below participating restaurants!
American Tap Room
Café Deluxe
Jaleo
Lebanese Taverna
Parker’s American Bistro
Raku
Assaggi
Mon Ami Gabi
Redwood
Le Pain Quotidien
Tara Thai
Taylor Gourmet
Halloween 2010
Silver Spring Zombie Walk
(October 23, 2010)
The pre-walk party for the Silver Spring Zombie Walk will take place at The Quarry House Tavern, (8401 Georgia Ave.) at 8p.m. and will depart at 9:30p.m. sharp from Georgia Ave. The event will end at the AFI Silver Theatre, (8633 Colesville Rd.) with a screening of the gory and hysterical British zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead.
D.C. Challenge Haunted History Race and Costume Bash
(October 30, 2010; 4:30p.m.- Midnight)
The D.C. Challenge Haunted History Race and Costume Bash is a fun adult event (21 year of age and up) which features a costume contest, trick or treating, scavenger race, live music and a costume party. Perks include over $2,500 in cash and prizes!
Kennedy Center – Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales
(October 31, 2010; 1p.m. & 3p.m.)
The Kennedy Center’s Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales is a great way to celebrate Halloween while enjoying sounds from the National Symphony Orchestra while dressed up and your scariest look. The Musical Instrument Petting Zoo is also a fun way to teach youngsters about musical education. Kids also get a chance to meet concert entertainers after the performance at 3p.m.
Fright Fest at Six Flags America
(October 2-31, 2010; Mitchellville, Maryland)
Bring the entire family out to celebrate Halloween in Washington D.C.’s Six Flags America where visitors can enjoy spooky rides in the dark, trick or treating, shows in the streets and much more.
Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
(September 25-October 31, 2010; Doswell, Virginia)
This year King’s Dominion will feature some amazing entertainment as part of their annual Halloween Haunt. Adult visitors can enjoy scare zones crawling with monsters and ghosts as well as nine mazes, treats and more. For more family friendly fun, children can enjoy the spooks of Kidzville, Howl-O-Fest, (the ultimate children’s Halloween bash), and Nickelodeon Central.
Boo at the Zoo
(October 22-24, 2010; 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m.; National Zoo, Washington, D.C.)
Boo at the Zoo is one of the D.C. National Zoo’s most exciting events of the year. Join the likes of night owls, bats, spiders and other haunting animals while children trick or treat for goodies. The event will also host talks from animal experts, costumed volunteers handing out sweets and beautiful decorations.
Night of the Living Zoo
(October 29, 2010; 8p.m.-Midnight; National Zoo, Washington, D.C.)
This adult version of Boo at the Zoo features live entertainment, a costume contest and deliciously spooky musical performances.
Greenbelt Pumpkin Walk and Carving Festival
(October 22 & 23, 2010; Greenbelt, Maryland)
The Greenbelt Pumpkin Walk and Carving Festival is a family friendly event where visitors can carve out pumpkins and stroll through a candle lit wooded trail which listening to live music.
Air & Scare at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
(October 23, 2010; 2p.m.-8p.m.; National Air and Space Museum; Chantilly, Virginia)
If astronauts and aliens sound like your kind of Halloween, then join the National Air and Space Museum for some great interactive events and stations and a free screening of “The Jetsons” in IMAX. More fun activities include games, karaoke and indoor trick or treating.
Oktoberfests in D.C. 2010
Oktoberfest entices all of Fall’s best senses, from amazing tasting beers to hearing traditional music to smelling the delicious wafts of German fare, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Blob’s Park Oktoberfest
(September 18-October 31, 2010; 8024 Max Blob’s Park Rd.; Jessup, Maryland; $10 admission)
Biergarten Haus Oktoberfest
(September 18-October 4, 2010; 1355 H St. NE; Washington, D.C.)
Oktoberfest at Fort Meade
(September 22, 2010; Fort Meade Pavilion, Llewellyn Ave.; Fort Meade, Maryland; Free)
Das Best Oktoberfest
(September 25-26, 2010; noon-6p.m.; National Harbor, MD; $25, Children 12 and under- free!)
Frederick Oktoberfest
(October 2-3, 2010; Saturday: 11-10p.m., Sunday 11-8 p.m.; Frederick Fairgrounds, East Patrick St., Frederick, MD; $5)
Germantown Oktoberfest
(October 2, 2010; begins at 11a.m.; Ridge Road Park, Germantown, MD)
Annual Charity Classic: “Oktoberfest”
(October 8, 2010, 6-10 p.m. City Club of Washington, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington D.C.; $25 per person)
The annual charity class Oktoberfest is an amazing charity event which will benefit associations like The Muscular Dystrophy Association and The Yellow Ribbon Fund. It will feature beer, traditional music and amazing German cuisine.
