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Van Ness Main Street's Spooktacular

  • Forest Hills Playground 3220 Chesapeake Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20008 United States (map)

Costumes! Storytelling! Magic!

SAVE THE DATE for everyone's favorite kid-friendly Halloween event at Forest Hills Playground, this year’s SPOOKTACULAR is happening Sunday, October 29th from 10 AM - 12 PM. Parents and kids of all ages are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and gather at Forest Hills Playground for spooky-inspired activities followed by Trick or Treating at small businesses along Connecticut Ave in Wakefield, Forest Hills, and Van Ness. This event is free. Everyone is welcome!

This year, you'll enjoy:

  • Halloween Hunt

  • Pumpkin Crafts

  • Magic Show

  • DIY Trick or Treat Bag Crafts

  • Ian the Balloon Dude twisting 'awesome sculptures'

  • Spooky Story Time

  • Trick or Treating at small businesses along Connecticut Ave

Check out some of our photos below from last year's Spooktacular event!

This event is organized by Van Ness Main Street in partnership with Friends of Forest Hills Playground. We thank the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development for their support of creative events in our community. Forest Hills Playground is located at 3220 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Find directions, here: https://goo.gl/maps/z4U8hbEyWCKv3fJQ7

Earlier Event: October 28
Souled Out Dates Halloween
Later Event: October 29
Trunk or Treat at Capital Temple