Fall is one of our favorite times in Washington DC. The heat and the crowds are gone, so you can enjoy the best of the city. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in October.
Fall Foliage
Enjoy the fall foliage along the C&O Canal National Historic Park starting in Georgetown and stretching for 13 miles to Great Falls Park in Northern Virginia.
Explore Rock Creek Park – a park in the middle of the city offering walking, jogging and bike trails – even a stable.
Visit the US National Arboretum and enjoy the Orchid show and sale or just take a walk around the grounds and enjoy the fall foliage and the seasonal blooming plants including hibiscus, autumn crocuses, water lilies, camellias, chrysanthemums, boxwood and more.
Take a walk at the National Zoo in the crisp fall weather (and maybe even smaller crowds).
Halloween
Enjoy the Halloween Film Festival at American Film Institute in Silver Spring. This year includes a special tribute to Vincent Price, plus the annual showing of the silent Nosferatu accompanied by live music. Halloween night brings a live interactive show of “The Tingler.”
Visit the National Zoo the evening of October 21, 22 or 23 with Boo at the Zoo and get treats and see the animals at night.
Take a walking tour and visit Washington’s most haunted houses including the Octagon House.
Oktoberfest
Looking to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Post’s Going Out Guru’s recommend the best in DC including Beirgarten Haus.
For German culture, including film, games and yes, Oktoberfest, visit the Goethe Institute.
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