Fall events in and around Washington, DC

In addition to checking things off our fall bucket list and jumping in the car soon to look at fall foliage, there are plenty of fall events happening in the next few months that will allow families to experience Washington, DC. Don’t miss out on a fall favorite; apple and pumpkin picking!

Adam’s Morgan Porchfest: October 14

The Great Pumpkin Race & Fall Festival: October 14

Bethesda Row Arts Festival: October 14-15

Boo at the Zoo: October 20 – 22

Oxon Hill Farm Fall Festival: October 21

Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon: October 21 – 22

NSO Family Concert- Halloween Spooktacular: October 22

First Studio at The Kreeger Museum: October 28

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos at the National Museum of the American Indian: October 29

El Día de los Muertos Festival: November 2

Diwali Family Festival at National Museum of Asian Art: November 5

Bluey’s Big Day at The Kennedy Center: November 21-26

Enchant: November 24 – December 31

Disney’s Frozen at The Kennedy Center: December 20, 2023 – January 21, 2024

Order new seasonal treats from Milk Bar.

• Pumpkin Coffee Cake + Truffles. This popular flavor returns for fall at all bakeries. A vanilla cake is layered with cinnamon “goo,” crunchy cinnamon streusel, pumpkin cheesecake filling and pumpkin frosting. It’s then topped with the *best* part of coffee cake – heaps of coffee cake topping. Available online and bakeries nationwide.

• Caramel Apple Pie Cake. Layers of caramel cake are slathered in a combination of gooey apples and vanilla caramel, and have hidden bits of cinnamon pie crumb in the center. True to pie form, the cake is topped with a layer of ice cream frosting and mini “scoops” of ice cream crumb. Available online and bakeries nationwide.