WASHINGTON — Halloween is almost here, and this spooky season the DC Department of Parks and Recreation want families to celebrate safely. WUSA9 spoke with director Thennie Freeman who said safety is the goal. Halloween evening safety go teams will be out from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. to ensure safe passage for kids, teenagers, and adults who will be out celebrating. Teams are typically staffed with violence interrupters as well as members of the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services. Below is a list of all the events DC's Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting.
Haunted Town Haunted House
Experience a spooky walk-through with eerie settings and masked participants.
- Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
- Tuesday, October 29, through Thursday, October 31, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Roving Leaders’ Halloween Costume Skate Party
Join us for a spooktacular night! Grab your costumes and hit the rink for a night filled with thrilling music, creepy costumes, and roller-skating fun. The event also includes a candy drop with the help of DC Fire and EMS with a 24-foot ladder!
- Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street NW
- Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 8 pm
Roving Leaders’ Wheels Down, Hay Up
Join us for a fun-filled Wheels Up, Hay Down Fall Festival! Enjoy seasonal treats, games, and activities for all ages.
- Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE
- Saturday, November 2, 12 pm to 4 pm
MPD will also hold a series of child-safe, family-friendly events for Halloween known as the Halloween Safe Haven events. View a full list of events for each police district below:
First District
Haunted House
- 1D Station, 101 M Street SW
- Tuesday, October 29 through Thursday, October 31, 5 pm to 9 pm
Second District
Trunk or Treat
- 2D Station, 3320 Idaho Ave NW
- Wednesday, October 31, 5 pm to 8 pm
Third District
Haunted House
- 3D Station Garage, 1620 V Street NW
- Tuesday, October 29 through Saturday, November 2, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Fourth District
Trunk or Treat
- 4D Station, 6001 Georgia Ave NW
- Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 7 pm
Fifth District
Costume Parade
- Arboretum Recreation Center, 2412 Rand Place NE
- Wednesday, October 30, 5 pm to 8 pm
Harvest Fest/Trunk or Treat
- JC Nalle Community School, 219 50th Street SE
- Thursday, October 31, 3 pm to 5 pm
Seventh District
Trunk or Treat
- 7D Station, 2455 Alabama Ave SE
- Thursday, October 31, 5 pm to 8 pm
Youth and Family Engagement Bureau (YFEB)
Haunted House
- YFEB, 5002 Hayes Street NE
- October 31, 6 pm to 10 pm
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE)
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival
- ONSE, 100 42nd Street NE
- Thursday, October 31, 4 pm to 7 pm