Halloween at the Harbor

Check out all of the ways you can celebrate spooky season at National Harbor!

Mark your calendars for our annual Harbor Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from Noon - 3pm.

Check back soon for the calendar of 2023 activities but scroll down to see how we celebrated last year.

12:30 -2:30pm

Trick-Or-Treating

Get your candy stash started with trick-or-treating at nearly 30 locations around National Harbor! Check them out below.

Participating Locations

Bobby McKey's	Bohé	Brackish Waters
Brother Jimmy's	The Carousel	Carhartt
Comfort One Shoes	Corinto Gallery	Crystal Café by Faith2Felicity
Delsol Cariloha	Esplanade	The Furlough Cheesecake
Girlkin Lashes	House of JonLei Atelier	Hyatt Place National Harbor
IT'SUGAR	Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls	McCormick & Schmick's
mezeh mediterranean grill	MGM National Harbor	Muse Paintbar
Pepper Palace	Public House	Rosa Mexicano
Sticky Situations	The Brass Tap	ZAAF

Noon-2pm

HALLOWEEN SPINS

Visit The Capital Wheel and Carousel to celebrate Halloween! Children in costume get a FREE ride on The Capital Wheel & Carousel with the purchase of adult admission. *Restrictions apply.

Details

1:00 -2:30pm on the Plaza Screen

Movies on the Potomac

Grab your blanket and head down to the Plaza for a screening of our favorite Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus.

2:30pm on the Plaza Stage

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Cheer on National Harbor chefs & artists as they turn plain pumpkins into pure art. Finished pumpkin carvings will be auctioned off to benefit Hero Dogs.

2:45pm on the Plaza Stage

Pet Pawrade

Don't forget about your family's furry friends! Get them dressed in costume and join in the Pet Pawrade. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most creative costume and more.

1:00-2:30pm

Community Canopy

Meet & greet with our community partners including the Prince George's County Police Department, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department and the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.

Saturday, October 29th from 3:30 — 6:00pm.

Bobby McKey’s

All Ages Family Show & Costume Party

Music, Candy, Costumes, oh my! Join Bobby McKey's for an all ages dueling piano show. Check out the details and grab your tickets today.

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