While many local Halloween events are
canceled this year, some of the DC-area’s
favorite performers and places are going
all out to make sure kids have a fantastic
Halloween. Host a Virtual Halloween Party: The
Great Zucchini, Washington FAMILY’s
Best Kids’ Party Entertainer of 2020, has
been keeping kids connected and laughing
through the pandemic with his popular
Zoom birthday parties. Throughout
October, the magician will also be hosting
virtual Halloween parties, complete with
spooky magic tricks and jokes, and will
perform in person at socially distanced
outdoor events.

Explore Air & Scare Online: The Udvar-
Hazy Center’s annual Air & Scare event is a
Halloween highlight for many local families.

It’s still happening this year, albeit online.

Visit the Air & Space Museum’s website
throughout October for Halloween-themed
virtual events, including story time and
costume and pumpkin contests.

Get Spooky at the Playseum: Every day
is Halloween at the Playseum in Bethesda!
During the month of October, kids are
encouraged to visit in costume
and participate in daily
socially distant Halloween
activities, including cookie-
decorating contests and
themed crafts.

Experience a Different Boo at the Zoo:
New for 2020, Boo Drive Thru features
spooky sights and a fun photo opp—all
from the safety of your car. Costumed kids
won’t be able to fill their buckets with candy
galore this year, but they will receive treat
bags at the end of the mile-long drive down
the National Zoo’s North Road. Boo Drive
Thru is taking place on Saturday, Oct.

24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4:30-
9:30 p.m., and car passes must be
purchased in advance.

Visit a Farm that is Friendly
and Frightening: The legendary Cox
Farms Fall Festival isn’t canceled, but it
will look very different from years past.

On Monday and Friday afternoons from
Sept. 25 through Nov. 5, visitors can drive
the farm’s traditional hayride route in
their own cars. Don’t forget to grab some
apple cider, kettle corn and donuts for the
spooky ride! n
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AWESOMEST KIDS’ COSTUMES!
Costume Contest Runs
October 1st - October 29th
Winner Announced October 30th
on Our Website & Social Media
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Submit a photo of your child’s creative costumes from
this year or a previous Halloween for your chance
to win a prize pack of games from ThinkFun.

washingtonfamily.com/halloweencontest2020 Contest rules: Contest runs Thursday, October 1 - Thursday, October 29. One entry per child, winner will be randomly selected.

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Participate in social
distancing activities