Top 10 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in the DC Area.

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in the DC Area

"Get ready, little ghosts and ghouls! Halloween fun awaits in D.C. for families with young kids. Costumes, candy, and more!"

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Family Mystery Day at the Library of Congress

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NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular

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PumpkinPalooza

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DPR Halloween

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Hill-O-Ween 2023

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DC WitchFest

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