Halloween · Washington

Costume Carnival at the Gateway Pavilion

Events DC’s free Halloween carnival in Congress Heights, with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.

FreeAges 0–12#5 pick this week

Friday, October 30

Every year

Next datesOct 30, 2026
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Price in 2026Free
  • Ages in 2026Ages 0–12

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Who gets in free

EveryoneFree

With little kids

  • Best agesAges 0–12
  • We couldn’t confirm the exact address on the organizer’s page.

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

Where

  • Gateway Pavilion at St. Elizabeths East2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032Open in Maps ↗
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