Halloween · Washington

Stamp & Scream Family Festival at the National Postal Museum

Halloween at the Postal Museum by Union Station. DC Public Library leads story times at noon and 2pm, and the costume parade starts at 1pm. Leave the masks at home.

FreeAges 0–12Indoor#1 pick this week

Saturday, October 31

Every year

Next datesOct 31, 2026
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Price in 2026Free; no registration
  • Ages in 2026Ages 0–12

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Who gets in free

EveryoneFree; no registration

With little kids

  • Best agesAges 0–12
  • Indoor or outIndoor

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

Where

  • National Postal Museum2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002Open in Maps ↗
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