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Things to do in the DC area this weekend: Oct. 25-27

Things to do in the D.C. area this weekend, Oct. 25-27. (Courtesy Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images; Sophie Zhai)

All Weekend

at Capital One Arena continues through this weekend with a Military Night and a Kids Day Saturday with World Cup riders, horses, demos and vendors.

marks its 12th year bringing Europe鈥檚 most talented children鈥檚 entertainers to the D.C. area for two weeks of free performances, concerts, workshops, movies, storytelling, magic and more.

this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia, features over a half-mile of family friendly Halloween scenes and activities with seasonal treats and movies.

at the Maryland State Fairground is a magical excursion into miniature worlds, featuring fantastical layouts, kids play areas and collectibles.

in Reston, Virginia, will feature some of the best and brightest comedians with a variety of shows and events.

will bring various movies to various locations, from documentary to shorts premieres, special events and Q&As.

continues with various screens, special guests, Q&As showcasing the newest and most intriguing films exploring issues facing the Arab world.

in Dickerson, Maryland, for over 25 years has been ranked among the most creative and terrifying haunted experiences with three haunted trails, bonfires, extreme events, performances and a 鈥淒eadly Dinner鈥 in the ghost town鈥檚 saloon. Open now through Nov 2.

is great family fun with rides, food, music and games, Fields of Fear and more.

in Chantilly, Virginia, is amazing family farm fun with rides, activities, entertainment and more.

, in Frederick, Maryland, provides great fall, farm and family fun with rides, activities, corn maze, entertainment, food and fireworks.

, in Germantown, Maryland, will have pick-your-own pumpkins, rides, farm fun activities, food and more.

, at Leesburg Animal Park is great family fun with animals, activities, entertainment and more.

features a day of family fun fall activities, rides, entertainment, mazes, pumpkin jumping and picking, and more.

The newest ARTECHOUSE exhibit, , examines human motion from various standpoints by renowned Japanese artist Daito Manabe, engaging visitors in dances, lights and shades through creative technology.

The Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden presents “,” the first time the 4.3-acre outdoor plaza is being devoted almost entirely to the work of one artist.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts听辫谤别蝉别苍迟蝉听featuring one of the art world鈥檚 greatest revolutionaries, with a 40-piece display of glass painted porcelains and sculptures.

The National Portrait Gallery听presents 鈥,鈥 a collection of photographs from pivotal moments in history with an interactive kiosk and illustrated brochure.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum presents with more than 45 new works on display.

The 太子探花eum听presents 鈥in a new exhibit exploring the effect Comedy Central鈥檚 show had on American politics with over 50 artifacts.

The Phillips Collection‘s new exhibit “” is a collection by internationally acclaimed Cuban artists Marco Castillo and Dagoberto Rodr铆guez.

The Kennedy Center presents with Philadelphia鈥檚 powerhouse contemporary ballet company at various showtimes Friday and Saturday.

The Kennedy Center presents . Verdi鈥檚 epic retelling of Shakespeare鈥檚 tragedy traces the collapse of a great hero. Various times beginning this weekend.

Arena Stage presents “” which reminds us that the freedom of information is big business and big tech won鈥檛 go down without at fight. It’s the story of how a young man鈥檚 mistakes at 17 haunt him a decade later.

The Signature Theatre presents “” Caryl Churchill鈥檚 caustically funny and surreal afternoon tea calamity, at various showtimes this weekend.

Ford鈥檚 Theatre听presents 鈥,鈥 by August Wilson. The play depicts the trials of a former Negro League baseball star turned sanitation worker adapting to life with his family in Pittsburgh. This is the final weekend.

Shakespeare Theatre Company and The Washington Ballet presents . Featuring works by acclaimed choreographers, the show traces the evolution of ballet and dance.

The Warner Theatre presents . A great urban classic comes to life. Various showtimes through this weekend.

The Kennedy Center presents Kid Prince and Pablo in the Mark Twain classic “” re-imagined as a digital age American hip-hop story for the whole family.

Saturday, Oct. 26

at Audi Field will offer 15+ kinds of macaroni and cheese, craft beers, wines, spirit samples, live music and more.

is an annual Halloween event with creepy crafts, spooky science experiments, trick or treating and Halloween-themed activities.

at Great Meadow in The Plains is a full day of activities, from tailgate, terrier races, shopping, hat contests and steeplechase racing.

will see Alexandria鈥檚 ghosts and goblins on the hunt for colorful toy-filled pumpkins with crafts. The event also features activities, a parade, storytelling and more.

at Blue Crab Stadium features vendors, local foods, brews, wine and spirits, crafts and more.

in St. Michaels, Maryland, features local fare, craft beers and spirits, two music stages, river cruises, kids activities and more.

is a popular annual event with unique crafts and jewelry, one-of-a-kind treasures and holiday gifts.

in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the ultimate family farm fun event for the season with pumpkin picking, rides, activities, foods. The event is pet friendly.

in Old Town Alexandria. Get the little ones dressed up and travel the mapped out area with shopping, restaurants and treats.

is the D.C.’s biggest, baddest and longest running Halloween Party and bar crawl with a costume contest, scares and thrills.

Saturday night

The Hylton Performing Arts Center has the bluegrass, big-brass of .

The 9:30 Club presents club sets, original productions and performers with .

The Anthem hosts Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter .

Pearl Street Warehouse has New York rock-jazz artist .

Union Stage has Louisville rapper .

Rams Head On Stage hosts legendary rockers (also a matinee show).

The Howard Theatre presents R&B singer-songwriter .

The Hamilton has NYC musicians performing White Album Selects and Favs.

The Strathmore hosts the .

Amp by Strathmore has .

U Street Music Hall hosts country singer-songwriter .

City Winery has .

The Song Byrd Cafe presents New York alt-rocker .

Sixth & I hosts the Americana godfather and newgrass pioneer .

Stone Room Concerts presents singer-songwriter, instrumentalists . m

Hill Country Live has the bluegrass sounds of .

EagleBank Arena presents .

The Soundry hosts Baltimore鈥檚 blues-soul ambassador .

Sunday, Oct. 27

is a rain-or-shine event with trick or treating, seasonal activities, slime demos, spooky stories and a movie, “Hocus Pocus.”

at Veteran鈥檚 Plaza in Silver Spring celebrates the season with a dessert fain and a kids costume parade with prizes.

invites families and pets to participate with seasonal activities, treats, music and games.

in Alexandria is a rain-or-shine event with seasonal activities, games, rides, treats and fun.

is a seasonal scavenger hunt through 100+ themed rooms with 70 secret doors.

The Arts Barn of Gaithersburg presents “,” a retelling of the classic fairy tale with two matinee shows.

Sunday night

Echo Stage presents rapper .

The Birchmere hosts Canadian singer-songwriter .

9:30 Club has singer-songwriter .

Union Stage has the alt-metal of New York鈥檚 .

The Fillmore hosts Canadian multiplatinum rockers .

Rams Head On Stage features the soulful-jazz funk of eight-piece .

Jammin鈥 Java has the rock reggae jam of .

The Lincoln Theatre presents Canadian indie-pop sisters .

U Street Music Hall host R&B artists .

City Winery has Voice star singer-songwriter .

The Song Byrd Cafe presents hip-hop artist .

Blues Alley hosts Grammy winning artist .

Bethesda Blues & Jazz presents six-time Grammy winning gospel singer .

Mary DePompa

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