Halloween is just around the corner, which means the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood has a variety of events geared up for the weekend to celebrate the thrilling, chilling holiday safely. Have your pumpkins custom-painted at Canal Park, take part in a costume contest with prizes featuring a complimentary hotel stay, or enter your four-legged friend in a pet costume at the Sandlot Southeast. Check out the many ways you can celebrate Halloween here in CapRiv.

Have a Nightmare on Tingey

You're in for a wicked Halloween party at Stadium Sports Bar & Smokehouse, featuring a live DJ, a shot special, and a signature blood bag cocktail! The event will kick off at 9:00 pm on Friday, October 29. Stop by the sports bar and enjoy a night of Halloween specials and good eats. 300 Tingey Street, SE

Decorate Your Pumpkin at Canal Park

The free 8th Annual Pumpkins in the Park returns on October 30 with another community gathering at Canal Park where the park's mid-block will transform into the neighborhood's very own pumpkin patch. After picking your own pumpkin, take home a free decorating kit, courtesy of Phase Family Learning Center & Kilwins, or have your pumpkin decorated to the next level by local artist Creative Pounds. If you like live music & pumpkin decorating, then this is the event for you. 2nd and L Streets, SE

Trick or Treat with Your Tiny Friends

Grab your kids and pets and head down to outdoor Trick or Treating with Steadfast Supply on October 30, featuring spooky treats, a photo booth, an awesome children’s book ready led by Lola & Pear. between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. All dogs and kids are welcome to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes, enjoy treats and have fun. 301 Tingey Street, SE

Catch a Festive Flick

Gather with friends, neighbors, and "altogether ooky" family for a free outdoor showing of The Addams Family (1991) at Yards Park on Thursday, October 28 starting at 6:30 pm (movie begins at 7:00 pm sharp). Kilwins will be at the event selling Halloween candy & treats, and the first 50 participants will receive a free Capitol Riverfront lawn blanket. 355 Water Street, SE

Head to the "Ultimutt" Yappy Hour

Enjoy an evening of "boo"ze and barks at the Sandlot Southeast with a Tricks + Treats yappy hour on Friday, October 29 at 4:00 pm. Pets are welcome to pawticipate in a FREE costume contest judged by a local group of dog aficionados, complete with $100 prize to the first place winner; and the first 50 humans - accompanying a pet of course - to snag a drink ticket at entry will enjoy a complimentary seasonal beer at the Sandlot bar. Be sure to register your su"pup"heros and "Bark"ensteins for a pet portrait paired with a Sprinkles pupcake. Proceeds from the $10 tickets will be donated to Rural Dog Rescue.

Party on a 1200-foot Dance Floor

Enjoy a night of fun Saturday, October 30 at 8:00 pm at Nightmare in Navy Yard. Tickets for the event range from $45 to $65, which include access to an open food and drink bar for three hours. The event will also feature a 1200 foot open-air stage with plenty of room to dance around to music from all decades and genres. Participants dressed in the best costumes will get to win a hotel stay and brunch for two, so dress to impress and don't forget your proof-of-vaccination. 1385 Canal Street, SE

Get Lost at Sea

Anchovy Social will host their first ever Halloween Haunted Pirate Party at Sea - rain or shine - on October 29 featuring cocktails, costumes, and buried treasure. In an effort to keep the community safe and healthy, vaccination cards will be validated at the entrance before entry. General admission is $25 plus taxes. 221 Tingey Street, SE

Boo with DCU

Enjoy a series of pre-match activities on Wednesday, October 27 at 6:00 pm at Boo with DCU. Tickets for the match grant you access to the Halloween event, which will feature trick or treating, a costume contest, and face painting located throughout the venue. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best costumes for the festive-filled evening. 100 Potomac Ave, SW

Take a Guided Wine Tour

Enjoy a guided wine tasting with experts from the District Winery, paired with tasty Halloween treats at Halloween Candy & Wine Tasting on Sunday, October 31 between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Tickets for the event range from $36 to $45, which will include an hour-long tasting of six different wines and tutorials on urban winemaking. There are three different time slots for the event, each limited to 14 people. All wines will also be available for purchase after the event, plus free goodie bags will be handed out for guests to take home. 385 Water St, SE