Things to Do 15 Halloween Parties, Parades, and Shows in the DC Area Plus, bar crawls, a masquerade, and pumpkin festivals. Festivals, Halloween, PartiesOctober 15, 2026
Food How DC Bars and Restaurants Are Celebrating Halloween Seriously spooky pop-up bars, a Dolly Parton costume contest, and more. Halloween, Halloween barOctober 15, 2026
Things to Do DC Is Getting Its Own Beatboxing Competition The Capital Beatbox Battle is coming to Columbia Heights. MusicOctober 15, 2026
Food Three Vietnamese Spots Are Bringing Fresh Energy to Falls Church’s Eden Center Swing by the shopping center for a Nashville hot-chicken banh mi or icy flan Eden Center, Falls Church, VietnameseOctober 15, 2026
News & Politics Andy Harris Told a Student Journalist She Couldn’t Record Him. Was He Right? We asked media-law experts. October 15, 2026
Weddings A Garden-Party-Themed Wedding in Adams Morgan Highlights include springy florals, sentimental pocket squares, and Pride-party-inspired Aperol spritzes. Real WeddingsOctober 15, 2026
News & Politics Purported Kennedy Center Donation Sparks Intra-MAGA Feud, Maryland Congressman Threatens to Have Student Journalist Arrested, and Rosslyn…Has History? This is Washingtonian Today. Washingtonian TodayOctober 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do I Felt Lonely in DC. Was Joining a Social Group the Answer? I set out to make new friends—and to better understand how we end up lonely in the first place. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do 25 Places to Make New Friends Around DC Whether you’re new in town or looking to expand your circle, bonding over a shared interest is a tried-and-true strategy for making friends. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do 3 DC-Area Social Groups to Make New Connections Reenergize your social life with one of these social clubs. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do How Washingtonians Made Friends in the City Readers share their friendship meet-cutes. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do 9 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist Finding a therapist can be a challenge, but these clinician-approved tips are a great place to start. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do Is Teletherapy Right for You? Counseling is more accessible than ever. That doesn’t mean it’s good for everyone. Here are five things to consider. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship With Yourself How to make the most of your solo time. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026
Health | Things to Do 6 Relaxing Solo Date Ideas Around the DC Area Have a lovely dinner, spa day, or stroll. Friendship, Loneliness, Want a Friend in Washington?October 15, 2026