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Whether your fall style is more haunted house or garden tour at the White House, this week has something fun for you.
And if you're not allergic to going to Baltimore, Simone Biles brings her Gold Over America Tour to the Charm City on Tuesday, and the Commanders face the Ravens there on Sunday.
Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Ghana Week DC: Through Sat.
Día de los Muertos Celebration: Thurs., 6-9 p.m., 4th Street Plaza near National Gallery of Art, free
FYI: The lottery has closed for tickets to events in the East Building.
Concert & French Wine Reception @ Embassy of France: Weds., 7-9:30 p.m., La Maison Francaise
Capitals 50 Fest Celebration featuring Third Eye Blind: Thurs., 5 p.m., Capital One Arena, $19.74
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Fri., 7 p.m., Capital One Arena
Austrian Embassy Viennese Ball: Fri., 7-11:30 p.m., Embassy of Austria, $129+
White House Fall Garden Tours: Sat. and Sun., ticket distribution begins at 8:30 a.m. at the White House Visitors Center, free
Capital City Africa Cup - DC United vs. Asante Kotoko: Sat., Audi Field, $15+
Snallygaster: Sat., Oct. 12, The Wharf, $84.80+ (including fees)
SE Community Arts & Business Festival: Sat., Oct. 12, noon to 6 p.m., Anacostia Arts Center, free
Washington Capitals Home Opener: Sat., 7 p.m., Capital One Arena
Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville FC and Hispanic heritage celebration: Sun., 5 p.m., Audi Field
UnShushed! Film Festival: Sun., Oct. 13, 1-5 p.m., MLK Memorial Library downtown, $15
Justin Timberlake: The Forget Tomorrow World Tour: Sun., 7:30 p.m., Capital One Arena
White Ford Bronco At Hi Lawn: Sun., 3-6 p.m., Hi Lawn at Union Market, $25-$40
DC Punk Archive 10th Anniversary: “Punk the Capital” film screening: Sun., 2 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, free
Piano performance: Salón Mexicano with Jorge Federico Osorio: Sun., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., National Gallery Of Art, free but registration required
Justin Timberlake: The Forget Tomorrow World Tour: Sun., 7:30 p.m., Capital One Arena
What to do in Maryland
Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles and Team USA gymnasts: Tues., 7:30 p.m., CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, $71.95+
The Hops & Harvest Festival: Sat., Oct. 12, noon to 5 p.m., $56.70
Greenbelt Fall Fest: Sat., 2-5 p.m., Schrom Hills Park, free
Commanders vs. Ravens: Sun., 4:05 p.m., M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebración at Prince George's Publick Playhouse: Sun., 2-5 p.m., Hyattsville, free
What to do in Virginia
Fall Movies On The Plaza: “Flubber”: Weds., 8 p.m., Westpost at National Landing, free
Fall Capital Art and Craft Festival: Fri. to Sun., Dulles Expo Center, $11 in advance (senior discount available, kids under 12 free)
Lucketts Fall Vintage Market: Fri. to Sun., Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, Virginia, $15+ (free for kids under 12)
Fairfax Fall Festival: Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Old Town Square on North Street, free (FYI: There's an after-fest concert until 8:30 p.m.)
Army Ten-Miler: Sat., starts at the Pentagon, $110.00
Coming up soon
D.C. United’s last home game of the season vs. Charlotte FC: Oct. 19., 6 p.m., Audi Field
Washington Spirit’s last home game of the season vs. Chicago Red Stars: Oct. 20., 5 p.m., Audi Field
Arlington Restaurant Week: Oct. 14-21
Late Night: Boos & Brews: Oct. 24, Thurs., 6-9 p.m., National Building Museum, $20
Diana Ross: Oct 24-25, The Theater at MGM National Harbor
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