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@washingtonian.comTiki drinks, flaming pu pu platters, and a spaceship diner? Astro Zombie is bringing all three to Dupont Circle when it opens around Halloween in the former Little Serow space.
@washingtonian.comBaltimore hardcore band Turnstile is bringing a free concert to the Washington Monument on October 24. The show will benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.
@washingtonian.comLooking for your next spooky read? The owner of an Alexandria horror bookstore shares four chilling books by DC-area authors to add to your reading list this Halloween season.
@washingtonian.comLao-style breakfast sandwiches on Chinese doughnuts? That's just one of the creative offerings at Khao Nom, a new weekend takeout window inside Arlington's Padaek serving Southeast Asian snacks and drinks.
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@washingtonian.comPeak fall foliage is expected around November 3, and now's the time to plan your next outdoor adventure. Here are beautiful hikes near DC to catch the changing colors.
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@washingtonian.comCalling all DC dog parents! Do you have the cutest dog in the DMV? 🥹 🐶
Submit a photo of your furry friend to our Cutest Dog Contest, presented by CareCredit, by October 30 for a chance at stardom in Washingtonian! 📸 🌟
Enter now: contests.washingtonian.com/contest/2026...
@washingtonian.comLooking for the perfect fall day trip? Just over an hour from DC, Middleburg offers charming streets, cozy bookstores, local boutiques, and a brewery on a horse farm.
@washingtonian.comThe Smithsonian just welcomed five very spotted new arrivals. Born October 5 in Front Royal, Virginia, the adorable cheetah cubs are already stealing hearts on the zoo’s live Cheetah Cam.
@washingtonian.comGoing bald isn't always easy to talk about. A DC attorney's new podcast, “Off the Top,” brings bald men together for candid conversations about hair loss, self-image, and finding confidence.
@washingtonian.comGood morning, in Friday’s Washingtonian Today:
* Can Arlington stop the Arch?
* Kennedy Center hires Scott Stapp’s former manager to run programming
* FIFA Peace Prize winner snubbed by Nobel Committee
@washingtonian.comGhouls, goblins, and friendly ghosts, we’ve got you covered with not-so-spooky things to do with your little ones and teens this Halloween 👻 🎃
@patrickhruby.bsky.socialReposted by @washingtonian.comShooting fish, at night, with bows and arrows (?!?)—this was a fun photo essay to assign and edit
@washingtonian.comAstoria and Copycat Co. owner Devin Gong’s new spot Astro Zombie will offer tiki favorites and a Chinese-American menu in a space he describes as a “spaceship diner.”
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@washingtonian.comTurnstile will play a show in front of the Washington Monument on October 24.
Though the concert is free, donations go to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan through the nonprofit Human Concern International.
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@washingtonian.com“Almost nobody is buying pumpkins—they’re buying the feeling." DC area porch stylist Devon Szklennik spoke to us about what fall means to people--and why a seasonal reset is important.
@washingtonian.comThink you have the cutest dog in town? Prove it! 🐾
Enter a photo of your pup to our Cutest Dog Contest by October 30, presented by CareCredit, for a chance at stardom in Washingtonian Magazine 🤩 📸
Submit here: contests.washingtonian.com/contest/2026...
@washingtonian.comPrized by grocers and chefs, the snakehead fish is tough to catch with nets and lures. We went on an evening bowfishing expedition in Virginia to see how it ends up on your plate. washingtonian.com/2026/10/08/h...
@washingtonian.comTake a break this fall on one of these getaways. See exclusive Washingtonian discounts on trips to Myrtle Beach, Seattle, and Philly here:
@washingtonian.comGood morning, in Thursday’s Washingtonian Today:
* President revives the story of his Reflecting Pool fiasco
* Arlington apologizes for anti-immigrant retweet from weather alert system
* DC has a new gossip columnist
@washingtonian.comLooking for weekend plans? There's lots to do in the DC area coming up–Snallygaster, Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival, and more: