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Rosslyn Fall Fest
If food trucks, cider tastings and live music by Jessica Allossery and the Rock Creek Kings sound like your type of Saturday, take a stroll across Key Bridge into Rosslyn this weekend. Walk about 15 minutes south of the Car Barn to enjoy Gateway Park’s plethora of “fall-favorite” activities from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5.
Shaw First Fridays Art Walk
On the first Friday of every month, the Duke Ellington Plaza in front of Howard Theatre in Shaw — just a half-hour G2 bus ride from Georgetown University — bursts with local artists, musicians and businesses. Celebrate community with art and refreshments Friday, Oct. 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
National Gallery Nights: Día de los Muertos Celebration
On Thursday, Oct. 10, honor Hispanic Heritage Month through the cultural fusion of Mexican and Indigenous traditions at the National Gallery of Art’s celebration of Día de los Muertos. Dance to DJ Pedro Night’s music, try folk arts and craft techniques and learn about Latine artists’ works in the galleries of the East Building from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Register in advance for up to two tickets in the free lottery online!
Fierce Flora: Tales of Survival and Demise
As the calendar flips from summer to autumn, dive into how the U.S. Botanic Garden’s plants have evolved defenses against infection, herbivores and even their fellow plant competition. This multisensory (and free!) exhibit showcases the “ferocious side” of flora and fauna from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all week.