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Wonderade Punch List
Washington, DC Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is a chilly 53 under clouds, then Sunday is a sunny 56. A clay workshop and Halloween trains fill Saturday, and Sunday ends at the Fall Family Fest on the waterfront.
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The weather read
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Saturday
53° / 41°
Cloudy, 10% rain.
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Sunday
56° / 38°
Sunny, 2% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A clay workshop for young makers at Because Science, held as a fundraiser for Gaza. Book ahead.
Because Science · $47 · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
Pancho Villa & the Children of the Revolution is a show made for young audiences, a good indoor pick for a chilly afternoon. No time is listed, so check before you go.
3333 14th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20010 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 2:30 to 4 pm |
A miniature train ride with a Halloween eye spy twist is a sure hit with little kids. Buy tickets online in advance, since spots are limited.
Cabin John & Wheaton Parks · $9 · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots
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Also Saturday: Cox Farms Fall Festival fills a full day with slides, hayrides and animals; buy tickets online ahead. (Tickets required; buy online · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Homestead Gardens Fall Family Weekends pack pony rides, hayrides, pumpkins, live music and barnyard animals into Saturdays and Sundays; book online ahead. ($15 online only; ages 3 and under free · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead)
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Ride the miniature trains at Cabin John and Wheaton parks on their Halloween I Spy run. Buy tickets online ahead of time.
Cabin John & Wheaton Parks · $9 · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots
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 Afternoon |
Storytime and sensory play at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, made for the littlest visitors.
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A fall family fest on the Southwest Waterfront, outdoors in the open. Dress warm.
515 Water St SW · $0 to $23 · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: Cox Farms Fall Festival is a full day on the farm with slides, hayrides and animals; buy tickets online before you go. (Tickets required; buy online · Outdoors, open sun · Book now, limited spots)
Also Sunday: Homestead Gardens Fall Family Weekends make an easy farm swap, with inflatables, fall treats and barnyard animals. ($15 online only; ages 3 and under free · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead)
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Heads up: Turkish Festival 2026 takes over Pennsylvania Avenue NW 3rd Street and 6th Street, Washington D.C., DC Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: 2026 Race for Every Child takes over Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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The weekend bonus
Large pumpkins at $3.95 turn into an afternoon of painting or carving at the kitchen table. Lay down newspaper and let each kid design their own.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Fresh Chicken Breasts ALDI |
$1.99 |
| Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops ALDI |
$2.99 |
| Fresh Angus Petite Sirloin Steak ALDI |
$8.99 |
| Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs ALDI |
$7.49 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad.
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