From an email:
“We’re very excited to announce this year’s Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event:
Drag queen Tara Hoot as our Emcee
Free candy/treat bags for kids courtesy of ANC 4D, plus more candy donated by Art of Noize
Costume contest with prizes! awarded on a rolling basis between 4 and 5 pm, courtesy of Petworth Peanuts
Photographer Michael Hyman providing candid portraits
Dance lessons from Salsa with Silvia
Roving entertainers from Teatro de la Luna (Sabelotodo played by Mexican actress Patricia Meneses, and Colonello, by Marcela Ferlito Walder)
Flabbergast the Wizard performing comedy magic etc!
Kids entertainment courtesy of Mr. Rob Music Time (4p – 4:45)
Yoga demos and mini lessons with Lighthouse Yoga Center
A stilt walker, 2 balloon artists and 2 face painters, including volunteer Sandra Borak
DC Kids Makerspace – STEAM activities
Reading corner with Friends at Petworth Library
Lawn games sponsored by DC Fray
Chicken giveaways from Honeymoon Chicken (limited quantities)
Free samples from Harmonious Kitchen (limited quantities, starting at 4pm)
Engine Co 24 fire truck with some giveaways, barring call outs
MPD 4th District police car
Tables with fun from Uptown Main Street and President Lincoln’s Cottage
Chalk, bubbles and temporary tattoos from Petworth Peanuts
PA / sound system loaned by the wonderful Pipkin Creative
And more!
Halloween Costume Contest prize gift cards / giveaways from:
Anxo / Brightwood pizza (+ the winner will also get to design and name a pizza!)
Hook Hall
Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop
Tabla Restaurant
Timber Pizza Co.
Cinder BBQ
Library Tavern
Little Coco’s Restaurant
Jackie Lee’s
Capitol Cider House
Petworth Ace Hardware
AND – we will be collaborating with Ward 4 Mutual Aid to collect winter clothes in good condition at the Spooktacular (and for 1 week thereafter!). Feel free to bring the following to the event for drop off at the W4MA table:
For kids (any size): coats, hats, gloves, mittens, sweaters, boots, and other warm items
For adults: jackets/coats, fleeces, other warm layers and accessories, and/or *NEW* undergarments
This event is 100% volunteer planned and staffed and is an amazing example of grassroots collaboration between neighbors, local government, and area small businesses. We’re so excited to see the Greater Petworth community in Sherman Circle on Sunday! RSVP on Facebook to get the latest event updates!”