Harbor Halloween returns to National Harbor on Sunday, October 30 with a fun lineup of spooktacular fun for the whole family (pets included) with Halloween activities from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m!

My family has the best time with the food and festivities that the National Harbor is known for, especially riding the Capitol Wheel 180 feet above the Potomac River, where you can see the Washington Monument in DC and the Masonic Temple of Alexandra, Virginia. Adding in costumes, pumpkins, and more makes this event a can’t-miss opportunity for Halloween fun!

The day starts with Trick-or-Treating at select restaurants and retailers from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and visit the restaurants and retailers. You can check out a list of participating restaurants and retailers ahead of time.

A variety of activities will take place on the waterfront (150 National Plaza, National Harbor)  The children’s Halloween classic movie, Hocus Pocus, is being shown at 1 p.m. on the Plaza big screen.

At 2:30 p.m., following the movie, multiple National Harbor restaurant chefs and artists will compete in a pumpkin carving contest. Spectators are encouraged to watch the many creative pumpkin transformations and vote for their favorites. Afterwards, the carved pumpkins will be auctioned off to benefit Hero Dogs.

While the pumpkins are being carved, National Harbor will host a Pet Pawrade. Bring your pet in costume to the waterfront plaza where everyone will line up for a short parade. Prizes will be given for best costume, most creative costume and more.

Also from noon to 2 p.m., children in costume get a free ride on The Capital Wheel and Carousel with the purchase of adult admission. (Limit two free children per one adult admission. Valid for children ages 10 and under.)

For more information, check out Harbor Halloween.

You can find more Mid-Atlantic fall events in Travel, including Gettysburg, Annapolis, and Delaware.