We’re blazing into Nov. with peak fall colors. If you haven’t had the chance to take a drive to peep some leaves, this is the weekend to do it. There is a record-breaking gathering honoring Día de los Muertos on the National Mall. And for those looking for a quick, fall trip, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has some deals worth driving for. Scroll down for more ways to kick off the month of Nov.
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Día de los Muertos DC
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with this annual event on the National Mall. Things kick off at 10 a.m. with an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering, the parade starts at 3 p.m. and at 4 p.m enjoy music and art into the night. Sat. Event details.
Check out Fall Foliage
This week is the DC area’s peak fall colors, so be sure to take in their final glory. Not sure where to go? Check out our guide to the area’s best places to peep leaves in early Nov. Activity details.
LuminoCity
Kick of Nov. with a light show that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! This outdoor event sparkles and shimmers with an immersive light show worthy of your Insta-feed. Fri.-Sun. Event details.
Live Music at The Plaza
Outdoor concerts aren’t just for summer. Head to The Plaza in Tyson’s Corner for an all-out, family-friendly jam sesh. Make it an all-afternoon event by exploring Discovery Cove, the sea faring-themed playground and challenge your family members to an oversized game of chess. Fri.-Sat. Event details
Play Paleontologist
This park is home to an unbelievably large number of fossils still in the ground. Better yet, young archeologists get to dig themselves. If you dig up a rare fossil it is cataloged with your name and you could possibly see your name in a museum one day! Dinosaur park also has a playground that is, of course, dinosaur themed. Sat. Event details.
Be an Architect
Calling all Brownie troops with aspiring architects! Earn your Inventor Badge at this hands-on workshop where kids learn the basics of architecture and think creatively about about how structures look and function. Sat. Event details.
WORTH-THE-DRIVE
A Night at the Aquarium
Spend the evening with the fishes at the National Aquarium. On Fri. nights, you can score half-price admission to this aquatic wonderland. Fri. Event details.
Get a Hands-On Science Experience for Free
If you’re planning on driving up for a fish-filled Fri., spend the night and enjoy free admission to The Maryland Science Center. On select Saturdays, Bank of America customers can explore this hands-on educational museum at no cost. It is just a short walk from the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor district. Sat. Event details.
—Meghan Yudes Meyers