Sherman Circle Spooktacular
October 25th, 2026 | 3 - 7 pm
boos and ghouls! don't miss the
kids' giveaways, costume contest, live music, and FREE entertainment for Greater Petworth residents!
Help keep it FREE with a tax-deductible donation or sponsorship!
What is the
Sherman Circle Spooktacular?
The Spooktacular is the largest 100% free, family-friendly Halloween celebration in NW DC and is meant for and funded by the Petworth community. This incredible event brings together balloon artists, face painters, jugglers, dancers, magicians, fire performers, Teatro de la Luna, roving wizards, stilt walkers, giveaways, a costume contest, a fire truck, over three dozen Petworth area organizations and businesses....and more than 3,000 friends and neighbors! Come celebrate the spooky season at this safe and affordable family-friendly celebration in Sherman Circle Park.
Spooktacular Stage Schedule!
3:05: Inspired Collective Dance troupe
3:30: Up in the Air Juggling with Daniel Riker
4:00: Mr. Rob & Band kids' music
4:30: Tara Hoot - Bubbles / song
4:40: One Rule Dance dancing incl. Thriller!
5:00: COSTUME CONTEST! Behind Stage
5:05: Mamá Elena - bilingual Spa/Eng music
5:35: Teatro la Bolsa - Travel Buddies, bailando por Latino America
6:00: Captain Allstar comedy Magic!
6:30: Miss Chief Rocka - Native American hoop dancing!
STAGE SCHEDULE
Costume contest (5pm)
Live Music / dance!
Fire performer!
Hoop Dancing!
Magicians!
Kids' entertainers!
and more!
GIVEAWAYS
Tons of
Balloon Artists
Face Painters
Candy / kids' giveaways
Gift cards prizes for the Costume Contest!
Community
partners
Event Partner
ANC 4D
DC Fire Department Engine Co 24 fire engine
WMATA Spookybus
Over 36+ participating community businesses and organizations!
IMPROVED
ACCESSIBILITY!
Porta Potties including ADA compliant facilities
Food Trucks
Water station
First Aid / Lost and Found station
Oct. 25, 3 - 7pm
Save The Date!
