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FAQ: Halloween events with boo-zy cocktails, trick-or-treating at National Zoo

By Tadiwos Abedje
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. (Courtesy Juan-Carlos Briceno, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute)

Two spooky events are set to make their return to Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. just before Halloween.

Boo at the Zoo will take place on Oct. 18-20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., while Night of the Living Zoo will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 11 p.m.

Where to dine in or get takeout over the holidays in the DC area

By Michelle Goldchain
The holiday season is in full swing, and D.C.-area restaurants are serving up festive specials to keep the celebrations merry and bright. From cozy winter menus and holiday-themed cocktails to lavish New Year's Eve tasting menus, the region’s dining scene offers something for everyone.
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