Spooky Tales & Terrariums: The Monkey’s Paw

Thu · Oct 29·4 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Paper pumpkins and jack‑o‑lanterns crafted in the Library Program Room, with school students present, for ages 3–18.

Thu · Oct 29·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Songs and games en español with Señora Geiza in the library program room, supported by Friends of the library, for ages 0–5 and grownups.

Thu · Oct 29·5:45 PM – 6:45 PM·School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Irish step dance basics, group routines and percussive rhythm exercises taught by Kate Spanos at the School of Musical Traditions, for ages 3–13.

Thu · Oct 29·6 PM – 7 PM·People’s Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Lisa Perrin presents a lavishly illustrated book on historic spiritual mediums, complete with a medium’s manual and usable Ouija board, while Jane Prompeng offers complimentary tarot readings.

Fri · Oct 30·8 PM – 9:30 PM·Laurel Leaf, 6919 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD

A 45‑minute reading of Bram Stoker’s eerie classic “Dracula’s Guest” followed by a hands‑on spooky terrarium design to take home at Laurel Leaf.

Wed · Oct 28·3:15 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Mask and Costume Making (Takoma Park Maryland Library, Library Program Room) — Create Halloween masks and costumes; program room also hosts school students during the session; all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·12 PM – 7 PM·Cielo Rojo, 7211 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Dia de los Muertos Festival at Cielo Rojo features flash tattoos, tarot readings, face painting, papel picado making, local vendors, and an ofrenda where attendees bring labeled photos.

Tue · Oct 27·3 PM – 6 PM·Corner of 5th St NW and Sheridan St NW, 6201 Sheridan St NW, Washington

Whittier Farm Stand (corner of 5th St NW and Sheridan St NW) — sells locally grown produce, accepts SNAP, WIC and Senior FMNP benefits, open Tuesdays 3‑6 pm.

Tue · Oct 27·6 PM – 7:30 PM·People’s Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Group trivia night at People’s Book featuring NYTimes puzzles, wordle, connections, spelling bee challenges, with prizes and a book copy included.

Wed · Oct 28·10:30 AM – 2:30 PM·Crossroads Farmers Market, Anne St. @ University Blvd. East, Takoma Park, MD

Local produce, eggs, honey, and flowers from within 100 miles sold at Crossroads Farmers Market, with SNAP/WIC matching, live music, lunch items, and community resources, for all ages.