17TH STREET HOWL-O-WEEN / 2026

The new kids on the block invite you to…

Howl-o-
ween

A neighborhood block party

SAT, OCT 242026 · 1–7 PM

Join the new kids on 17th Street as we celebrate our first year on the block! Bring the family and your pup for costumes, music, tasty bites, and an afternoon with the neighbors.

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Church Street by Stead Park · Washington, DC

A little spooky. A whole lot of fun.
Howl-O-Ween event poster with Halloween illustrations, Evita Peroxide, participating businesses, and the October 24 celebration lineup.See you on the block!
Pets in costumeFall bites & treatsMusic & sparkleFriends & neighbors

October 24 on 17th Street & around the corner

One neighborhood.
A whole day of fun.

We’re celebrating alongside two wonderful neighborhood events. Come for the parade, catch a show, and make time for the block party in between!

Friends of Stead Park · 15th annual

Little Goblins Parade

Start the afternoon with our friends at FOSP! Costumed families will trick-or-treat along 17th Street, then head to Stead Park for games, music, crafts, and snacks.

12:30 PM
Gather at Ross Elementary
1730 R Street NW
12:45 PM
The parade steps off along 17th Street.
Until 3 PM
The celebration continues at Stead Park.
1625 P Street NW · Join at the park after 1 PM.

Keep the fun going with us next to Stead Park at Howl-O-Ween, 1–7 PM!

Parade details & family registration

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC

Heated Revelry

A cabaret at The Keegan Theatre

GMCW’s fall cabaret brings sports, playful stories, and songs to the stage just around the corner.

2 PM · ASL5 PM8 PM

1742 Church Street NW

Come early for a bite and some neighborhood fun, or join us after an afternoon performance for dancing and games. Heading to the 8 PM show? Enjoy the block party first; we wrap up at 7 PM.

Cabaret details & tickets

You can also catch GMCW’s Potomac Fever at the block party, with their set time coming soon.

Our first year. Our favorite block.

One year in.
So much to celebrate.

Thanks for making us part of the neighborhood.

Protest Pizza + Bar, BarkSuds, and Color Nails are celebrating our first year on this amazing stretch of 17th Street, with Back Door Tacos reaching that milestone soon, too!

We’re thrilled by how far we’ve come, and by the friendships we’ve formed with local business owners who share the same idea: lift each other up, build something for our community and neighbors, and have some fun along the way.

You’ve been part of it from the start. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with everyone!

Celebrating with

Our sponsors and neighborhood partners

Color Nails
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
BarkSuds
Protest Pizza + Bar
Back Door Tacos
Hank’s Oyster Bar

Our rescue, arts & market friends

Wiggles Way Rescue
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
Cornerwolf
LMA Art Co
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC

Calling all costumed cuties

Little paws.
Big costume fun.

Dress up your furry friend and join the fun!
Evita Peroxide hosts two pet fashion shows, with plenty to cheer for.

Pick your preferred time in the signup form. Each show has room for 25 pets; check the form for availability.

A little planning. A lot to look forward to.

Your afternoon
on the block.

The pet fashion show times are set. We’re filling in the rest of the lineup, so check back for performance and activity times.

Times to plan around

  1. Nearby: FOSP Little Goblins Parade

    Gather at Ross Elementary; the parade steps off at 12:45 PM. Activities at Stead Park continue until 3 PM.

    Parade details
  2. The block party begins

    Come say hello and settle in for an afternoon with the neighbors.

  3. Pet fashion show · Round one

    Evita Peroxide hosts our first parade of costumed cuties.

    Pet signup details
  4. Pet fashion show · Round two

    More costumes, more wagging tails, and another chance to cheer.

    Pet signup details
  5. That’s a wrap!

    Thanks for celebrating with us.

All times are local to Washington, DC.

More fun on the way

Planned activities · Exact times coming soon

Drag performances

We’re planning one performance between the two pet fashion shows and another later in the day. Come cheer on the queens!

Performance times to be confirmed
GMCW’s Potomac Fever

Enjoy a 20–25 minute set from Potomac Fever of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC.

Meet Potomac Fever of GMCW Set time to be confirmed
Furries & pup runway walk

Pups, furries, and friends: it’s your turn to strut! Bring your leather, gear, and tails for a playful walk down the runway.

A separate community runway walk from the pet fashion shows.

Runway time to be confirmed
DJ dance time

Make a little room to move! A dedicated DJ dance slot is in the works, with background music in other areas of the block party, too.

Dance slot to be confirmed
Meet the rescue groups

Wiggles Way Rescue and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue are joining us. Stop by to meet them and learn about pet adoption.

Each group’s arrival and departure times to be confirmed

Take a little wander

Meet, browse,
and make a memory.

Right here on the block

A little shopping.
A local find.

Meet Mike from Cornerwolf at the neighborhood market, and browse his selection of pet toys and supplies.

Visit Cornerwolf.com NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET

Your pet,
in a portrait.

Meet Lindsay M. Ancellotti of LMA Art Co, our pet portrait artist, and discover a keepsake of your favorite furry face.

Artist hours coming soon.

Explore LMA Art Co PET PORTRAITS

Strike a pose.
Save the memory.

Gather your friends, show off those costumes, and stop by the photo booth between the festivities.

PHOTO BOOTH

Come say hello

Meet us by
Stead Park.

Church Street by Stead Park

At the dead-end alley beside the Stead Park field,
between JR’s Bar and BarkSuds.
Washington, DC

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When is the block party?

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1–7 PM. The pet fashion shows are at 2:30 PM and 5 PM. All times are local to Washington, DC.

How do I enter my pet?

Use the fashion show signup form and choose your preferred show time. Each show has space for 25 entries.

Open the signup form
What's happening beyond the runway?

Look forward to Potomac Fever, drag performances, a pup-and-furry runway walk, DJ dancing, rescue groups, pet portraits, the market, and the photo booth. Check the schedule for confirmed times and upcoming announcements.

We’d love to hear from you

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