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A festive week is ahead!

Thursday is not only Halloween, but also a time to celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, and Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday that translates to “Day of the Dead.”

Here's what to do in the Washington, DC area this week.

What to do in Washington, DC

Halloween in the DPR: Events at various locations and dates until November 2nd, free of charge

Paint and Celebrate: Día de los Muertos at El Centro: Wed, 7-9 p.m., 1218 Wisconsin Ave. NW, $60

International Embassies Trick-or-Treating: Thurs., 6:15 a.m., meet at Dupont Circle Metro, $44

13 Halloween Nights at Wonder Garden: Free until Thursday, 1101 First Street NE

'80s Crime Dinner: Thurs., 6-9 p.m., 1310 Kitchen & Bar at 1310 Wisconsin Aven NW, $97.88

Terror in the Seams: Dissecting Historical Costumes in Film: Thurs., 6-9 p.m., DAR Museum (1776 D St. NW), $25

Lost Sinners | The U Street Halloween Party: Thursday, 7 p.m., Lost Society (2001 14th St. NW), free entry before 10 p.m

Embassy Row Rooftop Halloween Under the Stars: Thurs., 6:30-10 p.m., The Ven at Embassy Row, $25-35

Halloween Night at the New Embassy of Cameroon: Fri., 7:30-10:30 p.m., 2349 Massachusetts Ave NW, $68

Día de los Muertos with the National Museum of the American Latino: Fri and Sat, La Cosecha in Northeast DC, free

Asia after dark | Diwali Festival: Fri, 5-9:30 p.m., National Museum of Asian Art, free

Bobby Flay: Chapter One: Fri., 6:45 p.m., National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium, $25

Mvskoke Etvlwv: The Muscogee People Festival: Fri. and Sat., National Museum of the American Indian, free

WABA's The Cider Ride: Sat, begins and ends at Metrobar in Northeast, $65-$90 (adults)

Diwali Family Fun: Sat, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Smithsonian's Asian Art Museum, free

Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest: Sat, 2-6 p.m., free

“Día De Los Muertos Unidos” charity festival: Saturday, 4 p.m., Washington Monument grounds, free

Día de los Muertos at The Wharf: Sat, 4-7pm, free

El Día de los Muertos Festival: Sat., 5-8:30 p.m., National Portrait Gallery, free

DC Beer Fest: Sun. Nov. 2, Nationals Park, $55

What to do in Maryland

Fun and Safe Halloween Activities from Montgomery County Recreation: Free at various locations through October 31st

Bethesda Row Trick-or-Treat: Wed., Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, $5 donation to Manna Food Bank

Maryland Corn Maze: Bring Your Dog Weekend: Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gambrills, $16.95 to $17.95

Erykah Badu: Fri and Sat, The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Acoustics and Ales: Sat, 11am to 2pm, Black Hill Regional Park, free entry

Day of the Dead: Crafting Remembrance: Sat., VisArts Center in Rockville, $5

What can you do in Virginia?

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience: Opens October 26, Leesburg, Virginia, $45++

Nocturnal Ghosts: Alexandria Booze and Boos Tour: Thursday through Sunday, departing Alexandrian Hotel, $29.95

Italian Car Rally: 1000 Miglia Warm-up USA: Thurs to Sat, Middleburg, free to watch

Haunted Carnival Weekend at Clarendon Ballroom: Thurs.-Sat., 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, free to $15

Purcellville Artisan Tour: Sat and Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free entry

Great Country Farms Pumpkin Chunkin': Sat & Sun, Bluemont, Virginia, $12 (child)/$14 (adult)
FYI: It's also Dino Fest. Entry costs extra.

NOVA's Largest Pickle & Grilled Cheese Festival: Sat & Sun, Chantilly, $5 entry on Saturday,

Nightmare on Wilson Clarendon Halloween Bar Crawl: Sat., 2-9 p.m., $7-10

Alexandria Fall Festival: Sun. Nov. 3, River Farm, $25

Coming soon

Day of the Dead Exhibit: El muerto al pozo y el vivo al gozo: Open to the general public November 4-27, Mexican Cultural Institute (2829 16th St NW), free

Czech Christmas Market: Sat. Nov. 9, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Northwest DC, free but timed ticket required

National Gallery Nights: To the District, with Love: November 14, National Gallery of Art, free but you must purchase tickets through the lottery, open November 4-7.

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