From the Bay to the Blue Ridge, National Harbor

National Harbor – October Events

Miller Farms Farmers Market Saturdays and Sundays through October 10 am – 5 pm Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers and plants that suit the season. 11th & 12th Columbus Day Weekend:  National Harbor Goes“Pink” In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Capitol Wheel, the Gaylord Resort and several stores will light up “pink” for the weekend.  A portion of all ticket sales for rides on the Capitol Wheel will be donated to two local charities supporting Breast Cancer Research. 17th National Children’s Museum Free Family Night 5 pm – 7 pm Enjoy free admission to the museum for the whole family, as well as hands-on activities and interactive programming in the theater and exhibit areas. Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the museum box office beginning at 5 pm on the day of the event. The museum is located at 151 St. George Boulevard. 26th Halloween Trick-or-Treat Celebrate Halloween early at the Harbor. Trick or treating will commence at all participating retailers from 11 am to 1 pm. Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” will be the featured movie on the Jumbotron in celebration and the farmers market will have many small pumpkins for sale. There will also be a pumpkin decorating station on site. This event is for children 12 years old and under. Written by: Lani Gering