Welcome to Spookyville: Haunted Alley!
Join us for a night of frights and delights at the 10th Annual Spookyville: Haunted Alley—FREE and OPEN TO ALL!
Head to the alley behind 715–719 Van Buren Street, NW, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM for a hauntingly good time. This all-neighbor-run celebration gets spookier every year, including a haunted alley, fortune telling, fish fry, crafts, DJ, s’mores, a terrifying tunnel, live performances, and more.
And the magic starts well before the big night! Browse for a new-to-you Halloween look, help transform the Haunted Alley by cleaning it up, creating decorations, and carving pumpkins, explore the neighborhood’s urban forest by twilight with cocoa in hand, or whip up something wickedly delicious for the No Tricks, Just Treats! Baking Contest.
Come for the fun. Stay for the scares.
SPELLS, SWEEPS & SWEETS: PRE-PARTIES THAT POWER SPOOKYVILLE
Sat, Oct 10738 Van Buren St NW (backyard)Create creepy creatures, build spooky surprises, and help bring Spookyville to life.
Thu, Oct 15Jackie's HouseStep into the Spooktique! Scare up a new look, sip some cider, and get into the Halloween spirit with your neighbors before Spookyville.
Fri, Oct 16Sabina's CafeAs the sun sets and the Spookyville draws near, join us for a cozy evening exploring Takoma’s autumn canopy.
Sun, Oct 18Mayor of Spookyville's HouseLitter, leaves, and limbs beware: we’re cleaning the Spookyville Haunted Alley to make way for scares.
Fri, Oct 23RSVP to contribute a treatShow off your spooky baking skills and help make the Spookyville even sweeter!
Thu, Oct 29Mayor of Spookyville's HouseHelp light up this year's Spookyville Haunted Alley with your own spooky creation!