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Day Trips

Pump It Up

Where to go for fall fun: patches with powerful pumpkin cannons and cornfield mazes open after dark.
Fall Traditions: Pumpkins | Corn Mazes
What's New
Dining Guide: Where to Eat Now
On Screen: An Affirming Film Fest
Art: Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Stage: Modern Dance, Ancient Roots
Ideas for what to do this week
 Saturday, 10/11
Going on Safari
The Alexandria Arts Safari is a journey of storytelling, demonstrations and performances with hands-on activities for children.
 Sunday, 10/12
Africa's Global Exports
The Ivory Coast's Magic System has had hits on both sides of the Mediterranean with its infectious dance music.
 Monday, 10/13
Gutter Balls After Dark
Strike Bethesda offers a DJ, drink specials and unlimited bowling until 2 a.m.
 Tuesday, 10/14
'Real Films for Hard Times'
The D.C. Labor Film Festival doesn't pull punches with its depiction of American workers, past and present.
 Wednesday, 10/15
Fire Up the Tape Deck
Local "steam-punk" band the Cassettes unveils its latest melange of old-timey instruments and modern songwriting at a Galaxy Hut listening party.
 Thursday, 10/16
On Tap at the Warner
Along with a D.C. protege, Savion Glover headlines the new show "Bare Soundz" that sets tap dance as the beat of modern music.
 Friday, 10/17
Film Noir
The Noir City DC film series kicks off at the Silver Theatre with Billy Wilder's 1944 "Double Indemnity," starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.
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Weekend:
X-treme Halloween
From pumpkins used as projectiles to 14-acre corn mazes, these are not the traditional Halloween events.
Sunday Source:
Secondhand Savvy
Two shoppers hit five thrift stores in one day. Will they discover deals or duds?
Travel:
Getaway Ideas
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Lead photo, Sean McCormick for The Washington Post; For Visitors photo, Ron Edmonds/AP