Put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund and join for the free Oktoberfest at The Wharf. Enjoy Sam Adams Oktoberfest beer and watch the speediest dauschunds race!

The 4th Annual Tanger National Harbor Fall Wine Tasting takes place from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hosted with support from Vino301, the event features a selection of wines, food trucks and music. For $25, guests receive six wine sampling tickets, a commemorative wine glass and special offers from Tanger stores. A $5 nondrinking option includes a commemorative glass and store offers. Individual wine pours and commemorative glasses will also be available for purchase.

Chef Makoto Okuwa presides over this intimate, one-night-only dinner at Beloved BBQ celebrating the artistry of Japanese cuisine, exceptional beef and luxury sake. The multi-course experience begins with Wagyu tartare and caviar, followed by Hokkaido scallop and a signature banchan palette before moving into a progressive tasting of Japanese A5 Wagyu, American Wagyu and USDA Prime. Next comes a course of Korean clear noodles with sudachi broth, followed by a seasonal dessert. Throughout the evening, you will enjoy luxury pairings from IWA Sake, with IWA expert Brenton Blanchard sharing the story behind this label and its distinctive approach to sake blending that reflects founder Richard Geoffroy’s time as Chef de Cave for Dom Pérignon. $300 per ticket plus tax, including service charge and admission to Kanpai! to Sake Day in DC the following day (info below). Reservation link!

From 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe will host their PINKtober Brunch. This event will feature a live performance by Marilyn Hucek, who recently appeared as a contestant on The Voice. Raised funds will go directly to theHard Rock Heals Foundation® to support breast cancer research and awareness worldwide through the American Cancer Society. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Hard Rock Cafe Washington, DC's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team, honoring our beloved line cook, Hilda, while supporting the mission of the American Cancer Society.

Mal de Amores is a night built for your feelings, good, bad, and everything in between. Apapacho Taqueria teams up with Mariachi Imperio for two hours of live mariachi, tacos, and margaritas, plus all the songs that hit a little too close to home. Sing loud, bring your friends, order another round. Just don't call your ex.

The Yards  is turning back the clocks this fall with its Fall Back Concert Series, bringing two nights of throwback hits, local DC bands and waterfront vibes to The Yards. You can grab dinner to-go from a Yards restaurant, find a spot along the waterfront and settle in for two hours of live music under the stars.

Test Every Wednesday, from October 14–28 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., The Stacks is teaming up with DC Mahj Collective for a free Mahjong at The Stacks series, with options for all skill levels. Beginners can join a Learn to Play session at 6:30 p.m. and sign up here, while seasoned players can join Open Play at 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. and sign up here.

Chef Rubén García of Casa Teresa joins Pepe Moncayo of Bully Spanish Steakhouse and Danny Lledó of Xiquet for La Mesa Española, an elevated evening celebrating Spain through exceptional cuisine, fine wine, and vibrant culture. The night opens with a standing reception of vermouth, cava, jamón, and passed bites from each chef, followed by a collaborative dinner inspired by the generosity and spirit of the Spanish table. Tickets are $114 per person plus tax. Reserve HERE!

The Wisconsin Avenue Woof Walk brings a Halloween celebration to the corridor on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Originally created by Milo & Mav, the event invites dogs and their humans to enjoy doggy trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhood. Tickets are $25. At 1 p.m., the inaugural Doggy Costume Contest will take place, with space for 25 dogs to compete and five judges selecting the standouts. Costume contest tickets are $10 per dog, and those bringing multiple pups will need a separate ticket for each. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Georgetown welcomes the season with its Fall Sidewalk Festival, a free street market filled with autumn fun. Visitors can enjoy sidewalk shopping, outdoor dining, live music, fall-inspired food and beverages, small business shopping, pumpkin painting, and more seasonal activities throughout the neighborhood. Click HERE for more information.