District Home Magazine Fall II October 2014 | Página 45

Opposite page—top: Popovers from BLT Steak; bottom: Acadiana fare. This page—top: Pie bakery counter from Baked & Wired; bottom: Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora. Happenings in the District Boo at the Zoo October 24-26, Smithsonian National Zoological Park 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Tickets: $30 Boo at the Zoo is Washington DC’s favorite Halloween treat. With more than 40 not-so-spooky treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats, and decorated trails, this event is frightfully fun for the whole family. With traditional chocolates, as well as good for you snacks, souvenirs, and other items, thousands of Boo treat bags will be brimming with goodies at the end of the evening. Washington International Horse Show October 21-26, Two (2) Performances Daily, except Sunday Day: (Tues-Sat): 7 am - 5 pm, Evening (Tues-Sat): 7-10:30 pm, Sun: 7 am - 4 pm Tickets: Daytime $15 Evening $20 VIP $40 The Washington International Horse Show is a championship event with approximately 600 horses and riders competing for more than $480,000 in prize money and championship titles. Highlights of the event include show jumpers, dancing dressage horses, classic equitation, picture-perfect hunters, action-packed barrel races and humorous terrier races. Washington Craft Show 2014 October 31 - November 2, Washington Convention Center Fri: 10 am - 8 pm, Sat: 10 am - 6 pm, Sun: 11 am - 5 pm Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children 12 and under are Free. After 6 pm on Friday, tickets are $6. The Washington Craft Show is a wonderful place to shop for unique gifts and decorative items. This annual show at the Washington Convention Center featur