Six Flags Fright Fest presented by Snickers – Oct. 1-30
This spooky celebration at Six Flags America returns with the haunted attractions, entertainment and shows and roller-coaster thrills that the DMV area has come to expect. The 2022 edition runs on select days from through Oct. 30. Families will also want to check out the Kids BOO Fest, held on select dates. Select Fridays: 5-10 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 12-10 p.m. Cost: $39.99 Six Flags America, 13710 Central Avenue, Bowie, MD 20721
Halloween Treasure Hunt at the Mansion on O – Oct. 6-31
Visiting the wondrous Mansion on O & O Street Museum is quite the experience, especially when you journey through the historic venue on a scavenger hunt. View the Mansion in its finest Halloween attire as you search through its many themed rooms and secret doors for seasonal and Halloween-themed prizes. You can also bring along your own shopping bag and purchase goodies from the mansion. Cost: $35 The Mansion on O Street, 2020 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
PumpkinPalooza – Oct. 27
NoMa celebrates Halloween with its annual pumpkin-centric event. Held in Alethia Tanner Park, PumpkinPalooza offers live entertainment, a seasonal scavenger hunt, food, music and of course, its famous pick-your-own pumpkin patch. The free event will also feature a performance by award-winning children’s entertainer, The Great Zucchini, and a screening of Hocus Pocus. Plus, enjoy seasonal brews at the Red Bear Brewing Co. beer garden. Make sure to register reserve your pumpkins (limit of 3 per family). Time: 4-9 p.m. Cost: Free admission Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002
Sleepy Howllow at Barkhaus – Oct. 27
Join Barkhaus for an enchanted evening in the woods of sleepy howl-low. The Halloween event doubles as a second anniversary celebration and includes drinks, candy and snacks, puppuccinos and a donation to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Time 7:30 – 10 p.m Cost: $55 Barkhaus, 529 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 2230
Spooky Bar Crawl – October 29
The 24th annual Nightmare on M Street bar crawl celebrates Dupont’s newest bars with DJs, drink specials, raffles, giveaways, and party favors. You’ll get cover-free admission to bars like Public Bar and Decades, plus $3 beers, $4 wicked shots, and $5 rail drinks all day long. And make sure you come dressed to impress—this is one of the biggest costume competitions in town. Cost: $15 – $30 Tickets start at $12 Dupont Circle
Eighties Mayhem: Halloween Dance Party at Black Cat – Oct. 29
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice – you know the drill. Get groovy and spooky with five hours of ‘80s beats at Black Cat, one of DC’s most popular clubs for locals. Come ready to jam out in costume for an added thrill. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $15 ADV / $20 Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC Washington, DC 20009
Nightmare in Navy Yard – Oct. 29
Special effects, animatronics and haunted props transform Navy Yard into a scene straight from your nightmares. The Halloween party features a DJ, open bar, dance floor and a costume contest. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20- $85 DC Water Headquarters, 1385 Canal Street, SE Washington, DC
Gotham On 8th Street
You are cordially invited to the ”Gotham on 8th st ” an uber luxe Halloween party at Dirty Habit. DC’s thriving restaurant and bar is anchored in expertly crafted cocktails, global cuisine, industrial chic design, and a dramatic urban patio. Dirty Habit’s Halloween 2022 bash will showcase all the glitz and glamour of this luxe venue, ideally situated in downtown Penn Quarter. It pulsates with disarming twists and upscale touches that make for a mesmerizing night to remember. Enjoy the top Billboard Hits of all time, an aerialist and fire dancer entertainment on the private patio encompassing an entire city block. Dirty Habit Hotel Monaco Dc
Clarendon Halloween Block Party – October 29
Witches and warlocks have decided the Clarendon Halloween Block Party will be the ultimate drink-fest in Clarendon. Bar crawl your way through the best Halloween themed bars while enjoying amazing drink specials, DJs and bands, largest costume contest, free raffles, surprise giveaways and signature party favors!
Halloween Spook-Tacular @ Hotel Hive Rooftop
Check out Hotel Hive for spooky drinks, trick-or-treating, and costume contests! Come dressed in our best costume! Time: 7pm Cost: $20 2224 F Street Northwest Washington, DC 20037
Halloween BASH at THRōW Social® Washington D.C. Halloween Event
Trick or Drink with us at THRōW Social® this year for the ULTIMATE Halloween BASH on Saturday, October 29th. The party is from 12pm – 2am. We’ll have four freaky party stations, each themed with the best cult classics, featuring a signature cocktail for each one: Vampires’ Bloodbags, Frankenstein Jello Shot Syringes, Witches’ Brew Sangria and Crazy Clown’s Kids’ Tears. We’ll also have a costume contest with prizes! No tickets required! 1401 Okie Street Northeast #STE #102 Washington, DC 20002
Halloween Monster Ball @ Clarendon Ballroom
Gather your friends, don your costumes and get ready for Clarendon’s largest Halloween party at the newly renovated Clarendon Ballroom. This ultimate drink-fest will feature music by a surprise, costume contests, surprise giveaways, party favors and spine-chilling cocktails. Supernatural company and spooky specials await you, so don’t miss out! Cost: Free 3185 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201
The Black Pearl Yacht Party
From the creators of Pier Pressure – Halloween Saturday, October 29, 2022: Prepare for the ultimate Halloween yacht party packed with 500+ people. Bring your significant and or entourage; and create an amazing experience that no club, hotel or land entity can ever offer at our pirate-themed (all costumes welcomed) party. Cost: $65 – $109
Lucha Libre Día de los Muertos: Mexican Wrestling at Hook Hall – Oct. 29-30
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with jam-packed festivities at Hook Hall. Experience Lucha Libre wrestling with Mexican beer and bites and live Mariachi music. Plus, meet the wrestlers and create and take home your own mask. Cost: $19.99 – $39.99 Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010
Play Dead | Adult Halloween Game Night Costume Party
Get those Costumes ready it’s time to mix a little scary and sexy together! A Halloween Costume Party at the Society Restaurant & Lounge featuring the best social interactive games. Dj Freddy spins top-40 hip-hop, trap, afrobeat, dancehall/soca vibes. Games hosted by the ghostly Mango Brown and $5 shots special. Cost: Free entrance 8229 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910
Keep the party going for Dia de los Muertos – November 1
Once the Halloween festivities wind down, rally for one last celebration to honor Dia de los Muertos. The rooftop hot spot El Techo will be offering its Taco Tuesday special of three tacos and a marg or beer for $20, plus the bar is serving up skull-shaped drinks that serve eight partygoers for $75. Le Droit Park
Enjoy a DC ghost tour – Ongoing
This Halloween season, consider a fright-inducing walking ghost tour through Washington, DC. These tours, many of which are year-round, will have you delightfully spooked as you attempt to walk from haunt to haunt in some of DC’s oldest neighborhoods.
