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Don't miss haunted happenings, colorful traditions and fall festivities this spooky season in DC.
Enter Frankenstein’s Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab at Puttery for a wickedly fun 90-minute experiment in mixology. Step into a spooky laboratory of bubbling potions, secret formulas and interactive drinks that bring science, and spirits, to life.
Puttery, 800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Join the LEGO® Monsters for the ultimate Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC! Enjoy fun games, LEGO activities and an interactive potion kitchen. Plus, expect a return of the 4D ‘The Great Monster Chase’ movie.
LEGO Discovery Center, 6563 Springfield Mall Suite 12004, Springfield, VA 22150
The family-favorite event of the season returns! Come in costume and explore the National Zoo, stopping at more than 25 treat stations to fill your free souvenir goodie bag with sweets, snacks and other surprises. Enjoy a kids' dance party, festive décor, a new pumpkin patch and special after-hours access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center and Reptile Discovery Center.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Visiting the wondrous O Museum in the Mansion 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.
2020 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Experience the National Zoo after dark at this adults-only Halloween party packed with drinks, dancing and spooky surprises. Sip unlimited drinks from pop-up bars while enjoying live music and DJ sets, tarot and “Zoostrology” readings, roving entertainers and creepy scenes throughout the grounds. Select animal exhibits stay open until 9 p.m., with food trucks and flash tattoos also available.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Join Off the Mall Tours to explore Georgetown’s beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery with historic tales and haunting ghost stories. Dating back to 1848, the graveyard is comprised of the notable and notorious, from confederate spies to union generals, educators to architects, Civil War to Cold War. Costumes are not only welcome, but encouraged.
11 a.m. | Book
Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
The National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center hosts this annual Halloween event that offers free and family-friendly fun in Chantilly, Va. on Oct. 24. Expect trick-or-treat stations with free candy and snacks, creepy crafts and spooky experiments, special story times and puppet shows for the youngest kids, photo opportunities and a new Air & Scare Runway costume fashion show. Note that free tickets are required for the outdoor portion of the event and parking costs $15.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | More Info | Register | Free Admission
National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
NoMa celebrates Halloween with its annual pumpkin-centric, free-to-all 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.
Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002
DC Improv
Treat yourself with a comical evening full of tricks as Die Laughing Productions presents an all-new Halloween murder mystery at DC Improv. Performers and audience members investigate the neighborhood costume party while a murderer hides in plain sight. Try to solve the mystery while howling (as in laughing a lot, not actually howling like a werewolf, that would be weird) throughout.
DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Fever
Get into the spooky spirit with a Halloween edition of the popular Candlelight concert series at National City Christian Church. Surrounded by the warm glow of hundreds of candles, musicians perform haunting seasonal favorites in one of DC's most striking settings. The hour-long concert offers an atmospheric way to celebrate Halloween through live music.
National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005
Mount Vernon welcomes the entire family to enjoy Halloween fun. Festivities include candy-collecting in special Mount Vernon treat bags, an 18th-century baking demonstration and magic show, a straw bale selfie station, live music and much more.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Special effects, animatronics, inflatables and haunted props transform Navy Yard into a scene straight from your nightmares. The Halloween-night party features three DJs, three dance floors, themed cocktails, food trucks, a costume contest and some spooky surprises at Supplyhouse.
Step right up for a frightfully fun night at Dirty Habit. The full spectacle includes a dramatic carriageway entrance into the bar's courtyard, which will be decked out in candlelight for maximum mysterious vibes. You can also expect themed drinks, food specials, a costume contest and interactive experiences. Bring your most twisted look and enjoy a complimentary drink as you dance the night away.
Dirty Habit, 555 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Do the Time Warp this Halloween at the Lincoln Theatre with a screening of the cult classic featuring a live shadow cast. Channel your inner Dr. Frank-N-Furter and get ready for a wild night of thrills and chills in DC. This year's celebration promises to be especially poignant after the tragic passing of Tim Curry, the original Frank-N-Furter.
Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Who ya gon' call? 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.
Black Cat, 1811 14th Street NW, Washington, DC Washington, DC 20009
Dance your way through Halloween night as The After Dark Fund brings two high-energy acts to The Hamilton Live. DC’s own Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band delivers a horn-heavy mix of Afrobeat, funk and West African rhythms, while Louisiana’s Corey Arceneaux & Zydeco Hot Peppers keep the dance floor moving with their blend of traditional zydeco, R&B and blues. Costumes are encouraged, so dress for the occasion and get ready to groove.
The Hamilton Live, 600 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
The Wharf, the Mexican Cultural Institute, Modelo and Fiesta DC turn the District Pier into a tribute to the Day of the Dead. Expect vibrant live music, delicious street food, a beer garden, a community light procession, sugar-skull decorating and face-painting.
760 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024
Celebrate the Season in DC
Spooky, scary and seasonal events all over the District.
