Bethesda Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Bethesda and nearby
Bethesda unveils Halloween 2026 around the downtown area and Bethesda Row with frightful experiences and Halloween attractions for residents and visitors.
The season brings haunted tours, costume parades, and pumpkin patches that highlight local shops, stages, and family programming.
Editor's Picks
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Night of the Living Zoo
· Washington
Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.
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Boo at the Zoo
· Washington
After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.
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Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl
· Alexandria
Two-day bar crawl across multiple venues with included drink vouchers and after-parties.
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Mystery Mansion Adventure
· Chevy Chase
Family-friendly haunted house experience with fairytales, a tunnel, and bonfires.
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11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026
· Alexandria
Features hands-on STEM experiments, robotics, drones, and Star Wars characters.
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DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
· Washington
Late-night walking tour uncovering the haunted history around the White House.
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Browse Halloween Near Bethesda by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.
Haunted Experiences
Family-friendly haunted house experience with fairytales, a tunnel, and bonfires.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Annual celebration of scary movies featuring live musical accompaniment and shadowcasts.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Late-night walking tour uncovering the haunted history around the White House.
Bethesda Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
