Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Greenbelt 2026

Dupont bar crawl featuring costume contests, drink specials, and souvenir mugs.

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights (The Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Walk)

The Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Walk

Baltimore 24 mi $$

Haunted pub crawl visiting historic taverns in Fell’s Point for ages 21+.

Black Pearl Halloween Party Cruise

Washington 12 mi $$

Three-deck Potomac yacht cruise featuring two live DJs and skyline views.

Illustration of a vampire and a witch figure on a glowing dance floor with a large pumpkin and jack-o'-lanterns (DC Halloween Party Cruise: Titanic Masquerade)

DC Halloween Party Cruise: Titanic Masquerade

Washington 12 mi $$

Potomac River yacht party across three decks with live DJ sets.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins (Alexandria Ghosts Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl)

Alexandria Ghosts Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Alexandria 16 mi

Adults-only haunted pub crawl visiting historic taverns and haunted sites.

Navy Yard Halloween Bar Fest

Open-air block party featuring outdoor games and multi-bar access.

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights (DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl)

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Washington 11 mi

Adults-only haunted pub crawl exploring historic Washington, D.C. bars.

Illustration of a Halloween nightclub stage with a performer in a purple feathered costume, curtains, fog and pumpkins (Halloween Haunted Hotel Party at Yours Truly DC)

Halloween Haunted Hotel Party at Yours Truly DC

Washington 12 mi $$

Immersive costume party with live DJs, performers, and multiple bars.

Illustration of a Halloween nightclub where costumed clay partygoers dance beneath purple and green lights near a stage (Madness Haunted Hotel Halloween Party)

Madness Haunted Hotel Halloween Party

Costume party featuring live musical acts, DJs, and best-dressed contests.

5th & 6th Grade Monster Mash

Fri, Oct 23

McLean 17 mi $$

Themed dance party featuring a live DJ and light refreshments.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Adams Morgan Halloween Party at Grand Central DC)

Adams Morgan Halloween Party at Grand Central DC

Washington 11 mi $

Features live DJs playing Top 40 hits and a costume contest.

Illustration of a vampire bartender shaking a drink at a Halloween bar with cocktails, pumpkins and green potion flasks (Sober October: Washington, DC Zero's Proof Halloween Bar Crawl)

Sober October: Washington, DC Zero's Proof Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 10

Washington 12 mi $

Zero-proof bar crawl featuring mocktail specials, costume contest, and after-party.

Haunted Honky Tonk

Arlington 14 mi Free

Haunted western celebration featuring mechanical bull rides and costume contests.

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (Haunted Rodeo | BOE's Halloween Kickoff)

Haunted Rodeo | BOE's Halloween Kickoff

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Arlington 14 mi Free

Country-themed Halloween party featuring mechanical bull rides and costume contests.

CatRad Halloween Eve

Fri, Oct 30

Alexandria 16 mi $$

Features a costume contest with cash prizes, fortune telling, and dancing.

Illustration of orange food trucks with pumpkins and costumed figures at picnic tables under string lights at dusk (A Taste of Autumn on the Plaza)

A Taste of Autumn on the Plaza

Wed, Sep 23

Forest Heights 16 mi $$$

Live musical performances alongside food tastings from multiple MGM restaurants.

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights (7th & 8th Grade Haunted Masquerade)

7th & 8th Grade Haunted Masquerade

Sat, Oct 24

McLean 17 mi $$

Haunted party for 7th and 8th graders with music and dancing

Spooktacular Brunch

Ellicott City 20 mi $$$

Brunch buffet featuring carving stations, specialty dishes, and Halloween desserts.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (SCARED? A Haunting Halloween Party by DC Horror Book Club)

SCARED? A Haunting Halloween Party by DC Horror Book Club

Washington 10 mi $$

Costume party with a DJ and contest benefiting horror writing scholarships.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (SLY Rooftop: After Dark Halloween Party)

SLY Rooftop: After Dark Halloween Party

Washington 10 mi $$$

Rooftop celebration with skyline views, open bar, DJ, and costume contest

Azure Ciel DC Halloween

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Washington 10 mi $

Enclosed rooftop Halloween house music party with panoramic city views.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (Monsters Ball Halloween Party at Zooz)

Monsters Ball Halloween Party at Zooz

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Washington 12 mi Free

Costume dance party at Zooz with table reservations available.

Haunted Hoedown

Fri, Oct 23

Gaithersburg 19 mi $

Active adult Halloween dance party featuring live music and a costume contest.

Boozy Scream & Paint - Pumpkin Painting

Washington 11 mi $$$

A 21+ Halloween pumpkin painting session paired with drinks and costumes.

Illustration of clay characters in Halloween costumes on a stage with a golden trophy, a ghost and an audience (Down N Dirty MC - Mother Chapter Halloween Party)

Down N Dirty MC - Mother Chapter Halloween Party

Camp Springs 13 mi $$

Halloween costume party hosted at Fast Eddie's by Down N Dirty MC.

OKTOBERFEST

Sun, Oct 11

Ellicott City 20 mi $$$

German-themed brunch buffet with bratwurst, schnitzel, and an oyster shucking station.

Oktoberfest Kick the Keg!

Wed, Sep 23

Alexandria 16 mi $

Three local breweries compete to see which Oktoberfest keg kicks first.

Illustration of a rooftop Halloween bar at dusk with cocktails, a vampire bartender, pumpkin lanterns and a city skyline (Washington DC Official Halloween Bar Crawl)

Washington DC Official Halloween Bar Crawl