Washington Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Washington and surrounding areas
Washington showcases Halloween 2025 near the National Mall and Smithsonian museums with terrifying experiences and autumn celebrations across historic avenues. Programs showcase haunted trails, fall festivities, and spooky performances plus ghost walks, pumpkin fairs, and family-friendly Halloween parades.
Find the best Washington Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Washington by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
After-hours Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and animal enrichment.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Adults-only Halloween bash with circus performers and Zoostrology readings.
Haunted Experiences
Multiple themed haunted trails and interactive experiences
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Audience participation murder mystery comedy show
Unique & Unusual
Annual multicultural arts and music festival in Del Ray.
Editor's Picks
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Boo at the Zoo
After-hours Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and animal enrichment.
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Night of the Living Zoo
Adults-only Halloween bash with circus performers and Zoostrology readings.
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Apokalypse: Kingdom of Shadows
(Lorton)
Multiple themed haunted trails and interactive experiences
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DC Halloween Crawl 2025
Thousands of costumed attendees at Dupont Circle bars.
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DC Halloween Party | Black Pearl Cruise
Mega Halloween yacht party with 2 DJs and 3 decks.
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Navy Yard Halloween Bar Fest
Access to 10+ Navy Yard bars with one ticket
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