Halloween 2025 Celebrations In Washington DC
It's that bewitching time of the year when Washington's historic streets and
iconic monuments become the stage for an enchanting spectacle comes live for
Halloween Celebrations. In a city known for its political gravitas, this
annual event invites both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in a
world of eerie enchantment, where history and mystery merge, and every
corner of this storied city reveals a captivating and haunted past.
Fun Halloween 2025 Things To Do In Washington, DC
If you're dying to get out and about on All Hallow's Eve itself, there's
something for everyone In Washington. Check out the best of fun Halloween
activities and things to do for #Halloween2025 in washington.
1) 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race 2025
Halloween spirit comes alive in DC when the pop events takes place on
terrified streets! The
Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join
thousands of costumed spectators to cheer on costumed drag queens, drag
kings and community members as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and
filled with drag entertainment, a parade, and much more, you won’t want to
miss this DC tradition!
2) Wilderness Halloween Festival and Car Show
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at the Wilderness Halloween Festival & Car Show on October 19th from 11 AM to 4 PM at Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania, VA (front field by mini golf). This family-friendly event features trick-or-treating at vendor booths, a moon bounce, laser tag, kids’ costume contests, a thrilling car show presented by Karb Kings, DJ music, food trucks, trophies, and a wide array of crafter vendors.
3) DC Halloween Party Cruise | Titanic Masquerade
Prepare for the ultimate Halloween party cruise aboard the Spirit of DC that'll be transformed into a haunting Titanic packed with 400+ raised from the dead of the historic Titanic that sank 100+ years ago. With two of DC’s hottest DJs performing live on 2 decks, we'll rock this boat with the best club mixes on the planet. Don't be afraid to come aboard the most magnificent and luxurious yacht in the Washington Harbor, The Spirit of DC.
4) DCs Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl - Nightmare on M street
Halloween is here and that means it’s time for Lindy Promotions' 27th Annual Nightmare on M Street Halloween Bar Crawl! You read that correctly – Nightmare on M Street has been boozing up our nation’s capital on your favorite bloodcurdling holiday for 27 strong years – and we have no plans to slow down the party, DC. Sip, spook, and celebrate Halloween at DC’s nightlife icons like Mayflower Club, Rewind, Decades, Zebbies Garden, City Tap House Dupont, and many more! Are you ready? Because this is what it means to bar hop. Halloween with Lindy’s goes day and night around Dupont Circle without any signs of slowing down – expect prizes and giveaways and local watering holes that have the best staff in DC.
5) Final Fridays: Brews and Boos
Come join us for Brews and Boos, a spooky, all ages Halloween themed celebration that will make your skin crawl! Festivities will include a costume contest with prizes, a Mummy making contest, magic and mentalistm shows for all ages, a spooky themed craft, tarot card readings, and a screening of The Dark Crystal. For guests over 21 years of age, there will be seasonal beer tastings with a local brewery. And, don't forget the candy! It is bound to be a spooktacular time!
Best Places To Go For Halloween 2025 Celebrations In Washington
Washington is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond.
Washington has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:
- The Haunted House Tour in Washington hosted at Pearl Street Warehouse.
- Legendary Shaun Khan Presents: Death by Destruction Ball #2 hosted at St. Martins Event Hall 1908 N. Capitol Street. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20002.
- Washington, D.C. Official Halloween Bar Crawl hosted at Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC.
- Art Afternoon with Alex - Get Batty Spooky Art Garlands hosted at Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing.
- EIGHTIES MAYHEM - 80's Halloween Dance Party hosted at Black Cat DC.
- DC Halloween Party Cruise | Titanic Masquerade hosted at Spirit of Washington DC by Hornblower.
- DC Halloween Party | Black Pearl Cruise hosted at Inner Harbor Spirit Yacht - Washington DC.
- Hill Family Biking: Halloween Ride hosted at Lincoln Park at the Lincoln Statue.
- WASHINGTON DC ZOMBIE CRAWL - Halloween Bar Crawl - 10+ Bars - Oct 31st hosted at District of Columbia.
- DC's Hottest Halloween Bar Crawl - Nightmare on M Street hosted at The Mayflower Club.
- Halloween Whodunit 3 hosted at The DC Improv Comedy Club.
- The Hustle: A 70's Disco Halloween [DC] hosted at Union Stage.
- Halloween Party, hosted by DC Horror Book Club hosted at Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar.
- Club Juke: Sinners Halloween Experience hosted at Ivy City SmokeHouse.
- 9th Annual Howard Homecoming Bar Crawl! Halloween Edition! hosted at Amsterdam Lounge.
