by The D.C. area is embracing the spooky season with a variety of Halloween-themed pop-ups, cocktails, and tasty treats. From haunted bars to festive doughnuts, there’s something for every thrill-seeker and foodie. Here’s a guide to the best Halloween events in the region.
Haunted Mansion Spookeasy at Chicken + Whiskey
Location: 1738 14th Street NW, D.C.
Chicken + Whiskey on 14th Street NW has opened a “spookeasy” pop-up bar for Halloween. There is no cover charge, and live DJs will spin eerie beats every Thursday through Saturday. Costumes are encouraged, making it a fun place to enjoy your boos… we mean, booze.
Spirits of RFK Stadium at Tap99
Location: 1250 Half Street SE, D.C.
Tap99, a self-pour bar in Navy Yard, is celebrating D.C.’s football past with a Halloween twist. The “Spirits of RFK Stadium” pop-up features skeletal cheerleaders, skulls in football helmets, and hallways draped with cobwebs, creating a frightful escape for guests.
McClellan’s Retreat – Wicked-Themed Cocktails
Location: 2031 Florida Avenue NW, D.C.
McClellan’s Retreat is offering a cocktail menu inspired by the film Wicked. Guests can enjoy themed drinks such as “Glinda’s Goblet” and “Elphaba’s Elixir,” perfect for sipping before Halloween festivities take over the city.
Del Ray Pop-Up Bar – Frightful Sips and Bites
Location: 2312 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
This rotating pop-up bar in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood brings chilling cocktails and spooky ambiance. The menu features bubbling potions and themed bites like a “spider pretzel” with cobwebbed queso.
Honor Brewing Company – Spooky Sips and Movie Nights
Location: 42604 Trade W Drive, Sterling, VA
Honor Brewing Company in Loudoun County is celebrating Halloween with themed glassware, spooky sips, and movie nights on the lawn, making it a perfect spot for family-friendly or adult gatherings.
Themed Halloween Tasting Menus and Treats
CarnEvil Nights at Dirty Habit
Date: October 31
This spine-chilling event at Dirty Habit mixes carnival fun with Halloween scares. Guests can enjoy themed drinks, food specials, a live DJ, and a costume contest. This event is for ages 21 and older, with tickets costing approximately $35, which includes one complimentary drink.
Hot Cider Cart at Le Diplomate
Date: October 31
Le Diplomate transforms its ice cream cart into a hot cider station, offering mini cinnamon sugar doughnuts to guests from 2 to 6 p.m. A Halloween costume contest will also take place for added festive fun.
Haunted Heights: A Halloween Prix-Fixe Dinner at VUE Rooftop
Location: Hotel Washington, D.C.
Date: October 31
The VUE Rooftop will host a one-night-only Halloween dinner featuring a three-course prix-fixe menu, cocktails, and a live DJ. Reservations are available via OpenTable, and tickets cost $185 per person.
Sweet Treats for Halloween
Halloween Mini Boxes at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Available at D.C. and Shirlington locations, these festive mini doughnuts come in Halloween or Stranger Things-themed boxes for $35 each.
‘Halloweed’ Donuts at Donisima
Location: The Square, D.C.
Dates: October 25–31
Donisima offers Latin-inspired Halloween doughnuts, including pumpkin spice alfajor, flor de canela with cinnamon glaze, and the bloody velvet red velvet doughnut.
Celebrate the Season with Food and Fun
Whether you’re looking for spooky cocktails, festive dinners, or sweet treats, the D.C. area has a variety of Halloween events that combine fright and flavor. Dress up, sip a themed cocktail, or grab a Halloween doughnut — this spooky season promises fun for all ages.
