15 Halloween Experiences for Grown-Ups Around Washington D.C. 

It’s Halloween all month long my D.C. friends! Bring your friends and sample spooktacular potions with spooky-themed drinks as you explore this list of Halloween pop-up bars and parties around the city. Costumes and dancing are encouraged! 👻 By Yelena Nicolle Salvador POP-UPS &amp; THEMED BARS 1) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/halloween-sips-and-sweets-at-sixty-vines-washington-1007152">Halloween Sips and Sweets</a> When: Now until Oct. 31 Where: Foggy Bottom What: Every week in October, Sixty Vines is curating boozy flights with your favorite Halloween candies. Sip on rosé flights with gummies and cabernet sauvignon flights with chocolate! It’s the perfect way to add a touch of sophistication to your spooky season festivities.  2) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/ghost-bar-at-union-market-washington-1007153">Ghost Bar at Union Market</a> When: Opening Thu. 10/17 until Oct. 31 Where: NoMa What: The people behind Nightmare on Navy Yard are bringing this pop-up to Union Market. You bet that the decoration will be in perfect Halloween spirit and the drinks will be beautifully handcrafted. Enjoy cocktails like the Frankenshooter and the Purple People Eater at this pop-up! 3) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/13-nights-of-halloween-at-wunder-garten-washington-1007154">13 Nights of Halloween at Wunder Garten</a> When: Opening Sat. 10/19 until Oct. 31 Where: NoMa What: Head to this beloved beer garden for 13 nights of Halloween fun. Enjoy a brew, freaky drink specials, scary movies, live DJs, and even a Howl-ween event where you can bring your pup! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win a prize too.  4) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/black-lagoon-pop-up-at-trouble-bird-dc-washington-1007162">Trouble Bird Black Lagoon Pop-Up</a> When: Now until Nov. 2 Where: Navy Yard What: This neighborhood favorite is turning into a Halloween oasis. Venture into a purple hideaway with spider webs and nostalgic remnants from your favorite scary movies while enjoying crafted cocktails that are inspired by the season. Stop by Tuesdays and Thursdays for tarot readings too! 5) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/urban-roast-halloween-pop-up-washington-1007163">Urban Roast Halloween Pop-Up</a> When: Now until Nov. 2 Where: The Wharf What: Travel through a magical pumpkin patch as you make your way to the spooky bar. Sip on the crowd favorite: the pumpkin spice espresso martini. But don’t forget to look up! A skeleton might be eyeing your drink too. 6) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/wizarding-world-of-blagden-alley-at-never-looked-better-washington-1007267">Wizarding World of Blagden Alley at Never Looked Better</a> When: Now until mid-November Where: Mt. Vernon Square What: Step into DC’s very own Diagon Alley at this Harry Potter-themed pop-up at the underground bar of Blagden Alley. With fun drinks, decor, and more, you’ll be transported into the wonderful world of HP. 7) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/nightmare-on-the-avenue-at-del-ray-pop-up-bar-alexandria-1007164">Nightmare on the Avenue at Del Ray Pop-Up Bar</a> When: Now until Nov. 4 Where: Alexandria, VA What: Del Ray is a beloved pop-up bar with seasonal themes and rotating menus. Make your way to this iconic venue and quench your thirst. With cocktails like Pumpkin Spice Painkiller and Headless Horseman, you’ll want to munch on some ‘freightful’ snacks like their ghoul slime lava cake and mummy poppers too.  HALLOWEEN PARTIES 8) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/national-building-museum-late-night-boos-brews-washington-1007178">Late Nights: Boos and Brews</a> When: Thu. 10/24 Where: Judiciary Square What: Put the National Building Museum on your list for some Halloween fun. Enjoy spooky history tours as you explore the museum and its beautiful architecture. Sip on local brews and dance to live DJ music too. You can also get a tarot reading, your aura photographed, and watch a silent horror film! 9) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/morris-masquerade-halloween-party-washington-1007150">Morris Masquerade Halloween Party</a> When: Fri. 10/25 Where: Mt. Vernon Square What: Head to the Morris American Bar for the ultimate Halloween masquerade ball. Come in your best costume and a mask to match as you dance the night away in this intimate, vintage-style cocktail bar with themed drinks. Enjoy a free Lillet Spritz cocktail with your entry ticket too! 10) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/heist-halloween-washington-1007180">Heist Halloween Parties</a> When: Fri. 10/25, Sat. 10/26, &amp; Thu. 10/31 Where: Dupont Circle What: You’ve got three chances to celebrate Halloween at DC’s luxe bank heist-themed lounge. Enjoy cocktails and a costume party. Dress on theme: Freaky Friday on 10/25, Heist Beetlejuice on 10/26, and Heist Horror Nights on 10/31. 11) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/5th-annual-nightmare-in-navy-yard-washington-1007160">5th Annual Nightmare in Navy Yard</a> When: Sat. 10/26 Where: Navy Yard What: At one of DC’s biggest Halloween parties, you’ll be able to listen to two DJs on two dance floors while enjoying a five-hour open bar, food trucks, scary animatronics, haunted props, and more spooky decor. This year, there’s even more fun with a Ghostbusters pop-up featuring movie replica props, the Ghost Mobile, and themed drinks, as well as live painting, a podcast booth, and VR experiences. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Capital Turnaround.  12) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/hoppy-halloween-on-the-metropolitan-beer-trail-washington-1007182">Hoppy Halloween on the Metropolitan Beer Trail</a> When: Sat. 10/26 Where: NoMa What: Explore the Metropolitan Beer Trail with your MBT passport for some brews and good company. Hit three spots and you’ll get a chance to win a giftcard to some local favorite restaurants. Don’t forget to put on a costume as you enjoy fun adult festivities along the trail. 13) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dc-halloween-nightmare-on-m-street-bar-crawl-dupont-circle-washington-1007179">DC Halloween Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl</a> When: Sat. 10/26 Where: Dupont Circle What: DC’s biggest and most iconic Halloween bar crawl is back for an all-day event filled with spooky spirits and witches’ brews. Don’t forget to hydrate with water as you hop around Dupont Circle for some Halloween fun filled with drink specials and even better company. 14) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/haunted-hotel-halloween-soiree-at-dirty-habit-dc-washington-1007161">The Haunted Hotel at Dirty Habit DC</a> When: Sat. 10/26 Where: Penn Quarter What: Dress in your most ghostly attire and dance the night away to the top 40 hits of all time. Enjoy a complimentary (and themed) cocktail with your entry ticket and soak in the haunting ambiance at this stunning glass-box bar. 15) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-wizard-s-pour-at-tap99-washington-1007155">The Wizard’s Pour at Tap99</a> When: Thu. 10/31 Where: Navy Yard What: It’s not Halloween without some wizarding magic. For all my fellow Harry Potter fans, this one's for you! At this one-night only witchy event, you can test your knowledge with HP trivia, play some bingo, sip on enchanted cocktails and potions, and of course, indulge in some butter beer.

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