Halloween is just around corner and it’s one of the biggest party holidays of the year. We’ve searched the Nation’s Capital and came up with the top  parties in DC this Halloween weekend. From epic nightclub freak fests and costume contests, to spooked out cruises on the Potomac and an insane mansion party and much more. So grab your slutty, sexy, silly, spooky, or wicked costume and pack your weekend with full of Halloween madness. We dare you!

Eden- Haunted Rooftop- Thursday, October 30, 10PM- 2AM

Introducing American University’s official Halloween party presented by Panorama Productions at Eden DC’s rooftop featuring DJEKI and ROWAN. Last time AU came through, they took over the rooftop and turned into one of the best parties we have had yet!

-Free Admission for 21+ until midnight
-Free Admission until midnight with AU ID +18
-Half off drinks from 10PM- 11PM
-$4 Coronas & $200 Belvedere Bottles

Ultrabar- Nightmare on F Street- Friday, October 31- 10PM-3AM

Ultrabar’s killer Nightmare on F Street returns with bigger costumes, better specials, and more Halloween spirit than you can handle.

-5 Levels, 4 DJs spinning Top 40, House, and International
-$5 Fireball shots until midnight
-$150 bottles of Absolut
-Bottle service available at (202) 271-1171
-Ages 18+ w/ valid ID

Echostage- Gloween’s Nightmare On Hysteria Street- Friday, October 31- 9PM

Come party at the biggest club in DC for the most tricked out EDM Halloween bash in the city with Bingo Players and Felix Cartel at Echostage for Gloween’s Nightmare on Hysteria Street.

-Ages: 18+
-No dress code
-Bottle Service: Tables@echostage.com | 202.503.233

Barcode- Meetup’s 20s & 30s Going Out Group- Saturday, November 1- 9PM-3AM

Pick out our scariest, sexiest, funniest, craziest costumes, and mix and mingle together for some fun, dancing, drinks, and spooky times. Tickets are $10-$15 and can be purchased HERE and include an open bar from 9PM- 10PM. Nobody does Halloween like Barcode.

-Drink specials after open bar
-Meetup wristbands and glow bracelets
-Costume contest and winners get a $75 bar tab
-Halloween goodies, candies, and treats

Ultrabar- Naughty or Nice? Saturday, November 1- 10PM-3AM

Store bought or homemade? Clever or classic? Naughty or nice? Ultrabar only has one question for you: which side will YOU be on? Their take on the classic “heaven and hell” party is gearing up to be one of the best weekend parties this year.

For Ultrabar bottle service: 202-638-4663.
Music Format:

Main: Saam (Top 40, Mashups, Hip Hop)
Vault: George Tsakiris (House, Dance, International)
Bedroom: DJ Enemy (S. American + International)
Chroma: DJ Destroyer Hip Hop (Hip Hop and R&B)

Halloween Weekend at the Huxley- Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, 10PM-3AM

Bust out your best costumes and head to The Huxley, for their premiere nightclub event. Both the Heaven & Hell and Freak-O-Ween events will feature live entertainment, costumed performers, and many Huxley-style surprises, 21 and over.

Ladies dressed in costume that arrive before midnight will receive free admission. (Must RSVP here for complimentary entry.) Dressing to impress is always encouraged at The Huxley, but on Halloween you can really bank from donning one’s best. Over the weekend, we will be giving away $1000 in cash prizes for the best costumes!

Halloween’s Not Over- Saturday, November 1, 2014, 10PM

HALLOWEEN EDITION of #OperaSaturdays featuring one of DC/Miami’s best DJs – DBT.  where style and sophistication blend with theatrical elements at Opera Ultra Lounge. Every Saturday, this series features new characters, themes, and thrills for unforgettable, eye-popping entertainment. Local and national deejays bring a very diverse energy, spinning a range of music from Top 40 and house to hip-hop and techno.

★ FOR FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11.30: register with the operadc.com website, view the event and click on the “guest list” button. Your name will be on the list at the door, but please arrive early as it will close promptly at 11.30PM.

National Zoo- Night of the Living Zoo- Thursday, October 30, 6:30PM- 10PM

Night of the Living Zoo is an iconic DC Halloween event featuring bone-chilling and mind-boggling performance art including palm readers, fire eaters, talking bats, and illusionists. General Admission is $20 FONZ members and $30 nonmembers, or $55 FONZ members and $80 nonmembers and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

Spirit of Washington- Boo Cruise! – Friday, October 31, 9PM- 12AM

Boo Cruise! On the Spirit of Washington is for the more “civilized” Halloweeners and will include passed hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar all night long. Halloween costumes are encouraged and the best costume will win 4 free tickets on the Spirit of Washington during the costume contest by the end of the night. This one ends earlier enough for you to go crazy in downtown DC at one of the other spooktacular Halloween events in DC.

The Mansion on O Street- Friday, October 31, 8PM

The Mansion on O hosts a major Halloween costume party where online reservations are required, and tickets cost $30 per person, no tickets at the door. Party includes: DJ, costume contest with prizes, chocolate fountain, special Halloween treasure hunt, and cash bar. Tour the 100-room mansion and search for secret doors when you visit.

Georgetown Waterfront- Halloween Night By the River– Saturday, October 31, 9PM-1AM

The Waterfront isn’t just for summertime, head over to Nick’s Riverside Grill  for Halloween Night By the River and party along the Georgetown waterfront. Their annual Halloween fest includes a DJ, costume contest, and drink specials.

There will be DJ entertainment, drinks and special shooters for $3 each or two for $5 (Jello and Test Tube), as well as appetizers from 10PM to 12AM, which are included in the entrance fee. There will also be a costume contest where you can win tickets to our NYE #RiverBash2015 party or two airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US! Must be 21+ years to enter, $10 entry at the door.

If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, check out Halloween’s Sexiest Costumes, DC Clubbing’s Halloween Fright Fest Weekend, and some of our favorite Halloween costumes from our past events.