Halloween Costume Parties in Washington, DC for Adults

Halloween is not just for kids! The Washington, DC area has some great costume parties for adults ages 21 and over. So gather your friends and get creative and dress up for a night of fun and frolicking. Here are some Halloween costume parties for 2008.

Piratz Tavern
8402 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Maryland (301) 588-9001. Three nights of Halloween celebrations. October 30-November 1, 2008. Thursday: Haunted Voodoo Luau with fire dancing, free voodoo dolls for first 25 patrons, music, souvenirs. On Halloween night, party with singing dead pirates, belly dancing, costume party, no cover, heated patio! Saturday: Party with the Living Dead! while downtown Silver Spring is invaded by Zombies, Piratz Tavern will host a Zombie Fest.

Clarendon Ballroom Halloween Monster Bash
October 31, 2008, 8 p.m. 3185 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia. (703) 469-2244. Costume contest, $200 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd, & most original.

Nightmare on M Street
October 31, 2008, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Register from 1-6 p.m. at Rumors (1900 M Street, NW) or Front Page (1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW) for a costume bar crawl to some of Washington, DC's hottest bars.

BOO Cruise on the Spirit of Washington
October 31, 2008, Boarding: 9:30 p.m. Cruising: 10:00 p.m. - Midnight. Join the shrilling excitement of Halloween with a night of Hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, drinks and breathtaking views. Wear your wildest costume to participate in the Halloween Costume Contest. $58.90 per person.

La Tasca Masquerade Ball
October 31, 2008, 11 p.m. until closing. 722 7th Street NW Washington DC (202) 347-9190. No cover charge. $3 drink specials with costume, DJ and dancing. $100 gift card for best costume.

Palace of Wonders
October 31, 2008, 10:00 p.m. 1210 H Street NE Washington, DC. (202) 398-SHOW(7469). Best Halloween Show Ever! Three hour star-studded show, costume contest, prizes and more. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

930 Club
October 31, 2008, 8 p.m. 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 393-0930. Halloween costume party and performance by the Pietasters w/ the Toasters & Deal's Gone Bad. Admission: $15.

Halloween Dance Party at the Sports Club of LA
October 31, 2008, 8 p.m. 1170 22nd Street NW Washington DC. Live music and dancing, Salsa lessons. Sponsored by the International Club of DC.

McGintys Public House
October 31, 2008. 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, Maryland. (301) 587-1270. Halloween Bash, live music, $200 costume prize.

Mega Halloween Euro Party
November 1, 2008, 10 p.m. Station 9 Lounge, 1438 U St. NW Washington, DC. (240) 421-1150. Red Skies Halloween party, two floors, five DJs, contests and prizes.