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 2009.

Please call to verify times and prices, all details are subject to change.

Night of the Living Zoo - SOLD OUT
October 30. 2009, 8 p.m. to midnight. National Zoo, Washington, DC. This Halloween, enjoy a new adults-only Halloween party with bone-chilling performances, live music and a costume contest.

Clarendon Ballroom Halloween Monster Bash
October 31, 2009, 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, 2009, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets sold in advance. Costume bar crawl to 15 of Washington, DC's hottest bars. Begin the tour at McFaddens (2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW), The Front Page (1333 New Hampshire Ave.), or Mackey's (1823 L St. NW).

BOO Cruise on the Spirit of Washington
October 31, 2009, Boarding: 9:00 p.m. Cruising: 9:30 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. $49.90 per person.

Synetic Theater's Vampire's Ball
October 31, 2009, 8 p.m. Rosslyn, VA. See a live performance of DRACULA and enjoy a party with a live DJ-set by resident composer Konstantine Lortkipanidze, a Halloween costume contest (come dressed in your best!), and a special Dracula-themed fashion show.

Palace of Wonders
October 31, 2009, 9:00 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: $20

Piratz Tavern
October 28 - November 1, 2009. 8402 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. (301) 588-9001. Oct. 28, 9 p.m. Vampire Romp, Prizes $ Drynkes for costumes, Oct. 29, Haunted Voodoo Tiki Luau, Belly Dancing and Fire Show, Oct. 30, Devils & The UnDead, ZOMBIES WELCOME, Oct. 31, No Cover, Costume Contest, Monster Mash Dance Music, Drink specials each night. Nov. 1, Fall Festival for Kids, Day of the Dead, noon-4 p.m. Brunch includes pumpkin painting & crafts for kids as well as sword fighting exhibitions.

930 Club
October 31, 2009, 8 p.m. 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC (202) 393-0930. Halloween costume party and live entertainment.

Ghostown at Town DanceBoutique
October 31, 2009. 2009 8th St. NW, Washington, DC. Doors open at 9 p.m. Halloween party includes two costume contests with cash prizes - Best Drag Contest at 11 p.m and Best Costume Contest at 12:30 p.m.

Halloween GraveYard Jam
October 31, 2009. Hardrock Cafe, 999 E Street, NW Washington, DC. Huge Halloween party hosted by Things to Do young professionals. Live rock band, costume contests, prizes, dancing, games and more.

International Club of DC Halloween Dance Party
October 31, 2009, 8 p.m. Sports Club of LA, 1170 22nd Street NW. Washington DC. Live music and dancing, Salsa lessons.

McGintys Public House
October 31, 2009. 911 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, Maryland. (301) 587-1270. Halloween Bash, live music, $200 costume prize.

Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash
K Street Lounge, 1301 K St. NW, Washington, DC. Huge Halloween party sponsored by Pros in the City. All night dancing, costume contests.