This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at GWU chapter.

If you find yourself questioning where to go for Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to Trick-or-Treat like you did back in middle school or involve yourself in other fun activities, there are options down every one of DC’s lettered streets; Gather up your costumes and get ready!

Trick-or-Treating on Embassy Row

All ages

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind, only in D.C. experience, Trick-or-Treating on Embassy Row is the answer. It is a quick and easy way to travel to all the countries you’ve been dying to go to, all in one night!

The Kennedy Center: Millenium Stage

All Ages

If you would rather laugh the night away than anything else, the Kennedy Center is hosting a free Halloween-themed costumed comedy show. At this “frightfully funny” show, you can enjoy a night of jokes, (magic) tricks and treats.

Info: Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the States Gallery starting at approximately 5:30 pm. Show starts at 6pm.

Location: Terrace Theater

Halloween Haunted Walking Tours

All Ages

These are not your typical walking tours! If you’re looking for a chance to see DC from a spooky and potentially terrifying perspective, this might just be for you. You have the option of choosing from three walking tours: Capitol Hill Haunts, The Most Haunted Houses, or Ghosts of the Octagon. Each of these tours explores haunted places around DC.

The Octagon Museum

National Building Museum Ghost Tours

Ages 10 +

Enjoy ghost stories about the former Pension Building while walking through the National Building Museum guided only by lantern light. One to look forward to in particular is about the 19th century “death mask”. Who doesn’t like a little horrifying history?

The Mini Halloween Howl

All Ages

Go for a free Halloween extravaganza! If you’re at all indecisive like me, this offers the best of both worlds— part concert and part Halloween party. A night filled with movie screen projections, costumes, live band performances, dancing contests, costume contests, and prizes, starting at 9:30 pm.

Venue Information:

The Hamilton

600 14th St NW

Washington, DC, 20005

Nightmare on M Street

Ages 21 +

For the GW students who are 21+ and looking for a night of dressing up and restaurant/bar hopping (resembling that of a massive block party), Nightmare on M Street is the way to go!

Location: Georgetown / Chinatown

Happy Halloween!

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