Upcoming social events in Washington DC: dates, times, venues and ticket prices for this weekend and the weeks ahead, updated daily.
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Barrel House Cafe & Bar, 1341 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. It's free to attend.
Details for LGBTQ+ Community Coffee @ Barrel House Cafe & Bar
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free–$37.74 · Solid State Books, 600F H Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
For romantasy lovers who can't make it to midnight, joiun us for games, trivia, and more to celebrate Sarah J. Maas' latest ACOTAR novel.
Details for A Court of Splintered Harmony Release Day Happy Hour
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join the editors of What a Dream Can Do —Deputy Director Michelle D. Commander, Assistant Director for Collections Michèle Gates Moresi, and Senior Editor for Publications Douglas Remley—and advisory
Details for Historically Speaking: What a Dream Can Do: Building a Collection, Preserving a Legacy
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Red Derby, 3718 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Come play everyone's favorite game at Red Derby every Tuesday!
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $10.38–$17.85 · Johnny Pistolas, 2333 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Another holiday season, but where's your boo?
Details for OCT 27TH | DMV | TALK-O-TUESDAY! | WHERE’S MY BOO? | Washington, DC
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free–$284.73 · 1102 U St NW, 1102 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
DNA Social House is a hookah lounge and bar located on U Street in Washington, D.C., known for its hookah, cocktails, and a stylish, venue.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $17.85–$33.85 · Hotel Zena Washington DC, 1155 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
Join Hotel Zena this Halloween for an "astrological" evening featuring our Zena Zodiac cocktails, aura photography, tarot & palm readings.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $86.79 · James Creek Marina, 249 V Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Kick back midweek with good vibes and chill times by the water, perfect for unwinding and making new friends.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Spark Social, 2009 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. It's free to attend.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Spark Social, 2009 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
A casual one-hour happy hour meetup
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free–$33.85 · The Brig, 1007 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Join your fellow Rhode Islanders for a Fall happy hour! Free admission for current members. Appetizers and cash bar.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $13.26–$64.17 · 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
Wednesdays 6:00 PM @ Western Market (Foggy Bottom)
Details for The Bollywood Workout: Doonya with Rathna @ Western Market
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join DC Fray and Hi-Lawn for FREE, in-person bingo on Wednesdays this summer at Union Market! Bring your own blanket and relax on the green!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
TRIVIA AT ROOFERS UNION IS BACK! In partnership with Sporcle!
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · metrobar DC, 640 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join us every Wednesday night for the fun and challenge of trivia!
Details for Trivia Night Wednesdays with SPRK Trivia at metrobar
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join the History Film Forum at the National Museum of American History for a Halloween season screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon ! Originally filmed for the 3D technology of the 1950s, Creatu
Details for History Film Forum presents "Creature from the Black Lagoon"
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Free · Sly Rooftop Bar, 222 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Join us for an indoor/outdoor rooftop social, a Thursday Night Football watch party, and SLY Rooftop’s weekly dinner and social experience!
Details for Taste at SLY Rooftop | Dinner, Rooftop Social & Thursday Night Football
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Free–$228.18 · Susheria, 3101 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
Kick back with R&B vibes, hookah, sushi, and chill grown folks energy for a Thursday night you won’t forget!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
The Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great H
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · National Portrait Gallery, 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the Portrait Gallery and Reading Rhythms for a reading party designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite folks to bring any book they want while we facilitate silen
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · 209 M St NE, 209 M Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
Get spooky and chill with the European/transatlantic young professionals at a Halloween happy hour!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
Hosted by the Rare Book and Special Collections Division as part of the Library’s America 250 programming, Our Common Table: The Sweets That Bring Us Together explores more than 250 years of American
Details for Our Common Table: The Sweets That Bring Us Together
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $39.19–$49.87 · Higher Ground DC Cannabis Dispensary, 1135 Okie Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
After 90 years, Tea Pad is legal in D.C.! Fundraiser wth live jazz, infused libations & talk. Medical cannabis registration required.
Details for Tea Pad DC: Legal Ninety Years Later, We're Legal in DC!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $86.79 · James Creek Marina, 249 V Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Join us for Happy Hour on the Water this Thursday! Unwind with refreshing drinks, great music, and unbeatable waterfront views.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $7.61–$30.23 · Prima DC, 900 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Show off your spelling skills (or lack thereof) while enjoying a few drinks at The Drunk Spelling Bee!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Buddy's, 3234 11th st NW, Washington, DC 20010
Primetime Thursdays at Buddy’s: Great steaks, premium stogies, cigar specials & Thursday Night Football on the big screens all season.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free–$24.57 · Fraiche, 3345 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Step into a spooky night of saints, sinners, and Halloween fun with The Circle Society—come dressed to thrill!
Details for The Circle Society Presents: Saints & SINNERS - A Circle Halloween Affair
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $23.11–$124.39 · Aslin Beer Company, 1740 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Kickoff night of Washington, DC's Halloween weekend. One wristband, 4+ bars, a host, a live map and no cover. Thu, Oct 29. 21+
Details for The Fright Crawl | Washington, DC Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thurs, Oct 29
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · National Air and Space Museum, 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
“Living and working in that orbiting laboratory was just a dream come true,” astronaut Zena Cardman told viewers as she recounted her recent trip five-month trip to the International Space Station (IS
Details for At Home in Space: Stories from ISS Astronauts (John H. Glenn Lecture in Space History)
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Pitchers DC, 2317 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Join us every Thursday from 8:00–9:30 PM for Trivia Night at Pitchers DC!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Lima Twist, 1411 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
DC’s new Thursday dinner party experience at Lima Twist. Dinner, cocktails, live entertainment and curated sounds every Thursday from 8PM–12
Details for Thursdays With A Twist | Dinner. Cocktails. Vibes.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $13.26–$24.57 · America's Future, 1367 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Join LOLA, America’s Future, and the liberty community for a Halloween night of costumes, drinks, appetizers, and fun!
Details for Liberty Halloween Party | LOLA x America’s Future
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free · Pure Lounge, 1326 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Get ready to vibe and groove all night with drink specials and the best Afro-Caribbean vibes in the district.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free–$58.51 · Signature Lounge, 1727 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Costume Party W/ $10 Shots and $300 Bottles
Details for Halloween Night at Signature DC - Costume Party on Halloween
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 9:00 PM · Free–$30.23 · District of Columbia, Connecticut Ave NW, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Halloween Invades Abigail + Signature + Lima Twist and Decades
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Rosebar Lounge, 1215 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
at ROSEBAR - THURSDAY FREE ENTRY
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free–$28.52 · Rosebar Lounge, 1215 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
WE’RE BACK! Get ready to kick off your Thursday night with good vibes and great drinks at RoseBar! 10pm-2am!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free–$40 · Rosebar Lounge, 1215 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
$500 COSTUME PRIZE! Kick off Halloween at ROSEBAR on Oct. 29th with an in-person night of spooky fun!
Details for ROSEBAR HALLOWEEN KICKOFF ( OCT 29TH) $500 COSTUME PRIZE
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free–$24.57 · Rosebar Lounge, 1215 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Halloween Costume Contest $500
Details for Halloween Costume Party OPEN BAR (Thurs Night) @Rosebar DC
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Throw Social DC, 1401 Okie St NE Washington, D.C. 20002
DC… THIS IS THE ONE.
Oct 30 – 31, 2026 · $27.21–$46.03 · Sudhouse DC, 1340 U St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20009
Barcrawlerz is taking over Washington D.C. this Halloween!
Details for Trick or Drink: Washington D.C. Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days)
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $31.47 · Urban Roast, 916 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Haunt the bars in Washington DC with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 30th - don’t ghost us!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $10.44–$143.34 · 2632 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
We’re taking over Kaldi's Rooftop for a grown and sexy Pajama Jammie Jam!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $16.76–$48.79 · Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Washington DC Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Washington DC for this pub crawl!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · The Park at 14th, 920 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Tables & Bottle Service Text 301.454.9401
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $7.18–$55.20 · Dupont Circle, 1337 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036
DC, you thought the fun was over? Nightmare on M St. is BACK for another night!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $86.79 · James Creek Marina, 249 V Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Kick back and vibe to smooth R&B tunes flowing right by the water with friends and good times.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Madhatter, 1319 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Join CGDC for an all-gender halloween happy hour at Madhatter on October 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ️
Details for CGDC All-Gender Halloween Happy Hour at Madhatter
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $9.31–$23.18 · Dupont Circle, 1337 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036
This is the Hugest and Humongous Halloween Event in the area, at the grandest and major establishments of Dupont Circle!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 1624 U St NW, 1624 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
Mingle, Dance, Dress Up or Don't. Come as you wish. Club Takeover for a lounge gathering with top Peruvian and Palestinian Cuisine