Clarendon Ballroom Monster Bash
Clarendon Ballroom asserts that its monster bash is so BIG, so AMAZING, that “it takes a venue like ours, MASSIVE, to house such an epic event.” Ghouls, goblins, spiders and skeletons are set to fill the 7,000-square-foot venue, and there’s a $300 cash prize award for the best costume. A $5 cover charge gets you in the door for this party, which begins at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 and runs into the wee hours of Oct. 29. Just be sure to leave at home any prop weapons, stilts or getups that could interfere with fire codes.
Del Ray Halloween Parade
Who doesn’t love a parade – especially when it’s held on what we hope will be a lovely fall day? One of Del Ray’s longtime events, the 21st annual Halloween parade will take place Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. Awards will be given for best pet costume, best-decorated business, best-decorated home and best-decorated … stroller? Children get goody bags and can participate in games and activities, and everyone can partake of free hot dogs, apple cider and cookies.
Gluten-Free Halloween Party at Wildfire
Food-themed holidays can be a nightmare for those who can’t eat anything with gluten. If that describes you or your relatives, stop by Wildfire in Tysons Corner on Oct. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. for this special event sponsored by the Gluten-Free Buddies from the Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Health System. Kids will learn how to carve pumpkins, make art with gluten-free Halloween candy, decorate trick-or-treat bags and talk about how to stay healthy during the holiday. They’ll also get to eat gluten-free pizza. This event is designed for kids ages 4 and up. Tickets are $30; register by 5 p.m. Oct. 26.
Clarendon Halloween Bar Crawl
Clarendon Grill, Whitlow’s on Wilson, Pamplona, Bar Bao, Oz and Courthaus Social are just a few of the establishments teaming up to extend the Halloween festivities. They’re collectively hosting a Halloween-themed bar crawl the weekend after Halloween – Nov. 4 from 1 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 via advance purchase online, or $30 the day of the event. Included are a Halloween-themed refillable mug, party favors, a raffle, a costume contest and deals on food.