The Best Halloween Events in the Metro DC Area

Halloween is only a month away. I noticed some places are getting ready for their Halloween sales. That means kids and adults will dress up in the wildest costumes. However, plenty of events in the DC metro area are preparing for Halloween, and you don’t need to spend money on an outfit to enjoy this occasion. For those who are looking for something more than another slasher flick or bar hop, here are some Halloween events you can check in the DC Metro region.



Freight Fest at Six Flags: Every October, Six Flags in Largo, MD holds one of the Washington, DC Area’s largest Halloween Celebration. It has spooky rides and cool entertainment for kids and adults. The event takes place Friday night, Saturday and Sunday from October 7 through October 29, 2006. Operating hours are: Friday: 5-10 p. m., Saturdays and Sundays: 12 noon - 10 p. m.

Boo At The Zoo: We all the National Zoo in Washington, DC is home to some wild animals. However, it also brings out creatures that go bump in the night as well. From October 27-29, Boo at the Zoo is a safe and fun way for families with children ages two to 12 to enjoy the fall holiday. This event will have the traditional spiders, owls, and other animals on hand every day. Plus the Zoo's traffic-free walkways and many animal houses will make trick-or-treating a kid-friendly activity. In addition, you can check out the new Asia Trail. Tickets are $13 FONZ members (limit of six tickets per order), $23 for non FONZ members, and kids under two are free.

Bennett’s Curse: Entering its 6^th year, Bennett’s Curse has quickly established itself as Maryland's "must see" Halloween event. It tells the story of rise and fall of Castle Bennett. This year’s attraction in the House of Vampyres includes Dominion of Darkness and Sanctuary of Insanity. Bennett’s Curse takes place on the Weekends starting September 29 through October 29. It’s located in Arundel Mills Mall on 7000 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover, MD. Tickets are $15 (either Insanity or Vampyres/Darkness) or $20 for all 3 attractions.