Friday, Oct. 25

Night of the Living Zoo is tonight from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). Event includes a dance party, a costume competition hosted by Science on Tap, performance artists and an after-hours access to animal houses and exhibits. VIP tickets include a private dance party, private access to VIP bar and lounge, exclusive animal viewings and more. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu for tickets and information.  

The Swazz Queer Halloween Party is tonight at 9 p.m. at Smith Public Trust (3514 12th St., N.E.). Early bird tickets are $10, regular $15. This queer dance party features a costume contest with prizes at 12:30 a.m. a full bar serving creepy cocktails, ghostly projections and more. Visit swazzevents.com for tickets and information.  

Saturday, Oct. 26

The Rainbow Families Halloween Party is tonight from 5-8 p.m. at Browne Academy (5917 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Va.) All LGBT families are invited to this kid-friendly event featuring music, games, food, costumes and more. For tickets and information, visit rainbowfamilies.org/events.

The Annapolis Pride Halloween Party and Fundraiser is tonight from 7-11 p.m. at the Eastport Democratic Club (525 State St., Annapolis, Md.). This is its second annual event and features a costume contest, music, food, a cash bar and more. Tickets are $20 at secure.givelively.org. 

Jokers Gone Wild a Halloween benefit event for the Barry Smythers fund, is tonight at 9 p.m. at Soundcheck (1420 K St., N.W.). Tickets start at $25 and a portion of door proceeds benefit mental health awareness. Drag show starts at 9:30 p.m. and features Maddelynn Hatter from Dracula season three. About $2,000 in cash and prizes to be given to costume contest winners. Tickets and information are here.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Kid Friendly Gluten-Free Halloween Baking Class is today from 10:30 a.m.-noon. At the Children’s National Medical Center Diabetes Care Complex (111 Michigan Ave., N.W.). The public is invited to a morning of holiday-themed backing. All recipes are gluten-free and peer mentors will be present to help younger children. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit washingtondc.eventful.com.  

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Boo! Halloween is a floral design workshop hosted by Helen Olivia Floral Design (1519 Leslie Ave., Alexandria, Va.) tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All the tools, flowers, vases and instruction will be provided to create a beautiful and relaxing holiday-themed arrangement. Tickets and information at helenoliviaflowers.com. 

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Superfine! Art Fair D.C. 2019 is tonight at 8 p.m. in Union Market (1309 5th St., N.E.). Tickets start at $15 for this pre-Halloween event filled with curated performances and an opportunity to meet and connect with local artists. A chance to surround yourself in art while collecting costume ideas. Info and program available at superfine.world/discover-dc.

The Halloween Even Fun Run is tonight from 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by PR One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, Va.). The public is invited to join members of the PR training program for a fun run from the store. Come dressed in your best costume. Kids and pets are welcome to join in. All levels welcome. More information available at potomacriverrunning.com. 

HALLOWEEN

Hall-O-Screen Party: Nightmare Before Christmas is tonight from 6-10 p.m. at The Reach at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.). No tickets are required for this free outdoor event. Beginning at 6, Dance Metro D.C.’s Becky Ferrell teaches the crowd the moves to “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” “Time Warp,” and more. Film starts at 7:30. More information available at kennedy-center.org.

The Haunted Disco D.C. Halloween night dance party hosted by Geek Nite Out is tonight from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Navy Yard (125 O St., N.E.). Tickets are $45 until Oct. 25 and $50 after. This pop-up dance party features two DJs on two levels, an open bar, special effects and light fare. The “midnight abduction” whisks away seven best-dressed contest winners to an undisclosed location for a complimentary hotel stay. For details visit haunteddiscodc.com. 

Dark and Stormy Halloween featuring DJs Kangal, Mindjacket and Shea Van Horn is tonight starting at 9 p.m. at the DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.). This event includes a costume contest and all-night dancing to electro, synth wave, retro, goth, industrial and other dark disco classics. Doors open at 9 for this 21-and-up event. Tickets are $5. More information available at dc9.club.

Friday, Nov. 1

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2019 is tonight from 8-10 p.m. at Georgetown University’s ICC Auditorium (3700 O St., N.W.). The school’s campus Pride hosts this throwback event featuring a student shadow cast performance and audience participation. The 1975 film is a musical multi-genre classic and the longest-running theatrical release in film history with a large international cult following. Tickets are $1.09 and available at bit.ly/gurocky19. 

QREW: HallowQWEEN is tonight at 10 p.m. at Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe (2477-2475 18th St., N.W.). Admission is is free before 11 p.m. to this 21-and-up event which features costumed dancing all night long. After 11, admission is $10. Tickets and information at songbyrddc.com.