I don’t know about you, but Halloween has long been my favorite holiday. No other holiday celebrates life in quite the same way as embracing fun lightheartedness with costumes and the indulgence of sweet treats. A night said to dissolve the barrier between the real and the supernatural is special in that it forces us to focus on that which makes us so uniquely human. And escape rooms are a great match!

Halloween is only special because we spend it with friends. Costumes are fun because of the impressions they leave on others, and candy is best when it’s shared! From pumpkin carving contests and Halloween costume parties to the ofrendas we make during Dia de los Muertos, the holiday is all about forming and cherishing memories with others.

If you’re looking for fun ways to spice up your Halloween this season, escape rooms are a perfect fit! Much like your favorite horror films or stories, they hold magical secrets which require you to suspend your disbelief and experience other worlds that don’t imitate our own. Much like all other Halloween experiences, the best escape rooms you’ll play are the ones you play with friends! Experiencing scares and mysteries with others is what makes escape rooms so magical.

We at Escape Room Arlington have two perfect escape rooms for your Halloween pleasure. Our Mind Trap room is perfect for those who love scares. The premise is simple - you’re going to a dinner party at The Good Doctor’s estate, and you’re worried he might be having you for the main course! This room features some great jump scares and other ambient horror. Our second room for this holiday season is the Poe’s Chamber room, which is opening soon. Poe was the master of the macabre, and our escape room will mirror the eerie and unnatural energy he put into his writing. This room might not be as overtly scary as Mind Trap, but it will be a perfect spooky interlude to your Halloween experience.

Whether you’re looking for fun ideas for a birthday party or a corporate team building event, the best escape room in Arlington has you covered. Come check out these Halloween rooms soon to complete your Halloween with friends!