Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Greenbelt 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Greenbelt

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour)

DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Washington 11 mi

Late-night walking tour uncovering the haunted history around the White House.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The Ghosts of Baltimore Tour)

The Ghosts of Baltimore Tour

Baltimore 24 mi $$

All-ages, pet-friendly walking tour exploring historic Baltimore's haunted past.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!)

Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!

Sun, Oct 25

Washington 11 mi Free

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration with playground games and trick-or-treating at local businesses.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour)

Ghosts of Lafayette Park Tour

Washington 11 mi $$

Victorian-costumed guides lead lantern-lit walking tours of haunted Washington, D.C.

Ghost & Pirate Tour

Alexandria 16 mi $$

Lantern-lit walking tour through Old Town Alexandria's historic cobblestone streets.

DC WitchFest

Sat, Oct 10

Washington 10 mi Free

Annual market featuring local artists, makers, and magical vendors.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts)

Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts

Alexandria 16 mi

Haunted tales by lantern light in a historic graveyard

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate)

Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 19 mi Free

Halloween night skate with costume and best trick competitions and candy.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection)

Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and Resurrection

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Washington 10 mi $$

Lantern-lit twilight tours featuring costumed interpreters portraying interred cemetery residents.

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 24 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova)

Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

Sun, Oct 11

Washington 9 mi $$$

Paint and pour a scented soy candle inside a concrete pumpkin.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Women Running From Houses: Three Gothic Horror Writers)

Women Running From Houses: Three Gothic Horror Writers

Wed, Sep 16

Washington 11 mi Free

Gothic horror authors host an evening of bingo, tarot, and drinks.

Spooky Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 10

Alexandria 16 mi $$

Craft a Halloween terrarium with live succulents and spooky decorations.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop)

Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop

Oct 11 – Oct 30

Alexandria 16 mi $$

Craft a hanging jellyfish terrarium using air plants and spooky decor.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Ghosts of Gaithersburg)

Ghosts of Gaithersburg

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 21 mi

Explore haunted local places with the author of In Search of Ghosts.

Illustration of a rustic wooden tent with taps, hop garlands, frothy mugs, barrels and pumpkins at an autumn beer festival (Pumpkin Fun Flower Arranging Workshop)

Pumpkin Fun Flower Arranging Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Alexandria 16 mi

Craft a fall centerpiece inside a hollowed-out mini pie pumpkin.

DC Ghosts Haunted Tours

Washington 12 mi

Nightly outdoor walking tour exploring haunted sites and presidential history.

Pumpkin Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Oct 3

Alexandria 16 mi $$

Craft a cloche-style terrarium inside a glass pumpkin vessel.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Horror on Capitol Hill Ghost Tour)

Horror on Capitol Hill Ghost Tour

Washington 11 mi $$

Spooky ghost walking tour passing the Supreme Court and Capitol.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party)

Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party

Bethesda 12 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

thru30Oct Spooky Jellyfish Terrarium WorkshopAlexandria

thru31Oct Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and ResurrectionWashington

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Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn

GreenbeltFamily-Friendly Fall Activities39 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

GreenbeltHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties35 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

GreenbeltHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

GreenbeltHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Greenbelt

Greenbelt area residents have numerous Halloween events to consider, with over a dozen gatherings planned.

For those seeking large outdoor celebrations, Brookside Gardens hosts a Fall Harvest Festival, while families looking for indoor creative outlets may find workshops like the Pumpkin Fun Flower Arranging workshop appealing.

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