Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Laurel 2026

22 unique & unusual Halloween events near Laurel

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards)

The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Baltimore 18 mi Free

Baltimore festival celebrating Edgar Allan Poe with live performances, vendors, and art.

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 17 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 19 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 16 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 17 mi $$

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

Ghost & Pirate Tour

Alexandria 23 mi $$

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

DC WitchFest

Sat, Oct 10

Washington 15 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 23 mi

Haunted tales by lantern light in a historic graveyard

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with 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 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day)

Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Baltimore 18 mi $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 18 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Slate Painting with Artist Katie Detrich)

Pumpkin Slate Painting with Artist Katie Detrich

Tue, Oct 6

Glen Burnie 14 mi $$

Paint a pre-drawn pumpkin design on slate, wood, or canvas.

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 16 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 16 mi Free

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Haunted Thrift Store Paint Night: Ghost in a Frame)

Haunted Thrift Store Paint Night: Ghost in a Frame

Thu, Oct 22

Baltimore 17 mi $$

Paint a thrift-store-inspired ghost portrait with all art supplies included.

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 20 mi

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

DC Ghosts Haunted Tours

Washington 18 mi

Nightly outdoor walking tour exploring haunted sites and presidential history.

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 17 mi $$

Spooky ghost walking tour passing the Supreme Court and Capitol.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike)

Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike

Woodstock 15 mi Free

Night hike exploring Maryland's cryptid legends

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Halloween Teen After-Hours Party)

Halloween Teen After-Hours Party

Arbutus 12 mi $

Teen after-hours Halloween party with live music and costume contest.

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 15 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Tricks for Treats Halloween Night SkateGaithersburg

Sun25Oct Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!Washington

thru31Oct Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and ResurrectionWashington

Other Halloween categories near Laurel

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

LaurelFamily-Friendly Fall Activities43 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

LaurelHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties30 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

LaurelHaunted Experiences6 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

LaurelHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Laurel

Laurel area residents have over a dozen Halloween events to choose from this season. If you're seeking a grand spectacle, consider attractions further afield like the Edgar Allan Poe Festival.

For something closer to home, you might find free activities or kid-friendly gatherings. Those looking for a specific vibe, whether artistic or a bit eerie, will find distinct experiences detailed below.

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