Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Potomac 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events near Potomac

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 13 mi

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

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 9 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 12 mi $$

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

Ghost & Pirate Tour

Alexandria 17 mi $$

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

DC WitchFest

Sat, Oct 10

Washington 11 mi Free

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

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts)

Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts

Alexandria 17 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 8 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 15 mi $$

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

Ghosts of Gaithersburg

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 9 mi

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

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.

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 14 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories)

Ben Lomond Campfire Ghost Stories

Fri, Oct 30

Manassas 23 mi $

Ghost stories around a campfire at an eerie historic Civil War hospital.

DC Ghosts Haunted Tours

Washington 13 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 14 mi $$

Spooky ghost walking tour passing the Supreme Court and Capitol.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick)

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Apr 25 – Nov 28

Frederick 30 mi $$

Maryland's oldest operating ghost tour exploring nearly 300 years of paranormal history.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Ghost Tour of Brentsville Courthouse)

Ghost Tour of Brentsville Courthouse

Fri, Oct 23

Brentsville 28 mi $

Explore historic courthouse grounds and buildings by candlelight hearing chilling ghost stories.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Tula & Regina's Halloween Drag Show)

Tula & Regina's Halloween Drag Show

Germantown 12 mi $$$

Spook-tacular Halloween drag show with Tula & Regina

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 6 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

thru28Nov Ghost Tours of Historic FrederickFrederick

thru31Oct Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and ResurrectionWashington

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Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees

PotomacFamily-Friendly Fall Activities46 family events

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

PotomacHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties34 parties & tastings

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

PotomacHaunted Experiences5 haunted attractions

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

PotomacHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Potomac

Potomac and surrounding areas offer Halloween events hosted at parks, cultural centers, and even local businesses. From family-friendly harvest festivals to adult-oriented performances, you can find gatherings in Wheaton, Gaithersburg, and beyond.

If you're looking for a large-scale community arts event, consider Alexandria's Art on the Avenue. For something free and closer to home, look for local trick-or-treat events, or explore ticketed performances for an adult evening out.

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