Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near South Laurel 2026

41 family-friendly fall activities near South Laurel.

For Halloween in South Laurel, families can find diverse celebrations. Consider the large-scale Boo at the Zoo in Washington for a major attraction, or perhaps the more local Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Glen Burnie Library for a community-focused free event.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around South Laurel

Boo at the Zoo

Washington 14 mi $$

After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees)

Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees

Columbia 9 mi $

Nature-themed Halloween stations and activities for all ages.

Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival)

Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Ellicott City 12 mi $

Features petting farm animals, Enchanted Forest attractions, and hayrides.

Tails on the Rails

Baltimore 19 mi $$

The only time of year dogs can ride the Mile One Express.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Montpelier Farms Fall Festival)

Montpelier Farms Fall Festival

Upper Marlboro 16 mi $$

Features a 7-acre interactive corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hill slides.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Monster Mini Golf Columbia)

Monster Mini Golf Columbia

Jessup 8 mi $

Indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf featuring animated monsters and black lights

NoMa PumpkinPalooza

Washington 14 mi Free

Free pumpkin patch, alpaca selfies, costume parade, and outdoor movie.

Howard County Truck or Treat

Cooksville 19 mi $

Trick-or-treat from decorated trucks and emergency vehicles.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat on Main Street)

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Sykesville 22 mi

Community trick-or-treating with local merchants and Sykesville Police.

Rosslyn Howl-O-Ween

Arlington 17 mi

Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with a costume contest and pet vendors.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Rosslyn Fall Fest)

Rosslyn Fall Fest

Arlington 17 mi Free

Neighborhood block party with live music, axe throwing, and pumpkin decorating.

ArBOOretum

Baltimore 22 mi $

A candy-free family Halloween celebration featuring night hikes and spooky trails.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (DOL's Annual Fall Fest)

DOL's Annual Fall Fest

Washington 13 mi Free

End-of-season community farm celebration featuring treats and Halloween festivities.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Trick or Treat at Tudor Place)

Trick or Treat at Tudor Place

Washington 16 mi $$

Outdoor trick-or-treating, crafts, and games in historic Georgetown gardens.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve)

Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve

Windsor Mill 18 mi Free

Annual autumn gathering featuring live music, food vendors, and nature exploration.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip)

Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip

Mount Rainier 11 mi $

Features pumpkin carving, painting, a STEM station, and mocktails for kids.

CandyFest

Columbia 11 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween alternative featuring games, inflatables, music, and treats.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride)

Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride

Washington 15 mi Free

Costume bike ride ending with live music and a costume contest.

Pumpkin Palooza

Alexandria 21 mi $$

Family fall celebration featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, and games.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum)

Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

College Park 7 mi $

Trick-or-treat among museum aircraft with games, crafts, and experiments.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival)

Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival

Columbia 10 mi Free

Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.

Pumpkin Painting

North Bethesda 14 mi Free

Includes pumpkin decorating and a same-day complimentary brunch voucher for kids.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooky Halloween Mini Golf)

Spooky Halloween Mini Golf

Gaithersburg 19 mi $

18 holes of mini golf plus face painting, crafts, and candy

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (2nd Annual Trunk or Treat)

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

Elkridge 10 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat featuring Kona Ice, treat bags, and giveaways.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Fall Fun and Bluegrass with Dave Zelonka)

Fall Fun and Bluegrass with Dave Zelonka

Elkridge 12 mi Free

Live bluegrass music by Dave Zelonka with hayrides, BBQ, and fall activities.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating)

Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating

Severna Park 16 mi $

Drop-in crafting session with spiders, bats, glitter, and googly eyes.

Haunted Trip

McLean 20 mi $$$

Haunted evening journey exclusively for 5th through 8th graders.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration)

The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration

Washington 15 mi $$

Community gathering featuring a cacao ceremony, somatic movement, and sound healing.

Trolleyween Weekend

Colesville 10 mi

Unlimited historic streetcar rides and a themed scavenger hunt with prizes.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street)

Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street

Reston 28 mi

Daytime trick-or-treating for little ghouls and goblins.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!)

School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!

Columbia 8 mi Free

Rockin' Halloween party with costume contest and live music.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Maryland Corn Maze at Maryland Sunrise Farm)

Maryland Corn Maze at Maryland Sunrise Farm

Gambrills 10 mi $$

8-acre corn maze with interactive QR code challenges

Howard County Pumpkin Palooza

Ellicott City 14 mi Free

Compost your pumpkins and reduce landfill waste

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Homestead Gardens Fall Festival Weekends)

Homestead Gardens Fall Festival Weekends

Davidsonville 16 mi $$

Family-friendly fall festival with hayrides and pumpkin patch

Halloween Eye Spy Trains

Bethesda 16 mi $

Halloween Eye Spy train ride with themed stations

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Glen Burnie Halloween Trunk-or-Treat)

Glen Burnie Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Glen Burnie 19 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event at the library

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade)

North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Silver Spring 11 mi Free

24th Annual community Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure)

Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

Glen Echo 17 mi $$

Heartwarming Halloween story with interactive puppets.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Trunk or Treat Extravaganza)

Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Washington 15 mi Free

Safe community trunk-or-treat event

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch)

Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch

Washington 16 mi $

Community pumpkin carving party with provided supplies

Halloween at Water Park

Arlington 18 mi $$

Trick-or-treating and pumpkin patch at a water park.

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

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 32 Night of the Living Zoo Washington

Adults-only Halloween bash with unlimited drinks and after-hours animal exhibits.

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

Haunted Experiences

1 of 6 Mystery Mansion Adventure Chevy Chase

Family-friendly haunted house experience with fairytales, a tunnel, and bonfires.

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

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Halloween on Screen North Bethesda

Annual celebration of scary movies featuring live musical accompaniment and shadowcasts.

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Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

Unique & Unusual

1 of 20 DC Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour Washington

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in South Laurel?

Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.

How muddy do pumpkin patches around South Laurel get, and how do we dress for it?

One rainy day earlier in the week means real mud in the picking field even under sunshine. Rain boots for kids, waterproof or sacrificial shoes for adults, and a full change of clothes per kid in the car solve 90 percent of it. Trash bag for the footwell, wipes in your pocket. Muddy weeks are also the least crowded, so prepared families win twice.

What's the logistics plan for actually picking and hauling pumpkins in South Laurel?

Grab a wagon at the entrance before hitting the field, and set a size rule before kids start hunting, since the giant one costs the most and rolls off the wagon. Check the bottom for soft spots, keep stems as handles kids will snap, and pay by weight farms reward medium picks. Load pumpkins last so they don't crush the snacks.

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