Community Corner
Trick-or-Treating Alternatives in Laurel, Pr. George's and More
If Halloween is more of a trick than a treat in your neighborhood, try one of these choices from some traditional Halloween fun.
If you live in a condo, apartment building or community that doesn’t welcome trick-or-treaters, finding somewhere to have some traditional Halloween fun can be downright frightening.
Luckily for you, Patch has put together this handy guide to trick-or-treating alternatives Prince George’s County and surrounding communities.
Prince George’s County
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In Laurel, you have two options:
The Tabernacle Church, 11601 S Laurel Dr Laurel, MD 20708, 301-490-3838
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On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m., The Tabernacle Church will host Family Fun Fest – A Halloween Alternative with games, face painting, The Great Maze, puppet shows and other entertainment and free food. Cost is $1 per person.
American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St, Laurel, MD, 301-725-2302
The American Legion Post 60 will hold a Children’s Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m. with a costume content, refreshments, arts, crafts and family-friendly fun!
Hyattsville
The Mall at Prince Georges, 3500 E West Hwy Hyattsville, MD 20782, 301-559-8845
The Original High Energy Magic of Speed will perform his annual Halloween magic show at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, with mall-wide trick-or-treating from 7-8 p.m.
Montgomery County
Bethesda
Westfield Montgomery, 7101 Democracy Blvd Bethesda, MD 20817, 301-469-6025
Enjoy the Trick-or-Treating Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. with ghoulish goodies form participating mall stores.
Wheaton
Westfield Shopping Town Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Silver Spring, MD 20902, 301-942-2516
This Family Spooktacular will feature goodies from participating stores from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Check in at the concierge near Nordstrom on the lower level to find out which stores are involved.
Montgomery Village
Lake Marion Community Center, 8821 E Village Ave Montgomery Village, MD 20886, 301-948-8082
The Halloween Spooktacular Party is on Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and features a haunted lair and other scary fun activities. It is $3 per child ($2 with a non-perishable food donation) and parents are free.
Rockville
Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Dr Rockville, MD 20850, 240-314-8840
The Halloween Haunt takes place on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. and will have pumpkin painting, a straw play area, scarecrow making, a DJ, a magician, Halloween games & crafts and a friendly haunted house. It costs $2 per person.
Potomac
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr Potomac, MD 20854, 240-777-0690
On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 4-4:45 p.m., the Potomac library will host a free family Halloween Storytime featuring a “slightly spooky” tale for preschoolers and their families, plus a costume parade in Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4-4:45 p.m.
Burtonsville
Marilyn J. Praisner Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866. 240-777-4970
Sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation on Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., the Halloween Happening will have DJ, moon bounce, crafts, games, treats and other Halloween treats!
Gaithersburg
Fleet Feet Sports 235 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD
Participate in the annual Zombie 3-mile Run/Walk which always gives Kentland shoppers a shock! The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 1.
