Illustration of skaters on an outdoor plaza rink ringed with lights and a child holding a penguin skate aid (Christmas Nightmare)

Christmas Nightmare

Visitors step into an abandoned movie theater complex for a Krampus-inspired holiday horror experience. The attraction features themed areas uniquely adapted in a terrifying twist of fear and good cheer for an enchanted Christmas scare.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

$14.95 (presale, 50% off).

Ages

10+ recommended, parental discretion advised

Going?

Location

Laurel's House of Horror · 935 Fairlawn Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (1/5)

Best For

Holiday-horror fans seeking a scare

Vibe

Eerie and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Watch for online ticket announcements a few weeks before each event, since that is when tickets are posted.
  • Look for the 50% off presale offer when tickets become available to save on admission.
  • Choose among December 12, 19, and 26 when planning your visit; the special event runs on those dates.
  • Expect an indoor haunted-house experience in an abandoned movie theater complex, and be ready for holiday-themed horror.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The special Xmas holiday event is scheduled for December 12, 19, and 26, 2026.
  • Presale tickets are offered at 50% off.
  • This season features new holiday-horror experiences and themed areas adapted with a terrifying twist.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krampus Nightmare?

It's a Krampus-inspired Christmas haunted house at Laurel's House of Horror, inside an abandoned movie theater complex. It has new holiday-horror experiences and all-new themed areas.

Is it the same as the Halloween haunt?

No. Every holiday event here is a completely new experience. The themed areas are reworked with a twist of fear and good cheer for Christmas.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets go up a few weeks before each event, so watch for announcements online. Presale tickets are 50% off.

What if I can't make it after buying?

You can add Purchase Protection at checkout for a small fee. It gives a full refund if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance stops you from attending. It can't be added later.

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