Friends of Laurel Hill

10/01/2026

📜 Archive Month is here!
This month, we’re opening the archives and taking a closer look at Laurel Hill’s past. Stay tuned as we uncover the stories, photographs, and treasures that help bring Laurel Hill’s history to life. 🗝️
Aerial Photography of...
1️⃣ Laurel Hill West, ca 1920s
2️⃣ Laurel Hill East, ca 1925

09/29/2026

Last chance to register is fast approaching⏰
You've got till Midnight 09/30/2026 to sign up for the spookiest 5k of the year - Rest in Peace 5k! 👻
All ages welcomed, costumes highly encouraged (but let's be real, who doesn't love an excuse to dress up?)!
See you soon.

09/28/2026

*Update - Yoga has been cancelled*
👻 Something spooky is happening this weekend here at Laurel Hill… and you’re going to want to be there. 🎃

The weekend is packed with thrills, chills, creepy fun, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house. 🕸️

👻 Talking with the Dead: Spirits & Spiritualists Tour
🎃 Rest in Peace 5k
🕷️ Yoga: Rest in Pose (Has been Cancelled)
🌙 Fateful Departures: When Death Comes in Twos Tour

Don’t let everyone else have all the fun. Gather your crew, embrace the spooky vibes, and come see what’s waiting for you. 🖤

👀 Your weekend plans are calling…

09/26/2026

We’re officially revealing the 2026 RIP 5K T-shirt design created by … and it's dying to be yours. 👀🪦

Join us October 3 at Laurel Hill for a 5K where costumes are HIGHLY encouraged and ALL ages are welcome. Come run, walk, haunt, or shuffle your way to the finish line. 🎃🏃‍♀️

⚰️ But don’t ghost us…
September 30 is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER.

👉 Register now at RIP5k.org and come earn your shirt & bragging rights. 👻

09/25/2026

🖤 Mother Nature has other plans.

Due to the severe weather expected this weekend, Market of the Macabre has been postponed.

We’re just as disappointed as you are, but safety comes first. 🖤

New date will be announced next week — follow along and keep an eye out for the update!

Stay spooky. 🖤

09/23/2026

🏃‍♀️👻 Running never looked this good.

Every year, runners show up for our 5K ready to make a statement… and apparently, a costume statement. 🎃💀🦸‍♀️🌭

Swipe through for some of the unforgettable looks from years past ➡️

Think you can top them? 👀
Lace up, pick a costume, and join us for this year’s 5K on October 3, 2026!

🎟️ Sign up now and start planning your look. RIP5k.org
Because crossing the finish line is fun. Crossing it in costume? Even better. 😉

09/21/2026

🌿✨ What’s happening at Laurel Hill this week? A little bit of everything! 👀

From history to good company and can’t-miss events, there’s plenty to explore among the monuments, gardens, and winding paths. 🪦🌸

📅 Save the dates, bring a friend, and come see what’s happening!

Swipe through for this week’s lineup ➡️
We’ll see you at Laurel Hill! 💚

For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit our website.

09/16/2026

💀 The RIP5K is creeping up FAST! 👻

Early Bird pricing disappears THIS SATURDAY, September 19 at midnight—don’t let it haunt you! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sign up, pick your costume, and get ready for a spooktacular run through the headstones of historic Laurel Hill. 🪦🎃

👻 Register today—link in bio!

This event is sponsored by:

While active burial sites, Laurel Hill is also an arboretum that provides public green space for recreation and education.

09/15/2026

🖤👻🎃🕸️🦇 The big day is only 11 days away (September 26th)!
Here are some photos from last year's Market of the Macabre.
Will you be joining us this year?
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website! 🖤👻🎃🕸️🦇

09/14/2026

*update: Yoga has been rescheduled to October 4th.* 📅 This week’s lineup is here! 🔥 See what’s happening, make your plans, and don’t miss out! 👀✨
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our website.