Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Arnold 2026

21 unique & unusual Halloween events near Arnold

Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls

Annapolis

Exterior-only leisurely ghost walk visiting Annapolis' horrific haunted sites

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards)

The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Baltimore 19 mi Free

Baltimore festival celebrating Edgar Allan Poe with live performances, vendors, and art.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The Ghosts of Baltimore Tour)

The Ghosts of Baltimore Tour

Baltimore 18 mi $$

All-ages, pet-friendly walking tour exploring historic Baltimore's haunted past.

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 18 mi $$

Award-winning all-ages ghost walk running since 2001.

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 23 mi $$

Walking tour exploring the history and haunted lore of Mount Vernon.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day)

Celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Baltimore 19 mi $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 18 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin Workshop)

Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin Workshop

Oct 4 – Nov 8

Baltimore 22 mi $$$

Blow molten glass to craft a custom pumpkin with a curly stem.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Pumpkin Slate Painting with Artist Katie Detrich)

Pumpkin Slate Painting with Artist Katie Detrich

Tue, Oct 6

Glen Burnie 12 mi $$

Paint a pre-drawn pumpkin design on slate, wood, or canvas.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Haunted Thrift Store Paint Night: Ghost in a Frame)

Haunted Thrift Store Paint Night: Ghost in a Frame

Thu, Oct 22

Baltimore 18 mi $$

Paint a thrift-store-inspired ghost portrait with all art supplies included.

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 21 mi $

Costume market and FaeryCon fundraiser featuring entertainment and a Faery Court.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Fall Paint Night at The Comfy Cup Essex with The Painted Mermaid)

Fall Paint Night at The Comfy Cup Essex with The Painted Mermaid

Mon, Sep 28

Essex 19 mi $$$

Paint a 23-inch wood ghost witch or pumpkin design.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Ghost and Broom Paint Night at Woody's Pub)

Halloween Ghost and Broom Paint Night at Woody's Pub

Tue, Sep 15

Essex 19 mi $$

Paint a custom-cut wood ghost or broom design at the pub.

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 29 mi

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

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 28 mi $$

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

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Halloween Havoc Powerlifting Meet)

Halloween Havoc Powerlifting Meet

Sat, Oct 24

Towson 26 mi $$

Costume-friendly powerlifting competition featuring squat, bench press, and deadlift events.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova)

Paint Your Own Pumpkin Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

Sun, Oct 11

Washington 28 mi $$$

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

Teen Crafternoon

Wed, Oct 21

Joppatowne 27 mi

Spooky crafting session with all supplies provided for grades 6 to 12.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist)

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist

Sat, Oct 10

Edgewood 29 mi

Paint ghostly accents and Halloween details onto vintage thrift-store artwork.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (Halloween Teen After-Hours Party)

Halloween Teen After-Hours Party

Arbutus 18 mi $

Teen after-hours Halloween party with live music and costume contest.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike)

Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike

Woodstock 28 mi Free

Night hike exploring Maryland's cryptid legends

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Halloween Havoc Powerlifting MeetTowson

thru8Nov Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin WorkshopBaltimore

thru31Oct Soul Strolls: Grave Robbing and ResurrectionWashington

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

ArnoldFamily-Friendly Fall Activities37 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

ArnoldHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties24 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

ArnoldHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

ArnoldHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Arnold

Baltimore's Edgar Allan Poe Festival presents a compelling experience for those drawn to the macabre. For a more family-friendly adventure, consider the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival.

Beyond these major draws, explore happenings across the region, from hands-on craft nights to historically-themed tours.

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