Baltimore Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events in Baltimore and nearby

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 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 $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore $$

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

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 $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

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 $$

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

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore $

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

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore $$

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

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 $$$

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

Illustration of a cozy lantern lit patio at night where costumed figures toast frothy beer mugs at wooden picnic tables (Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls)

Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls

Annapolis 22 mi

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

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 8 mi $$

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

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 7 mi $$

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off)

Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off

Mon, Oct 5

Fallston 19 mi

Decorate a rubber duck for a Halloween library costume contest.

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 7 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 7 mi $$

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

Teen Crafternoon

Wed, Oct 21

Joppatowne 16 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist)

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist

Sat, Oct 10

Edgewood 19 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Craft and Create - Wood Pumpkin Ornament)

Craft and Create - Wood Pumpkin Ornament

Tue, Oct 6

Aberdeen 28 mi

Adult hands-on craft session with all supplies provided.

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 14 mi Free

Night hike exploring Maryland's cryptid legends

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 6 mi $

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

Other Halloween categories in Baltimore

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

BaltimoreFamily-Friendly Fall Activities46 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

BaltimoreHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties22 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

BaltimoreHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

BaltimoreHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Baltimore

Baltimore and its surrounding towns present numerous Halloween events, from guided historical tours like the Ghosts & Gravestones Night Tour to family-friendly gatherings such as the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival.

You can find everything from arts and crafts workshops to late-night parties across the region.

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