Columbia Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Columbia and nearby

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Columbia kicks off Halloween 2026 around Lake Kittamaqundi and local village centers with haunted entertainment and seasonal thrills.

Local favorites include frightful attractions, costume contests, and seasonal celebrations like haunted trails, pumpkin fairs, and themed nights.

Editor's Picks

  1. Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees
    Nature-themed Halloween stations and activities for all ages.
  2. CandyFest
    Family-friendly Halloween alternative featuring games, inflatables, music, and treats.
  3. Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival
    Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.
  4. Halloween Baltimore 2026 at Maryland Science Center · Baltimore
    Multi-floor Halloween party with live music and immersive experiences
  5. Baltimore Halloween Crawl · Baltimore
    Costumed bar crawl through Fells Point with contests, specials, and raffles
  6. BARCStoberfest · Baltimore
    Baltimore's largest pet-friendly festival benefiting the BARCS animal shelter.

Events Happening Soon

OktoBEARfest at The Maryland Zoo Sat, Oct 17 View →
Italian Heritage Fall Festival Sat, Oct 17 View →
Halloween on Screen Fri, Oct 23 View →
5th & 6th Grade Monster Mash Fri, Oct 23 View →
The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Festival Sat, Oct 24 View →
Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate Sat, Oct 24 View →

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 43 Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees Columbia

Nature-themed Halloween stations and activities for all ages.

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 25 Halloween Baltimore 2026 at Maryland Science Center Baltimore

Multi-floor Halloween party with live music and immersive experiences

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 8 Mystery Mansion Adventure Chevy Chase

Family-friendly haunted house experience with fairytales, a tunnel, and bonfires.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Halloween on Screen North Bethesda

Annual celebration of scary movies featuring live musical accompaniment and shadowcasts.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 19 The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards Baltimore

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

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

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