Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Columbia 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events near Columbia

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 14 mi Free

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

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 23 mi

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

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 15 mi $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 15 mi $$

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

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate)

Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 19 mi Free

Halloween night skate with costume and best trick competitions and candy.

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 14 mi $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 14 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 15 mi $$$

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

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 21 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 13 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 13 mi $$

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

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 15 mi $

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

Ghosts of Gaithersburg

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 19 mi

Explore haunted local places with the author of In Search of Ghosts.

Ghost & Pirate Tour

Alexandria 29 mi $$

Lantern-lit walking tour through Old Town Alexandria's historic cobblestone streets.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts)

Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour - Holiday Haunts

Alexandria 29 mi

Haunted tales by lantern light in a historic graveyard

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 8 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 8 mi $

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

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party)

Dogtopia of Bethesda Halloween Party

Bethesda 20 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Other Halloween categories near Columbia

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

ColumbiaFamily-Friendly Fall Activities43 family events

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

ColumbiaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties25 parties & tastings

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

ColumbiaHaunted Experiences8 haunted attractions

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

ColumbiaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Columbia

Columbia area Halloween events offer diverse experiences. For a dedicated fall celebration, consider the Fall Harvest Festival at Brookside Gardens. If a more adult-oriented evening is preferred, the Fells Point Ghost Tours provide a unique perspective.

Beyond these, numerous other Halloween happenings are scattered throughout Baltimore and surrounding towns, catering to various interests and age groups.

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