Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls
Exterior-only leisurely ghost walk visiting Annapolis' horrific haunted sites
20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Dundalk.
The Edgar Allan Poe Festival in Richmond stands out as a major Halloween attraction. For those seeking local experiences, several ghost tours are available, including the Ghosts & Gravestones Night Tour in Baltimore, and other unique paint and craft nights.
With so many events to choose from, consider if you're looking for an immersive theatrical experience, a historical walk, or a creative workshop. Some events are ticketed, while others might offer free admission, providing diverse ways to celebrate the season.
Community-wide trick-or-treating at local businesses
Multi-floor Halloween party with live music and immersive experiences
Four indoor haunted attractions under one roof at Eastpoint Mall.
John Carpenter horror classics on Maryland's largest indoor screen for adults 21+.
See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.
The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.
At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.
Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.