Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Eldersburg 2026

18 unique & unusual Halloween events near Eldersburg

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 21 mi $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 21 mi $$

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

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick)

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Apr 25 – Nov 28

Frederick 25 mi $$

Maryland's oldest operating ghost tour exploring nearly 300 years of paranormal history.

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 19 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 23 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 20 mi $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

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 17 mi $$$

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

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 20 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

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 20 mi $$

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

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 18 mi $

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

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 19 mi $$

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

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Ghosts of Gaithersburg)

Ghosts of Gaithersburg

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 23 mi

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

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 23 mi $$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off)

Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off

Mon, Oct 5

Fallston 29 mi

Decorate a rubber duck for a Halloween library 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 7 mi Free

Night hike exploring Maryland's cryptid legends

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Tula & Regina's Halloween Drag Show)

Tula & Regina's Halloween Drag Show

Germantown 23 mi $$$

Spook-tacular Halloween drag show with Tula & Regina

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 17 mi $

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

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Tricks for Treats Halloween Night SkateGaithersburg

Sat24Oct Halloween Havoc Powerlifting MeetTowson

thru28Nov Ghost Tours of Historic FrederickFrederick

thru8Nov Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin WorkshopBaltimore

Other Halloween categories near Eldersburg

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

EldersburgFamily-Friendly Fall Activities45 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

EldersburgHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties23 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

EldersburgHaunted Experiences5 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

EldersburgHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Eldersburg

Eldersburg celebrates Halloween with a mix of local and regional events. Consider a haunted theater experience or a family-friendly outdoor gathering, with many attractions spread across Baltimore and surrounding towns. This year, find everything from intimate artistic workshops to larger community celebrations. If you’re seeking a particular vibe, options exist from free park activities to ticketed performances.

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