Hagerstown Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

14 unique & unusual Halloween events in Hagerstown and nearby

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Haunted Train Hub Tours)

Haunted Train Hub Tours

Oct 16 – Oct 24

Hagerstown $

After-dark tour sharing folklore and haunting tales of train wrecks.

Graveyard Ghost Tours

Fri, Nov 6

Hagerstown $

Tour after dark and visit founder Jonathan Hager's gravesite.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade - 2026)

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade - 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Hagerstown $

Dogs walk a red carpet before judges for costume prizes.

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 23 mi $$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Build Your Own Pumpkin Succulent Workshop)

Build Your Own Pumpkin Succulent Workshop

Sep 16 – Sep 30

Middletown 19 mi $$$

Craft a custom pumpkin succulent arrangement guided by Succulents by Jess.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon (Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour)

Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour

Gettysburg 29 mi $$

Walking ghost tour exploring Gettysburg's most haunted Civil War sites.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon (Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Equipment)

Historic Jennie Wade Birthplace Ghost Hunt with Equipment

Gettysburg 29 mi

Paranormal investigation inside the birthplace of Gettysburg's only civilian casualty.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (Welty House Indoor Ghost Hunt with Equipment)

Welty House Indoor Ghost Hunt with Equipment

Gettysburg 29 mi

Investigate Civil War spirits inside spaces previously closed to the public.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (76th Annual York Halloween Parade)

76th Annual York Halloween Parade

Sun, Oct 25

York 58 mi Free

Features the spooky theme 'Nightmare on Market Street' through downtown York.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!)

Celebrate Van Ness Main Street!

Sun, Oct 25

Washington 59 mi Free

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration with playground games and trick-or-treating at local businesses.

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

Tula & Regina's Halloween Drag Show

Germantown 40 mi $$$

Spook-tacular Halloween drag show with Tula & Regina

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 50 mi Free

Night hike exploring Maryland's cryptid legends

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 56 mi $

Week-long Halloween celebration for dogs

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Haunted Train Hub Tours

thru28Nov Ghost Tours of Historic FrederickFrederick

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

HagerstownFamily-Friendly Fall Activities47 family events

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

HagerstownHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

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

HagerstownHaunted Experiences13 haunted attractions

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

HagerstownHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment1 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in Hagerstown

Hagerstown area residents have many choices for Halloween entertainment, spread from Sharpsburg to Gettysburg and even a bit further afield. From family-friendly festivals at places like Antietam National Battlefield to historical ghost tours in Frederick, there are experiences to suit various tastes.

Consider the Halloween Demolition Derby & Trunk or Treat for a high-energy event, or if you prefer a drive, explore happenings in nearby towns.

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14 unique & unusual Halloween events in Hagerstown and nearby

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

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