North Bel Air Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events in North Bel Air and nearby

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off)

Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off

Mon, Oct 5

Fallston

Decorate a rubber duck for a Halloween library costume contest.

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 22 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 22 mi $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 22 mi $$

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

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 18 mi $$

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

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 22 mi $$

Paranormal investigation through four sections of the historic hotel.

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 14 mi $$

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

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 20 mi $$$

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

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 22 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 20 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 23 mi $$

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

Teen Crafternoon

Wed, Oct 21

Joppatowne 10 mi

Spooky crafting session with all supplies provided for grades 6 to 12.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist)

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist

Sat, Oct 10

Edgewood 11 mi

Paint ghostly accents and Halloween details onto vintage thrift-store artwork.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Craft and Create - Wood Pumpkin Ornament)

Craft and Create - Wood Pumpkin Ornament

Tue, Oct 6

Aberdeen 13 mi

Adult hands-on craft session with all supplies provided.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Halloween Ghost and Broom Paint Night at Woody's Pub)

Halloween Ghost and Broom Paint Night at Woody's Pub

Tue, Sep 15

Essex 18 mi $$

Paint a custom-cut wood ghost or broom design at the pub.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Fall Paint Night at The Comfy Cup Essex with The Painted Mermaid)

Fall Paint Night at The Comfy Cup Essex with The Painted Mermaid

Mon, Sep 28

Essex 18 mi $$$

Paint a 23-inch wood ghost witch or pumpkin design.

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 33 mi Free

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

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 28 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 (Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike)

Cryptid Crawl & Halloween-ish Hike

Woodstock 31 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 27 mi $

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

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

North Bel AirFamily-Friendly Fall Activities45 family events

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

North Bel AirHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties19 parties & tastings

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

North Bel AirHaunted Experiences9 haunted attractions

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

North Bel AirHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events in North Bel Air

From haunted historical tours in downtown Baltimore to interactive art workshops in surrounding towns, North Bel Air presents a diverse collection of Halloween happenings. Consider the expansive Edgar Allan Poe Festival for a literary deep-dive or the family-friendly Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival.

These events utilize various venues, from city streets to art studios, offering experiences that cater to different interests and paces, with some requiring tickets and others being free to attend.

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