Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Randallstown 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Randallstown.

From haunted tours and lantern parades in nearby Baltimore districts to community art nights and harvest festivals, Randallstown area Halloween events are hosted in diverse settings. Think historic sites, local studios, and outdoor spaces.

Consider a journey into Baltimore for larger theatrical productions or explore more local art workshops. If you prefer a free, family-friendly atmosphere, look for community gatherings.

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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

Baltimore 11 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 12 mi $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 12 mi $$

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

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 10 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

Baltimore 11 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

Baltimore 8 mi $$$

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

Spooky Science

Baltimore 11 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

Towson 12 mi $$

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

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Baltimore 10 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

Baltimore 11 mi $$

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

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

Glen Burnie 16 mi $$

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

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

Fallston 22 mi

Decorate a rubber duck for a Halloween library costume contest.

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

Essex 17 mi $$$

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

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

Essex 17 mi $$

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

Teen Crafternoon

Joppatowne 24 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 (Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate)

Tricks for Treats Halloween Night Skate

Gaithersburg 27 mi Free

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

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

Gaithersburg 27 mi

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist)

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist

Edgewood 27 mi

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

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 6 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 10 mi $

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

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 48 ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat Owings Mills

Family trunk-or-treat featuring games, candy, prizes, and costumes.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 22 Fall Festival Ladies Night - FallChella 2026 Woodstock

Exclusive women-only fall festival with live DJ music and bonfires.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 8 Creepywoods Haunted Forest White Marsh

Outdoor haunted forest trail featuring cursed shrines, cabins, and folklore creatures.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 5 Thursday Night Fright Baltimore

John Carpenter horror classics on Maryland's largest indoor screen for adults 21+.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should we book a private or public ghost tour in Randallstown for our group?

Public tours are cheaper per person and fine for one to four people, but the math flips around six-plus: a private booking often costs about the same as individual tickets while letting you set pace, route emphasis, and scare level, and questions flow freely without strangers. Private slots on October weekends book out weeks ahead, so decide early.

How long do ghost tours and walking events in Randallstown typically last?

The standard is 90 minutes covering about a mile at a stop-and-story pace; extended versions run two-plus hours and add interior visits. The pace is slower than a normal walk but heavy on standing, which tires people more than distance does. Plan the parking meter and babysitter around a hard two hours, and take the pre-tour restroom stop seriously, since routes rarely include one.

Can kids come on ghost tours in Randallstown?

Family-friendly early tours, usually the 7 pm slot, keep stories spooky but not graphic and welcome ages 8-plus; late-night tours lean into murder and macabre detail and often set 13+ or 18+ minimums. Check the tour's stated age guidance and pick the early slot for first-timers. Ninety minutes of night walking is the real limit for younger kids, so check the route length.

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