Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near South Bel Air 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events near South Bel Air

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 23 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 19 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 15 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 22 mi $$$

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

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 23 mi

Magical science fun with potion experiments and wearable amulet crafts.

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.

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 21 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 24 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 (Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist)

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist

Sat, Oct 10

Edgewood 8 mi

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

Teen Crafternoon

Wed, Oct 21

Joppatowne 8 mi

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

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 9 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 17 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 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 33 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 28 mi $

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

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Halloween Havoc Powerlifting MeetTowson

thru8Nov Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin WorkshopBaltimore

Other Halloween categories near South Bel Air

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

South Bel AirFamily-Friendly Fall Activities48 family events

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

South 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

South Bel AirHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions

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

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

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near South Bel Air

The Edgar Allan Poe Festival in Richmond offers a significant literary attraction. For those seeking family-friendly outdoor entertainment closer to home, the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival presents a vibrant cultural experience. Beyond these highlights, South Bel Air is brimming with numerous Halloween celebrations. If you prefer local, ticketed events or casual paint nights, explore the possibilities below.

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