Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Woodlawn 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Woodlawn

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 6 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 8 mi $$

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

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Baltimore 8 mi $$

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

Mt Vernon GhostWalk

Baltimore 7 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 6 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 $$$

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

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 7 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 10 mi $$

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

Costume Faery Market & Ren Faire

Sat, Oct 10

Baltimore 6 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 6 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

Tue, Oct 6

Glen Burnie 11 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

Mon, Oct 5

Fallston 21 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

Mon, Sep 28

Essex 13 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

Tue, Sep 15

Essex 13 mi $$

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

Teen Crafternoon

Wed, Oct 21

Joppatowne 21 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 24 mi

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

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 28 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

Tue, Oct 27

Gaithersburg 29 mi

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

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 8 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 6 mi $

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

Other Halloween categories near Woodlawn

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

WoodlawnFamily-Friendly Fall Activities49 family events

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

WoodlawnHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties22 parties & tastings

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

WoodlawnHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

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

WoodlawnHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Woodlawn

Woodlawn's Halloween calendar features events hosted at diverse locations, from historic districts to outdoor parks. You can find experiences ranging from immersive historical tours to creative workshops and community gatherings.

If you're looking for something a bit further afield, consider venturing towards Baltimore for unique spectacles, or if you prefer a more local feel, explore the happenings closer to home.

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