Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns/Trick or Treating - October 4-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26
This annual walking Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns at Green Meadows Farm includes pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, along with fire pits, farm shows and an animal barn.
Spirits of the Furnace - October 18
The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., Cunningham Falls State Park, and Harriet Chapel present “Spirits of the Furnace” - a guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and Village.
History Trick or Treat - October 24
Walk through history while trick or treating at our annual event at Rose Hill Manor Park. Move throughout the property visiting costumed characters to learn more about history and trick or treat at the same time!
City of Brunswick Downtown Halloween Party & Trunk-or-Treat - October 25
Head to downtown Brunswick for the annual Halloween Party including Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted House.
5th Annual Canines on the Creek - October 26
Canines on the Creek is a fun, family event sponsored by the local Lions Club that features a doggy and owner Halloween costume contest and parade.
Halloween in Downtown Frederick - October 25
Halloween in Downtown Frederick is great for families and kids of all ages! Costumes are encouraged, though not required. Trick-or-treat at all your favorite downtown businesses (while supplies last) and enjoy some “ghoulish fun” with kid-friendly activities
Halloween Fun for the Older Crowd
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick - Throughout October
Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past on this walking tour. True documented stories of the “Paranormal” with "Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour."
MET-X: Inebriated Halloween - October 24 - November 1
Enjoy a hilarious and spooky journey through some of your soon-to-be favorite stories of history with the latest installment of the Inebriated series, Inebriated Halloween.
Pride On The Patio's Halloween Murder Masquerad- October 17
Ivanna Rights, Stormi Skye & Pride On The Patio are transforming the taproom at Sandbox into a shadowy ballroom of mystery and monster-level moves.
Historians on Tap: Halloween History - October 22
Your favorite historians are back to share spooky tales of Halloweens past and seasonal drinks at Frederick Social!
Halloween Special Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem - November 1
At the Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge, you’re just inches away from astonishing magic that will leave you wide-eyed and talking about it for days.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick
Take a guided tour through Frederick's haunted history on this walking tour of Downtown Frederick.
Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Take a ghost tour at the "most haunted" building in Frederick County.
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walks
On the Cemetery Walk, as a guide leads you through the dark by candlelight, saints and martyrs come to life and…
Spirits of the Furnace at Catoctin Furnace
“Spirits of the Furnace” is a guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and Village, with stops…
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