10-16-2025 10:37am

A Grab Bag

Looking for ways to celebrate spooky season? Baltimore County is a bubbling cauldron of frightfully fun activities and events for all ages.

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October

Family-Friendly Halloween Trail at Braglio Farms

Randallstown

Skip the scares and bring the little ones ages 3–12 on this adventure-packed trail. Enjoy an afternoon farm visit with friendly animals, a pumpkin patch, cozy campfires, food trucks, and more.

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October

Family-Friendly Halloween Trail at Spring Meadow Farms

Upperco

Bring along the mini ghosts and goblins for a Halloween Wonderland through the forest by Hackney Haunts! Visit the farm zoo, grab some barbecue at Char’d and a sweet treat from The Bus Stop.

Oct. 11

Halloween Cocktails and Costumes Mixology Night

Pikesville

Mix your own mysterious cocktails with expert mixologist Ashley S. Crawford, with all ingredients provided. Every guest will take home a Halloween Booze Bucket. Enjoy a night of delicious drinks, light bites, and frightfully fun vibes.

Oct. 18

Ghouls on Canvas: A Ghost Themed Halloween Art Workshop

Catonsville

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Catonsville Clubhouse with artist and instructor Sheena! Whether you’re looking to try something new, celebrate the season, or simply have a fun night out, this workshop is the perfect way to unleash your inner artist. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind Halloween inspired artwork to take home and enjoy.

Oct. 19

Halloween Murder Mystery at Big Truck Farm Brewery

Parkton

Get spooky with the Addams Family this Halloween at Big Truck Farm Brewery! Join the Off Center Events crew for a killer night of interactive fun where you become part of the mystery — no acting skills needed, just your best creepy costume and a thirst for a good time (and maybe a brew or two)!

Oct. 19

Halloween Crafts for Kids with Dream Topography at Manor Mill

Monkton

Celebrate the Halloween season creating fun crafts using resin and fluid art. Featured projects will include a large candy corn resin tray, a fluid art pumpkin ornament, and a UV resin ghost keychain.

Oct. 22

Carve and Create: An Artistic Pumpkin Workshop at Manor Mill

Monkton

A Spooktacular evening of elevated pumpkin carving that is sure to bring out the creativity in us all! Join local artists Mike & Joanne Bare as they help you go from ordinary to extraordinary in your pumpkin carving skills. You will learn the proper techniques to make a masterpiece for Halloween.

Oct. 24

Halloween Spooktacular at Stages Music Arts

Cockeysville

Enter a Halloween-themed wonderland, including a bounce house, spooky garden, and a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Budding mad scientists won’t want to miss demonstrations by the Science Guys of Baltimore, while kooky creatives can show off their monstrous talent with karaoke and a costume contest.

Oct. 24

Holt Haunted Hike

Overlea

Take a spine-tingling stroll through the shadowy woods on this Halloween-themed haunted hike, where every twist and turn brings eerie surprises, creepy characters, and just the right amount of frightful fun for thrill-seekers of all ages!

Oct. 25

Reisterstown Main Street BOOtacular

Reisterstown

This free community event is filled with fun for all ages—enjoy simple carnival-style games, hands-on crafts, a festive costume contest with prizes, and of course, lots of candy!

Oct. 25

Trick or Treat Halloween Fundraiser

Catonsville

Head to Downtown Catonsville for a spook-tacular afternoon of trick-or-treating fun on October 25th at 3 PM! Dress up the kids (and pups!), grab a bag, and enjoy candy, games, and crafts along Frederick Road — all for a good cause!

Oct. 25

Fall, Fun and Frights

Cockeysville

Celebrate the season at Baltimore County’s Ag Center and Farm Park, where family-friendly fall fun meets a hint of Halloween! Enjoy classic hayrides, meet adorable farm animals, explore hands-on activities, and — if you’re brave enough — venture into the haunted barn. FREE Admission. Don’t miss this festive day on the farm!

Oct. 25

Lantern Night at the Fire Museum of Maryland

Lutherville

Step back in time and experience the ghostly glow of candle and kerosene lanterns on vintage apparatus at The Fire Museum. Re-enactors, live music, wine, and apple cider help set the mood for this special annual event.

Oct. 25 & 31

Halloween Costume Party & Candle-Making

Owings Mills

Want to dress up for Halloween and actually have somewhere fun to go? ReWax & UnWine has you covered with a spooky candle-making party where you pour your own custom-scented creations, turn up with BYOB, and compete for best costume (yes, there’s a prize)!

Oct. 26

Halloween Art Bash at the Baltimore County Arts Guild

Catonsville

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of creativity and fun at the Halloween Art Bash! Enjoy music, food, and Halloween treats, plus crafts, costumes, and local art for sale. Families and friends are invited to make Halloween decorations, explore festive art activities, and meet talented local artists. Costumes are encouraged—let your spooky spirit shine!

Oct. 31

Monster Menagerie at Manor Mill

Monkton

Put on your costumes and prepare for a MONSTROUS Halloween party at Manor Mill! Get ready for chills, thrills, and ghoulish glamour as you enjoy a spectacular show by an all-star cast of Baltimore drag performers, hosted by Bratz Lavëy.

Nov. 1

Halloween Cruise on Maryland Party Boat Charter

Essex

Howl at the moon aboard this floating, 21+ Halloween party cruise down the Chesapeake. Dress to impress in your costume and enjoy dancing to live music, haunted decorations, spine-tingling drinks, and more.