Halloween Happenings - 2009

Celebrate this time of year with thrills and chills.

Compiled by S.C. Torrington
Don’t be scared! There are plenty of ways to celebrate this harvest season with activities that range from the not-so-spooky to the truly frightening—all listed here.|

Some information was received weeks before publication. Please take the time to verify the listing.

Baltimore City

The Original Fells Point Ghostwalk Join your guides under the cover of night to learn about the many haunted pubs, shops, and residences in Fells Point. Fri.-Sat. (except Oct. 3) in October & Thu., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. $. Tour departs from outside Max’s Sidebar (next door to Max's) on Broadway. 410-522-7400, www.baltimoreghosttours.com.

The Mount Vernon GhostWalk Admire the architecture while guides regale you with the history and haunted lore of this striking neighborhood. Fri.-Sat. in October, 7 p.m. $. Tour departs from The Owl Bar at the Belvedere. 410-522-7400, www.baltimoreghosttours.com.

ZooBOOO! Festivities located solely in Waterfowl Lake Pavilion, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Fri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $. 410-366-LION, 443-552-5276, www.marylandzoo.org.

Great Halloween Lantern Parade Enter the new Haunted Hamlet from 3-7 p.m. with hayrides, hot cider, last-minute lantern-making, spooky storytelling, great food, and live music. The Parade is lit by more than 1,200 paper lanterns and lots more community-made magic. Sat., Oct. 24. Line up for parade at the Pulaski Monument, 7 p.m. Parade at 7:30 p.m. $. 410-276-1651, www.creativealliance.org.

Halloween at the Poe House Local actors provide theatrical performances based on Poe's horror stories on the weekends before and after Halloween. Call The Poe House to hear any changes in dates and program. 203 N. Amity St. 410-396-7932, www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/historic/poehouse.php.

Toddler Time Halloween Celebration and Costume Parade Features a classic railroad story and a Halloween celebration. Kiddie train rides are included. Wed., Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. $. Ages 2-5. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org.

A Poe Cabaret The Baltimore School for the Arts presents actor, writer, and director Tony Tsendeas as Edgar Allan Poe, joined by BSA theatre students in a deliciously terrifying cabaret. Thu., Oct 29, 7:30 p.m. $. Cabaret at Germano's, Little Italy. 410-752-4515, www.germanostrattoria.com.

Halloween Havoc at Maryland Science Center Learn about seeds and pulp inside pumpkins, meet the resident tarantula, and create interesting potions. Fri., Oct. 30, 2 p.m. $. Ages up to 8 years. Maryland Science Center. 410-685-5225, www.marylandsciencecenter.org.

Haunted Factory Tours Tour an 1860s cannery, garment loft, meatpacking area, 1900s grocery, and machine shop and hear chilling tales of factory frights. Fri., Oct 30, 4-9 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $. Baltimore Museum of Industry. 410-727-4808 x132, www.thebmi.org.

Specters, Phantoms, and Poe Experience works including The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death in this one-hour performance of Poe's work by Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Fri., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. $. Maryland Historical Society. 410-685-3750 x321, www.mdhs.org.

Halloween Howl Decorate cupcakes, create fuzzy skeletons, and much more. Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $. Port Discovery. $. 410-727-8120, www.portdiscovery.org.
 
Halloween Bash at the B&O! A spooktacular afternoon of fun that includes Halloween games, crafts, music, and refreshments. Sat., Oct. 31, 12-2 p.m. $. Ages 2-12. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. 410-752-2490, www.borail.org.

Halloween Children's Event in Fells Point Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve in the historic waterfront community just east of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Sat., Oct. 31. Broadway Square & Thames Street Park. 410-675-8900, www.fellspointmainstreet.org.

Tour of Westminster Burying Ground and Catacombs Explore Edgar Allan Poe’s burial place. Continuous tours, theatrical presentations, and eerie music played on an 1882 pipe organ. Popcorn and cider. Sat., Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. $. Fayette & Greene Sts. 410-706-2072, www.westminsterhall.org.

Preparatory Young People’s String Program Halloween Concert Sun., Nov. 1, 2 p.m. $. Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall, The Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mount Vernon Pl. 410-659-8100, www.peabody.jhu.edu.

Anne Arundel County

Haunted Ghost Tour Colonial guides lead your group by candlelight through this historic and haunted town. Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-Oct. 31, 7:30-9 p.m. $. Watermark Tours, Cruises and Charters. Departs from Historic Annapolis Foundation Museum Store and Welcome Center. 410-268-7601, 800-569-9622, www.watermarkcruises.com.

Bennett’s Curse Haunted Attractions This medieval-themed, self-guided haunted tour is geared toward ages 10-up. Sept. 25-Oct. 31, Thu. & Sun., 7-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat., Wed., Oct 28., 7-11 p.m., $. Arundel Mills, Hanover. 410-538-6461, www.bennettscurse.com.

Halloween Happening Come for a family night of witches, ghosts and goblins, hayrides, food, and fun. Fri.-Sun., Oct. 16-18, 23-25, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Fri.-Sat. 7-10 p.m.; Sun. 7-9 p.m. $. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. 410-923-3400, www.halloweenhappening.com.

Halloween Barkin' Bash Dress up with your dog and enter the costume contest! Games, demonstrations, skills contests, and raffles. All funds benefit the county dog parks. Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. 410-222-1777.

Baltimore County

Creepywoods Haunted Forest Tour the mausoleums, the prisons, and more, and then prepare yourselves for the amazing 17-ft. tall Pumpkin King! Oct. 2-31, Fri.-Sat., 7-11 p.m., Sun. 7-10 p.m. $. Huber’s Farm, Bradshaw. 410-679-1941, www.hubersfarm.com.

Kim’s Krypt A haunted house with professional actors, animatronics, hearse rides, and more. Fri.-Sun. in October, 7-10:30 p.m. $. 1748 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk. 410-391-7726, www.kimskrypt.com.

Cox’s Point Haunted Mansion Maryland's oldest haunted attraction has been bringing chills to the Essex area since 1968. Fri.-Sun. in October, Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 7-10 p.m. $. Cox's Point Park, Essex. 410-887-0255, www.coxspoint.com.

Hubers Haunted Hayrides Frightful fun for the whole family! The Haunted Hayride and Corn Maze is for kids 10-up, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Non-scary Hayride 7-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 9-31, Sun. 25. $. Huber’s Farm, Bradshaw. 410-679-1941, www.hubersfarm.com.

Frightful Halloween Makeup Clinic at Valley View Farms Cinema Secrets Monster Maker shares makeup tips with Halloween revelers. Face painting for younger children. Sat., Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley View Farms. 410-527-0700, www.valleyviewfarms.com.

Halloween Monster Jump Costumes are optional. Please, no face makeup or sharp objects. Thu., Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $. Parents play for free and are required to stay. Pump It Up of Owings Mills. 410-356-9050, www.pumpitupparty.com.

Halloween Masquerade Party Dress up for a costume contest. Entertainment follows a home-cooked meal. Fri., Oct. 30, 12-2 p.m. $. Lansdowne/Baltimore Highlands Senior Center, 424 Third Ave. 410-887-1443.

Ghosts of Miners Past On this spooky hike, you’ll meet miners who never left Oregon Ridge. Fri., Oct. 30, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, Cockeysville. rr., 410-887-1815, www.oregonridge.org.

Things That Go Bump in the Night The Towson University Percussion Ensemble presents an evening of music inspired by haunting sounds, ghosts, zombies, and phantoms. Come in costume. Fri., Oct. 30, 8:15 p.m. $. Kaplan Concert Hall, 410-704-2787, www.towson.edu.

Halloween Hustle 5K Helps Kids Benefits the Cool Kids Campaign, a Cockeysville-based nonprofit dedicated to making life easier for the children living with cancer. Kick-off at Pot Spring Elementary School, Timonium. Sat., Oct. 31. Registration 7:30 a.m., race time 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Cockeysville/Parkton chapter of MOMS Club International. 410-560-1770, www.halloweenhustle.net.

Space Witch in the Sky What haunting celestial bodies can you see in the October sky? Find them at the Benjamin Banneker Planetarium. Sat., Oct. 31, 10 a.m., Rm. D003, CCBC Catonsville. 443-840-4560, 443-840-1711, www.ccbcmd.edu/catonsvilleplanetarium.

Trick-or-Treat at The Avenue at White Marsh Treat bags distributed at the Main Plaza. Treats also distributed by most participating retailers outside their stores, while supplies last. Bring your dog for treats, too. Sat., Oct. 31, 3 p.m. 410-931-0411, www.theavenueatwhitemarsh.com.

Carroll County

Westminster Ghost Walk Take in a ghost presentation at the Westminster Branch of Carroll County Public Library. Then walk through Westminster to visit the abodes of local ghosts and legends (approx. 1.5 miles). For ages 10-up, children under 14 w/adult. Through October, Wed. 7 & 28, Mon. 12 & 26, Fri. 16 & 23, Tue. 20, and Thu. 22, 6:30 p.m. Free, rr., 410-386-4488, www.library.carr.org.

Bedlam in the Boro Four-mile haunted hayride and House of Horror, plus, a carnival of games, rides, and refreshments. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 9-31, 7-10:30 p.m. $. The Bedlam Bypass is a non-scary hayride that features a trip to the pumpkin patch and one free pumpkin/child. Sun., Oct. 18 & 25, 2-4 p.m. $. Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department, 410-239-GHOST (410-239-4467), www.lineborovfd.com.

Halloween Parade Join the parade in Westminster, beginning at Dutterer Family Park on Monroe St. and ending on Longwell Ave. Coordinated by the American Legion Post # 31. Tue., Oct. 27. Registration 6 p.m., Parade 7 p.m. 410-857-7953, www.westgov.com/ParksRec.

Preschool Creepy Critter Party Meet some creepy critters, make a spooky craft, enjoy some treats, and wear your Halloween costume! Thu., Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $. Bear Branch Nature Center, Westminster. 410-848-2517, ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark.

Preschool Halloween Party Wear your costume to meet some creepy crawlies, have a snack, make a craft, and much more! Fri., Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. $. Piney Run Nature Center, Sykesville. 410-795-6043, ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark.

Murder and Mayhem at the Manor An unforgettable interactive murder mystery night, includes seated dinner. Appropriate for teens. Fri., Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m. $. Elkridge Furnace Inn. rr., 410-379-9336, www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com.

Cecil County

Interactive Ghost Hunt Hands-on ghost hunting with Cecil and Beyond Paranormal. Sat., Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. Historic Elk Landing, Elkton. 410-398-9242, 410-620-6400, www.elklanding.org.

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show Feel free to dress in costume when you come to enjoy this cult classic. Mature content. Thu.-Sat., Oct 22-24 & 29, 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m. & midnight. $. Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College, North East. tr., 410-287-1037, www.milburnstone.org.

Halloween Parade All age categories, groups, pets, and floats welcome. Fri., Oct. 30, Line up at 6:30 p.m. behind Brother's Pizza. Parade begins at 7 p.m., Downtown Elkton. 410-398-5076, www.elktonalliance.org.

Halloween Party Costume contest, games, and refreshments. Sat., Oct. 31, 1 p.m., North East Community Park, Walnut St., North East. 410-287-5801.

Harford County

Legends of the Fog A month-long Halloween celebration, Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Daytime family events take place Sat.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Includes a 6-acre corn maze, a hayride, and a PYO pumpkin patch. The evening “PG-13” haunted attractions on Fri.-Sat., 6-10 p.m. include a haunted hayride, haunted corn maze, live music, and food and drink vendors. $. 500 Carsins Run Rd., Aberdeen. 866-762-8277, www.legendsofthefog.com.

A Special Halloween Bash Come in costume (optional, but encouraged!) for Halloween dancin’ fun for young adults with disabilities. Prizes, too. Registration suggested. Fri., Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m. $. William N. McFaul Activities Center, Bel Air. 410-638-4899, www.harfordcountymd.gov/parks_rec.

Haunted Halloween Hike and Campfire Spend a spooky evening at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center with a haunted hike through the woods to discover the creatures of Halloween. New first-come, first-served format, Sat., Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $. Abingdon. rr., 410-612-1688, www.otterpointcreek.org.

Harriet’s Happiest Halloween Slip into your favorite Halloween costume and join Harriet in a haunted hotel. Ages 5-12. Thu., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., Oct. 23-24, 5 & 7:30 p.m., Sun., Oct. 25, 1 & 4 p.m. $. Presented by Harford Dance Theatre, Chesapeake Theater, Harford Community College. 410-836-4211, www.harford.edu/Cultural.

Boo-seum and Bat Ball at the Maritime Museum During the day, learn all about bats through crafts and activities. At night, come back to the Bat Ball for some flashlight fun, costume prizes, games, and refreshments. Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m. $. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. 410-939-4800, www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org.

Scarecrows, Pumpkins, and Candy…Oh My! Trunk-or-treat, live animals, ghostly games, creepy crafts, and guided Haunted Mill tours. Costumes optional. Sat., Oct. 24, 3-5 p.m., Eden Mill Nature Center, Pylesville. rr., 410-836-3050, www.edenmill.org.

Spirit Walk at the Lockhouse Meet the residents of Angel Hill cemetery, listen to their stories, and hear about their ends on this hour-long walk. Sat., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. $. Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum of Havre de Grace. 410-939-5780, www.lockhousemuseum.org.

Preschool Halloween Party Wear your favorite costume! Play some games, listen to a story, enjoy a snack, make a craft, and have fun. Preschoolers with adults. Fri., Oct. 30, 10-11 a.m. $. Eden Mill Nature Center, Pylesville. rr., 410-836-3050, www.edenmill.org.

Halloween Costume Parade Prizes awarded for best costumes and to all children in costume. Fri., Oct. 30, Registration 6:15 p.m., Parade 6:30 p.m. Downtown Havre de Grace, Congress Ave. & Washington St. 410-939-6724, www.harfordcountymd.gov/parks_rec.

2009 Halloween Costume Parade Trick-or-treat in costume throughout the Festival at Bel Air. Costume contest registration at 9:30 a.m. Parade following, 10 a.m., and then trick-or-treating. Rain or shine, Sat., Oct. 31. Bel Air S. Pkwy. 410-893-1700, www.FestivalAtBelAir.com.

Howard County

Ghost Walks in Historic Savage Mill Tour the eerie side of this nineteenth-century cotton mill. Fri.-Sat. through November, 8 p.m. $. Not recommended for children under 6. Food Court of Historic Savage Mill. rr., 800-288-TRIP (8747), www.visithowardcounty.com.

Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Guides recount tales of recent paranormal events at many locations in the Ellicott City Historic District. Fri.-Sat. through November, 8:30 p.m. $. Not recommended for children under 6. Visitor Center, Old Post Office, Main St. rr., 410-313-1900, 800-288-TRIP, www.visithowardcounty.com.

Haunted Experience Take your chances on a hayride along a ghost trail filled with haunting tales of spine-tingling horror. Not recommended for children under age 7. Fri., Oct. 16, 23 & 30, 7-10 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 17 & 24, 6:30-10 p.m. $. Rockburn Branch Park, Montgomery Rd. entrance, Elkridge. 410-313-4624, inclement weather recording 410-313-4452.

Not-So-Scary Haunted Hayride Younger kids enjoy a daylight hayride. Sun., Oct. 18 & 25, 2-4 p.m. $. Ages 2-7. Rockburn Branch Park, Montgomery Rd. entrance, Elkridge. 410-313-4624, inclement weather recording 410-313-4452.

Monster Madness Join Bob Brown Puppets for a special Halloween show. Fri., Oct. 23, 10 a.m. $. Rainbow Theatre at Slayton House, Village of Wilde Lake in Columbia. 410-730-3987, www.wildelakecommunityassociation.org.

Halloween Hijinx Presented by Beale Street Puppets. Performance at 4:30 p.m. Followed by trick-or-treating in costume in the village center. Fri., Oct. 30. $. Rainbow Theatre at Slayton House, Village of Wilde Lake in Columbia. 410-730-3987, wlprog.events@columbiavillages.org. BC


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