Celebrate Halloween With Frightfully Fun Baltimore Events
October 21, 2021Halloween is nearly here! Liberty Harbor East residents, it’s time to show off your creative costume ideas, indulge in some festive eats, and enjoy some of Baltimore’s best Halloween parties and parades.
Did you know that the earliest celebrations of Halloween can actually be traced back thousands of years? Originally, the end of the harvest season was marked by Samhain, a Celtic holiday. Of course, Halloween looks a little different now in the 21st century, but it’s still a great time to mark the start of a new season and celebrate all that we have.
Halloween Events at Local Haunts
Ready to celebrate the spooky season in Baltimore this year? Check out these frightfully fun local events:
Day of the Dead Festival and Parade
Experience Dia de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican celebration that commemorates passed family members. Hosted by the Creative Alliance, the free event will take place on Saturday, October 30th between noon-3pm. Festival guests will be treated to house-made hot chocolate and Day of the Dead bread.
Bask in the glow of hundreds of beautiful jack o’ lanterns and illuminated sculptures at Garden Glow. This unique event will be held at the Ladew Topiary Gardens from Thursday, October 21st to Saturday, October 23rd. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks from some stellar local vendors while they stroll.
If you’d like to continue the illuminated adventures, head to the Lantern Parade and Festival on Sunday night, starting at 7pm! The event brings together spectacular illuminated floats, “boisterous” marching bands, stilt-walkers, and more. You can even make your own lantern, shop artisan creations at the Artist Market, and enjoy local eats.
Roll into Hallo-weekend at the Halloween Bike Party! Starting at 6:30pm on Friday, October 29th, party-goers can enjoy a Halloween parade on wheels, dance party, photo booth, and costume contest. Then, head to Monument City Brewing for the afterparty to refuel with some beers and food!
Join your South Baltimore neighbors for Halloween fun at the Riverside Gazebo on Saturday, October 30th from 1-5pm. This free block party event includes food trucks, live music, and entertainment for all ages.
If you love to explore the creepy side of Halloween, this event is for you. The World Oddities Expo is hosting Masquerade, a weekend-long convention with artists and vendors, live entertainment, and fascinating presentations. The theme is “The New Abnormal”, inspired by the pandemic. Costumes are encouraged!
Another pandemic-inspired event: the Mask-erade. Visit Barcocina on Saturday, October 30th from 10pm-midnight for an open bar and plenty of festive fun. You can purchase a ticket for the open bar or just a general admission ticket on the event page here. Tickets are limited, so be sure to snag one while you can!
Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, so it’s only fitting to go to brunch. Don your costume and head to Schola for a costume contest and cook up a delicious brunch! From Savory Dutch Baby Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Creme Fraiche to a Fall Vegetable Egg Strata, their mouth-watering treats are the perfect way to kick off Halloween day. The best costume will win a $50 certificate to the restaurant, so bring your A-game!
Enjoy some spirits (of the liquid variety) at the official Baltimore Halloween Bar Crawl from 1-9pm on Saturday, October 30th. The crawl will span over 10 bars with exclusive discounts and festivities at each stop along the way. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot and receive your souvenir Halloween mug.
Happy Halloween!
We hope you have a wonderful Halloween! Be sure to tag us in photos of your costumes and candy hauls on Instagram at @LibertyHarborEast.