Have Yourself a Happy Halloween in Baltimore
October 17, 2024With Halloween creeping in closer and closer, now is the time to start thinking about what festivities to take part in within Baltimore. Our city is unique in its celebration of Halloween in that it is one of the most haunted cities in the country. We have several ghost stories and legends with many of our historical sites, such as Fort McHenry and the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Baltimore is also home to Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, where Edgar Allan Poe himself was buried.
Considering how haunted our city is, this is the perfect city to celebrate the spookiest of all holidays, and we have the events to show for it:
Dive right into the mystery of Halloween by joining a Halloween Murder Mystery at Mobtown Brewing Company on the 17th. At this event, everyone attending will don the persona of a character, all working together to solve a murder. Enjoy your free drink and feel free to dress up in costume. No skills are required, just have fun figuring out the culprit!
On October 26th is the 25th Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival. Starting right after sunset, this event offers the entertainment of a parade, where you can enjoy lantern making, the arts and crafts market, and enjoy food from the local vendors. The rain date for this event will be on the 27th, so keep your costumes ready
For a whirlwind of a time, check out this Halloween Drag Show on the 19th! Anyone who gets a ticket can grab bottomless mimosas, bloody mary’s, or screwballs, and enjoy a fantastic show by some of our favorite drag queens.
Anyone who loves to celebrate this season with live entertainment is sure to enjoy the Halloween Hootenanny on the 24th. Enjoy music from Crown Me King, Liquid Courage, and Brotherhood of Trees throughout the night. Make sure you bring your Halloween best, since the worst and best costumes in attendance will win a cash prize for the night!
Another great night to enjoy live music is Halloween Baltimore Studio 24 at the Maryland Science Center. The night of the 26th is when they invite bands, a DJ, and host a special VIP show. Enjoy tributes to several famous musicians and join in on the rooftop dance party! All VIP tickets purchased will also receive two drink tickets per guest.
On Halloween night, enjoy one of the biggest parties in all of Baltimore with Soul Street’s Halloween Party. Starting at 8pm on the night of, enjoy the music from a live DJ while participating in the costume contest. Get your tickets now, the sooner you buy them, the cheaper they’ll be!
The South Baltimore Halloween Bash is filled with activities to enjoy on the 26th! Grab a Baltimore Snowball from Pandoras Box, as well as food from HarborQue BBQ and Miss Twist. Take part in a scavenger hunt, shop with the vendors, or look around for some other Halloween fun to celebrate.
All fitness lovers will enjoy a Halloween Ride Bike Party on the 25th! At this bike party, you are encouraged to dress up for the ride. Be sure to jjoin in on the afterparty at Monument City Brewing Co. There will be dancing and a costume contest, so be sure to plan ahead!
Another way to celebrate is the Halloween Night Market on the 18th. Enjoy the many vendors, food trucks, and all the beer they have to offer on this night of excitement and entertainment! Everyone who comes in attendance is encouraged to wear a costume.
Happy Halloween
We hope all of you have an especially enjoyable and spooky time celebrating Halloween in Baltimore. Please be safe, and make sure you have fun!