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Frightreads Book Festival

Terrify yourself at Fright Reads Book Festival! Veteran-owned and operated, this festival of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and thrillers will have you screaming with delight!

West Friendship · Howard County Fairgrounds
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OppaiCon

OppaiCon is the first of its kind on the East Coast and also in the National Harbor area. This convention is an Anime Convention BUT FOR 18+. This means any NSWF art or products are able to be showcased.

Oxon Hill · Harborside Hotel
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ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party

Arts and culture at The Collective Encore in Columbia. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Columbia · The Collective Encore
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Monster-Mania Con

MONSTER-MANIA CON is the biggest and best horror convention in the Baltimore. Maryland area featuring film & television stars, wall to wall vendors, films and events and much more!

Baltimore · Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
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Free admission

Fall Farm Festival at Sotterley

A free afternoon of farm demonstrations, animals and Halloween activities at Historic Sotterley.

Hollywood · Historic Sotterley
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Online tickets listed at $15.75 ages 14–64; $13.75 ages 65+ and military; $10.75 ages 2–13.

Trolleyween Weekend

Ride historic streetcars and follow a Halloween scavenger hunt in Colesville.

Colesville · National Capital Trolley Museum
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Free entry; optional paid activities are separate

Fall Frolic at Glen Echo Park

A free, arts-focused Halloween afternoon with studio trick-or-treating and music.

Glen Echo · Glen Echo Park
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$50 general public / $40 members

Haunted History Halloween Night

Explore the museum after dark through staff-led historical stories and reported hauntings.

Frederick · National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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$5 resident / $7 nonresident per child

A Spooky Good Time

Costumes, candy and haunted attractions for ages 3–17 at Tucker Road.

Fort Washington · Tucker Road Athletic Complex
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Bay Bridge Run Packet Pick-Up

Bay Bridge Run Packet Pick-Up takes place at Maryland State Fair. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Timonium · Maryland State Fair
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Online: adults $22; seniors 65+ and students 17+ $19; military $10; ages 6–17 $9; ages 5 and under free. Gate tickets $2 more.

OysterFest

Oysters, Chesapeake traditions and waterfront activities at a full-day St. Michaels festival.

St. Michaels · CBMM
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Railway Museum Sweet Treat Express

Bring your family and come build some sweet train engines out of candy and treats with us! No reservations required. Drop-ins welcome. Free and open to the public. Northeast Community [...].

Chesapeake Beach · Northeast Community Center
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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Looking for a magical way to kick off the holiday season? The Tree Lighting Ceremony in Bowie, MD on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 brings festive cheer and community spirit to your family's December.

Bowie · Bowie, MD
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Miryokucon

Miryokucon is Baltimore's top anime, videogames, and Japanese cultural event.

Baltimore · Lord Baltimore Hotel
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Workshop at the Zoo

Celebrate the season at our 21+ holiday party at the Zoo! This December, enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday activities, music, a charcuterie board, and plenty of cheer.

Baltimore · Mansion House Porch at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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Ocean City Comic Con

Join us for a weekend full of comics, guests, panels, screenings, cosplay, video game tournaments, and so much more right here on the shore!

Ocean City · Roland E. Powell Convention Center
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The Hampden Krampuslauf 2026

Arts and culture at Frazier's on the Avenue in Baltimore. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Baltimore · Frazier's on the Avenue
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Maryland weekend plans, with the details that matter

Pick a region first: these outings span the Washington suburbs, Ellicott City, Frederick, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Compare the dates, age rules and admission below before planning your trip.

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October 31: two free afternoon outings

Glen Echo’s Fall Frolic is an arts-focused choice from 1–4 p.m. on October 31. Use the free parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road. In Southern Maryland, Sotterley’s noon–4 p.m. festival pairs farm demonstrations with seasonal activities. Both publish free admission.

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October 31: choose the right Halloween pace

Old Ellicott City’s merchant candy walk has a short 4–6 p.m. window. Tucker Road offers a longer 6–9 p.m. program for ages 3–17, including haunted attractions, at $5 per resident child or $7 per nonresident child. Admission for the Main Street walk is not stated on its organizer page.

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November 7: oysters on the Eastern Shore

OysterFest runs November 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., in St. Michaels. Advance adult admission is $22 versus $24 at the gate; set aside a separate food-and-drink budget. The museum advertises free school parking and a shuttle, and the festival runs rain or shine.

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Colesville, MD

Trolleyween Weekend

National Capital Trolley Museum

Start: 12:00 PM

All ages; the museum lists children under 2 as free.

Halloween decorations fill Street Car Hall, with a scavenger hunt, crafts and unlimited rides on operating historic streetcars. Children who arrive in costume receive a treat. The museum runs this Halloween-day session from noon to 5 p.m.; choose a dated entry slot through its linked ticket seller.

Cost & what’s included
Online tickets listed at $15.75 ages 14–64; $13.75 ages 65+ and military; $10.75 ages 2–13.
  • Museum exhibits and restrooms are accessible, but the historic streetcars are not wheelchair accessible.
  • A separate October 25 session runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Fort Washington, MD

A Spooky Good Time

Tucker Road Athletic Complex

Start: 6:00 PM

Ages 3–17

Prince George’s County Parks lists an evening Halloween program with a costume contest, games, pumpkins and trick-or-treating. A haunted hayride and haunted house are also on the activity list. Admission is charged per child, with separate resident and nonresident rates.

Cost & what’s included
$5 resident / $7 nonresident per child
  • Bring a candy bag; costumes are encouraged.
  • The activity list includes scares, so consider each child’s comfort with haunted attractions.
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Hollywood, MD

Fall Farm Festival at Sotterley

Historic Sotterley

Start: 12:00 PM

All ages

Sotterley’s fall festival combines a petting zoo and straw-bale maze with antique tractors, touch-a-truck displays and wagon rides. Pumpkin painting and candy stations add Halloween activities, while horse and hunting-dog demonstrations offer a farm-focused reason to visit. The organizer welcomes costumes and lists admission as free.

Cost & what’s included
Free admission
  • The published event window is noon–4 p.m.
  • The event page does not state whether individual purchases or activities carry extra charges.
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Frederick, MD

Haunted History Halloween Night

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Start: 5:30 PM

The Halloween tour moves through darkened galleries and offices, including the third floor, while staff share the building’s history and stories of reported paranormal activity. Each two-hour session also allows independent gallery time. The museum offers 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. departures, with 25 tickets sold per slot.

Cost & what’s included
$50 general public / $40 members
  • Flash photography and livestreaming are prohibited.
  • Tickets are recorded on a guest list; the seller says no physical ticket is issued.
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Ellicott City, MD

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Old Ellicott City Main Street

Start: 4:00 PM

The Ellicott City Partnership points families to a route beginning at Tiber Park, continuing to the fire department’s stop at La Palapa and finishing with police at Phoenix and The Wine Bin. Bring a candy bag and wear a costume for the 4–6 p.m. merchant trick-or-treat window.

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  • The organizer names a route, not one building entrance.
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Glen Echo, MD

Fall Frolic at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park

Start: 1:00 PM

All ages

Fall Frolic emphasizes crafts, costumes and visits to the park’s resident art studios and galleries. Washington Conservatory performers provide music from 1–2:30 p.m. The free festival runs 1–4 p.m.; theater shows, glass workshops and evening dances advertised alongside it have separate booking and pricing.

Cost & what’s included
Free entry; optional paid activities are separate
  • RSVP is preferred but not required.
  • A $10 suggested donation is voluntary, not an admission charge.
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St. Michaels, MD

OysterFest

CBMM

Start: 10:00 AM

All ages; children 5 and under enter free.

OysterFest brings oyster vendors, two music stages and hands-on children’s activities to the maritime museum. Admission also covers first-come, first-served 30-minute historic workboat cruises from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The restored buyboat Winnie Estelle is scheduled for a 3 p.m. christening. Food and drinks cost extra.

Cost & what’s included
Online: adults $22; seniors 65+ and students 17+ $19; military $10; ages 6–17 $9; ages 5 and under free. Gate tickets $2 more.
  • Held rain or shine.
  • Only service dogs are allowed; outside alcohol is prohibited.
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