Maryland: Spooky Season This Week & Weekend 🎃

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, Maryland is gearing up for some delightfully spooky fun. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly hauntings or thrill-a-minute attractions, here’s what’s happening this week and weekend across the Old Line State:

👻 Featured Events in Maryland

1. ZOO BOO! — Baltimore Zoo
Ongoing weekends through October, ZOO BOO! mixes the spirit of Halloween with family fun. Think pumpkin patches, hay mazes, trick-or-treat stations, costumed characters, and more. Baltimore Magazine

2. Witching Walks & Haunted Tours (Southern Maryland)
Across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties, local communities are rolling out ghost walks, haunted house nights, storytelling, and spooky trails. (Check local county event calendars for specifics.) Southern Maryland News Net

3. Trick or Treat Night in Hagerstown
Downtown Hagerstown will host a community trick-or-treat evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24, along South Potomac Street. A fun, safe evening for kids in costume. heraldmailmedia.com

4. After Dark 11 — Halloween Party (New Market, MD)
A more festive adult-oriented Halloween party event, happening Friday, October 24. Look for music, costumes, and a lively atmosphere. Eventbrite

5. “Shipwrecked!” Halloween Eve in North East, MD
On Thursday, October 30, Main Street in North East throws a Halloween celebration from 6–8 PM. Trick-or-treating, costumed street vendors, and pirate-themed fun for the whole community. Welcome to North East, Maryland