Spooky Science, Trunk-or-Treat, Oystoberfest and More in Baltimore County this Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Nightmares from Elmridge Haunted House
- Where: 5400 East Dr Side, Halethorpe, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 27, 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Description: 13th annual community haunted house. Open to all.
- Pricing: $9.00
- Where: 11898 Philadelphia Rd., Kingsville, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 27, 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
- Description: 30+ min. Halloween-themed hayride. Food, drink and DJ entertainment available for those waiting in line.
- Pricing: $15.00 (*Parking - There is parking at Huber’s Farm and at Mt. Vista Regional Park. Parking price is a donation per car.)
Hillcrest Elementary Pumpkin Run
- Where: Hillcrest Elementary School, 1500 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 2012, 9:00 p.m.
- Description: Hillcrest Elementary will be having a Pumpkin Run from 9:00am until 3:00pm on Friday October 26, 2012. Students in each grade level will run during their special area time.
- Pricing: Free
2nd Annual St. Mark School 5K Monster Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Where: St. Mark School, 26 Melvin Ave, Catonsville, MD
- When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 8:30 a.m.
- Description: 2nd Annual St. Mark School 5K Monster Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run meanders through historic Catonsville. All proceeds to benefit St. Mark School.
- Pricing: $18.00
3rd Annual KidsPeace Trick-or-Trot 5K
- Where:
- Where: 2900 Odonnell St, Baltimore, MD
- When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
- Description: Kids are invited to join the Oriole bird on a run through Canton and Patterson Park. Participants and race fans are invited to dress up in Halloween costumes and stay for a post-race party. Proceeds benefit KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs of Maryland and Washington D.C.
- Pricing: $35.00
- Where: 821 Frederick Rd # 829, Catonsville, MD
- When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
- Description: The HUB/C’Ville Cikes host an opening party that includes a family-friendly party with beer, bands, bikes, oysters and more.
- Pricing: Free
6th Annual THS Music Booster Adult Fall Dance
- Where: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Description: Over 21 only dance featuring the John LT Band with open bar from 7-9, food, raffles, silent auction and more. All proceeds support the music programs at Towson High School.
- Pricing: $50.00
Veterans Film Series – The Invisible War (2012)
- Where: Towson University, 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
- Description: Electronic Media and Film and the Towson University Veterans Center present four films on soldiers, wars, veterans, civilian life and other military issues. A discussion will follow each screening.
- Pricing: Free
- Where: Overlea Chapel United Methodist Church, 3902 W Overlea Ave,Baltimore, MD
- When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
- Description: Family oriented and Halloween-themed games, food, costumes, trick or treating and more.
- Pricing: Free
Colts Haunted Knolls at Middleborough
- Where: 1913 Middleborough Rd, Essex, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 2012, 7:00 pm
- Description: Middleborough Fire Company hosts their first Haunted House Fundraiser.
- Pricing: $12.00
Gray Charles Rec Councils Halloween-Fest
- Where: General John Stricker Middle School, 7855 Trappe Rd, Dundalk, MD
- When: Friday, October 26, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Family-oriented, Halloween-themed costume contest, trick-or-treating, games, and much more.
- Pricing: $5.00
5th Annual Family Fall Festival
- Where: Veterans Park, 44 Shipping Pl, Dundalk, MD
- When: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 10:00 am
- Description: Halloween-themed event with scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, costume contests for kids and canines, costume parade, live music, vendors, "scary" story-telling, caricaturists, a Balt. Co. bookmobile, trick-or-treating at Main Street businesses, and more. Rain date Oct. 28, 10 - 3.
- Pricing: Free
Spooky Science at the Maryland Science Center
- Where: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD
- When: Sat., Oct. 27, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
- Description: Halloween-themed displays, entertainment, contests and more. Visitors are encouraged to dress in creative costumes.
- Pricing: See admission prices.
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Nightmares From Elmridge Haunted House
October 5, 2012 / October 6, 2012 / October 12, 2012 / October 13, 2012 / October 19, 2012 / October 20, 2012 / October 26, 2012 / October 27, 2012 / October 28, 2012 / October 29, 2012 / October 30, 2012 / October 31, 2012 at 7:00 pm–11:00 pm5400 East Dr Side, Halethorpe, MD -
Huber's Farm Haunted Hayride
11898 Philadelphia Rd., Kingsville, MD -
Hillcrest Elementary School
1500 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD -
2nd Annual St. Mark School 5K Monster Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run
St. Mark School (Begin and end in school parking lot) -
St. Mark School
26 Melvin Ave, Catonsville, MD
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3rd Annual KidsPeace Trick-or-Trot 5K
2900 Odonnell St, Baltimore, MD (O'Donnell Square) -
OYSTOBERFEST™
821 Frederick Rd # 829, Catonsville, MD -
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Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD -
Towson University
8000 York Rd, Towson, MD -
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Overlea Chapel United Methodist Church
3902 W Overlea Ave, Baltimore, MD -
Colts Haunted Knolls At Middleborough
1913 Middleborough Rd, Essex, MD -
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General John Stricker Middle School
7855 Trappe Rd, Dundalk, MD -
5th Annual Family Fall Festival
Veterans Park (Historic Main Street) -
Veterans Park
44 Shipping Pl, Dundalk, MD -
Spooky Science at the Maryland Science Center
601 Light St, Baltimore, MD (Maryland Science Center)
Wendy Goldband
10:23 am on Friday, October 26, 2012
Don't forget about Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Dog Festival to benefit Baltimore Humane Society.
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Where: The Can Company Parking Lot
2400 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Description: It’s the Baltimore Dog Festival featuring the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Competition! Contests include Most Original, Most Baltimorean, Matching Dog/Human, and Best Last Minute Costume. There's also a Kids Zone, Dog Kissing Booth, Free Dog Massage, Cold Stone Creamery Dog-friendly dessert, and much more.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Contest Registration: 1:30 p.m.
Costume Contest: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.