
Who says Halloween is just for kids? According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, more than 70 percent of adult respondents said they celebrate the first big holiday of the season. Plan on a spooky good time for all ages at these great Halloween events near Baltimore homes for sale.
- Baltimore Ghost Tours - Max's Sidebar, 731 S. Broadway, Baltimore 21231
Baltimore today is a vibrant and modern urban center, but the city hasn't quite shed its past as a rowdy seaport town full of colorful characters. Step back in time with Baltimore Ghost Tours as they explore Fells Point sites that remain haunted by the spirits of earlier days. Choose from the 21-and-over Pub Crawl or the family-friendly Ghost Walk. All tours depart from Max's Sidebar on Broadway Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $14 for the Ghost Walk and $21 for the Pub Crawl.
- Toddler Time Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade - B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore 21223
The B&O Museum wraps up another year of its award-winning kids' program in spectacular fashion with Toddler Time Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade. Choo Choo Blue and her friends join the kids for a reading of Little Blue Truck's Halloween. After storytime, everyone makes their own treat bag to hold goodies collected during the costume parade around the museum's campus. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 24. Admission is included with museum tickets, which are $20 for adults and $12 for children from 2-12.
- PumpkinFest - Irvine Nature Center, 11202 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills 21117
What's Halloween without creatively decorated pumpkins displayed around Owings Mills homes for sale? Pumpkin painting is just one of the activities offered at the 35th annual PumpkinFest. The whole family will have a blast enjoying traditional hayrides, games and crafts, scavenger hunts, and live animal encounters. Food trucks will be on hand with tasty treats and beverages for purchase. PumpkinFest takes place Saturday, October 12 from noon - 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for kids and $5 for adults.
- ZooBOOO! 2019 - Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, One Safari Place, Baltimore 21217
ZooBOOO! 2019 marks the 36th year of this popular Halloween happening. Kids will love showing off their costumes as they participate in games, contests, and on-site trick-or-treating. There will also be live entertainment, a hay maze, inflatables and, of course, the animals. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in different age groups and categories. ZooBOOO! 2019 is held Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free with paid entrance to the zoo. Tickets are $21.99 for adults and $17.99 for kids between 2-11.
- Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival - Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore 21224
Creative Alliance brings artists and audiences together to promote cultural expression as a way to strengthen communities, making them the perfect host for the Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival. This year Creative Alliance is pulling out all the stops to observe the festival's 20th anniversary. The day kicks off with lantern-making, hayrides, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and a kids' costume contest. It all leads up to the spectacular sight of the lantern parade lighting up the night. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 26 beginning at 3:30 p.m. In case of rain, the festival moves to Sunday, October 27. Admission is free for all guests.
Buying or selling a home in Baltimore doesn't have to be a frightening experience. Contact us at BHHS Homesale Realty and let our real estate agents light the way.