Halloween is a time of great fun and there are usually lots of local events to participate in. Below you will find a list I have compiled of Salisbury Maryland local Halloween parties, haunted houses/hayrides, storytimes, and other events. Please e-mail me at bjrychener@gmail.com if you would like your Salisbury, Maryland Halloween event posted here.
HAPPY HAUNTING!!!
Haunted Houses/Hayrides in October 2009
Nightmares Haunted House.
Old Delmarva Aluminum building
Delmar, DE
7:30-11 p.m. Route 13 North, .7 miles north of the Delaware-Maryland state line. $10. Not suggested for children under age 7. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Club of Western Sussex County, Delmar Fire Department. 302-242-8377; www.nightmareshauntedhouse.info.
Friday, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 10
Friday, Oct. 16
Saturday, Oct. 17
Friday, Oct. 23
Saturday, Oct. 24
Friday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Oct. 31
Cemetery House.
Laurel Fire Department
Laurel, DE
7-11 p.m. $8; $7 with a perishable food item; under age 6, free. Park next to the firehouse on 10th street and ride the free farm wagon to the haunted house, located at Sharptown and Hastings roads, next to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Sponsored by Charity Lodge 27. Benefits Boy Scouts and other charities.
Friday, Oct. 16
Saturday, Oct. 17
Friday, Oct. 23
Saturday, Oct. 24
Friday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Oct. 31
Haunted Forest Hayride.
Park at the fire hall
Parsonsburg, MD
Begins at dark/7 p.m. $7, children age 4 and under, $3. Group discounts available. 410-742-2408; www.parsonsburgfire.com.
Friday, Oct. 16
Saturday, Oct. 17
Friday, Oct. 23
Saturday, Oct. 24
Thursday, Oct. 29
Friday, Oct. 30
Saturday, Oct. 31
Other Halloween Events
Friday, October 9, 2009
Night of the Living Zoo.
Salisbury Zoo
Salisbury, MD
6-9 p.m. Take a spooky hike through the zoo that will entertain and educate visitors about the zoo’s creepy, crawly nocturnal inhabitants. Tickets on sale at the zoo gift shop. Advance tickets: children, $6; adults, $8. At the gate, children, $8; adults, $10. 410-546-3440.
Friday, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 10
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Dogtober Fest.
Maryland Shore Pet Resort
Vienna, MD
1-3 p.m. Halloween pet costume contest with prizes, hayrides, s/mores and hot apple cider. Refreshments. Free. 410-376-2107.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Story Time.
Wicomico Public Library, main branch
Salisbury, MD
For ages 3 to 5. Featuring Halloween safety tips from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office. Free. 410-749-3612.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
10:30 AM
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Trick or Treat Street.
Crown Sports Center
Fruitland, MD
5-8 p.m. Moon bounce, cartoon characters, princesses and children’s games with prizes. Wristband, $3. Sponsored by the Salisbury Soroptimist Club.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Furnace Fright
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
Snow Hill, MD
Explore the haunted history of the Pocomoke Swamp. Free admission to those in costume, trick-or-treating throughout the town, children’s story time, special reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven,” children’s crafts. Grounds will be decorated in a Halloween theme. Also, 5-9 p.m., book signing with local author Andy Nunez. Peninsula Ghost Hunters will be on hand to talk about their experiences. Museum admission is adults, $5; ages 12 and under, $3.
Saturday, Oct. 17
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Oct. 18
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, October 23, 2009
Spooktacular Celebration.
Pemberton Historical Park
Salisbury, MD
Explore the haunted history of the Pocomoke Swamp. Free admission to those in costume, trick-or-treating throughout the town, children’s story time, special reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven,” children’s crafts. Grounds will be decorated in a Halloween theme. Also, 5-9 p.m., book signing with local author Andy Nunez. Peninsula Ghost Hunters will be on hand to talk about their experiences. Museum admission is adults, $5; ages 12 and under, $3.
Friday, Oct. 23
Saturday, October 24, 2009
That’s Sweet Workshop.
Wicomico Public Library, main branch
Salisbury, MD
Too old to trick-or-treat? Make an edible project using candy, cookies and all kinds of snacks. For teens. Free. 410-749-3612.
Saturday, Oct. 24
2:00 PM
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Children’s Halloween Party.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4503
Salisbury, MD
2-4 p.m. Costume contest, face painting, light refreshments. Free. 302-466-0119.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Halloween Story Program.
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Featuring “Halloween Horrors: Vampires and Witches,” presented by author and storyteller Ed Okonowicz. Free. Call to register, 302-227-8044.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
6:00 PM
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Halloween Costume Parade.
Wicomico Public Library, main branch
Salisbury, MD
Come in costume and parade around the library. Story, sing-along, treats. Free. 410-749-3612.
Thursday, Oct. 29
10:30 AM
Friday, October 30, 2009
Halloween Mystery Ball.
Fish On!
Lewes, DE
6:30-9 p.m. Featuring Madame Esme de Sanguinaux special Halloween Ball, to celebrate the coming of age of her vampire son. Witness the crime, gather clues & solve the mystery. Presented by the Delaware Comedy Theater. $55, includes dinner. 1-888-446-7763.
Friday, Oct. 30
Harvest Fest.
Mardela Middle and High School
Mardela Springs, MD
5:30-8 p.m. For ages 11 and under. $5. Includes trick-or-treating in the decorated school hallways, Pirate and fairy themed party in the cafeteria with refreshments, hayride, raffle prizes, games and activities all evening. Costumes welcome. Donations of canned food items for the school food drive welcome. Proceeds will benefit the Junior/Senior National Honor Societies. 410-677-5142.
Friday, Oct. 30
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween Happening.
Salisbury Zoo
Salisbury, MD
1-4 p.m. Non-scary Halloween for ages 10 and under, Trick or treat throughout the zoo, games, decorate pumpkins, costume contest. $5. Tickets go on sale Oct. 11. 410-860-6880.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Parade.
Crisfield City Hall parking lot
Crisfield, MD
Line up prior to the 11 a.m. start time. Parade will head down Main Street into Somers Cove Marina. Awards and snacks at the marina. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Spook-out Party.
Northside Park
Ocean City, MD
1-3 p.m. Event for all ages including carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides, snacks, more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. 410-250-0125.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Treat Street.
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury, MD
Safe trick-or-treating event. Children must register at the Chamber, beginning at 6 p.m, to trick or treat on the Plaza. First 100 to register get a free candy pail. Candy tables open on the Plaza 6-8 p.m.; games and storytelling, 6-9 p.m. For children through age 11; participants must wear costumes and be accompanied by an adult. Free. 410-749-0144, ext. 109.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Trick or Treat.
White Marlin Mall
West Ocean City, MD
4-6 p.m. Children in costume get a treat from participating merchants.
“Sailors’ Legends and Lore.”
Zwaanendael Museum
Lewes, DE
Learn about the Zwaanendael Merman and other mythical sea creatures. Tales of shipboard superstitions, craft activities.Free. 302-645-1148.
Saturday, Oct. 31
10:00 AM
Children’s Halloween Party.
Worcester County Library, Ocean City branch
Ocean City, MD
Costume contest, games, crafts, refreshments. Free. 410-524-1818.
Saturday, Oct. 31
10:30 AM
Miss Mary Magpie and Her Spooky Stories.
Wicomico Public Library, main branch
Salisbury, MD
Program featuring spooky stories. Suitable for ages 3 and older. Free. 410-749-3612.
Saturday, Oct. 31
10:30 AM
Halloween Kids Costume Party.
Wicomico Public Library, The Centre branch
Salisbury, MD
Children will dress up and watch “Scooby Doo: Zombie Island.” Candy, popcorn, drinks provided.410-546-5397.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Howl-O-Ween and Meowscareade Bash
Crabby Dicks
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Tickets are $5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door. Limited number of tickets being sold. Ticket proceeds will be donated to the Georgetown SPCA. Costumes encouraged. Drinks & appetizers will be available for purchase. Come have a good time for a good cause. 302-645-9132
Saturday, Oct. 31
8pm – 11:45pm
The GREAT Harvest Hunt
Oak Ridge Baptist Church
Salisbury, MD
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Halloween Alternative for 5th grade and younger children.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
