Halloween in Ocean City is packed with family-friendly events, spooky fun, and plenty of treats. Here’s your guide to the best Halloween happenings in Ocean City this October.
October 24-27th: Sunfest
October 24-27th: Halloween Beach Maze
- Thursday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-3pm
Head to North Division Street for a thrilling adventure through the Halloween Beach Maze. The maze is filled with spooky decorations and fun challenges, making it perfect for kids and adults alike. It’s open throughout the weekend, so there’s plenty of time to join the fun!
October 26th: Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pageant
- 1pm – 3pm
Dress your pet up in it’s favorite costume for a chance to win a a prize. You can dress up too!
October 26th: Drive in Disguise & Truck or Treat
- Drive in Disguise: 3pm
- Trunk or Treat: 3:45pm
This one-of-a-kind event lets you decorate your car with Halloween spirit! Join other locals as they “Drive in Disguise” through town, with a “Truck or Treat” to follow. Get creative with your car’s costume and enjoy the community atmosphere.
October 27th: The Great Pumpkin Race
- Registration: 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Races Begin: 1pm
A fan-favorite event, the Great Pumpkin Race challenges participants to race their homemade pumpkin racers down the street.
Other Activities
October 22: Paint Night
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: Windmill Creek & Winery
- Fee: $33.85
Sit back with and glass and paint some pumpkins alongside artist Jessica L. Schlegel!
October 23: Haunted Harvest Murder Mystery
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: Windmill Creek & Winery
- Fee: $65
Enjoy appetizers, wraps and a free glass of wine while you witness a live murder mystery performance. Ticket sales end October 20th so make sure you reserve your spot and purchase from here.
October 24: Charcuterie Tricks N’ Treats – Kids Workshop
- When: 5:30pm-7pm
- Where:
- Fee: $39.19
Enjoy a hands-on charcuteries board making class with your kids!
October 24: A Ghostly Gathering Story Sharing Event
- When: 7pm-9pm
- Where: Reverie Arbor & Wine Bar
- Fee: Free
Listen to Mary’s stories to help get you in the spooky spirit!
October 25: Pumpkins in the Park
- When: 7pm-9pm
- Where: Stephen Decatur Park
- Fee: Free or $25 to participate
Vote for your favorite carved pumpkins or submit your own! All proceeds go to the Berlin Gardens.
October 25-26: Ocean Pines 4th Annual Haunted House
- When: 7:30pm-9:30pm
- Where: Ocean Pines Community Center
- Fee: $8
What’s Halloween without a haunted house?
October 25th-27th: 34th Annual Sea Witch Festival
- When: 9am-5pm
- Where: Downtown Rehoboth Beach and Town of Dewey Beach
- Fee: Free
Head down to Rehoboth Beach to watch the Halloween parade down the avenue along with a dog parade, live music, games and more!
October 26th: Wags, Witches and Warlocks
- When: 8am-1pm
- Where: Downtown Bethany Beach
- Fee: Varies (see below)
Enjoy a day full of fall fun. There’s a costume contest, Halloween games, pet adoption, and trick or treating!
October 27th: Seacrets Halloween Party and Costume Contest
- When: 5pm-2am
- Where: Seacrets Jamaica USA
Participate in Seacret’s costume contest for a chance to win tickets to Jamaica!
October 27: Annual “Spook Out” Party
- When: 1pm-3pm
- Where: Northside Park
- Fee: Free (required to bring one full bag of individually wrapped candy)
Hosted by Ocean City Recreation & Parks, the Spook Out Party is a family-friendly Halloween event filled with games, costume contests, crafts, and plenty of candy. Kids can enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience while participating in all the spooky fun.
October 31: Haunted Highway: Trick-or-Treat Bash
- When: 4:30pm-7pm
- Where: Roland E. Powell Convention Center
- Fee: Free with costume
Taking place during the OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show, kids can trick-or-treat by going to the different RVs, vans and exhibits. It’s something different to do this year!
October 31: Halloween Celebration in Berlin
- When: 5pm-7pm
- Where: Downtown Berlin
- Fee: Free
Wear your favorite costume and head to downtown Berlin for trick-or-treating!
Ocean City’s Halloween season is bursting with activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a creative workshop, a spooky haunted house, or a fun costume contest, there’s no shortage of events to get you in the Halloween spirit!