Featured Frights of Frederick Part I: Tricks and Treats for the ‘Big Kids’

Plenty of Halloween happenings can be yours for the taking this season in Frederick, Maryland, even if you’re not one of the kiddos planning for a wholesome trick-or-treating excursion. From guided ghost tours to adults-only Halloween parties, here’s a brief rundown of just some of the eerie endeavors occurring within the community this coming month.

I’ve narrowed it down to two categories—Haunted History Events, which include ghost tours and haunted history talks, and social drinking events and parties I like to call “Boos with Booze.”

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Haunted History Events

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick are among the of the top-rated haunted historic walks around. In fact, it is the oldest operating ghost tour offered by Maryland Ghost Tours to boot. Visit the website to learn more about prices, dates, and times. 

Two images. The first shows signage for Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick. The other is a graveyard scene.
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Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk

Beginning October 11, the Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg will play host to ongoing annually offered Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk tours. Join a guide on a candlelight stroll, as saints and martyrs come to life and reflect upon the “Last Things” (death, judgment, heaven, and hell). You’ll even get to meet Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton during the event, as she reveals how she found Jesus in suffering. Visit the website to learn more regarding dates, times, and pricing.

A view of the Seton Shrine and surrounding property.
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Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Starting October 12, you are cordially invited to tour the most haunted building in Frederick—The National Museum of Civil War Medicine. The event, Haunted History at the Civil War Medicine will include eyewitness accounts from volunteers and staff members of strange happenings and hauntings that have occurred onsite at the Museum. Learn more about this tour along with dates and prices by clicking on the link. 

A Civil War reenactment scene in which a boy is being carried by men.
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Boos with Booze

Dragon Distillery’s Halloween Bash 

Dragon Distillery’s Halloween Bash will take place at the Frederick Fairgrounds on October 19 starting at 7 p.m. Come out for a night of costumes, cocktails, and creepy fun all night long with music by D.J. Genius. Click here to learn more.

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Adventure Park USA After Dark 

Adventure Park USA After Dark will take place on October 25. Beginning at 9:30 p.m., the over-21 crowd gets to come out to enjoy a night of featured local brews, cocktails, and a live D.J. to keep things hopping through the night. Costumes are encouraged and guests take note there will be plenty of surprises and eerie delights to take in. Go to the website to learn more. 

A group of three women in dramatic masks, holding flutes of wine.
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Halloween Party with JJ Billings Band 

Hosted by Idiom Brewing Company will be the Halloween Party with JJ Billings Band on October 26. A free-to-attend event offering starting at 7 p.m., here’s your chance to join in all the frightening fun. The featured highlight of the night will be the costume contest, boasting a host of different categories. Visit the link for all other additional details. 

A woman and man in costumes.
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These are just six suggestions for the bigger kids to consider this Halloween season. There are, of course, several other options in addition to these, so I suggest a little exploring on your own to discover what other experiences may be best suited for you specifically.