Things are getting spooky in Maryland’s Wicomico County

Things are getting spooky in Maryland’s Wicomico County

Things are getting spooky in Maryland’s Wicomico County

Larissa Wiencek - September 23, 2026

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all ages are invited to get spooky this October in Maryland’s Wicomico County.

Sensory-Friendly Spooktacular Halloween | October 23
In partnership with Salisbury University Psychology Department, this inclusive Salisbury Zoo event features sensory-friendly candy trails, games and prizes.

Halloween Happening | October 17 & 24
Enjoy trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, music and more at the Zoo’s largest event of the year.

Fright of the Living Zoo | October 30
Leave the little ones at home and experience the Zoo after dark. Come ready for a night of scares and creepy encounters; games; food, treats and drinks; spooky surprises and plenty of reasons to scream.

Bones 5K | October 30
Celebrate Halloween with a one-of-a-kind nighttime trail race! Lace up, wear your best costume, grab your headlamp and make your way to Pemberton Park for a spooky night on the trails.

Popular Hill Mansion Halloween Events
Halloween Party | October 30 Spend Halloween weekend in a real haunted house at Poplar Hill Mansion! Enjoy creepy games, costumes, dancing, vendors, refreshments, storytelling, tarot readings and more at this adults-only Halloween party.

Storytime at the Mansion | October 31 Bring the kids to Poplar Hill Mansion for a special Spooky Storytime with Karen Earp from the Wicomico County Library. Enjoy a spooky story, songs and a fun take-home activity. Stay after for the Jack O’Lantern Jubilee!

Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee | October 31 Enjoy Halloween games, prizes, pumpkin painting, a costume parade and more. This free family event is a fun way to celebrate Halloween together!

For a full calendar of fall events, visit wicomicotourism.org/tourism/events/calendar

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