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Halloween Haunts in Ellicott City

Looking for some Halloween adventure in and around Ellicott City? Look no further.

 

Little Monsters Costume Contest

WhereKelsey's Restaurant

When: Saturday, Oct. 29; 4 - 6 p.m.

What's so spooky?: Bring out your little monsters for an afternoon of fun. Kelsey's is holding a costume contest for all the little ones between under 12-years-old. Prizes, giveaways and free kids meal for monsters with every paying adult.

Halloween Weekend

Where:Clark's Elioak Farm 

When: Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

What's so spooky?: Dress to impress for the Halloween costume contest. Plus, kids can get into pumpkins and cider in the country store; take a pony ride or hay ride; hop on the cow train; or get their faces painted.

Price: Free

Happy Haunt Hayride

WhereRockburn Branch Park, Montgomery Road entrance

When:Sunday, Oct. 30; 2 - 4 p.m.

What's so spooky?: Not much, actually. This is a "hayride for fun, not for fright!" So bring your kids, ages 2 - 7, to the Montgomery Road entrance of the park for a slightly haunted hayride. 

Price: $5

Haunted Experience 

Where: Rockburn Branch Park, Montgomery Road entrance

When: Sunday, Oct. 30; 6:30 - 10 p.m.

What's so spooky?: Take the kids, 7 and older, for a spooky hay ride through the eerie trails at Rockburn Branch Park. End up at the ghostly dwelling deep in the woods where you'll be greeted by haunting tales of ghosts and goblins and horror that will tingle the spine. 

Price: $10

Kiddie Hay Rides

Where: 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship

When: Sunday, Oct. 30; 1 - 4 p.m.

What's so spooky?: Take a one-mile hayride and end at Haloween Land, where will will be characters from well-known nursery rhymes. Recommended for kids 11 and younger.

Price: $5 per child

 

And while you're out and about with the kiddos, don't forget to snap a picture and submit it to our Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge. You could win $1,031 for the charity of your choice and a trip to NYC or LA. The deadline is 9 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Related Topics: Halloween and Halloween 2011

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