SEASONAL EVENTS IN ANNAPOLIS AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

10-20-2011

 

 FROM HALLOWEEN TO HARVEST

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND – As the leaves change and the days grow shorter, Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay come alive with seasonal events for the entire family. Below is a sampling of the Halloween and harvest-related events and activities that beckon visitors and locals alike. For a more complete listing visit the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau’s website at www.VisitAnnapolis.org.

Fall Foliage Bay Lighthouse Cruise
Saturday, October 22
11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Departs from Annapolis City Dock
Admission: $40/adults, $20/children 3–11, 2 and under free
410-268-7601
www.watermarkjourney.com

Hop aboard for a cruise that includes spectacular fall foliage and views of three Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses.

Haunted Ghost Tour of Annapolis
Friday and Saturday evenings through October 29 and October 30 & 31
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Departs from 77 Main Street (in front of Historic Annapolis Museum Store), Annapolis
Admission: $20/adult, $14/children ages 3-11
410-268-7601
www.watermarkjourney.com

Join Watermark for a Haunted Ghost Tour of historic Annapolis. Hear about unexplained footsteps, the grave digger and the poor souls who were hung to make room in the local jails. Venture inside the William Paca House and into the sick room. Many entered this room, but not all departed.

Ghosts of Annapolis Tours 
Thursday through Tuesday, October-December
8 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday. 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Departs from the front porch of the Maryland Inn, 12 Church Circle, Annapolis
Admission: $18. Advance purchase is required
443-534-0043
www.ghostsofannapolis.com

Take a 90-minute, lantern-led ghost walk through the historic district on a spine-tingling journey into Annapolis’ past. Meet some of the town’s more spirited residents and sites. The more daring may wish to take a raucous two-hour romp through four of Annapolis’ haunted pubs on a Haunted Pub Tour.

Halloween Happening Haunted Barn & Hayride
Friday-Sunday, October 14-30
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Hwy. Rt. 178, Crownsville
Admission: $13, kids 6 and under free
410-923-3400
www.halloweenhappening.com or www.aacountyfair.org

Celebrating its 22nd year, there are plenty of ghouls to scare up some excitement at the Halloween Happening Haunted Barn & Hayride. Refreshments available. A Group rate of $1 off each ticket is available when 10 or more tickets are purchased at the same time.

A Drunkard’s Walk Book Club
Thursday, October 20
7:30 p.m.
The Annapolis Bookstore, 35 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis 
Admission: Free
410-280-2339
www.annapolisbookstore.com

Kick off your Halloween literary experience at the Annapolis Bookstore and discuss the book, “A Discovery of Witches,” with A Drunkard’s Walk Book Club.

R.I.P in a Spooky Suite
Tuesday, October 25 through Monday, October 31
Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis
Rates: Starting at $207
410-263-7777
www.loewshotels.com/Annapolis-Hotel

Guests at Loews Annapolis Hotel can R.I.P. this Halloween in the comfort of a Halloween-themed Spooky Suite and mask themselves in specialty costumes from Party City. Party City’s Costume Concierge will assist in styling adults, children and pets with the alter ego of their choice from an exclusive Costume Catalogue featuring an array of bewitching looks for guests.

Hammond-Harwood House Pumpkin Walk
Friday, October 28
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis
Admission: $6
410-263-4683
www.hammondharwoodhouse.org

Children can join in the fall fun by enjoying old-fashioned festivities including apple-bobbing, face-painting, story-telling and a musically-accompanied costume parade down Cumberland Court and Maryland Avenue. Refreshments are included in the price, and wine and beer will be available for adults. Tickets available at the door.

Scary Stories in Word and Song
Friday, October 28
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Annapolis Bookstore, 35 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis 
Admission: $10
410-280-2339
www.annapolisbookstore.com

Allow yourself to be drawn into the spell of a masterful storyteller and the artistry of a singer when Steve Fisher presents “Dark Tales: Scary Stories in Word and Song.” This program is recommended for youth ages 16 and up. Call for reservations. Space is limited.

USNA's Annual Halloween / All Saints Day Concert
Friday and Saturday, October 28-29
8 p.m.
USNA Main Chapel
Admission: $25/adults, $7/children under 10
410-293-8497
www.usna.edu/music

Enjoy a spectacular evening of music, light, drama and dance. One of the most popular events on the Yard, the electrifying concert features chapel organist Monte Maxwell and the talented midshipmen in a presentation that draws record-breaking crowds to the Naval Academy Chapel annually.

Arundel Mills Halloween Boo Bash
Saturday, October 29
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Arundel Mills, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover
Admission: Free and non-perishable food items are requested
410-540-5110
www.simon.com/mall/?id=1230

Give your costume a trial run and get a head start on Trick-or-Treat when Arundel Mills hosts a costume contest open to the public in the Food Court at 2 p.m. with mall-wide Trick-or-Treating at participating retailers from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Help scare away hunger by bringing non-perishable food items to any of the events. All food donations benefit the Maryland Food Bank

School of Wizardry
Saturday, October 29
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Annapolis Bookstore, 35 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis 
Admission: $15
410-280-2339
www.annapolisbookstore.com

Children of all ages are invited to learn how to become wizards when Annapolis Bookstore becomes a school of wizardry. Students will take part in classes including potion making. Reservations are required.

Deep Creek Restaurant Annual Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29
Starts at 9 p.m.
Deep Creek Restaurant, 1050 Deep Creek Avenue, Arnold
410-974-1408 or 410-757-4045
www.thedeepcreekrestaurant.com

This adults-only affair features a costume contest, DJ, decorations, drink specials and games.

Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 29
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Fado Irish Pub, One Park Place #7, Annapolis
410-626-0069
www.fadoirishpub.com/annapolis

Come to Fado Irish Pub for the Third Annual WRNR Halloween Bash and dress to impress for a chance to win a grand-prize trip to New Orleans. Other prizes will be awarded for scariest, silliest and sexiest costumes. Evening includes haunted drink specials. An in-house DJ and WRNR will broadcast live from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Hampton Inn welcomes Furry Friends with a Treat
Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31
Hampton Inn and Suites, 124 Womack Drive, Annapolis
410-571-0200
www.annapolissuites.hamptoninn.com

In celebration of their first Halloween being pet friendly, Hampton Inn and Suites Annapolis is offering a Halloween Special. Guests who bring their furry friends in a costume and are staying a
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