Fall is a beautiful time of year, I don’t think anyone is denying that. I have lived in the Salisbury area all my life. Fall is an amazing time on the Eastern Shore (besides the humidity and hurricanes.
There are many things to do this time of year on the Shore. I listed the top five things to do (I also included a bonus activity). I included possible prices (all are either free or cheap) and how long it takes to get from Salisbury University to the destination.
Pemberton Park Pumpkin Tour -> Oct. 26 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. [$10]
Pemberton Park (15 min)
Grab your friends and head to Pemberton Park for their annual Pumpkin Tour. The price is $10 per car load, however, the tour is taken on foot (the trail does have roots and divots, so bring a flashlight). There is free hot cocoa, candy and games for all.
There will also be a hayride, a bonfire, entertainment near the amphitheater and a play presented by the Theatre Academy of Delmarva. Local vendor Eastern Shore Kettle Korn will be selling snacks and you can buy glow necklaces from Cub Scout Pack 184. This event is fun for all ages.
https://www.pembertonpark.org/pemberton-park/events/pumpkin-tour
Ghost Tours at Ripley’s Believe It or Not -> Fridays & Saturdays in October 8 p.m. [$10]
Ocean City Boardwalk (45 min)
See for yourself the strange, unbelievable and paranormal attractions and exhibits and Ripley’s Ghost Tour.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/event/ghost-tours-ocean-city
Third Friday: Comic Con -> Oct. 19 5 p.m.-8 p.m. [Free]
Downtown Salisbury (6 min)
The theme for October’s third Friday is Comic Con. There will be a costume contest with prizes, free comics for all, pumpkin smashing and you can meet real life comic book creators.
There will also be family friendly entertainment such as live music, local artists displaying their work, and shops and restaurants open with specials and sales. Third Friday is a great time to explore Downtown Salisbury.
https://www.facebook.com/3rdFriday/
O.C.toberfest -> Oct. 20
Ocean City Boardwalk (45 min)
Enjoy cute pets dressed up in all kinds of costumes? The Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade begins at 1 p.m. with dogs, cats, birds and their owners dressed up in creative costumes. The event is free however they do except donations of pet supplies and money to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.
Maybe you like cars more than pets, then The Drive in Disguise and Halloween Boardwalk Parade is just for you. The parade begins at 3 p.m. Following this parade will be Trunk-or-Treat for young kids. Kids can get candy, treats and little toys.
There is also a Beach Maze from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., wicked witches, pirates, scarecrows and ghouls will haunt you as you tread through this sand maze.
Fireworks at 7 p.m.
https://ococean.com/fall-events
Nightmare’s Haunted House -> Fridays & Saturdays in October and Halloween 7 p.m.-11 p.m. [$13]
Laurel Junction (26 min)
Nightmare’s Haunted House has been scaring the Eastern Shore since 2002. Though they may have moved around, they have terrified Laurel, De. for the past years and have been the number one Top Overall Attraction by delawarehauntedhouses.com. The price is $13 per person but there is a $2 discount for those who bring a non-perishable food item. Every year, the staff picks an organization or two to give the raised funds to.
http://www.nightmareshauntedhouse.info/
My favorite thing to do in Salisbury any time of year, but especially on a cool autumn day is to walk around the zoo. The colors, the sounds, and the smell in the air it is all just amazing and the Salisbury Zoo has it all. It may not be huge, but it has some really nice exhibits. Surrounding the zoo is the City Park, which has a wonderful walking and bike trail.
More resources for upcoming events close to SU:
Ocean City Tourism -> https://ococean.com/events
WBOC Delmarva Life ->http://www.delmarvalife.com/events/
Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism -> https://www.wicomicotourism.org/see-and-do/festivals-and-events
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center -> http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/
Visit Delaware -> https://www.visitdelaware.com/things-to-do/events-festivals/browse-events/