Let your curiosity lead the way! The World Oddities Expo (WOE) returns October 10-11, 2026 — and this year, its celebration of the bizarre and macabre heads to a new location: the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD.
This traveling oddities festival welcomes curious minds of all ages, and children 12 and under enjoy free admission with an accompanying adult! Just know the content is delightfully dark by design — think taxidermy, insects, and live performances that include burlesque — so parents may want to peek at WOE’s Facebook or Instagram first to see if it’s a fit for their crew.
From the Lost Curio Marketplace, packed with macabre art, jewelry, home decor, and peculiar treasures from artists and small businesses, to the Oddity Ink Parlour, featuring on-site tattoo artistry in partnership with Villain Arts, every corner offers a new fascination. Attendees can step into WOE Labs for hands-on, fee-based workshops in taxidermy, butterfly pinning, diorama terrariums, and more — including an owl pellet dissection class open to all ages.
The WOE Theater hosts guest speakers sharing their knowledge on a variety of curious topics, while live entertainment brings music, live painting, and more to the stage. Plus, the De∙Formed Exhibit invites attendees to walk through a collection of real, ethically sourced animal anomalies (available as a ticket add-on).
Costumes are welcome (no weapons of any kind), and only ADA-defined service animals are permitted. Tickets are available online or at the door; VIP tickets offer early access to the show floor before the crowds. Check the convention center’s parking & directions page before heading out.
Details: Website ∙ Tickets ∙ Facebook
Dates:
Oct 10-11, 2026
Location:
Baltimore Convention Center ∙ Baltimore, MD
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
