The onset of fall brings changing leaves, colder weather and, most importantly, spooky season. Halloween is the time of year where kids can dress up as their favorite characters, but just because you are doing spooky activities doesn’t mean they can’t be kid-friendly. Check out these spooktacular events the whole family can enjoy.
Trunk-or-Treats: Come together with your community and participate in any one of these candy celebrations.
- Gary J. Arthur Community Center Trunk or Treat | Oct. 10 (Cooksville)
- Coppermine’s Trunk or Treat | Oct. 18 (Canton), 19 (Mount Washington)
- Harley Davidson Of Baltimore Trunk or Treat | Oct. 24 (Middle River)
- Noth Plaza Shopping Center Trunk or Treat | Oct. 25 (Parkville)
- Grace Presbyterian Church October Harvest Fest | Oct. 30 (Cylburn)
- Padonia Village Shopping Center Trunk or Treat | Oct. 31 (Timonium)
Spooky Sounds & Scenes: These shows won’t spook the kiddos.
- A Spooky Science Show with the Science Guys of Baltimore | Oct. 10 (Mount Vernon)
- Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival | Oct. 24 (Patterson Park)
- The Conductor’s Spellbook at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall | Oct. 31 (Midtown)
Spooky Crafts: Get crafty with Halloween-themed creative projects.
- Spooky Skeleton Keychains | Oct. 20 | (Mount Vernon)
- Boo-tiful Ghost Craft | Oct 20 (Hamilton)
- ArBOOretum | 2026 Dates TBD (Cylburn Arboretum)
Haunted Fun: Dress up the family pet or find candy on your family hike — either way, there will be candy!
- Halloween Trails | October weekends through Oct. 31 (Randallstown)
- Trick or Treating in Downtown Bel Air | Oct. 24 (Bel Air)
- Barcstoberfest | Oct 24 (Patterson Park)
- Lantern Night at the Fire Museum of Maryland | Oct 24 (Lutherville)
- Spooky Science at Baltimore Underground Science Space | Oct. 31 (East Baltimore)
