
Halloween is coming soon, and these community events are the perfect way to get into the spooky mood! Dress up yourself, your kids and even your pets for a full weekend of family-friendly Halloween fun.
Trunk-or-Treat at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore, MD 21217
Get some trick-or-treating in before Halloween at this fun, free event at the zoo! This isn’t an ordinary trunk-or-treat, either—there will be food trucks, stations for community organizations and even animal ambassadors from the zoo making an appearance.
Free | marylandzoo.org/event_series/trunk-or-treat/october-24th
BARCStoberfest
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Patterson Park | 2601 East Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21224
This fun fall festival is all about pets! Attendees are encouraged to bring their dogs, especially in costumes. There will be a 5k run and pet parade, a “Howl-o-Ween” pet costume contest, kids’ activities and more. This event helps raise funds for BARCS’s animal rescue efforts.
Free | barcstoberfest.org
Tails on the Rails
Oct. 26, 2-5 p.m.
B&O Railroad Museum | 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223
The B&O Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween event is here! Bring your dogs and dress in your spookiest costumes for an afternoon of fun. Guests can participate in a costume contest and take a train ride to Carroll Park. This is the only time dogs are allowed on the Mile One Express!