50+ Kid Friendly Halloween Events In Maryland (2025)
These not so scary family friendly Halloween events in Maryland are perfect for families with younger kids!
Halloween is the time of the year when everyone seems to try one-upping each other in creating the scariest attractions or haunted houses possible.
Unfortunately, for families with younger children, these attractions are often too real and too scary for anyone to have a fun time. But, there are family-friendly attractions around Maryland that invite families and children to have a fun, yet safe, Halloween experience.
We love these 50+ not so scary family friendly Halloween events in Maryland!
Capital Region Halloween Events in Maryland
These are the events happening in Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s County.
Related: Pick the Best Pumpkin Ever at One of these 30+ Pumpkin Patches!
The Great Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival
From the website: “The Great Pumpkin Race is a unique side-by-side, single-elimination race featuring handcrafted, decorated pumpkin race cars, in a madcap, dramatic explosion of creative ingenuity. The referee rules the race, building excitement as registered pumpkin race car owners compete for the Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy. Add wheels to your custom-decorated pumpkin and face off against friends, neighbors or family in single elimination race heats. Pumpkin racers may collide, veer off course or have the perfect run—whoever crosses the finish line first moves on!”
Date: October 4th, 11AM-230PM
Location: North Creek Community Center Pool
Price: Appears to be FREE to watch!
Trunk or Treat! Presented by Macaroni Kid Bowie, Crofton & Odenton
Date: October 18th from 12-3pm
Location: Bowie Baysox Stadium
Trunk or Treat will be located in the Baysox parking lot, you will park in the front of the stadium and the trick or treating will be in the parking loop!
Croydon Creep at the Nature Center
Join us for free for our Halloween Festival with balloon twisters, strolling magic, crafts, games and more! Children ages 5-12 can register for a timed guided Trick-or-Treat Trail through the forest!
Date: October 18th from 6-8pm
Related: Kid Friendly Guide to Wheaton Regional Park
Montgomery County Parks Halloween Eye Spy Trains
This is really such an adorable event for younger kids! Halloween Eye Spy Trains are offered at both Wheaton Regional Park and Cabin John Regional Park.
From the website: “Halloween Eye Spy Trains roll every Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, in October starting October 4th through the 26th.
Pick up your Eye Spy Train card when you board and use it to keep track of all the hidden characters along the tracks.
Purchase tickets in advance online or in-person at the train station. Advance tickets are for the top of the hour, while in-person tickets are for the bottom (or half past) the hour.”
Halloween Themed Glow In The Park at Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
This is a Halloween-themed version of the very popular Glow in the Park event. Here is what it entails:
- 2 hours of climbing & ziplining
- Additional 40 minutes for the intial orientation
- Tickets available every 10 minutes starting at 6 PM until 8:20 PM
Admission (without taxes and fees): AGES 7+$59* and AGES 5 & 6$20* for a 2 hour + 40 minute ticket. 5 & 6 year olds must climb with an adult at a 1:1 ratio
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday evening from mid-October through early-November!
Click here for more info and tickets!
Tree Trekkers Trek or Treat
Come out on Halloween weekend dressed in your halloween costume and enjoy climbing and zip lining in the trees, while also collecting candy along the way!
Date: 24, 30, and 31 October during normal business hours (10am-7pm)
Cost: Cost of admission
Green Meadows Petting Farm — Trail Of Jack-O-Lanterns
This super fun petting farm in Urbana, MD hold a super kid friendly Jack-O-Lantern trail on select weekend days in October. The 2023 dates are October 4-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, from 530-10PM. The cost is $16/person- credit card only. Green Meadows will offer a trail of lights, jack-o-lanterns of all shapes and sizes, fire pits, and our Animal Barn to see your furry friends.
Available for purchase will be Halloween wagon rides; sweet treats; s’mores, Pumpkin flashlights, glow necklaces, face painting and more! The fun starts at 530pm p.m. and last admission is at 7:30 p.m. The trail will open for walkers at 6:50 p.m. and wagon rides will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Related: Kid Friendly Guide to Green Meadows Petting Farm
City of Brunswick Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat
A great community family friendly Halloween event.
Date: October 25th from 6-8pm
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Family Friendly Fall Fun in Maryland and the Region
Harbor Halloween
The National Harbor has so many fun options for Halloween!
An afternoon full of spooktacular fun for the whole family, including:
- 12:30 -2:30pm: Trick-or-Treating at select restaurants and retailers
- 12:00 – 5:00pm: Any kid in costume gets a free spin on the Capital Wheel!
- 1:00pm: Halloween Movie
- 2:30pm: Chef Pumpkin Carving Contest
- 2:45pm: Pet Pawrade
Date: October 26th from 1230-3pm
Halloween On Ice Party- Bowie Ice Center
Join us for the Halloween on Ice Party. Wear a costume or bring 2 canned goods for FREE admission. Costume and 2 canned goods gets you FREE skate rental too. Costume contest, door prizes, music and treat bags.
Date: October 25th from 2-345PM
Related: The Ultimate Kid Friendly Guide to Gaver Farm!
Macaroni Kid’s Trick or Treat at Gaver Farm
Join Macaroni Kid at Gaver Farm for our 7th annual “Spooktacular Trick or Treat.” There will be vendors offering goodies to all the trick or treaters! This is all in addition to the great fun offered at Gaver Farm everyday during their Fall Festival.
Admission to Gaver Farm is required, but there is no extra cost to participate in the Trick or Treat!
Date: October 25th from 10am-2pm
Mount Scary- Town of Mount Airy and Twisted Rodz of Maryland
A spooktacular week-long Halloween celebration is coming Oct. 21-28 as the Town of Mount Airy will be transformed into the Town of Mount Scary.
An eerie-sistible schedule of boo-tiful events are scheduled to take place:
A spooktacular week-long Halloween celebration is coming Oct. 24-31 as the Town of Mount Airy will be transformed into the Town of Mount Scary.
Click here to see the full schedule! (if you click on the events all of the Halloween family events will show up)
History Trick Or Treat Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums
Walk through history while trick or treating at our annual event. Move throughout the property visiting costumed characters to learn more about history and trick or treat at the same time! Fun for children and adults alike!
ALL AGES | $5 per person
All visitors 2 and older must register and are welcome to trick or treat.
Dates: October 24-25; 7-10PM on the 24th and 3-6PM on the 25th.
Trick Or Treat With The Animals Fountain Rock Park
Show off your favorite costume at the nature center! Learn to identify those crazy animal sounds we hear around this time of year. We can also make a tasty treat to take home and share some Halloween fun with our animal ambassadors. (Price is per child.)
Advanced registration required – $10/child · Ages 3-12
Dates: October 30th noon-6pm in 2 hour timeslots
Related: The 10+ Best Playgrounds in Frederick, MD
Central Region Halloween Events in Maryland
These are the events happening in Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
Happy Haunted Hayride at Rockburn Branch Park
Happy Haunted Hayride: It’s cute, it’s friendly and not so scary. This hayride is for fun – not fright! 2-7 yrs + Rockburn Branch Pk (Montgomery Rd) $5 per person at gate (cash only) Oct 19 and 26 from 2-4pm.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
This fun and unique event is being held at the Roger Carter Community Center.
Jump into the heated pool to find your floating pumpkin. Enjoy games, crafts and refreshments. Come dressed in costume, but don’t forget their bathing suit! Preregistration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (under 5 yrs must have a parent within arm’s reach in the pool).
For ages 3-11 yrs. Event is $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers.
Halloween Tricks, Treats, and Trees at Robinson Nature Center
Join us on an adventure where nature’s “tricks” are revealed at delightful stations among the trees. Make a potion with a witch and delight in Halloween-inspired puppet shows. Make crafts and enjoy themed sensory play. Morning trail activities are designed for ages 0-4 years; afternoon trail activities are designed for ages 5 years +. Ongoing activities are for all ages. Participants must select a time slot for the stations among the trees when registering. Walk-ins are welcome for ongoing activities. Participants must call to register.
For ages 0-5 yrs +. Located at the Robinson Nature Center. Registration is $10, child; $5, adult; Free, under 1 yr.
This event will be held 25 and 26 October.
Zoo BOO at The Maryland Zoo
Zoo BOO is back at The Maryland Zoo! This year the zoo with games, prizes, contests, halloween crafts, hay mazes, live entertainment, trick-or-treating, and a touch a truck event. This is in addition to the animals!
Guests are highly encouraged to wear costumes
Date: October 17-19, 24-26, and 31 from 10am-4pm
Cost: Zoo admission
Related: Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: The Ultimate Kid Friendly Guide!
Silly Monsters Jungle Play at EcoAdventures
From their website: “Frankenstein, Dracula, mummies…oh my! Join us on Halloween for a party full of creepy crawly animals to meet, halloween “make your own paper bag monster”- and roll up some mummies- Play Halloween games- Do you have what it takes to participate in the mummy relay? And it is not complete without getting a treat as you complete each station. Get your scariest, prettiest, most unique costume and join us for fun and games.”
Date: October 31 from 930-11AM
Cost: $15/person
Kids Spooky Saturday Halloween Event- City of Westminster Park and Rec
Little ghouls and goblins come join us in downtown Westminster for a Spooky Saturday as downtown businesses and street vendors open up to trick-or-treaters!
Date: October 25th from 3-6pm
Trick or Treat on Main Street!- Downtown Sykesville Connection
Main Street Sykesville businesses are partnering up with the other civic and community organizations to bring a fun trick or treating event for the public!
Date: October 26th, 4-6PM
Old Ellicott City Monster Bash
Get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon in Old Ellicott City — the Main Street Monster Bash is a FREE family event filled with spooky fun and community spirit!
✨ Here’s what’s brewing:
- 👗 Costume Contest – prizes for the cutest, creepiest, and most creative looks
- 🎃 Pumpkin Decorating – let your imagination run wild
- 🕵️♀️ Scary Scavenger Hunt – clues, chills & thrills around town
- 🎳 Ghost & Candy Corn Bowling – strike out the spirits!
- 🎤 Kids Stage – live performances to keep the little monsters entertained
- 📖 Spooky Story Time – gather ‘round for tales with a twist
- 💃 Hallo“Swing” Dance – end the day with music and moves that’ll rattle your bones
🍬 Best of all? It’s totally free and designed for the whole family to enjoy. From pint-sized pumpkins to grown-up ghouls, everyone’s invited to join the fun!
Date: October 25th from 12-4PM
Trick or Treating in Old Ellicott city
Trick or Treating in Old Ellicott City will take place on October 31st from 4-6pm. What will your kids dress up as?
Click here for more information!
Skate Zone Crofton Halloween Special Events
Goosebumps Halloween Skate Night
October 24th from 7-10pm. Click here for more info.
Un-Halloween Skate
Skate on Halloween Nite from 7-10pm to Christian and Gospel music. Click here for more info.
Trick or Treat the Rink
Come Trick or Treat around the rink on Saturday October 25th from 12-3pm! Local businesses will be handing out candy! Click here for more info!
$10 Halloween Community Day at Port Discovery
A number of not-so-spooky Halloween events are back at Port Discovery this year!
From their website: “Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and celebrate a spooky and kooky Halloween celebration on October 31st from 10AM – 5PM with 3 floors of fun!
Port Discovery is all about learning through play and one of the best times to play is around Halloween. We are gearing up for a wonderful night full of Halloween-themed games, ghost stories, and many more! All the activities and crafts were created by our staff and kept you and your little one in mind.
Programming for October 31st Includes…
Discovery Tales Halloween Edition : 10:30AM
A special edition of a Port Discovery classic, reading our favorite seasonal tales and singing some spooky songs!
Costume Parade into the Glow in the Dark Disco Party : 11AM
Don your Halloween gear and march in our annual parade around the museum. At the end of the parade is the glow in the dark disco party!
Monster Makers : 12PM
Design your very own creepy monster sock puppet to take home.
STEAM Spooktacular : 1PM to 3PM
Four special Halloween themed activities all at once for our first STEAM Spooktacular.
- Float-a-Ghost: Using our wind tunnel and recycled materials, guests can engineer a ghost of their own and then send it soaring up to the rafters of the museum.
- Bat Zipline: Guests will design a bat and then test it one of our ziplines to see how it flies around the room.
- Fizzy Pumpkins: Using chemistry skills, guests will combine different ingredients to create bubbling cauldrons inside of tiny pumpkins.
- Creepy Coding: Can you help our mouse friends find their way to some cheese? This coding activity puts your technology skills to the test as you help our friend Colby the mouse through a haunted maze.
Costume Parade into the Glow in the Dark Disco Party : 3PM
Don your Halloween gear and march in our annual parade around the museum. At the end of the parade is the glow in the dark disco party!”
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Port Discovery Children’s Museum
The Great Halloween Lantern and Parade Festival at Patterson Park
This is such an amazing event! From their website: “The day begins with a family festival, featuring an adorable kids costume contest, lantern making, pop-up performances, an arts & crafts market, and more. Grab a picnic blanket for your family and friends and enjoy an array of food and treats from local food trucks and enjoy the afternoon.”
“Once the sun sets, the magic begins. Myths, spirits, and legends converge in Patterson Park from lands beyond, bringing their mystic wonder to Baltimore. A majestic Alebrije presides over the stage as an ethereal Ouroboro watches over the festival grounds. Dragons, mythical creatures, ghouls, and spirit folk parade through Patterson Park surrounded by bright and beautiful music. Everyone is welcome to grab a lantern and march with thousands of neighbors, artists, musicians, and performers. Many more line the parade route to watch the delightful Great Halloween Lantern Parade wind through the night!!”
Date: October 25th; 4pm for the festival and 7pm for the parade
Location: Patterson Park – Pulaski Monument
4pm Festival, 6:30pm Parade Line-up, 7pm Parade
Costume Contest: Registration for kids and families begins at 3:30pm, Contest begins at 4:30pm
Related: 50+ Fun Things to Do With Kids in Baltimore
Bengies Drive-In 7th Annual Trunk or Treat
From their website: “Trunk or Treaters will spend the evening going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from vehicle owners who have decorated their vehicles. “Trunkers” will be asked to decorate their trunk, tailgate, or hatchback and provide candy for the “Treaters.” You do not have to be a “Trunker” or a “Treater” to attend this night. The theatre is open to all as usual.
At 630pm, they will have a camera set up to send a live feed of the “Treaters” Costume Parade on the GIANT Outdoor Screen!
Here is the schedule for 2025:
3:00 PM – Box Office Opens
3:45 PM – Trunk or Treat fun begins
6:00 PM – Thriller & Monster Mash Performance by The White Marsh Ballet Academy
6:35 PM – Costume Parade
7:00 PM – “HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA” (2012) PG
9:00 PM – “CORPSE BRIDE” (2005) PG
Date: October 25th
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Down Park
Join in the fun as the Friends of Downs Park and community sponsors host the annual Trick or Treat Trail. Enjoy the Halloween season with a stroll around the park trails for kid-friendly trick or treating (ages 12 and under).
Date: October 18th from 11am-2pm (4 1-hour sessions)
Cost: $7/kid (plus $2 fee)
Related: Kinder Farm Park Kid Friendly Guide
SoBo Halloween Bash Riverside Park
SAVE THE SPOOKY DATE! The South Baltimore Halloween Bash will take place on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Riverside Park from noon-4PM.
Wee Rock Halloween Party We Rock The Spectrum- Forest Hill
Vendors outside / gym play inside ($20 per child… teens and adult helpers always free)! Wear your costumes! Fun for the whole family!
Date: October 30th from 930-11am
Halloween Monster Breakfast Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company
All you can eat breakfast.
Pancakes, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon.
Come in FULL costume and breakfast is free. For those who choose not to dress up. Adults-$10, Kids 5-10 – $5, Kids UNDER 5 – free.
Pay at the door
Date: October 19th from 8-11am
Bedlam in the Boro Bypass Kids Zone– Lineboro
While their big brothers and sisters, and maybe even mom and dad, may be enticed with entering the scariest places at Bedlam in the Boro, younger children are invited to take a safe and scare-free hayride around the haunted attraction on October 19th from 11am-3pm, as part of the Bedlam Bypass Kids Zone.
Artsy Party Halloween-Themed Art Events
Artsy Party in Pasadena, MD is a super kid friendly art studio that is hosting quite a few kid Halloween-themed events in 2025.
Tim Burton Style Self Portraits- October 12th 430PM
Candy Corn, Canvas, and Slime- October 17th at 5PM
Anime Halloween Party- October 24th at 6PM
Make Your Own Trick-Or-Treat Bag Sewing Event- October 26th at 130PM
Related: Artsy Partsy Guide and Review– TLDR– We LOVE Artsy Partsy!
Halloween Family Fun Trail at Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center
Date: October 17th and 18th from 7-10PM
Younger kids and families will enjoy games and crafts, and a stroll through our family fun Halloween trail. Purchase tickets for kids 12 and under for $18 online or $20 at the door. (Adults do not need tickets to participate.)
Halloween in Havre de Grace
Join us on Monday October 30th from 5-7pm, in downtown Havre de Grace to celebrate Halloween. Wear your Best Costume to enter the HdG Recreation Committee Costume Contest
Related: Perfect Family Friendly Day Trip to Havre de Grace
ArBOOtus a Trunk or Treat Extravaganza
Join us for the Greater Arbutus Business Associations Halloween Event- ArBOOtus a Trunk or Treat Extravaganza!
Trunk or Treat will be set up in the Parking lot on the corner of East Drive and Maple Ave directly across the street from the Greater Arbutus Business Association office.
Be sure to Stop by the lot at Ambrose Funeral Home as well for their Trunk or Treat event and then trick or treat at the businesses along the route between both lots. It’s going to be a great day in ArBOOtus full of candy and fun for the family.
Date: October 30th, 5-8PM
Related: The Best Things to Do in Maryland with Toddlers and Preschoolers!
2025 Trunk or Treat & Corn Maze Glow Night @ Local Homestead Products
Join us for our glow night in the corn maze & TRUNK OR TREAT at Local Homestead! The corn maze will be open for our glow night & trunk or treat (trunk or treat located next to the playground)! The maze also has two station search games- find all the stations hidden through the maze!!!
This evening we will also have hot foods available for purchase and live music! A great evening on the farm!
Date: October 24th from 7-9PM
Southern Region Halloween Events in Maryland
These are the events happening in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s County.
Related: Annmarie Sculpture Garden Kid Friendly Guide
Annmarie Sculpture Garden- Halloween in the Garden
From the website: ” Join us for a family-friendly Halloween festival at our beautiful 30 acre park. With timed-entry tickets and activities spread out across the park, there will be lots of room for everyone. More than 50 local businesses and organizations will be here handing out treats for the kids, plus there will be fun and games, a DJ dance party, food trucks, and more! Dress up the whole family and come enjoy a spooktakular day at Annmarie!”
Date and Time(s): Oct 18th- 10:00am- 4:00pm; rain or shine; no pets; no smoking/vaping
Admission: Reserve your timed entry tickets online; $5/person; age 2 & under free.
North Beach Boo Bash!
The Town of North Beach presents the Annual Halloween Boo Bash! Register for the children’s costume contest at 3PM. The parade and judging will follow. After the costume parade and judging, feel free to trick-or-treat at local business.
Date: October 25th at 3pm
Trick or Treat Trail- Town of LaPlata
Visit local businesses in downtown La Plata to receive a free treat!
Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Look for orange & black balloons outside participating businesses.
List of participating businesses will be posted on the Town of La Plata website and Facebook page. Don’t forget to wear your costume!
Date: October 25th from noon-3pm
Halloween Drive-Thru Hallowing Point Park
This year’s event features a NEW and IMPROVED continuous course of spooky Halloween scenes to enjoy. THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE STOP at the end of the course for children 12 and under to pick up a goodie bag and small pumpkin (while supplies last). Preregistration is not required.
You won’t want to miss this night of Halloween fun! Please note: entrance to the park for this event will be from Jibsail Rd.
Date: October 24th 6-9PM
Related: Calvert Marine Museum visit guide and tips!
Historic St. Mary’s City- Lost City
From their website: “Join us for a fun trick-or-treating event that will have you weaving through the Town Center area, giving a perfect backdrop for this family friendly, g-rated event. While you’re there, play some games, talk to some pirates, have your fortune told, and have a spooky time.”
Date: October 18th, from 5-8PM
Admission: donations accepted
Western Region Halloween Events in Maryland
These are the events happening in Washington, Allegany, and Garrett County.
Trunk or Treat at Rocky Gap State Park
This is the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Rocky Gap State Park. A fantastic kid friendly option for Western Maryland!
Date: October 19th from 1-3pm
Discovery Station Hagerstown Halloween Costume Party
From the website: “Trick-or-Treat with us at Discovery Station! Come dressed in your costume and do the Monster Mash at our Halloween Dance Party! All day we’ll have special spooky crafts, fizzing pumpkin science demos, and of course, candy! All of our haunting experiences are free with admission to the museum.”
Date: October 25th from 4-6PM
Main Street Hagerstown Halloween Block Party
Enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, trick or treating, and a costume contest!
Date: October 24th from 530-730PM
Related: 30+ Things to Do With Kids on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore Halloween Events in Maryland
These are the kid friendly Halloween events happening on the Eastern Shore, to include Cecil County.
Salisbury Zoo Not So Scary Halloween Happening
From the website: “Halloween Happening at the Salisbury Zoo is the best Halloween event on the Eastern Shore. The event provides Halloween themed activities for children 10 and under who may not want to participate in the scarier parts of a Halloween event. Children will be able to Trick-or-Treat throughout the Zoo, participate in Halloween games, be educated about animals, and the whole family can compete in a costume contest!”
October 18th and 25th from 1-4pm.
Admission: Pre-Sale tickets are $10 per child. Adult tickets may be purchased for $2. Tickets at the gate are $15 per child.
Spooktacular Halloween (also at Salisbury Zoo)
From their website: “Spooktacular Halloween is designated for families with members that need sensory friendly options. October 10th 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Enjoy this very special, not scary Halloween event designated specifically for families with members that need a sensory friendly option. We have partnered with the Salisbury University Psychology department to help assist with this event! The first half hour will be designated for those that want to participate in Halloween themed games, then families will be able to Trick or Treat on the Candy Trail around the Zoo.”
Furnace Town Historic Site Halloween In the Forest
It’s that time of year again!!! Come have a fun and spooky night at Furnace Town’s annual trick-or-treat Halloween night. It will be on October 18th 5-7:30PM
Half-price admission Adults $4, Kids (5-17),$2 and under 5 Free.
Chestertown Halloween Parade
Come downtown on Saturday morning and enjoy adults and kids in costumes, numerous colorful floats, and several local bands. For more than 20 years the Chestertown Lions Club has sponsored the town’s Halloween Parade, and is now assisted by the Washington College Student Association. Contestants receive prizes in various categories. It’ll be great fun for the whole family. Rain date will be the next day, Sunday, October 30 starting at 3:00 pm.
Date: November 1st at 130PM
Admission: Free
Ocean City Kid Friendly Halloween Events in Maryland
From October 23-26 Ocean City is holding an O.C.toberfest event, but during that event there will be a number of kid friendly Halloween activities. Here are the highlights:
- Halloween Beach Maze
- Halloween Pet Parade (10/25)
- Great Pumpkin Race (10/26)
Maryland wide Halloween Events for Kids
Chuck E Cheese Halloween Boo-tacular!
From the website: “Play games in costume, eat pizza shaped like a pumpkin, and get free specialized candy every night. It’s the largest family-friendly Halloween event*, happening now through October 31st.”
“Get 30 Minutes of FREE Game Play with each purchase of 60 Minutes or more. Plus kids in costume get 10 free Play Points with any games purchase. Now through October 31st.”
This event is running at all participating Chuck E. Cheese locations. Check with the location you want to visit to confirm they are participating.
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