From Oct. 25-27, enjoy a weekend of entertainment, education, and community spirit at nine exciting events across Montgomery County.
Friday, Oct. 25
Haunted House
Silver Spring
The recreation department will host a haunted house at the Long Branch Community Recreation Center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wear your costume and bring your Halloween spirit. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is appropriate for all ages and free to attend. Learn more and register here.
Location: 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring.
Treat Stops
Gaithersburg
Downtown Crown will host this event from 5 to 7 p.m. Look for the “Treat Stop” ghost in store windows and stop in for a treat. Please take caution when walking and crossing streets. This is a free event. Learn more here.
Location: 119 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg.
Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun Dance
Wheaton
Teens and adults with disabilities, ages 15 and up, can enjoy a DJ, dancing, games, pizza, and other refreshments. Dress in costume for the annual Halloween dance, held at the Holiday Park Senior Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free with preregistration. The dance is held at the Holiday Park Senior Center. Learn more and preregister here.
Location: 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Diwali Storytelling Followed by Diya Craft
Germantown
Listen to the story of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, and then decorate a Diya. Priyanka Upadhyay will present this event, recommended for ages 3 and up, at the Germantown Library from 11 a.m. to noon. This event is free. Learn more here.
Location: 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown.
Trick or Treating at the Museum
Gaithersburg
Visit the Gaithersburg Community Museum for Halloween crafts and trick-or-treating fun. This drop-in event features self-directed themed activities from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Learn more here.
Location: 16 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg.
Zombie Walk Dance Party
Silver Spring
Zombie fans, get ready for the Silver Spring Zombie Walk! Due to construction, the event will be a Zombie Gathering & DJ Dance Party at Ellsworth Plaza. Join in the fun from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Afterward, head to the Quarry House Tavern for the after-party or catch a screening of Shaun of the Dead at AFI Silver. Learn more here.
Location: Ellsworth Plaza, Silver Spring.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class
Takoma Park
The People’s Book will host a kids’ cupcake decorating class from noon to 2 p.m. Doron Petersan, founder of Sticky Fingers and two-time Cupcake Wars champion, will lead the class. Each participant will decorate and take home four cupcakes. Classes are 20 minutes long and cost $20. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Location: 7014-A Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park.
Pics in the Park Halloween Edition
Boyds
Drop by Black Hill Discovery Center from 1 to 4 p.m. for a fun family photo opportunity. Bring a costume and pose with pumpkins. Parks staff will provide props and take instant photos for you to take home. This event is free with no registration required. Learn more and register here.
Location: 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds.
Holiday Crafts & Treats Fair
Silver Spring
Enjoy Halloween crafts and treats at Veterans Plaza from noon to 5 p.m. The day includes live music, a kids’ costume parade and contest, and a pets’ Halloween parade. The marketplace will offer arts, crafts, and sweet treats. Admission is free, rain or shine. Learn more here.
Location: Veterans Plaza – 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
