There are many family-friendly events in the county to celebrate Halloween. Here are a few:
Haloween Eye Spy Trains
Take a ride on the miniature trains in Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks through ‘Trainsylvania.” Cabin John Regional Park
7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville
Wheaton Regional Park
2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton
Open on weekends now through Oct. 31
Tickets are primarily sold online and there may be some tickets available onsite. The parks are decorated for Halloween and children may enjoy looking for characters along the track. The miniature trains are replicas of the 1863 C.P. Huntington, a 4-2-4T steam locomotive purchased by the Southern Pacific Railroad and named in honor of Collis P. Huntington, President of the Southern Pacific Company.
Dates
Oct. 23, 24, 30, and 31
Visit the Montgomery Parks website to learn more and purchase tickets for the Cabin John train or the Wheaton Regional train.
Witch Wartsmith’s Halloween Spooktacular Puppet Show
The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Mainstage
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
Bring the family to this spooky variety show where the audience votes for the winner. The show is directed by Liz Dapo, and features the talents of Kristina Hopkins, Kelcie Kosberg, Jackie Madejski, Danny Pushkin, and understudy Liz Dapo. The Mainstage is open at 50% capacity and masks are required.
Dates
Oct. 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31
Visit the Puppet Co. website to learn more and purchase tickets.
Halloween Hustle Fun Run and Walk
Montgomery Parks’s second annual Haunted Hustle includes a walk or jog of a 2.7 mile trail loop to collect fun Halloween giveaways along the way.
Black Hill Regional Park
20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds
Come out in costume for this fun run and walk through the Black Hill Regional Park. The 2.7 mile trail loop will have stations along the way to collect fun Halloween giveaways. Organizers say even though online registration for this event is closed, those who wish to attend may still come and register at the check in table.
Date: Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon
Visit the Montgomery Parks website for more information and to register.
Trunk N’ Treat
The Takoma Park Police Department is hosting their first ever Trunk N’ Treat event for all ages.
Anne Street at University Boulevard
Behind the MegaMart where the Crossroads Farmers Market is held
There will be spooky fun, game and raffles for all ages. Wear your costume to show off your Halloween spirit. Masks are required in the even area. MegaMart is sponsoring the event.
Date: Oct. 29 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Glen Echo Fall Frolic Halloween Fun for Families
The annual event is back this year and features Halloween arts and crafts and a costume parade.
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
Date: Oct. 30 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Visit the Glen Echo Park Fall Frolic webpage for more information and to register for this free event.
Nightmare on Elm Street Urban Park
Montgomery Parks is hosting this free event for all ages.|
Elm Street Urban Park
4600 Elm Street, Bethesda
All ages may join in for some spooky, silly fun at this event. Purchase food from a pizza and ice cream food truck. There will also be a Halloween disc jockey, Halloween themed scavenger hunt, lots of lawn games, and plenty of picnic seating. There will be tons of great Halloween props and decorations for you to snap pictures with. Come in costume and join in the costume parade. No registration is required for this free event.
Date: Oct. 30 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Visit the Montgomery Parks website for more information.
Trick-or-Treat at the Museum
Free event for all ages, especially younger children.
Gaithersburg Community Museum
9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg
Visit the museum in costume to receive a Halloween treat and make a craft. This is an indoor activity so visitors are asked to wear a mask, especially if not vaccinated for COVID. Also, visitors are asked to practice social distancing whenever possible.
Date: Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Visit the Gaithersburg website for more information.
