Happy Halloween weekend! Costumes are out from Bowie and Crofton to Annapolis, with trunk-or-treats, a Day of the Dead festival, the last nights of Station 7 Terror Trail, and classic neighborhood trick-or-treating on Saturday. Here's what we found, local towns first. Times and prices come from each organizer's page, so give the link a quick check before you head out.

Jump to: Bowie · Crofton · Gambrills · Odenton · Annapolis · Baltimore · Washington, DC · Our team's picks

Bowie

  • Howl-O-Ween at Bowie Dog Park - The City's annual dog costume party, with a costume contest, pup cups, a spooky photo booth, a prize basket, Animal Control trivia and responsible pet ownership info. Fri Oct 30, 3-5 PM · Bowie Dog Park, 3600 Northview Dr · Free · City of Bowie
  • Social Deduction Game Night - A spooky night of games about uncovering lies and hidden traitors. Costumes encouraged. Fri Oct 30, 6-9 PM · Old Town Bowie Welcome Center, 8606 Chestnut Ave · Free, no registration · City of Bowie
  • Halloween trick-or-treating (city recommended hours) - Bowie Police recommend 6:30-8:30 PM. Carry a flashlight or glow stick, watch for cars and yard cords, and skip houses with exterior lights off. Sat Oct 31, 6:30-8:30 PM · Neighborhoods citywide · Free · City of Bowie

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Crofton

  • Spooky Halloween Trunk or Treat (4th annual) - Family trunk-or-treating with decorated police and community vehicles, costumes encouraged. Participants listed include Crofton Police, Anne Arundel County Police and Sheriff's, local businesses, libraries and scout packs. Fri Oct 30, 6-8 PM · Village Green, Crofton · Free · Event listing (Macaroni KID / Yodel)

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Gambrills

  • Station 7 Terror Trail (final nights) - AVFD's haunted woods walk (about 3/4 mile; ages 8+ recommended) plus the gentler Boo Loop for little ones. Park at the Davidsonville Park and Ride and take the free shuttle. Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31 (Final Fright), trail 7:30 PM, last tickets 10 PM · AVFD Station 7, 2374 Davidsonville Rd (shuttle from 2701 Davidsonville Rd) · Terror Trail $30, Boo Loop $10 (small discounts for first responders, veterans, teachers, medical pros, or a non-perishable donation) · Arundel VFD · Dates & times
  • Weeds & Grass Halloween Party - Grateful Dead jams, craft beer and a costume-friendly dance floor at Pherm. Grown-up vibe. Sat Oct 31, 7-10 PM · Pherm Brewing Company, 1041 MD-3 · Check the listing for any cover · Eventbrite (Pherm)

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Odenton

  • Neighborhood Halloween - We could not verify a separate public Odenton trunk-or-treat with firm times and a venue for this weekend. Many Odenton and Fort Meade families head to Crofton's Village Green trunk-or-treat on Friday, then do door-to-door on Saturday night. If you know a solid local listing, tip us and we will add it.

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Annapolis area

  • Pumpkin Walk at Hammond-Harwood House - Games, crafts, snacks, storytelling, face painting, a costume parade and a short mansion tour on colonial superstitions. Costumes encouraged (adults too). Online registration was closed at last check; ask about the waitlist. Fri Oct 30, 4-6 PM · 19 Maryland Ave · $25 per family ($20 members) · Hammond-Harwood House
  • Annapolis Day of the Dead Festival (Dia de los Muertos) - Live music, traditional dance, altars, art, food and family activities on the Maryland Hall front lawn. Sat Oct 31, 3-8 PM · Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St · Free · Arts Council of Anne Arundel County · Eye On Annapolis
  • Trick or Treat at the Mall - Start at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall to decorate a treat bag, then visit participating Annapolis Mall retailers. Sat Oct 31, 2-4 PM · 2550 Annapolis Mall Rd · Free · AACPL day calendar
  • Trunk or Treat at Cecil Memorial - Best-decorated-vehicle contest; vehicle participants register ahead and be ready by 12:30 PM. Sat Oct 31, 1 PM · 15 Parole St · Cost not listed · Patch
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Colonial Players' playful take on Washington Irving's classic. Approx. 1 hr 20 min, in the round. Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31, 8 PM; Sun Nov 1, 2 PM matinee · 108 East St · Tickets via Colonial Players · Colonial Players
  • Annapolis Scarecrow Stroll - Fifth annual display of community scarecrows along West Street, Main Street, Maryland Avenue and State Circle. Ongoing through Nov 2, so it is still up all weekend. · Downtown Annapolis · Free to stroll · Inner West Street Association · Visit Annapolis

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Baltimore

  • Psycho in Concert (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) - Hitchcock's thriller with the score performed live. Fri Oct 30, 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 1, 3 PM · Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St · Tickets from about $29 · BSO
  • Party on the Plaza - Family-friendly music, entertainment and food at Lexington Market. Fri Oct 30, 3-6 PM · 112 N. Eutaw St · Free · Baltimore Beat · Baltimore Markets
  • Trick O' Treat in the Garden - Costumes, candy and fun for all ages. Fri Oct 30, 6:30-8:30 PM · Filbert Street Garden, 1321 Filbert St · Free · Filbert Street Garden
  • Trick or Treat in Baltimore Peninsula - Treats, face painting, moon bounce and more. Under 18 with a parent or guardian. Sat Oct 31, 5-8 PM · Elijah's Park, 1 Distillery St · Check Eventbrite for tickets or RSVP · Baltimore Beat
  • Sun Ra Arkestra Halloween Spectacular - Outer-space jazz, big-band swing and costume-friendly energy. Sat Oct 31, 6 PM and 9 PM · Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster St · About $20-$65 · Keystone Korner

Washington, DC

  • Hill-O-Ween at Eastern Market - Capitol Hill's free neighborhood street party: pumpkin carving, DJ, dance party, and kid-friendly booths (past years have included moon bounces and face painting). Fri Oct 30, 4-6 PM · 7th Street SE at Eastern Market · Free · KidFriendly DC
  • Spookyville: Haunted Alley - Neighbor-run free celebration with a haunted alley, crafts, DJ, food and more. Fri Oct 30, 6 PM · Alley behind 715-719 Van Buren St NW · Free · Spookyville
  • Stamp & Scream at the National Postal Museum - Hands-on art, a costume parade and Halloween activities. Sat Oct 31, 11 AM-3 PM · Near Union Station · Free · KidFriendly DC
  • Dia de los Muertos at the National Museum of the American Indian - Dance, crafts, ofrenda and family activities. Sat Oct 31, 10 AM-5 PM · National Mall · Free · KidFriendly DC
  • Glen Echo Fall Frolic - Crafts, trick-or-treating at studios and galleries, photo ops and a costume contest. Sat Oct 31, 1-4 PM · Glen Echo Park, MD · Free (some activities may have a small fee) · KidFriendly DC
  • Capitol Hill Halloween (East Capitol Street) - The classic neighborhood door-to-door night. Locals generally plan about 5:30-8:30 PM. Metro and walking beat driving. Sat Oct 31, roughly 5:30-8:30 PM · East Capitol St and nearby blocks · Free · Lincoln Park Local

Our team's picks

  1. Crofton Village Green Trunk or Treat (Fri 6-8 PM). Hometown start to the weekend, right in the center of Crofton.
  2. Annapolis Day of the Dead Festival (Sat 3-8 PM). Free, cultural and family-friendly on the Maryland Hall lawn.
  3. Station 7 Terror Trail finale (Fri-Sat). Last chance this season; Boo Loop if the kids are little.
  4. Hill-O-Ween, then Capitol Hill trick-or-treating (Fri + Sat). Worth the drive if you want a big-city Halloween night.

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