Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Arnold 2026

37 family-friendly fall activities near Arnold

BARCStoberfest

Sat, Oct 24

Baltimore 18 mi

Baltimore's largest pet-friendly festival benefiting the BARCS animal shelter.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Festival)

The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Festival

Sat, Oct 24

Baltimore 18 mi Free

Glowing community lantern parade and Dia de Los Muertos celebration.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees)

Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Columbia 24 mi $

Nature-themed Halloween stations and activities for all ages.

Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival)

Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 8

Ellicott City 25 mi $

Features petting farm animals, Enchanted Forest attractions, and hayrides.

Tails on the Rails

Sun, Oct 25

Baltimore 19 mi $$

The only time of year dogs can ride the Mile One Express.

ZooBOO! at The Maryland Zoo

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Baltimore 22 mi

Fall festival featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, and an inflatable corn maze.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Montpelier Farms Fall Festival)

Montpelier Farms Fall Festival

Sep 12 – Nov 8

Upper Marlboro 16 mi $$

Features a 7-acre interactive corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hill slides.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Monster Mini Golf Columbia)

Monster Mini Golf Columbia

Jessup 18 mi $

Indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf featuring animated monsters and black lights

ArBOOretum

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Baltimore 24 mi $

A candy-free family Halloween celebration featuring night hikes and spooky trails.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (DOL's Annual Fall Fest)

DOL's Annual Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 31

Washington 25 mi Free

End-of-season community farm celebration featuring treats and Halloween festivities.

CandyFest

Sat, Oct 31

Columbia 22 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween alternative featuring games, inflatables, music, and treats.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival)

Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 3

Columbia 22 mi Free

Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum)

Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the Museum

Sat, Oct 24

College Park 23 mi $

Trick-or-treat among museum aircraft with games, crafts, and experiments.

October Harvest Fest

Fri, Oct 30

Baltimore 23 mi Free

Church trunk-or-treat featuring dancing, games, candy, and on-site vendors.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating)

Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating

Sun, Oct 4

Severna Park $

Drop-in crafting session with spiders, bats, glitter, and googly eyes.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Fall Fun and Bluegrass with Dave Zelonka)

Fall Fun and Bluegrass with Dave Zelonka

Fri, Oct 2

Elkridge 17 mi Free

Live bluegrass music by Dave Zelonka with hayrides, BBQ, and fall activities.

Mommy & Me Pumpkin Party

Sat, Sep 26

Baltimore 19 mi $$

Guided cake decorating session for pairs to design pumpkin-themed cakes.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (2nd Annual Trunk or Treat)

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Elkridge 19 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat featuring Kona Ice, treat bags, and giveaways.

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 2026)

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Baltimore 20 mi Free

Community event featuring trunk-or-treating, inflatable games, and complimentary food.

Little Legends Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 10

Owings 22 mi $

Morning fall festival featuring games, animals, and seasonal treats for families.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Harvest Bash at Paintbox Kids & Home)

Harvest Bash at Paintbox Kids & Home

Fri, Sep 25

Baltimore 24 mi $

Fall celebration featuring crafts, snacks, and live music from Common Tone.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Hidden Gemz Family Food Tour: NYC Halloween Edition)

Hidden Gemz Family Food Tour: NYC Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 17

Baltimore 21 mi $$

Family-friendly day trip from Baltimore to NYC with surprise stops

NoMa PumpkinPalooza

Washington 28 mi Free

Free pumpkin patch, alpaca selfies, costume parade, and outdoor movie.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Italian Heritage Fall Festival)

Italian Heritage Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Towson 26 mi Free

Century-old Italian Heritage Month celebration featuring food vendors and live music.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve)

Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve

Sat, Oct 17

Windsor Mill 26 mi Free

Annual autumn gathering featuring live music, food vendors, and nature exploration.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip)

Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip

Sat, Oct 17

Mount Rainier 25 mi $

Features pumpkin carving, painting, a STEM station, and mocktails for kids.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride)

Hill Family Biking Halloween Ride

Sat, Oct 24

Washington 28 mi Free

Costume bike ride ending with live music and a costume contest.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Lantern Night at The Fire Museum of Maryland)

Lantern Night at The Fire Museum of Maryland

Sat, Oct 24

Lutherville 27 mi

See fire apparatus lit by kerosene lanterns alongside period reenactors.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat)

Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Baltimore 26 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat featuring a decorated car contest with prizes.

Costume Swap

Mon, Sep 28

Edgewood 29 mi Free

Community exchange of children's Halloween costumes from birth through tween.

STEAM Saturday - Pumpkin Fest

Sat, Oct 17

Joppa 27 mi

Hands-on family STEAM activities exploring science, music, math, and art.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Maryland Corn Maze at Maryland Sunrise Farm)

Maryland Corn Maze at Maryland Sunrise Farm

Gambrills 9 mi $$

8-acre corn maze with interactive QR code challenges

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!)

School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!

Columbia 20 mi Free

Rockin' Halloween party with costume contest and live music.

Howard County Pumpkin Palooza

Ellicott City 25 mi Free

Compost your pumpkins and reduce landfill waste

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Homestead Gardens Fall Festival Weekends)

Homestead Gardens Fall Festival Weekends

Davidsonville 10 mi $$

Family-friendly fall festival with hayrides and pumpkin patch

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Glen Burnie Halloween Trunk-or-Treat)

Glen Burnie Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Glen Burnie 18 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event at the library

Weber's Farm Fall Harvest Days

Parkville 26 mi $$

Seasonal farm festival with diverse family activities.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct BARCStoberfestBaltimore

Sat24Oct The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & FestivalBaltimore

Sat24Oct Halloween Tricks, Treats and TreesColumbia

Sat24Oct Family Flights and Frights: Trick-or-Treat at the MuseumCollege Park

Sat24Oct 2nd Annual Trunk or TreatElkridge

Sat24Oct Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 2026Baltimore

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

ArnoldHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties24 parties & tastings

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ArnoldHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

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ArnoldHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

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ArnoldUnique Halloween Events21 unique events

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