College Park Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Set your Halloween spirits soaring at this unique event where trick-or-treating meets aviation history. Families can enjoy an evening of collecting treats among vintage aircraft, participating in spooky games, and engaging in festive crafts. Attendees are encouraged to wear their...

Join the North Hills community for their 24th Annual Fall Festival and Halloween Parade! This vibrant event features a lively parade, followed by a festival with music, crafts, games, and a bounce house. Neighbors can also participate in a fun...

Experience the vibrant NoMa PumpkinPalooza, a beloved fall festival hosted by the NoMa Business Improvement District. This event transforms Alethia Tanner Park into a festive hub with live entertainment, delicious food, and a popular "pick-your-own" pumpkin patch, celebrating the spirit...

Get ready for a wild Halloween night! Boo at the Zoo transforms the Smithsonian's National Zoo into a festive Halloween wonderland. Explore the zoo after dark, collect treats from numerous stations, and enjoy spooky decorations and live entertainment. It's a...

Ward 7's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Extravaganza offers a safe and secure Halloween celebration for families. This community event prioritizes children's safety while fostering unity among families, schools, and neighbors. It's a fun-filled alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.

Unleash your creativity at this Halloween Candle Holder Workshop. Participants will decorate their own metal candle holder with spooky, Halloween-themed designs. All necessary materials and an LED candle are included, making it a perfect, hassle-free craft for both kids and...

Get ready to groove and giggle at this family-friendly Halloween and Día de los Muertos dance party! Held at the unique Dupont Underground, the event promises an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and excitement. Enjoy a cascade of bubbles, a...

Join the Rosedale Conservancy for a delightful fall celebration featuring a pumpkin carving party and a vibrant pumpkin patch. All the essential carving tools, designs, and supplies are provided, making it easy for everyone to get creative. Attendees can purchase...

Families can enjoy a spooktacular evening at the Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event on Bethesda Row. Children can collect treats from local shops and restaurants, receive a glow stick, and meet costumed characters. Attendees are entered to win a $100 gift...

Experience the vibrant Old Bowie Celebrates Festival, a lively event showcasing arts, heritage, and culture. Enjoy continuous live music on multiple stages, captivating street performers, and a dedicated kids' zone with crafts and face painting. Browse a juried art show,...

Join Tudor Place for their annual Trick or Treat event, a delightful fall celebration perfect for families. Children can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including creative fall-themed crafts and an exciting potion-making science experiment. Festive face painting adds to...

Experience a unique Halloween celebration at the National Capital Trolley Museum with Trolley-ween. This family-friendly event features spook-tacular streetcars, offering a festive and memorable way to enjoy the holiday. Advanced general admission tickets are required.

Join the Rosslyn BID for a spooktacular Howl-O-Ween event at Gateway Park. This dog-friendly evening features a lively atmosphere with pet-themed vendors, a bar for pet parents, and the highly anticipated annual dog costume contest. It's the perfect opportunity for...

Celebrate autumn at the Rosslyn Fall Fest, a free event packed with seasonal delights. Enjoy local brews, live music from Rock Creek Kings and Blair's West, and fun pumpkin decorating activities. Indulge in delicious food truck offerings and seasonal treats,...

Six Flags America transforms into a festive fall wonderland for Kids Boo Fest, a family-friendly daytime event. Attendees can enjoy a dedicated Trick-or-Treat Trail, meet costumed characters, and delight in live shows like the 'Monster Mash Bash' and 'Wolfie's Howl-O-Ween...

Celebrate Halloween at Water Park with a festive trick-or-treat event on October 31st, featuring candy, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Explore the Fall Pumpkin Patch from mid-October to early November, and enjoy live music on select dates. Seasonal food and...

Join Jennie the Cat on a delightful Halloween adventure as she navigates the idea of being a 'scary cat.' This heartwarming show features cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music. Discover new friends and spectacular tricks, including skateboarding, shadow puppetry,...

Gather 'round the campfire for a 'Spooky Animals Campfire' event at Gulf Branch Nature Center. This family-friendly program offers an evening of old-fashioned fun with engaging activities, including stories, games, and songs. Enjoy complimentary S'mores as you connect with nature...

Gather for a delightful session of family-friendly Halloween stories at the Aurora Hills Center. This event is perfect for all ages, offering a chance to enjoy classic spooky tales in a welcoming atmosphere.

All ages can enjoy the Halloween Eye Spy Trains at Wheaton Regional Park and Cabin John Regional Park. Riders receive a special card to spot seasonal items like pumpkins and ghosts along the decorated tracks. The train stations, 'Día de...

Bring your costumed canine companions to historic Old Town Alexandria for a delightful trick-or-treat adventure. Local boutiques will be handing out goodies to your four-legged friends. It's a free event, making it a perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your...

Join the Arlington Trunk or Treat for a festive family event where children can trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. This walk-through experience offers timed entry slots to ensure a smooth flow, with a special Sensory Hour available for a more...

Join the Arlington 2nd Ward for a festive Halloween party! This community event is open to everyone, offering an evening of seasonal fun and neighborly connection. It's a perfect opportunity for families and individuals to come together and celebrate the...

Join an engaging Halloween-themed family campfire at Long Branch Nature Center. This event offers a delightful evening of old-fashioned fun, featuring captivating stories, special animal guests, lively games, and sing-alongs. Participants can also enjoy roasting s'mores, making it a memorable...

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Old Firehouse's Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat! This family-friendly event promises a night filled with live music, engaging games, thrilling contests, and an abundance of candy. Families are invited to...

Dive into a unique Halloween experience where you can pick your own pumpkin right out of a swimming pool! After selecting your perfect gourd, get creative and decorate it. The fun continues with swimming, exciting floating and underwater obstacle courses,...

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center's Monster Mash. This event is perfect for teens aged 14-17, offering a fun-filled night with music, games, and complimentary pizza and drinks. It's a great opportunity to socialize and...

Embark on a delightful Halloween adventure at the Robinson Nature Center, where nature's wonders are revealed through engaging stations. Children can create potions with a witch, enjoy captivating puppet shows, and participate in themed sensory play and crafts. The event...

Montpelier Farms invites visitors to its annual Fall Festival, a vibrant celebration of autumn with a plethora of activities for all ages. Get lost in a sprawling 7-acre corn maze, enjoy scenic hayrides, and meet friendly farm animals. Kids will...

Get ready for a spooktacular family-friendly Halloween celebration at Alexandria Fall-O-Ween! This vibrant festival at John Carlyle Square Park features a delightful array of handmade arts and crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and engaging activities for all ages. Highlights include a...

Get ready for a rockin' good time at the School of Rock Columbia's 2025 Halloween Party & Jam! This event promises thrills, chills, and killer tunes with a special performance by the House Band. Attendees can enjoy fun games, a...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Falls Church Halloween Carnival! This free, outdoor event at Cherry Hill Park is perfect for children up to 11 years old and their families. Enjoy exciting carnival games, a thrilling costume contest,...

Celebrate spooky season at National Harbor's annual Harbor Halloween! Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, a special screening of 'Hocus Pocus,' and a creative pumpkin carving contest. Don't forget to bring your costumed pets for the Pet Pawrade. Children in costume ride...

Step into a world of spooky fun at Monster Mini Golf in Columbia, MD. This indoor attraction features an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with animated monsters and lively music. Beyond the greens, explore a vibrant arcade with classic and...

Discover a world of scientific wonder and Halloween thrills at the 10th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo. This electrifying event invites curious minds of all ages to explore over 100 interactive STEAM stations, featuring hands-on experiments and captivating demonstrations from...

Get ready to be lost in the magic of the Maryland Corn Maze at Maryland Sunrise Farm! For 2025, they're transforming the fields into 'The Land of Oz' with a wicked twist. Navigate an expansive 8-acre corn maze, featuring interactive...

Experience the magic of fall at Clark's Elioak Farm's annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival. Wander through hay bale mazes, enjoy a friendly ghost hayride, and pick out the perfect pumpkin. Kids can delight in gem mining, train rides, and...

Homestead Gardens invites families to create lasting memories at their Fall Festival Weekends. This event offers a nostalgic journey with activities like hayrides, pony rides, and a hay maze. Children can enjoy bounce houses, an obstacle course, and pumpkin painting,...

Bridgeway Community Church hosts CandyFest, a free Halloween-alternative event offering a safe and fun environment for families. Attendees can enjoy a generous amount of free candy, including options for those with allergies. The event also features a variety of games,...

Embrace the spooky spirit with the Spooky Season PokeFair, a Halloween-themed Pokémon event. Attendees can dive into Pokémon trivia, compete in trading card and video game tournaments, and embark on a Halloween scavenger hunt. The event also features a vibrant...

Step right up to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, a beloved tradition since 1949! This expansive 62-acre event features over 50 buildings filled with thousands of animals, offering a true taste of agricultural heritage. Families can enjoy thrilling carnival rides,...

Join the Great Falls community for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Village Centre Green. This free event features a thrilling Haunted House, a fun-filled Trick-or-Treat session, and a delightful Pet Parade with a costume contest. Enjoy festive music and capture...

Get ready for a monstrously good time at the Brick-or-Treat Monster Party! Families can dive into Halloween fun with LEGO® Monsters, brew magical potions, hunt for hidden monsters in MINIWORLD®, and enjoy interactive games. Don't miss the exclusive 4D movie,...

Join the third annual Pumpkin Palooza at Miller Branch Library on November 22nd for a festive celebration. Bring your pumpkins to be composted, enjoy games, and savor treats from food trucks. It's a perfect fall event for the community.

Experience a unique Halloween celebration at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Children can collect candy while dressed in costume, and families can enjoy 18th-century entertainment, historical demonstrations, and activities like soap-making. Meet costumed interpreters of George and Martha Washington and participate...

Step back in time at George Washington's Mount Vernon for their Fall Harvest Family Days. Experience authentic 18th-century demonstrations, from wheat-treading in the iconic 16-sided barn to colonial crafts and cooking. Meet historical interpreters, explore the farm, and enjoy traditional...