College Park Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

31 family-friendly fall activities in College Park and nearby

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 $

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

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 16 – Oct 18

Washington 7 mi $$

After-hours trick-or-treating, skeleton scenes, and indoor animal exhibit access.

NoMa PumpkinPalooza

Washington 6 mi Free

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

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 31

Alexandria 14 mi $

Pick your perfect pumpkin right from the water.

Rosslyn Howl-O-Ween

Fri, Oct 23

Arlington 10 mi

Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with a costume contest and pet vendors.

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

Rosslyn Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 3

Arlington 10 mi Free

Neighborhood block party with live music, axe throwing, and pumpkin decorating.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Village at Shirlington Halloween Trick or Treat Trail)

Village at Shirlington Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Sat, Oct 24

Arlington 13 mi Free

Trick-or-treating trail at participating shops and restaurants with candy and prizes.

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 7 mi Free

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

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Trick or Treat at Tudor Place)

Trick or Treat at Tudor Place

Sat, Oct 31

Washington 9 mi $$

Outdoor trick-or-treating, crafts, and games in historic Georgetown gardens.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street)

Trick or Treat Beyond Market Street

Sun, Oct 25

Reston 23 mi

Daytime trick-or-treating for little ghouls and goblins.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing 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 $

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 7 mi Free

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

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Old Firehouse's Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat)

Old Firehouse's Festival of Frights and Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

McLean 14 mi Free

Free family trunk-or-treat with live music, games, contests, and candy

Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Oct 31

Alexandria 14 mi $$

Family fall celebration featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, and games.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival)

Oakland Mills Association Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 3

Columbia 16 mi Free

Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.

Pumpkin Painting

Sat, Oct 10

North Bethesda 11 mi Free

Includes pumpkin decorating and a same-day complimentary brunch voucher for kids.

Spooky Halloween Mini Golf

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 17 mi $

18 holes of mini golf plus face painting, crafts, and candy

Haunted Trip

Fri, Oct 16

McLean 14 mi $$$

Haunted evening journey exclusively for 5th through 8th graders.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating)

Kids’ Club Workshop – Spooky Pumpkin Decorating

Sun, Oct 4

Severna Park 22 mi $

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

The Harvest Circle: Fall Equinox Celebration

Sat, Sep 26

Washington 8 mi $$

Community gathering featuring a cacao ceremony, somatic movement, and sound healing.

Trolleyween Weekend

Sat, Oct 24

Colesville 9 mi

Unlimited historic streetcar rides and a themed scavenger hunt with prizes.

Halloween on the Farm

Fri, Oct 23

Herndon 26 mi $

Trick-or-treat, visit farm animals, and explore a decorated farmhouse.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Trick or Treat on Main Street)

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Sun, Oct 25

Sykesville 27 mi

Community trick-or-treating with local merchants and Sykesville Police.

ArBOOretum

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Baltimore 29 mi $

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

Family Pumpkin Carving

Sat, Oct 24

Woodbridge 29 mi $

Carving tools and a pumpkin are provided for each registered participant.

Halloween Eye Spy Trains

Bethesda 12 mi $

Halloween Eye Spy train ride with themed stations

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade)

North Hills Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Silver Spring Free

24th Annual community Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure)

Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

Glen Echo 11 mi $$

Heartwarming Halloween story with interactive puppets.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Trunk or Treat Extravaganza)

Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Washington 8 mi Free

Safe community trunk-or-treat event

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch)

Rosedale Conservancy Pumpkin Carving Party & Pumpkin Patch

Washington 8 mi $

Community pumpkin carving party with provided supplies

Halloween at Water Park

Arlington 11 mi $$

Trick-or-treating and pumpkin patch at a water park.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Boo at the ZooWashington

Fri16Oct Haunted TripMcLean

Sat17Oct Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + SipMount Rainier

Other Halloween categories in College Park

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

College ParkHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties38 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

College ParkHaunted Experiences7 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

College ParkHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

College ParkUnique Halloween Events22 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in College Park

The Washington area presents its popular Boo at the Zoo event, a major draw for families. For local experiences, consider the College Park Aviation Museum's Family Flights & Frights, offering an indoor adventure.

Beyond these, find various neighborhood gatherings and town festivals scattered throughout nearby communities, some ticketed and others free.

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31 family-friendly fall activities in College Park and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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