Eldersburg Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

44 family-friendly fall activities in Eldersburg and nearby

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat on Main Street)

Trick or Treat on Main Street

Sun, Oct 25

Sykesville

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

Howard County Truck or Treat

Sat, Oct 10

Cooksville 8 mi $

Trick-or-treat from decorated trucks and emergency vehicles.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Larriland Farm Fall Festivities)

Larriland Farm Fall Festivities

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Woodbine 10 mi $

Family-owned pick-your-own farm featuring seasonal crops, hayrides, and mazes.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Main Street Fall Festival)

Main Street Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 10

Sykesville Free

Celebrates global harvest traditions with cultural demonstrations, live performers, and crafts.

BARCStoberfest

Sat, Oct 24

Baltimore 21 mi

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Butler's Orchard 46th Annual Pumpkin Festival)

Butler's Orchard 46th Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Germantown 19 mi

Features hayrides, jump pads, corn mazes, and pick-your-own pumpkins.

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 12 mi $

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

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 15 mi $

Nature-themed Halloween stations and activities for all ages.

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 22 mi Free

Glowing community lantern parade and Dia de Los Muertos celebration.

ZooBOO! at The Maryland Zoo

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Baltimore 17 mi

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

Tails on the Rails

Sun, Oct 25

Baltimore 19 mi $$

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

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

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Germantown October Fest)

Germantown October Fest

Sat, Oct 10

Germantown 23 mi

Features a parade, beer garden, live music, and free carnival.

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest

Sep 4 – Nov 1

Mt. Airy 16 mi $$

Over 65 farm attractions including a seven-acre corn maze.

Das Best Pumpkin Fest & Carnival

Sat, Oct 10

Lutherville 17 mi $

Features a 700-pound pumpkin drop, carnival rides, and family activities.

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 18 mi Free

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

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Cornfusion Corn Maze 2026)

Cornfusion Corn Maze 2026

Sep 12 – Oct 25

Manchester 22 mi $$

Under the Big Top circus-themed maze with family farm attractions.

ArBOOretum

Oct 29 – Oct 30

Baltimore 16 mi $

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

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve)

Fall Festival at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve

Sat, Oct 17

Windsor Mill 10 mi Free

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

CandyFest

Sat, Oct 31

Columbia 14 mi Free

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

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

Sat, Oct 31

Timonium 17 mi Free

Trick-or-treating featuring a decorated car contest with prizes.

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 14 mi Free

Features a live performance showcase by School of Rock Columbia.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Lantern Night at The Fire Museum of Maryland)

Lantern Night at The Fire Museum of Maryland

Sat, Oct 24

Lutherville 18 mi

See fire apparatus lit by kerosene lanterns alongside period reenactors.

CandyFEST

Fri, Oct 30

Owings Mills 8 mi Free

Family-friendly Halloween alternative featuring games, prizes, music, and candy.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat)

ALA Liberty Unit 122 Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Owings Mills 9 mi Free

Family trunk-or-treat featuring games, candy, prizes, and costumes.

October Harvest Fest

Fri, Oct 30

Baltimore 16 mi Free

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

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat)

Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Baltimore 22 mi Free

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

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Spooky Season PokeFair: The Shadow Ball)

Spooky Season PokeFair: The Shadow Ball

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Gaithersburg 23 mi Free

A two-day Pokémon-themed Halloween celebration featuring tournaments, vendors, and cosplay.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Spooky Halloween Mini Golf)

Spooky Halloween Mini Golf

Sat, Oct 24

Gaithersburg 23 mi $

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

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24

Elkridge 17 mi Free

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

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 18 mi Free

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

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 18 mi Free

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

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 18 mi $

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

Mommy & Me Pumpkin Party

Sat, Sep 26

Baltimore 20 mi $$

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

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 17 mi $$

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

Trolleyween Weekend

Sat, Oct 24

Colesville 22 mi

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

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Annual Trick or Treat Festival at Warehouse Cinemas!)

Annual Trick or Treat Festival at Warehouse Cinemas!

Mon, Oct 26

Frederick 26 mi $

Haunted Hallway, trick-or-treat vendor spaces, and costume contests for charity.

Pumpkin Painting

Sat, Oct 10

North Bethesda 26 mi Free

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

Halloween Crafts

Mon, Oct 26

White Hall 28 mi

Spooktacular hands-on family crafting supported by Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Halloween Story Time

Fri, Oct 23

White Hall 28 mi

Costume-friendly family gathering featuring seasonal stories, songs, and a craft.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Weber's Farm Fall Harvest Days)

Weber's Farm Fall Harvest Days

Parkville 22 mi $$

Seasonal farm festival with diverse family activities.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Howard County Pumpkin Palooza)

Howard County Pumpkin Palooza

Ellicott City 11 mi Free

Compost your pumpkins and reduce landfill waste

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!)

School of Rock Columbia's Halloween Party & Jam!

Columbia 17 mi Free

Rockin' Halloween party with costume contest and live music.

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 20 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event at the library

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween Story TimeWhite Hall

Sat24Oct BARCStoberfestBaltimore

Sat24Oct Halloween Tricks, Treats and TreesColumbia

Sat24Oct The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & FestivalBaltimore

Sat24Oct Lantern Night at The Fire Museum of MarylandLutherville

Sat24Oct Spooky Season PokeFair: The Shadow BallGaithersburg

Other Halloween categories in Eldersburg

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

EldersburgHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties23 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

EldersburgHaunted Experiences5 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

EldersburgHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

EldersburgUnique Halloween Events18 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Eldersburg

Eldersburg families can find Halloween fun across Carroll County and into nearby towns. Explore events from farm festivals like Gaver Farm Fall Fest to community trick-or-treats.

If you prefer a downtown experience, Main Street in Ellicott City hosts Trick or Treat on Main Street, while many events are centered around agricultural settings or local parks.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

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