The wait is over—fall is finally here! 🍁
It’s time for colorful leaves, crisp air, pumpkin spice, apple cider and plenty of reasons to get outside. From farm festivals and pumpkin patches to community celebrations, ghost tours and haunted trails, there is so much happening nearby through the end of October.
Here are some fun fall events happening in Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Baltimore County.
Event dates, ticket availability and weather policies may change. Click the event links to confirm the latest information before heading out.
🎃 Anne Arundel County
Homestead Gardens Fall Family Weekends
📅 September 26–November 1 | Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Davidsonville tradition returns with tractor hayrides, barnyard animals, hay mazes, pony rides, pumpkin activities, bounce attractions, live music and seasonal treats. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged.
Homestead Gardens event details
Maryland Renaissance Festival
📅 Weekends through October 25
Travel back to Revel Grove for jousting, costumed performers, music, food, artisan shops and entertainment at one of Maryland’s best-known seasonal celebrations.
Maryland Renaissance Festival details
Great Annapolis Pumpkins
📅 Beginning October 5
Take a fall walk through downtown Annapolis and look for the giant carved pumpkins displayed at several locations, including Dock Street, Maryland Avenue and the Visitors Center.
Great Annapolis Pumpkins details
Station 7 Terror Trail 👻
📅 Select nights beginning October 2
This Davidsonville haunted trail supports the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department. The event includes an outdoor Halloween attraction and a free shuttle from the Davidsonville Park and Ride. Check the schedule and age recommendations before purchasing tickets.
Station 7 Terror Trail details
Tractor Treat at Homestead Gardens 🚜
📅 October 15
Children ages 12 and younger can visit decorated tractors, collect treats, see farm equipment up close and learn about agriculture during this Halloween-themed community event.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Costume Contest
📅 October 17
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks hosts a seasonal scavenger hunt and costume event for families. Visit the county’s website for location, registration and program details.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt details
Maryland Avenue Fall Festival
📅 October 18
Historic Maryland Avenue welcomes fall with local businesses, entertainment, food and Halloween-themed fun in downtown Annapolis.
Maryland Avenue Fall Festival information
Haunted Harbour Day 🎃
📅 October 24
This free, family-friendly Halloween event at Annapolis Harbour Center offers costumes, treats and seasonal activities.
Pumpkin Walk at Hammond-Harwood House
📅 October 30 | 4–6 p.m.
Wear a costume and enjoy this family-friendly Annapolis Halloween tradition at one of the city’s historic homes.
🍎 Howard County
Larriland Farm Fall Festival
📅 September 8–October 31
Pick seasonal produce and enjoy hayrides, mazes and the Boo Barn at this Woodbine farm. Festival admission information and current crop availability are posted online.
Larriland Farm Fall Festival details
Clark’s Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch
📅 September 19–November 8
Visit the petting farm, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, explore Enchanted Forest attractions and enjoy play areas, hay-bale mazes and other fall activities.
Fall For All at Howard Community College
📅 October 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
This free family event includes pumpkin-themed activities, a pumpkin patch, face painting, moon bounces, candy and an inflatable corn maze. No ticket or RSVP is required.
Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival
📅 October 17
Celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods with music, live performances, food, artisans and community exhibitors.
Hispanic Heritage Festival details
Ghost Tours at Historic Savage Mill 👻
📅 Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the fall season
Explore the Mill’s history and reported hauntings during an approximately 90-minute guided tour. The tours are recommended for ages 12 and older, and reservations are required.
Savage Mill Ghost Tour details
Wanderland Craft Beverage Festival
📅 October 24 | Noon–5 p.m.
Spend a fall afternoon in Columbia sampling Maryland craft beverages while enjoying local food, artisans, live music and seasonal atmosphere. This is a ticketed event intended for adults.
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees 🌳
📅 October 24
Howard County offers a nature-centered Halloween program with seasonal activities for all ages. Check the county listing for registration, location and admission details.
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees details
The Haunted Experience
📅 October 24
For ages seven and older, this county recreation program adds a little more fright to the Halloween calendar. Registration and event information are available through Howard County.
The Haunted Experience details
🍁 Baltimore County
Catonsville Fall Festival
📅 September 26 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Browse arts and crafts, enjoy live music and food, and bring the family for children’s activities at The Children’s Home in Catonsville. The scheduled rain date is October 3.
Catonsville Fall Festival details
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm Fall Harvest Days 🍎
📅 September 12–November 8
Celebrate the season in Parkville with barnyard attractions, hayrides, pumpkins, fresh-pressed cider, apple cider doughnuts and bakery favorites. Timed tickets may be purchased online.
Weber’s Fall Harvest Days details
Honey Harvest Festival at Oregon Ridge 🍯
📅 October 4 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Learn about honeybees and the fall harvest while enjoying nature activities and family entertainment at Oregon Ridge Nature Center.
Honey Harvest Festival information
Maryland Fall Home and Garden Show and Craft Show
📅 October 16–18
The Maryland State Fairgrounds welcomes home and outdoor-living exhibits, more than 100 local crafters, family activities and special guest appearances.
Fall Home and Garden Show details
Hereford Fall Festival
📅 October 17–18
This two-day community festival hosted by the Hereford Volunteer Fire Company features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and activities in northern Baltimore County.
Hereford Fall Festival details
Baltimore County Game and Fish Fall Festival
📅 October 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Head to Parkville for an outdoor fall celebration hosted by the Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association.
Fall Fun and Frights 🎃
📅 October 24 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Baltimore County’s Agricultural Center and Farm Park hosts a day of fall activities with a Halloween twist as part of the county’s fall festival lineup.
Baltimore County Recreation and Parks information
Bennett’s Curse Haunted House 👻
📅 Select nights during the Halloween season
For those who want a scarier experience, this indoor Baltimore County haunted attraction offers themed fright experiences. Review the schedule, ticket options and age recommendations before visiting.
🍂 Make the Most of Fall
Whether your perfect fall day includes a pumpkin patch, warm apple cider, handmade crafts, live music or a haunted trail after dark, there is something nearby to enjoy.
Pick a few favorites, invite your family or friends and make time for a little fall fun before October slips away!
Which event are you most excited to visit this season? Share this guide with someone who is ready for pumpkins, festivals and all things fall! 🎃🍎🍁
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