This Halloween Weekend have FUN and be SAFE! Everyone take the safety measures needed to have the best Halloween!
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) wants to ensure that trick or treaters have a safe and fun Halloween, particularly since it will be dark during many of the festivities. Visit MCDOT to learn more on how to Be Seen on Halloween!
Top 5 Events in Montgomery County for a Happy Halloween Weekend 🎃
There were so many exciting events that I had to include some Bonus Events from some of the same Organization!
🎃 1. 2022 Pumpkin Rock N’ Roll | October 30 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 1. 2022 | Free Admission / RSVP Online | Kensington
Join us for the 2022 Pumpkin Rock N’ Roll! On Sunday, October 30th, Warner Circle Park in Kensington, MD will be transformed into a full-blown Halloween extravaganza. Enjoy family-friendly attractions including live musical performances, pumpkin derby race, food trucks, and a hay maze.
🎃 2a. Not So Spooky Skate | October 28 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cabin John 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wheaton
Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Montgomery Parks is hosting Ice skate into Halloween at the Not So Spooky Skate. Skaters should come in costume so they can trick or treat at the rink and participate in the Halloween costume parade. Beginners welcome. Registration required. Ages 3 – 12. $12
🎃 2b. Halloween Eye Spy Trains | Every Saturday and Sunday in October | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Rockville & Wheaton
Cabin John Miniature Train, 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Wheaton Miniature Train, 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Montgomery Parks is hosting the Halloween Eye Spy Trains Board this miniature train at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks to ride through “Trainsylvania.” Riders receive an “Eye Spy” card with seasonal items to find along the tracks during the ride.
🎃 3a. Campfire Time: Carving Pumpkin Critters | October 29 | 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. | Wheaton
Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Turn your pumpkin into a bat, spider, or other scary critters. One pumpkin, safety carving tools, scoopers, additional decorating supplies and design suggestions will be provided for each registered attendee. Registration is required. Ages 6 and older. $7.
🎃 3b. Creepy Critters After Dark | October 30 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Bethesda
Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Snakes, spiders, toads…celebrate nature’s creepiest members with a special presentation featuring live animal ambassadors. Afterward, venture into the woods to look for nocturnal animals. The evening will end around a campfire, roasting a marshmallow treat. Costumes encouraged. Registration is required. Ages 5 and older. $8.
🎃 4a. Floating Pumpkin Patch | October 29 | 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Olney | October 29 & 30 |10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. North Bethesda
Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave., Olney
Eunice Kennedy and Sargeant Shriver Aquatic Center, 5900 Executive Blvd., North Bethesda
Montgomery County Recreation is hosting the Floating Pumpkin Patch. Ever picked a pumpkin in a swimming pool? For $5 per person, children ages 2-12 years will have the chance to swim around to pick a pumpkin and then decorate it. Events will take place at the Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave., Olney, from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29; and at the Eunice Kennedy and Sargeant Shriver Aquatic Center, 5900 Executive Blvd., North Bethesda from 10 a.m-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.
🎃 4b. Halloween Howl Dance | October 29 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Olney
Saturday, Oct. 29. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Therapeutic Recreation Saturday Night Social: Halloween Howl Dance. Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. Annual Halloween costume extravaganza. Special event for ages 15 and up with disabilities will feature a DJ, dancing, games, pizza and other refreshments. Pre-registration is encouraged.
🎃 4c. Halloween Howl Dance | October 29 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Olney
Monday, Oct. 31. 5-7 p.m. Bette Carol Thompson Scotland. Fall Harvest Festival. 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac. Costume contest, giveaways, arts and crafts.
🎃 5. Halloween Howl | October 29 | 9 p.m. – 12 p.m. | Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812
Glen Echo Park Partnership & Newmyer Flyer Present Halloween Howl! This is a Halloween Howl dance party featuring live band performances of the greatest Halloween hits from the last 50 years, plus costumed performers!
