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Clocks go back an hour Sunday at 2am (a good reminder to change your smoke detector batteries too)! You’re getting an extra hour of sleep… unless you have little kids (especially if they snuck lots of candy while trick or treating)! Good luck. 🤣🤣
Today is also the last day of early voting. Here are the early voting centers. After today, you’ll have to show up to the booth on Tuesday and you can find the closest location here. (and HCPSS schools are closed)
🎃 Halloween night looks dry but chilly once the sun goes down, dropping into the 40s, so plan costumes with room for a warm layer underneath! Things could change by Saturday but it’s looking like a chilly one!
— Jim Wang
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Local Business
Sho Nuf Turkey’s Last Thanksgiving?
This may be the last year Sho Nuf Turkeys will be sold. 😔 The owners sold the property to Greenebaum Enterprises in 2020 and have been leasing it since. But without a lease after this year, it’s quite possible it will soon become developed into homes. You can still get their turkeys at Boarman’s, David’s Natural Market, and MOM’s Organic Market.
Fun Things To Do
As always, confirm events before you go, sometimes they change, get cancelled, etc.
Today
Pop Culture and Popcorn Trivia Event @ Museum of Howard County History - $10 to compete in Halloween trivia at 6pm with prizes including EC Pop’s special “Museum Munch” popcorn blend! Categories will include General knowledge, Horror Films & Gothic Literature, Halloween History, and Howard County History.
Bain 50+ Walktober 2026 - Please join us on Thursday, October 29 @ 11 am for our 5th Annual Walktober Event. Walk & talk with students from Harper's Choice Middle School followed by light snacks and refreshments. Shorter & longer route options will be available.
Laurel Farmer’s Market - Every Thursday through October 29th from 3pm-7pm, the Laurel Farmer’s Market has locally grown produce and unique handmade goods. Their schedule even lists which vendors will be there each week.
Charm City Run Club w. Black Flag Brewing - All paces welcome for a fun run and or walk, start and end at the store, go for a 2-3 mile run or walk, and receive a coupon for a discount at Black Flag Brewing.
Mahjong @ Sapwood Cellars - From 6:30-8:30pm, pull up a chair and mahj with us! From private lessons to lively group games, Mahjong Rainbow makes it easy to learn, play, and connect! No experience needed, just good vibes and open hearts.
Thursday Trivia in the Loft @ Dive Bar & Grille - Starting at 7pm, Dive Bar and Grille and Charm City Trivia present Thursday Trivia in the Loft.
Family Fun Day @ Columbia Mall - Mr. Jon & Friends Halloween Dance Party w/Costumes will be from 10-11am at the center court.
Trivia Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Thursday starting at 6:30pm with prizes to the top three teams of 1-6 people.
Karaoke @ Oversea Distillery - Every Thursday night is Karaoke night at Oversea, starts at 8:30pm.
Friday
Halloween Fitness Dance Party @ Ellicott City 50+ Center - Put on your favorite costume and join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and spooky fun! Come ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate with friends—costumes are encouraged! Tricks and Treats will be provided for everyone, so come enjoy a little Halloween magic!
Spook-tacular @ Merriweather District - The 6th annual Spook-tacular includes a trick or treat trail with retailers from 6-8pm, followed by live music, dancing, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, games, glitter tattoo artist, interactive photo ops, and watch contestants show off their costumes on the Halloween catwalk at 7:15pm. Be one of the 1st 250 guests to check in at the Guest Services tent to claim a complimentary Trick-or-Treat signature bag.
Halloween Teen Public Ice Skate @ Columbia Ice Rink - Teens, from 9pm-11pm, celebrate the spooky season on the ice at Columbia Ice Rink's Halloween Teen Public Ice Skate! Come dressed in a 'safe-to-skate' costume and receive FREE popcorn, while supplies last.
Haunted Hallways (14-17 yrs) @ Harriett Tubman C.C. - From 7-10pm, join in a night of games, music, snacks, and more! Pizza and drinks provided. Costumes with a mask are not permitted. Participants not allowed to re-enter after exiting. Volunteers welcome. Preregistration for event attendees is recommended. Limited registrations accepted at the door. $5pp.
Halloween Music Bingo @ East Columbia 50+ Center - From 3-5:30pm, instead of numbers you'll listen to music and mark the songs on your bingo card. All of the music will feature Halloween-themed songs and spooky favorites! Dress up as your favorite music artist or wear your favorite Halloween costume. $5 for 1 Mingo Card, $1 for an extra card (cash only on the day of the event).
Elkridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Food Truck Fridays - This is the final Food Truck Friday, when a variety of food trucks will be there from 4:30-7:30pm. They list the food trucks attending each week.
Half Price Fridays @ National Aquarium - After 5pm, enjoy half priced tickets at the National Aquarium all year long.
Karaoke @ The Trolley Stop - Fridays at 9:30pm hosted by Kelly Secret.
Saturday
Bike with a Cop - Join HCPD’s Community Outreach & Pathways (COPS) officers for a FREE event on Saturday from 9am-noon at the Wilde Lake Playground and Barn (10101 Pasture Gate Lane, Columbia)! All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own bike and helmet. Halloween costumes are welcome.
Halloween @ Manor Hill Brewing - Open normally for Halloween and get 15% off your bill if you’re in costume! Candy will be passed out for kids and adults.
Trick or Treat on Main Street @ Old Ellicott City - From 4-6pm, trick-or-treat your way through Old Ellicott City. Stop by your favorite Main Street merchants for Halloween treats along the way. Start at Tiber Park with Kiewit, then visit the Howard County Fire Department at La Palapa, and finish at Phoenix and The Wine Bin with the Howard County Police Department. Come in costume, bring your candy bag, and get ready for a fun-filled afternoon on Main Street!
Halloween Party @ Sapwood Cellars - Along with beer themed variants they will be offering a food special and free Tarot Card readings! Wear a costume for 10%-off Halloween Beer Pours, we will be awarding prizes (family contest at 4 PM so there is plenty of time for trick or treating) for best overall costume at 7 PM.
Halloween Family Ice Skate @ Columbia Ice Rink - From 2-4pm, celebrate the spooky season on the ice at Columbia Ice Rink's Halloween Family Public Ice Skate! Come dressed in a 'safe-to-skate' costume and receive FREE popcorn, while supplies last.
Clarksville Commons Farmer’s Market - From 9am to 1pm with guest vendor Global Save Soil Movement and live music by Steven Neugeboren. Kids can also trick or treat with participating vendors!
Downtown Silver Spring Freshfarm Farmers Market - Veterans Plaza from 9am-1pm, the year round market features local vendors offering everything from seasonal fruits and vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, artisanal breads, goat cheese, meats, honey, cut flowers, pastries, preserves, and more.
Sunday
Butler’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival - The last day of the pumpkin festival! It runs 9am to 6pm in Germantown, with pumpkins, hayrides, giant slides, live music and farm animals.
Autumn LEGO Train Garden @ B&O Ellicott City Station Museum - The last day of this too - visit the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum for a new “spooktacular” display! Ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches of all ages are welcome to celebrate the season with their LEGO® Autumn Train Garden.
PHG Fall Family Day on the Trolley Trail - From 9:30am-12:30pm, join Patapsco Heritage Greenway for Family Day on the Trolley Trail! Learn about the Patapsco Valley through hands-on family activities, including finding and identifying stream macroinvertebrates, creating a fall nature project to take home, and exploring history! Free, but RSVP is required for everyone attending.
Ravens Watch Party @ Columbia Lakefront - Watch Ravens play the Bills on a big screen outdoors at the Lakefront starting at 1pm. Pack your chairs or blankets, gather your family and friends, and get ready for an exciting afternoon of football.
Ellicott Distilling Co. Distillery Class - Distill your own bottle of vodka or gin and flavor it with their thousands of flavor combinations or bring your own. Get a custom label, do some trivia, win prizes, eat tacos, and sip on bottomless mimosas! Starts at 10am and ends around 12:30pm.
Upcoming
Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd, polls are open from 7am-8pm and, of course, HCPSS schools are closed.
Free Bingo Night @ Common Kitchen - Every Tuesday at 6pm. You get 6 free bingo cards (and can earn more, ask the bingo caller!) and can win prizes each round like free food and drink and Common Kitchen gift certificates.
Trivia @ Kelsey’s Restaurant - Team Trivia hosts trivia at Kelsey’s every Tuesday starting at 7pm.
Trivia @ Black Flag - Charm City Entertainment hosts trivia at Black Flag Brewing every Tuesday starting at 7pm.
Trivia @ Sapwood Cellars - Cap City hosts trivia at Sapwood Cellars every Tuesday starting at 7pm.
Trivia @ Notch8 Brewery - Every Tuesday is trivia night at Notch8. Sporcle Live Trivia hosts two games at 7pm and again at 8pm.
Weather This Weekend
Friday - 75° | 42° - 🌤️
Saturday - 62° | 43° - 🌤️
Sunday - 65° | 42° - 🌤️
☀️ data from Weather Underground
Local Theatres and Shows
Theater/Company | Show | Dates |
|---|---|---|
SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical | 8/28 - 11/1 | |
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | 10/7 - 11/1 | |
Les Miserables | 10/30 - 1/31 | |
Some Like It Hot | 9/18 - 11/8 | |
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein | 10/7 - 11/8 |
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Live Music, Brunches, & Bar Events
Here are all the places (that I’ve found) that have free live music (or more) in the area - if I am missing your favorite venue, please let me know! (bars may have separate covers)
🎶 Music | ❓ Trivia | 🎭 Comedy | 🍳 Brunch | 🎤 Karaoke
💵 Ticketed or cover
Friday
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Run for Cover - 9pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - Breaking 12 (Halloween Party & Costume Contest) - 7pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - Jah Works - 9pm–12am 💵
🎶 18th & 21st - Ian Trushiem - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Trish & Andy - 4pm–6pm
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Andrew Bell - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Saegin Duo ft. Skyler Parker - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Kavoossi - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - Radio Hero - 8pm–close
🎶 Little Market Café - Aethellis - 6pm–8pm
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Brandt Dunn - 6pm–9:30pm
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Sandra Dean - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - K-Pop Halloween Party - 8pm 💵
Saturday
🎶 Looney’s Pub - Halloween Bash w/ Radio Hero - 9pm–close
🎶 Clarksville Commons - Steven Neugeboren - 9am–1pm
🎶 River Hill Grill - 40 West - 7pm
🎶 Reckless Shepherd - The Slaughter House 2 (sold out) - 9:30pm–1:30am 💵
🎤 Sonoma’s - Spookyoke! Halloween Karaoke - 7pm–11pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Damon Foreman - 6pm–11pm
🎶 Union Jack’s - Halloween Party + costume contest - 11am–2am
🎶 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - Brett Buehler - 8pm–11pm
🎶 Smashing Grapes - Cathy Elliott Garcia - 8pm–11pm
🎶 White Oak Tavern - Michael K - 8pm–10pm
🎶 Little Market Café - Work In Progress - 5pm–7pm
🎶 Bare Bones Grill & Bar - FireKite - 8pm–close
🎶 Kelsey’s Restaurant - Halloween Party w/ DJ Alfie - 6pm–10pm
🎶 Oversea Distillery - Halloween EDM Party w/ DJ KUNAA & friends - 8pm 💵
🎶 Brookeville Beer Farm - Generation Mixtape - 5:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Lone Oak Brewing - Jeff Herbert - 2pm–5pm
Sunday
🎤 Union Jack’s - Karaoke - TBD - 9pm–2am
🍳 Galliano - Jazz Brunch - 11:30am–2:30pm
🍳 Smashing Grapes - Jazz Brunch - 11am–2pm
🍳 Blackwall Barn & Lodge - TBD - 11am–2pm
🍳 White Oak Tavern - Live Jazz Music - 11am–2pm
🎶 18th & 21st - Sidestreet Duo - 5pm–9pm
🎶 Manor Hill Brewing - DT Huber - 2pm–5pm
🎶 Waredaca Brewing - Bill Jones - 2pm–5pm
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