Howard Community College's Fall Job & Internship Fair - Students, alumni, and community members are invited to connect with employers offering internships, part-time roles, and full-time opportunities across a variety of industries. All majors and experience levels are welcome. Starts at 10am.

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.

Double Ninth Festival @ North Laurel 50+ Center - Double Ninth Festival is known as the Chongyang Festival. It is also called Senior Day. That is a traditional Chinese holiday held on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. CASA designates Thursday, October 22nd, as a time to honor and care for the elderly, and to share the joy and happiness of senior life at 50+ centers.

A History of Maryland Witches at the Museum @ Museum of Howard County History - In Maryland, 12 people were accused of felony witchcraft. Four died. Learn their stories and delve into the liminal of the Free State, starting in the 1600s and coming into present day. Our popular presentation returns to the haunted Museum of Howard County History to kick off fall. There's plenty of room to park your broomstick on Mt. Misery. Feel free to wear your witchy hat or mysterious cloak.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil 2026 - Join us as we acknowledge survivors, honor the memory of DV victims, and envision a world free from violence at HopeWorks of Howard County from 7-8pm.

Trick or Treat Turf Valley Towne Square - Dress your Halloween best for trick-or-treating at our participating stores and restaurants! The event runs from 5:30-7 p.m., while supplies last (visitors are encouraged to arrive at the event start time).

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.

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 - “Turner” Dean of Magic will be performing 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.

Halloween-Themed Pet Portraits @ Ellicott City 50+ Center - Calling all pet lovers! Tina Stout from Visiting Angels will be offering free pet portraits right here at the Ellicott City 50+ Center. Feel free to dress your cuties in their favorite costume. Portraits are free of charge, and you will get a digital copy of the photo. Book your Halloween themed pet portrait at the center today. Sign up for this fun, furry or not, free portrait, call 410-313-1400.

Movie Night @ Manor Hill Brewing - The first outdoor family movie night at the farm starts at (approximately) 7pm with a showing of Monsters Inc. Bring a blanket or lawn chair!

Novel Refuge Book Fair @ Sapwood Cellars - This weekend, Friday (12-8), Saturday (12-8), and Sunday (1-8), Novel Refuge will be at Sapwood Cellars with an exciting variety of new and used books, accessories, tote bags, and more! The Novel Refuge is a 100% volunteer run nonprofit based in Fulton. Their mission is to keep books, jigsaw puzzles, and board games out of landfills and in circulation, while raising funds for local refugee resettlement services. Their current beneficiary is Homes Not Borders, located in Silver Spring.

Haunted Trail at Hobbit's Glen - Take a stroll through the self-guided walking trail filled with glowing lights, festive decorations, and spooky sounds around every corner. Enjoy complimentary treats and activities, including candy, hot cocoa, apple cider, mini pumpkin painting, and more. FREE.

The Haunted Experience @ Rockburn Branch Park - For ages 7+, for $10 at the gate, enjoy a spooky hayride through the eerie trails to the ghostly dwelling deep in the woods. Enjoy haunting tales of ghosts and goblins that tingle the spine! Both Friday and Saturday times are available.

Elkridge Volunteer Fire Dept. Food Truck Fridays - Every Friday until October 30th, a variety of food trucks will be there from 4:30-7:30pm. They list the food trucks attending each week and it’s usually a very big turnout.

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.

Drug Take Back Day - Dispose of unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medications today, during National Drug Take Back Day. You can go to HCPD’s Northern District Headquarters from 10am-2pm, or there are drop boxes open year-round at four HoCo locations (incl. the Northern District Headquarters).

Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees (All Ages) @ Robinson Nature Center - Both Saturday and Sunday, join us on an adventure where nature’s “tricks” are revealed at delightful stations among the trees. Make a potion with a witch and delight in Halloween-inspired puppet shows. Make crafts and enjoy themed sensory play. Morning trail activities are designed for ages 0-4 years; afternoon trail activities are designed for ages 5 years +. Must register.

Floating Pumpkin Patch (3-11 yrs) @ Roger Carter C.C. - Join us for a thrilling time with your family and friends. Jump into the heated pool to find your floating pumpkin. Enjoy games, crafts and refreshments. Come dressed in costume, but don’t forget your bathing suit! Preregistration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (under 5 yrs must have a parent within arm’s reach in the pool). $17pp.

Craft & Makers Market at Historic Oakland - From 10am-3pm, enjoy a beautiful fall day shopping at Historic Oakland. A free admission event featuring talented vendors showcasing and selling their handcrafted items, including art, jewelry, and home goods ... and so much more. Admission is FREE however we kindly ask you bring a canned or non-perishable good to fill up our TC Community Food Pantry ... just in time for the holidays!

Celebration of the Arts in Howard County @ Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center - One of Howard County’s premier fundraising events and an important showcase for local performing and visual artists who help enhance our quality of life. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of art and entertainment featuring culinary delights courtesy of local restaurants, a fine art auction of local artwork, and incredible performances by rising and guest stars. This event is Howard County Arts Council’s main source of private and corporate funding and helps to support our grant and scholarship programs, as well as our education programs for children and adults throughout the year. 

Reckless 4 Wellness @ Reckless Shepherd - 10am to 2pm, they’re bringing together local wellness professionals, fitness, yoga, food, drinks, and a whole lot of community — all while giving back to Zaching Against Cancer.

Pookie Trot 2026 - The Pookie Trot 5k Walk/Run is in honor of Amy ‘Pooks’ Armstrong — a beautiful 28-year old daughter, sister and friend whose life was tragically cut short by relationship abuse. The run is held at Reservoir H.S. starting at 9am and in partnership with the One Love Foundation.

Frightreads Book Festival 6 @ HoCo Fairgrounds - Terrify yourself at Fright Reads Book Festival! This two-day festival (Sat & Sun) of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and thrillers will have you screaming with delight! Featuring authors, actors, artists, and creators of all kinds, this event is family-friendly and full of spine-tingling fun!

29th Anniversary Party @ Sonoma’s - The 29th Anniversary of Sonoma’s in Columbia! We’re celebrating with a crab feast, with Scotty P from Jah Works playing in the afternoon and Sons Of Pirates starting at 7PM.

Trunk or Treat @ Columbia SportsPark - Come out to CA's annual Trunk or Treat event from 3-6pm. Bring the whole family, in costume, for an afternoon of Halloween fun and festive activities. Kids can participate in mini Halloween-themed physical challenges to earn prizes, while everyone enjoys a variety of games and activities, including snowball fights, plastic axe throwing, bean bag toss, and more. FREE.

Wanderland Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival - From noon until 5pm at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, enjoy beer, wine, spirits, cider, food, makers, and outdoor experiences spread across the park. $55 for tasters, $20 for explorers and kids 12 and under free.

Nite Bite Fishing - For $5, you can fish at night at Centennial Lake starting at 6pm until midnight.

Mikey & Mel’s Cruise In - The final monthly classic car meetup at Mikey & Mel’s is this weekend from 9am-noon.

Clarksville Commons Farmer’s Market - Today from 9am to 1pm with guest vendor Free Mom Hugs and live music by Occasional Harmonies.

Old Ellicott City Farmers Market - The final Seasonal Farmers Market at Tiber Park is from 9am to 1pm with nearly a dozen 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.

KidSpace Movie Night @ Columbia Gym - Kids 4-13 of CA members can enjoy a movie, free activities, pizza, and popcorn from 6pm to 9pm. Unfortunately, CA doesn’t seem to list the movie being shown!

Halloween Ice Skate @ Columbia Ice Rink - Celebrate the season on the ice at Columbia Ice Rink's Halloween Public Skate! Come dressed in a 'safe-to-skate' costume and receive FREE popcorn, while supplies last.

Howl-O-Ween @ Brookeville Beer Farm - From 1-4 PM for our annual Pet Costume Contest 🎃 Spend the afternoon with adorable pups, fall fun, and live music from Just South of Reckless from 3-6 PM! 👻 Costumes are encouraged for pets and owners! Winners announced at 4 PM!

Downtown Columbia Maker Faire @ Merriweather Park - From noon to 4pm, Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Join us for family friendly workshops, demonstrations, and presentations on painting, sculpting, robotics, digital art, and so much more!

Trunk or Treat @ Bethany United Methodist Church - From 3:30pm-5:30pm, get dressed up and head to the back parking lot of the church for decorated trunks, plenty of treats, and lots of Halloween fun!

Happy Haunted Hayride (2-7 yrs) @ Rockburn Branch Park - It’s from 2-4pm, and it’s cute, it’s friendly and not so scary. This hayride is for fun – not fright!

Savage 7K Run/1 Mile Historic Walk - Limited to 250 participants, this annual run/walk fundraiser supports the maintenance and restoration of Baldwin Hall. This year’s proceeds will fund a new exterior sign, curtain for the stage, and a gas insert for the fireplace!

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.

A Very Spooky Halloween and Treat Street 10/27 - Head to Claret Hall from 6-8pm in Clarksville and you can enjoy a spooky season evening of family-friendly fun with three magic show performances and trick-or-treating around the Village Center. Enjoy a magic show at Claret Hall with magician Michael Chamberlin (shows at 6, 6:45, and 7:30), visit our pumpkin patch, and take part in seasonal activities. Trick-or-treat at participating retailers around the Village Center while supplies last.

Halloween Atomic Trivia @ HoCo Brew Hive 10/28 - Next Wednesday, the annual Halloween trivia night returns to HoCo Brew Hive starting at 7pm.

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.