2026 Halloween Events + Trunk or Treats in Harford County

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Written By Ange - The Harford County Mom

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Boo! Looking for Halloween events for kids in Harford County? I've rounded up everything spooky, sweet, and family-friendly happening around Harford County this season, all in one place.

This guide is organized into three sections to make planning easy: Trunk or Treats, Halloween Events, and Library Events. Head over to “Categories to browse” everything by category or area, so you can find what's happening close to home.

A quick note before you head out: event details can change, so please click the link on each listing for the most current info before you go. I'll be checking back and updating this guide all season long, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!

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Happy Halloween! 

Ange

Sponsored By - Basta Pasta Fallston

Basta Pasta Italian Kitchen and Bar in Fallston, MD logo with olive branch. Basta Pasta has transformed their dining room into a festive Halloween wonderland for a fun, spooky backdrop during October. There's also a Halloween scavenger hun for kids!

This year's Halloween guide is sponsored by Basta Pasta Fallston, a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been a Harford County favorite for over twenty years.

Basta Pasta goes all out for the season, transforming its dining room into a festive Halloween wonderland that stays up all October long. Kids can join in on a Halloween scavenger hunt, making every visit a fun, spooky experience.

Letting you in on a little secret…I hear some special guests will be stopping by for a few select dinners and all of their Sunday brunches this October. Follow along on their socials for a few hints!

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🎃 Trunk or Treats

Trunk or Treat – Coppermine - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 3, 2026 | 4 - 7 PM
📘 Facebook: Coppermine in Bel Air

Trunk or Treat – Kara's K-9 Waffles - Whiteford, MD

📅 October 3, 2026 | 5 - 8 PM
📍 4609 Green Marble Rd, Whiteford, MD 21160
📘 Facebook: Kara's K-9 Waffle Treats

Trunk or Treat – Harford County Sheriff's Office - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 9, 2026 | 5 - 8 PM
📍 Harford Community College: 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
📘 Facebook: Harford County Sheriff's Office

Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat – First Baptist Church - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 10, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
📍 219 E Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD 21001
📘 Facebook: First Baptist Church of Aberdeen

Trunk or Treat – Flagship Cinemas - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 17, 2026 | 10 - 1 PM
📍 2408 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
📘 Facebook event: Trunk or Treat at Flagship Cinemas Churchville

Trunk or Treat – Primrose School - Forest Hill, MD

📅 October 17, 2026 | 3 - 5 PM
📍 1657 B Robin Cir, Forest Hill MD 21050
📘 Facebook: Primrose School of Forest Hill

Trunk or Treat – Empire Dojo - Abingdon, MD

📅 October 17, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
📍 3101 Emmorton Rd, Suite A9/10, Abingdon, MD 21009
📘 Facebook: Empire Dojo (registration required)

Trunk or Treat – Pappas Bel Air - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 18, 2026 | 11 - 2 PM
📍 1225 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar Bel Air

Trunk or Treat – UM Upper Chesapeake - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 23, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air, MD, United States, 21014
🚁 Includes a touch a truck + helicopter
🆓 Free event - registration recommended
📘 Facebook: UM Upper Chesapeake Health

Trunk or Treat – Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
📍 109 S Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company

Trick or Treat – American Design and Build - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 10 - 12 PM
📍 221 Gateway Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: American Design and Build

Trunks, Treats, & Tunes – Fallston Barrel House - Fallston, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 11 - 2 PM
📍 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston, MD 21047
📘 Facebook: Fallston Barrel House

Trunk or Treat – Jarrettsville VFW - Forest Hill, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 11 - 2 PM
📍 1714 Morse Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050
📘 Facebook: Jarrettsville VFW Post 8672

✨🎃 Trick or Treat – Downtown Bel Air - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
📍 Downtown Bel Air (Main & Bond Streets)
🆓 Free
🌐 downtownbelair.com

Trunk or Treat – Downtown Aberdeen

📅 October 24, 2026 | 11 - 1 PM
📍Festival Park - 60 N Parke St, Aberdeen, MD 21001
🌐 Event Details

Fall Park Fun Fest/Trick or Treat – Ripken Stadium - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 4 - 7 PM
📍 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001
🌐 ripkenevents.com

Trunk or Treat – Level Volunteer Fire Co. - Havre de Grace, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 4 - 6 PM
📍 3633 Level Village Rd, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
📘 Facebook: Level Volunteer Fire Company

Trunk or Treat – Towne Baptist Church - Joppatowne, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 2 - 4 PM
📍 536 Trimble Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
📘 Facebook: Towne Baptist Church

Trunk or Treat – St. Mary's Church - Pylesville, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
📍 1021 St Marys Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132
🌐 St. Mary's of the Assumption

Trunk or Treat – Mason Dixon Fairgrounds - Delta, PA

📅 October 24, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
📍 6988 Delta Rd, Delta, PA 17314
📘 Facebook: Mason Dixon Fair

Trunk or Treat – Passion 4 Pavement Club - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
📍 Aberdeen Walmart: 645 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
📘 Facebook: Passion 4 Pavement Car-Truck & Bike Club

Trunk or Treat – Frozen Sandcastle - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 25, 2026 | 2 - 5 PM
📍 2113 Conowingo Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: Frozen Sandcastle Ice Cream & Snowballs

Trunk or Treat / Boo Bash – Christ Episcopal Church - Forest Hill, MD

📅 October 25, 2026 | 2 - 4 PM
📍 2100 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050
📘 Facebook: Christ Church Forest Hill Boo Bash

Trunk or Treat – St. John's Church - Havre de Grace, MD

📅 October 25, 2026 | 2 - 4 PM
📍 114 N Union Ave, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
📘 Facebook: St. John’s Episcopal Church

Trunk or Treat – Brightview Senior Living - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 2 PM
📍 300 W Ring Factory Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: Brightview Senior Living Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat – Goddard School - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 4 - 6 PM
📍 3680 Adamson Wy, Aberdeen, MD 21001
📘 Facebook: Goddard School of Aberdeen

Trick or Treat – Downtown Havre de Grace - Havre de Grace, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 5 - 7:30 PM
📍 Downtown Havre de Grace
🌐 Event details

Trunk or Treat – Primrose School - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 7 - 9 PM
📍 2219 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
📘 Facebook: Primrose School of Bel Air

Trunk or Treat – Belcamp Outlaws Cheer - Belcamp, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
📍 Riverside Community Center: 1 Church Creek Rd, Belcamp, MD 21017
📘 Facebook: Belcamp Outlaws Cheer

Trunk or Treat – Screaming Bean - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 7:30 - 10 AM
📍 3700 Churchville Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
📘 Facebook: The Screaming Bean

Trick or Treat in the Corn Maze – FarmFinity - Darlington, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 12 - 5 PM
📍 3201 Deths Ford Rd, Darlington, MD 21034
🎃 Sensory-friendly
📘 Facebook: FarmFinity at Stone View Farm

Trick or Treat – Pirates Cove Family Fun Center - Havre de Grace, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
📍 2121 Pulaski Hwy, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
🆓 Free to attend
📘 Facebook: Pirates Cove Family Fun Center

Trunk or Treat – Falling Branch Brewery - Street, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 2 - 5 PM
📍 825 Highland Rd, Street, MD 21154
📘 Facebook: Whiteford Volunteer Fire Co

Trunk or Treat + Car Show – Harford County 4-H - Street, MD

📅 November 1, 2026 | 10 - 3 PM
📍 Harford County 4-H Camp/Deer Creek Overlook: 6 Cherry Hill Rd, Street, MD 21154
🌐 4hdeercreek.org/events

🎃 Halloween Events

Halloween at Basta Pasta - Fallston, MD

Basta Pasta goes all out for the season, transforming their dining room into a festive Halloween wonderland that stays up throughout the month, giving guests a fun, spooky backdrop all October long. Stop by for lunch or dinner, and enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt for kids making dining out part of the Halloween fun.

Learn More About Basta Pasta Fallston

Harriet's Happiest Halloween – Harford Dance Theatre - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 9 - 11, 2026
📍 Harford Community College, Chesapeake Center: 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
🎟️ harfordevents.com

Ollie's Halloween Festival – Anita C. Leight Estuary Center - Abingdon, MD

📅 October 10, 2026 | 1 - 4 PM
📍 700 Otter Point Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009
🆓 Free
🌐 otterpointcreek.org/

Boo-tiful Haunted Houses – Pixieland Art Studio - Joppa, MD

📅 October 15, 2026 | 3 - 4:45 PM
📍 701 Whitaker Mill Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
🌐 pinkartpixie.com

Halloween in the Clouds – Grounded in the Clouds - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 16, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 728 Bel Air Road, Unit 127, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: Grounded in the Clouds

Trick or Treat Campette – Pixieland Art Studio - Joppa, MD

📅 October 16, 2026 | 10 - 3 PM
📍 701 Whitaker Mill Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
🌐 pinkartpixie.com

Haunted House Camp – Steam Quest - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 16, 2026 | 9:30 - 12:30 PM
📍 1401 Conowingo Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
👻 Afternoon session also available for Spooky Scene
🌐 Book here

Halloween Push Pop Dot Cake – MawMaw's Creative Kitchen - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 17, 18, 23, 25, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
📍 225 Brierhill Dr, Bel Air, MD 21015
🌐 Book here (Use code: harfordmom to save 25%)

Spooky Cinnamon Rolls – MawMaw's Creative Kitchen - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 18, 24, 25, 2026 | 11 - 1:30 PM
📍 225 Brierhill Dr, Bel Air, MD 21015
🌐 Book here (Use code: harfordmom to save 25%)

Monster Breakfast – Norrisville Fire Co - Pylesville, MD

📅 October 18, 2026 | 8 - 11 AM
📍 2134 Harkins Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132
📘 Facebook: Norrisville Volunteer Fire Co.

Halloween Glow Party – The Playroom - Forest Hill, MD

📅 October 23, 2026 | 5 - 8 PM
📍 2205 Commerce Road, Forest Hill, MD, United States, 21050
📘 Facebook: The Playroom

Free Pumpkin Painting – The Screaming Bean - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 3 - 5 PM
📍 3700 Churchville Rd, Unit B, Aberdeen, MD 21001
🆓 Free
📘 Facebook: The Screaming Bean

Floating Pumpkin Patch – Coppermine - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 3 PM
📍 658 Boulton Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
📘 Facebook: Coppermine in Bel Air

Mummies & Minis Halloween Barre – Kore Barre Yoga - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 24, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM
📍 15 E Churchville Rd Ste 108, Bel Air, MD 21014
🌐 More Details

Halloween Cupcakes – MawMaw's Creative Kitchen - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 25 & 26, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM
📍 225 Brierhill Dr, Bel Air, MD 21015
🌐 Book here (Use code: harfordmom for 25%)

Pumpkin Painting – Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Abingdon, MD

📅 October 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 3414 Merchant Boulevard, Abingdon, MD, United States, 21009
📘 Facebook: Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant

Monster Mash-Up – Pixieland Art Studio - Joppa, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 3 - 4:30 PM
📍 701 Whitaker Mill Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
🌐 pinkartpixie.com

Boo Bash – My Gym Bel Air - Bel Air, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 1201 Agora Dr, Suite 3A, Bel Air, MD 21014
🌐 mygym.com/belair/events

Halloween Clay Small World – Pixieland Art Studio - Joppa, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 10 - 11:15 AM
📍 701 Whitaker Mill Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
🌐 pinkartpixie.com

Havre de Haunts Ghost Tours - Havre de Grace, MD

📅 Weekends in October, 2026 (specific dates vary — check website)
📍 Starts at Concord Point Coffee Shop: 217 N Washington St, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
🌐 explorehavredegrace.com

📚 Library Events

Costume Swap - Edgewood, MD

📅 September 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
📚 Edgewood Branch

Pick out a new-to-you Halloween costume at our community costume swap!

Donate clean, gently used, complete costumes and accessories sized birth through tween. After 11:00 AM, all are welcome. Donations are not necessary to participate. Visit or call at 410-612-1600 for more info.

Egg Carton Halloween Friends - Abingdon, MD

📅 October 2, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM
👪 Grades 3 - 8
📚 Abingdon Branch

Create your own spooky Halloween friend using recycled egg cartons!

Fowl Play: Halloween Duck Off - Fallston, MD

📅 October 5, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM
👪 Grade 6 - 12
📚 Fallston Branch

Quack open your creativity in this Halloween rubber duck costume contest! Decorate a duck in your favorite spooky, silly, or fandom-inspired costume or cosplay. All ducks will be displayed in the library for public voting, and the most egg-cellent design will be crowned winner on Halloween!

Thrifted Treasures Get a Haunted Twist - Edgewood, MD

📅 October 10, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM
👪 Grade 6-12 & Adult
⚠️ Registration required
📚 Edgewood Branch

Transform thrifted fall art into a spooky masterpiece in this hands-on DIY program. Choose a vintage landscape or cabin print from a thrift store and use acrylic paint to add ghostly shapes and layered Halloween details like pumpkins, bats, and spiderwebs. All materials provided.

Halloween Dance Party - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 26, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
👪 Family
📚 Aberdeen Branch

Dance to classic songs with a Halloween twist. Wear your dancing shoes or favorite costume!

Paint Night: Monster Mania - Fallston, MD

📅 October 28, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
👪 Family
📚 Fallston Branch

It's Halloween season! Follow step-by-step instructions to create a fun Halloween painting for you to take home! All experience levels are welcome! Registration required.

Halloween Hullabaloo - Abingdon, MD

📅 October 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12 PM
👪 Family
📚 Abingdon Branch

Enjoy spooky-themed crafts, games, and dancing. Costumes are encouraged.

Spooky Science - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 29, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
👪 Grade K - 5
📚 Aberdeen Branch
Get ready for some spooky science fun! Kids will explore hands-on, slightly creepy experiments that look like magic, but it's all real science. Come discover, experiment, and have a frightfully good time!

Halloween Hullabaloo - Whiteford, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
👪 Family
📚 Whiteford Branch

Enjoy spooky-themed crafts, games, and dancing. Costumes are encouraged.

Scary Movie Friday - Joppa, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 12 PM - 4:00 PM
👪 Grade 9 - 12
📚 Joppa Branch

Celebrate the spooky season by watching some scary movies all afternoon!

Write a Ghost Story - Whiteford, MD

📅 October 30, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM
👪 Grade 6-12
📚 Whiteford Branch

Get into the Halloween spirit with a ghost story! Join us for an afternoon of writing and sharing spooky tales with your fellow teens. Journals will be provided.

Halloween Hullabaloo - Edgewood, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12 PM
👪 Family
📚 Edgewood Branch

Enjoy spooky-themed crafts, games, and dancing. Costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Dance Party - Joppa, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 10:15 - 11:00 AM
👪 Family
📚 Bel Air Branch

Dance to classic songs with a Halloween twist. Wear your dancing shoes or favorite costume!

Spooktacular Crafts - Aberdeen, MD

📅 October 31, 2026 | 10:45 - 11:15 AM
📚 Aberdeen Branch

Get ready for spooky season with a variety of spooktacular crafts. Bring your creativity and get ready for some not-so scary fun!


Looking for More Details on Harford County Libraries?

We’ve explored all the Harford County libraries’ indoor kid areas, outdoor trails, playgrounds, and more so you can know all the details before you go. Click here to read the Library Guide and plan your next outing.

❓ FAQs

Are there free Halloween events in Harford County?

Yes! All of the Trunk/Trick or Treat Events listed in this guide are free to attend. Check each event for details to see if pre-registration is required. Additionally, there are several free event options that include:

When is Main Street Trick-or-Treating in Bel Air?

📅 October 24, 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
📍 Downtown Bel Air (Main & Bond Streets)
🆓 Free
🌐 downtownbelair.com

Ange - The Harford County Mom

If you're new here, welcome! I'm Ange, a local mom who's passionate about this community. I love sharing the best family-friendly spots, seasonal events, and hidden gems that make Harford County such a special place to call home. My goal is to help you create amazing memories with your family right here in our own backyard.

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