Trunk-Or-Treats, Ghost Stories, Campfires And More: Halloween 2026 In Harford Co.

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Families looking for Halloween fun have plenty of options across Harford County this October, including trunk-or-treats, downtown trick-or-treating, campfires, ghost hunts and Halloween festivals.

Here are some of the community events scheduled across the county:

Faith & Blue Trunk Or Treat

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Faith & Blue Trunk or Treat, giving families a chance to trick-or-treat while meeting local law enforcement officers and community partners. The sheriff’s office says costumes and candy bags are encouraged.

When: Oct. 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Harford Community College, Lot A, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air
Ages: All ages

Ollie's Halloween Festival

Families can enjoy live animal encounters, crafts, candy, a costume photo booth, apple cider, a campfire and other seasonal activities. Some activities and food may cost extra.

When: Oct. 10, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Registration: Not required

Hunting The Haunted

Participants can hear stories about Eden Mill’s reportedly haunted history before joining a guided ghost hunt using paranormal investigation equipment. The program includes ghost stories, evidence collected during previous investigations and, weather permitting, guided investigations of the mill and cemetery.

When: Oct. 10, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 and older with a registered adult
Where: Eden Mill Nature Center, Pylesville
Registration: Required

Harriet's Happiest Halloween

Harford Dance Theatre celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Halloween production as Harriet heads to a museum in search of the perfect costume. Audience members are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

When: Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 10 and 11 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Cost: Reserved seats start at $20
Where: Chesapeake Theater at Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air

Witches Night Out

Downtown Bel Air businesses will stay open late for an evening of Halloween-themed shopping and activities. The town encourages visitors to gather their “ghoul-friends” for the annual event.

When: Oct. 15, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Bel Air

St. Margaret Trunk Or Treat

Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating along with costume and decorated-car contests. The costume competition includes several age divisions and prizes for categories including funniest, scariest and most original. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 24.

When: Oct. 17, starting at 3:45 p.m.
Where: St. Margaret School Middle School parking lot, Bel Air area
Donation: Participating families are asked to bring two nonperishable food items for the Harford County Food Bank.

VFW Post 8672 Trunk Or Treat

VFW Post 8672 will host a community trunk-or-treat in Forest Hill.

When: Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 1714 Morse Road, Forest Hill
More information: 410-692-5414

Trick Or Treating In Downtown Bel Air

Costumed children can visit participating businesses throughout downtown Bel Air for treats. Participating businesses will display trick-or-treat posters outside their storefronts. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

When: Oct. 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Downtown Bel Air

Ring Factory Elementary Trunk Or Treat

Families can visit decorated trunks and collect treats during the Ring Factory Elementary PTA’s Halloween event. Families interested in decorating a trunk can register in advance. Organizers also are accepting donations of unopened, individually wrapped candy.

When: Oct. 25, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Ring Factory Elementary School, 1400 Emmorton Road, Bel Air

Halloween Eve Stories, Campfire And S'mores

Families can gather around the campfire for Halloween stories and s'mores the night before Halloween.

When: Oct. 30, 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 per family
Where: Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville
Ages: All ages
Registration: Required

Kids Halloween Campfire

Children are encouraged to wear costumes for an evening campfire by the water with stories and roasted treats.

When: Oct. 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon
Registration: Required

Homeschool Halloween Costume Dance

Homeschool students can dress in costume for an afternoon of music, dancing and Halloween activities.

When: Oct. 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Ages: 12 to 16
Cost: $20
Where: Churchville Recreation Center, 3023 Level Road, Churchville
Registration: Required

Kiddie Academy Spooktacular Trunk-Or-Treat

Children can visit decorated trunks, collect candy and show off their costumes during a Halloween morning trunk-or-treat.

When: Oct. 31, 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Kiddie Academy of Bel Air-James Run, 2905 Strasbaugh Drive, Bel Air

Preschool Halloween Party

Harford County Parks and Recreation will host a Halloween celebration geared toward preschoolers.

When: Oct. 31, 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Eden Mill Nature Center, Pylesville

American Legion Post 47 Halloween Boo Bash

American Legion Post 47 will host a Halloween Boo Bash in Havre de Grace.

When: Oct. 31, 6 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 47, 501 St. John St., Havre de Grace
More information: 410-939-0234