PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Families looking for Halloween fun have plenty of options across Prince George's County this October, from trunk-or-treats and haunted trails to costume contests, pumpkin painting and museum trick-or-treating.
Here are community Halloween events announced so far for 2026:
The dealership's fourth annual free event features decorated trunks with nut-free candy, a DJ, balloon artists, carnival games, moon bounces, inflatable attractions, face painting, pumpkin-carving demonstrations, costume contests and food trucks.
When: Oct. 11, noon to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free; RSVP requested
Where: Sheehy Toyota of Laurel, 8801 Freestate Drive, Laurel
IBEW Local 26's Sisters of 26 will host decorated trunks loaded with treats. Costumes are encouraged.
When: Oct. 17, 2 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: IBEW Local 26 apprenticeship parking lot, 4371 Parliament Place, Lanham
Trinity Lutheran Church will host a free fall festival featuring a trunk-or-treat, moon bounce, crafts and food. Organizers also are collecting donations for the Bowie food pantry.
When: Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 6600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie
The Bowie Police Department's annual community event will feature decorated vehicles, candy and costume contests. Prizes will be awarded for costumes and creative vehicle decorations.
When: Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Bowie City Hall, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie
Families can walk through a Halloween trail filled with games, roaming entertainment, spooky scenes, candy and other surprises. The event also features a 50-foot illuminated "Trick-or-Tree." It is designed primarily for children ages 12 and younger.
When: Oct. 23, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 for residents; $7 for nonresidents
Where: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Registration: Advance registration required
Children can walk through a decorated Halloween Hall and collect treats during Laurel's annual Spooktacular.
When: Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St., Laurel
Ages: All ages
The City of Hyattsville will kick off its Halloween celebration with music, dancing, crafts, a photo booth, performances, costume contest, parade and candy giveaway.
When: Oct. 24, 4 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Driskell Park, 3911 Hamilton St., Hyattsville
Following Treat-O-Rama, the Hyattsville Police Department will host a community trunk-or-treat.
When: Oct. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Northwestern High School parking lot, 7000 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
Families can trick-or-treat through the College Park Aviation Museum while taking part in Halloween games, crafts and experiments.
When: Oct. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Registration: Required by Oct. 17
Families can decorate pumpkins, make fall crafts, stop at a photo station and wander through decorated stable areas collecting treats.
When: Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free; no registration required
Where: Belair Stable, Bowie
The annual stadium event will include trunk-or-treating, a DJ, performers, inflatables and access to the Baysox Kids Park. The event will take place under the stadium concourse, rain or shine.
When: Oct. 24, 3 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free ticket required
Where: Prince George's Stadium, 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie
The Town of Upper Marlboro plans a community celebration with decorated trunks, candy, giveaways and pumpkin decorating.
When: Oct. 24, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro
The Home Team Realty Group and Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation will host a community event featuring trunk-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, spooky reptile show, foam party, story time, pizza, a food truck and Washington Commanders giveaways.
When: Oct. 25, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: 11414 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Ages: All ages
Mount Rainier's Halloween parade will begin at Richardson Park and travel to Thomas Stone Elementary School, where trunk-or-treating, arts and crafts and refreshments await.
When: Oct. 30; lineup at 5 p.m., parade at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Richardson Park, 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier, ending at Thomas Stone Elementary School
The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff, The Home Depot and Malachi Grand Lodge are teaming up for an evening of candy, music, games, food and Halloween activities. Costumes are encouraged.
When: Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: The Home Depot, 15410 Chrysler Drive, Upper Marlboro
Families can decorate vehicles, wear costumes and compete for prizes while enjoying music, face painting and other activities.
When: Oct. 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: South Bowie Community Center, Bowie
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month-themed trunk-or-treat includes candy, games, a costume contest, crafts and hayrides.
When: Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $12
Where: Baden Community Center, Brandywine
Ages: 5 and older
The free Halloween carnival features trick-or-treating along with carnival games, arts activities, STEM challenges, sports, entertainment and themed attractions.
When: Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Glassmanor Community Center
Families can gather around a community campfire for Halloween stories and roasted marshmallows. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided.
When: Oct. 30, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $6 for residents; $8 for nonresidents
Where: Clearwater Nature Center, 11401 Thrift Road, Clinton
Children can decorate a pumpkin while watching a family-friendly Halloween movie. All supplies are included.
When: Oct. 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Ages: 3 to 12
Cost: $10
Where: Allentown Splash, Tennis & Fitness Park
Watkins Regional Park will offer enchanted drinks, themed snacks, crafts, a wizard-inspired movie and a trip through the Enchanted Watkins Forest.
When: Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $15
Where: Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro
Greenbelt Police will host decorated trunks, candy and a community celebration with local partners. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Rear parking lot of Beltway Plaza, 6000 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt
The Fort Washington Cannons plan their eighth annual community trunk-or-treat with candy, a haunted house, s'mores and other Halloween activities.
When: Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Fort Washington Forest Community Center, 1200 Fillmore Road, Fort Washington
Montpelier Farms' second annual event will feature trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, bobbing for apples and Halloween photo opportunities. Pets are welcome.
When: Oct. 30
Cost: Farm admission required
Where: Montpelier Farms, 1720 N. Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro
The Laurel church will offer a free trunk-or-treat as a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
When: Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel
Prince George's County Parks and Recreation will close out Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, pumpkins, a haunted hayride and haunted house.
When: Oct. 31, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tucker Road Athletic Complex
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