Looking for Halloween fun? Check out these things to do in the Hagerstown region

Celebrate autumn with local fall festivals and enjoy frightful fun with upcoming Halloween happenings. Here's what's happening so far!

Sunday, Oct. 22

Onstage — Wait Until Dark

Sundays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 - 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 28 - 7 p.m.

Ice House

138 Independence St.

Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Classic thriller. Morgan Arts Council's theater project. $1 to $25, by donation. For tickets, go to www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.

A Spooktacular Recital

Sunday, Oct. 22 - 7 p.m.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

601 Washington Ave.

Hagerstown

A haunting evening of organ music performed by members of the Cumberland Valley and Chambersburg (Pa.) chapters of the American Guild of Organists. Costumes welcome. Reception with light refreshments to follow. Free parking available across the street and adjacent to Girls Inc. Call 301-733-7550.

5th Annual Halloween Havoc: Skateboarding, Art & Music Festival

Sunday, Oct. 22 (rain date Oct. 29) - noon to 6 p.m.

Hagerstown Skatepark at Fairgrounds Park

Skateboard Jam/Best Trick Challenges, live Haunted Art Wall, local artists and vendors, raffles, zombie head toss, costume contest, trunk-or-treating, food trucks, live music.

Monday, Oct. 23

Stories in the Round - Bill Crawford's First Slide Show

Monday, Oct. 23 - 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown

13245 Cearfoss Pike

Hagerstown

150 years of family photographs and some seasonal scary family stories. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Cash or check accepted. Children ages 12 and older welcome when accompanied by an adult. Call 301-730-1638 or email fanitsky@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

3rd Annual Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack 'O' Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, Oct. 24 - 6 to 8 p.m.

Maryland State Police Barrack

18345 Col Henry K Douglas Drive

Hagerstown

Don’t forget your costume!

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Cryptid Cave Escape Room

Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 26 - 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 27 - 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28 - 2 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Nov. 2 - 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 3 - 4 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 4 - 2 to 10 p.m.

The Marinoff Theater

Shepherd University

62 W. Campus Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Solve mysteries and work puzzles to get out of a room. Four to six audience members at a time will be able to enter the cave with a goal of freeing the cryptids and themselves. Admission is $15 general; $10 Shepherd employees and alumni; free Shepherd students with valid Rambler ID. Hosted by the Shepherd University theater department.

Shepherd University Shep-or-Treat

Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 6 to 8 p.m.

West Campus Parking Lot (by Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center)

164 University Drive

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

For ages 14 and younger. Carnival games, crafts and giveaways. Planned by Shepherd's Student Government Association with the Division of Student Affairs. Free. Donations of candy and/or money are being accepted for the event. Email rmeads@shepherd.edu.

Annual Trunk or Treat

Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 7 p.m.

Marlowe Assembly of God

9045 Williamsport Pike

Falling Waters, W.Va.

For children in grade five and younger. Special guest Steve Gambrill Sr., The Extreme Balloon Man. Go to www.marlowechurch.com or call 304-274-2474.

Trail of Bones

Wednesday, Oct. 25 - 5 to 6 p.m., 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.

Cool Spring Nature Preserve

1469 Lloyd Road

Charles Town, W.Va.

Quick introduction on identifying skulls, then a self-guided half-mile hike to find hidden animal skulls and bones. Campfire after hike. Bring flashlight. Halloween costumes optional. $8. To register, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/trail-of-bones-4/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Thursday, Oct. 26 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. (doors open 45 minutes prior to start time; late entry is not permitted)

Cortland Mansion

19411 Cortland Drive

Hagerstown

Illuminated by thousands of candles, Listeso String Quartet performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Halloween classic songs and a special holiday program featuring The Nutcracker and more. Presented by Fever, a live-entertainment discovery platform. For ages 8 and older (ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). $30 to $55. Go to feverup.com/m/136427, email cortlandmansion@gmail.com or call 240-446-1758.

Trick or Treat Drive Through

Thursday, Oct. 26 - 4 to 7 p.m.

Fairgrounds Park

351 Cleveland Ave.

Hagerstown

$2 per carload. Must have ticket. Go to manning.bigdealsmedia.net. Stop at pavilion for more vendors and Bella's Bites food truck. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks & Recreation. Call 301-739-8577 ext. 169.

Friday, Oct. 27

Walking Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery

Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 4 - 7 to 9 p.m. (gather inside the cemetery's front gate)

Rose Hill Cemetery

600 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Cemetery Director Colleen Rafferty shares spine-chilling stories of unsolved mysteries, front-page tragedies and other untimely deaths of those buried at Rose Hill. Park on Potomac Street. Only 50 tickets available for each date. $20 ($15 for WCHS members). To register, go to https://ow.ly/mv0N50PC3CY, email info@washcohistory.org or call 301-797-8782.

Haunted Studio: Alice in the Underworld

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28 - 7 p.m.

ACT Black Box Studio

43 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

Downtown Hagerstown's live-action haunted house. The Mad Hatter is up to his old tricks, hosting tea parties for friends and foes alike ... and you're invited to join. Advanced online general admission tickets, $18; advanced online line hopper ticket, $25; tickets at the ticket booth, $25; line hopper ticket at ticket booth, $35. Go to onthestage.tickets/authentic-community-theatre-inc

Halloween at the Haunted Jail

Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28 - 7 to 10 p.m.

The Old Jail

175 E. King St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

Ghosts, goblins and other haunts on four floors of the jail, including the three story cellblock and dungeon areas. Night of the Clowns theme. Annual fundraiser hosted by the Franklin County Historical Society. $12 adults, $7 ages 12 and younger. Pay at the door or go to franklinhistorical.org (cash and credit accepted). Proceeds benefit the nonprofit historical society. Call 717-264-1667 or go to franklinhistorical.org.

15th Annual Paws and Claws Howl-O-Ween Dinner and Auction

Friday, Oct. 27 - 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Hollywood Casino's Skyline Ballroom

750 Hollywood Drive

Charles Town, W.Va.

Live and silent auction, raffles, costume contest (costumes optional) and buffet. Hosted by the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Tickets are $65 per person. Email AWSTrumble@gmail.com or call 304-876-2161. All proceeds go to the general operating fund of the animal welfare society to support the shelter and the animals.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, Oct. 27 - doors open 6 p.m., auditorium opens 6:30 p.m., movie begins 7 p.m.

The Maryland Theatre

21 S. Potomac St.

Hagerstown

$35 premium seat ticket (limited number available) includes pre-movie VIP happy hour, prop bag and costume contest. Movie only ticket is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call 301-790-3500, email ajv@mdtheatre.org or go to mdtheatre.org/rocky.

Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Live Shadow Cast

Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28 - midnight

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W. Washington St.

Hagerstown

For ages older than 18. Presented by the Potomac Playmakers and #rockyhorrorppp. Dress like your favorite character. Games begin at 11:30 p.m. Prop bags ($3) and concessions available, cash only. Purchase $18 ticket online or at the door. Go to www.potomacplaymakers.org, email potomacplaymakers@gmail.com or call 240-513-6260.

Annual Park at Dark and Bonfire Night

Friday, Oct. 27 - 6 to 9 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Education Center

7313 Sharpsburg Pike

Boonsboro

Family friendly. Games, candy, hayrides, costume contest, bonfire with s'more. $10 ages 12 and younger, $3 ages 13 and older, free ages 1 and younger. For tickets, go to www.washcorecfit.com or call 240-313-2805.

Ghost Stories

Friday, Oct. 27 - 6 to 7 p.m.

Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library

151 Polk St.

Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

For adults and older children. By Meredith of Smalltown Ghost Tours. Free. Call 304-535-2301.

Halloween Block Party

Friday, Oct. 27 - 5 to 8 p.m.

South Potomac Street

Hagerstown

Everything from trick-or- treating at downtown businesses to costume contests, arts and crafts activities, music, games and pumpkin carving.

Ghost Tours

Oct. 27 - 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Jonathan Hager House Museum

110 Key St. (in the City Park)

Hagerstown

Learn the haunting tales that keep this 18th century residence of town founder Jonathan Hager at the top of Maryland's most haunted sites. One-hour tour. $15. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks & Recreation. Go to hagerstownmd.org/1129/Ghost-Tour or call 301-739-8577 ext. 170.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Apple Butter Festival

Saturday, Oct. 28 - breakfast buffet from 6 to 11 a.m., lunch starting at 11:30 a.m.

Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department

8052 Martinsburg Pike

Shepherdstown, W.Va.

Arts and crafts, baked items and homemade apple butter for sale. Breakfast buffet from 6 to 11 a.m. Lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the fire department. Admission is free. Call 304-876-6038, 304-995-7435 or 304-876-6686.

Pikeside United Methodist Church Community Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 6 p.m.

Pikeside United Methodist Church

25 Paynes Ford Road

Martinsburg, W.Va.

Bring a non-perishable food item to support Pikeside's Stuff-A-Truck food drive. Call 304-263-4633 or go to www.pikesideumc.org.

Shippensburg Swing Band's 13th Annual Halloween Dinner & Dance

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 6 to 10 p.m.

Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company Activity Center

9722 Cumberland Hwy.

Pleasant Hall, Pa.

Dinner followed by dancing, gift basket raffles, 50/50 drawing and a costume contest. $30. Go to www.swing.shipband.org. Proceeds go toward music scholarships for local high school musicians.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Interactive Movie Event

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 9 p.m.

Capitol Theatre Center

159 S. Main St.

Chambersburg, Pa.

For ages 18 and older. 1975 horror/musical comedy. Rated R. Costume parade at 9 p.m. before the movie begins. Prop bags for purchase ($7) while supplies last and etiquette guide available on the Capitol's website. Beer, wine, concessions. Admission is $14. Go to thecapitoltheatre.org or call 717-263-0202.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hagerstown Dog Park

Fairgrounds Park

351 N. Cleveland Ave.

Hagerstown

Dress up your pooch for Halloween. Pet-friendly treats and vendors. Prizes. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks & Recreation. $15 to participate in parade with one dog. Call Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 301-739-8577 ext. 170 or email parksandrec@hagerstownmd.org.

96th Alsatia Mummers Parade

Saturday, Oct. 28 - 6 p.m.

Potomac Street

Hagerstown

Hagerstown's biggest single annual event! To purchase tickets for arranged seating, go to the Maryland Theatre box office at www.ticketmaster.com/event/15005F049567303D

Sunday, Oct. 29

4th Annual Chambersburg Fall Food Truck Fest

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Chambersburg, Pa. (Main Street and Lincoln Highway)

More than 30 local food vendors, including Fat Russ' BBQ, Edward's Kettle Corn, Kickin' Rooster Chicken Sandwiches, among others. Burritos, moonshine, ice cream, etc. Asian-Caribbean fusion creations with Yume Teriyake Grill and Filipino food with Rooz on Wheelz Filipino Cuisine. Tacos by The 301, Quinn's Coffee Bar Traveling Café. Hosted by Downtown Chambersburg Inc. Free admission. Proceeds benefits Downtown Chambersburg Inc.'s mission of revitalizing downtown Chambersburg. Go to facebook.com/DowntownCburg or email dci@chambersburg.org.

Fall/Halloween Party

Sunday, Oct. 29 - follows worship in church social hall at 10:45 a.m.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

802 Summit Ave.

Hagerstown

For all ages. Food, fun, candy, caramel apples. Call 301-733-4720.

Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene's Annual Trunk or Treat

Sunday, Oct. 29 - 5 to 7 p.m.

Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene

141 N. Edgewood Drive

Hagerstown

Call 301-797-4524.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Community Halloween Party

Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 6 to 8 p.m.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

13025 Greensburg Road

Smithsburg

Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.

Trunk & Treat

Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 6 p.m.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

802 Summit Ave.

Hagerstown

Hot dogs, candy. Free.

Movie Night - M3GAN

Tuesday, Oct. 31 - 6 p.m.

Community Room

Smithsburg Library

66 W. Water St.

Smithsburg

Horror/Sci-Fi. Rated PG-13. Free. To register, call 301-824-7722.

ONGOING

Haunted Morgan Cabin Tours

Saturdays through Oct. 28 - 6 p.m.

Morgan Cabin

2913 Runnymeade Road

Gerrardstown, W.Va.

Justin Stevens tells stories of the tragic history that has been a part of the Morgan Cabin for centuries. See outside view of the Cool Spring Presbyterian Church cemetery, a tour of the Morgan Chapel church cemetery and Morgan Morgan's family's graves.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin (and more)

Through Sunday, Oct. 29 - from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 2 to 6 p.m. on Fridays

Antietam Pumpkins

4410 Harpers Ferry Road

Sharpsburg

Free admission to pumpkin patch, food trucks, market area and live music. Admission to activity area is $7 (free for ages 2 and younger). Activities include corn maze, hayride, rolling racers, corn bins, slides, hay mountain, wooded play area, sand mountain and more. Go to antietampumpkins.com.

The Addams Family

Through Sunday, Oct. 29 - 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays

The Old Opera House

204 N. George St.

Charles Town, W.Va.

Musical comedy. Rated PG. $22 adults, $19 ages 65 and older, $15 younger than age 18. Go to oldoperahouse.org/upcoming-shows/the-addams-family, email ooh@oldoperahouse.org or call 304-725-4420.

Hagerstown Corn Maze at Celebration Farm

Through October - Fridays, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

Celebration Farm

17638 Garden View Road

Hagerstown

Adults and Teens, $6; children 5-12 years, $3; children 4 and under, free. $1 discount for groups of 25 or more. Day groups and special events by appointment. Call Kathy at 301-491-6956 for more information. All profits from the Hagerstown Corn Maze are donated to local faith-based nonprofits. Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing. Bring your flashlight to enjoy the moonlight maze.

The Haunting of Historic Fort Ritchie

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19-28; Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4. Multiple times available.

24930 Reservoir Road

Cascade

Distorted Dreams haunted attraction. For tickets and information, go to distorteddreamshaunt.com. Call 717-446-7700.

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This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Halloween and fall activities in Hagerstown, Chambersburg and nearby