Looking for Halloween fun, trick or treat nights or trunk or treats? Things to do here.
Celebrate autumn with local fall festivals and enjoy frightful fun with upcoming Halloween happenings. Here's what's happening so far!
Thursday, Oct. 19
Onstage — Wait Until Dark
Thursday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 28 - 7 p.m.; Sundays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 - 2 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.
Friday, Oct. 20
Halloween at the Haunted Jail
Friday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 21, 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 histroicasociety. Call 717-264-1667 or go to franklinhistorical.org.
Movie - Nosferatu
Friday, Oct. 20 - 7:30 p.m.
The Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Rated PG. Vampire film. Part of Friday Night Frights. Free. To reserve a seat, go to shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/219488. Call 304-725-4420.
Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 20 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
500 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown
Free hamburgers and hotdogs, pumpkin decorating, games and crafts while supplies last. Cotton candy for sale. Costume contest at 6:30 p.m.
Haunted Studio: Alice in the Underworld
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21 and 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
The Addams Family
Friday, Oct. 20, 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.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Walking Tour of Rose Hill Cemetery
Saturdays, Oct. 21 and Nov. 4, and Friday, Oct. 27 - 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.
Greenbrier Spooky Trail
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 4 to 6 p.m. (meet at the visitor center)
Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
Boonsboro
Take a spooky Halloween-themed walk (0.8 miles, moderate/easy difficulty). Crafts, activities, games, prizes. Registration required. Go to https://forms.gle/mDvTAbfkbeit8MaYA, email elizabeth.filkins@maryland.gov or call 301-791-4767.
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
15 S. Mulberry St.
Hagerstown
Puppet show, children's carnival games, moon bounce, face painting, balloon man, cake walk, bingo, crafts for children, food, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn and trunk or treat. Children should wear costumes for the costume parade. Free.
Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 21 - noon to 4 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Live music by High Octane. Pony rides, kids' zone with games, Sugar Hollow Farm alpacas, trebuchet pumpkin launch, StoryWalk with hike and activity, bake sale, pie walk, pumpkin patch, craft vendors. Vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin (decorate pumpkins in advance; winner receives $100). Food trucks, Maddie Anne's Peroiges and J&M BBQ. $15 per car (cash only). This is a fundraiser for The Institute. Call 717-762-0373 or go to NatureAndCultureInstitute.org.
Harvest Hoedown
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 12 to 4 p.m.
Fairgrounds Park
351 Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
Pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin and hand painting, balloon giveaways, pony rides, petting zoo and vendors! The first 1,000 children ages 12 and younger get a free pumpkin. Go to https://www.hagerstownmd.org/HarvestHoedown
Haunted Symphony
Saturday, Oct. 21. Four performances: 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m.
Charles Washington Hall
100 W. Washington St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
The Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra and Charles Town Now present a unique Haunted Symphony experience with the world premiere of "A Cavern Adventure" by Andrea Diggs. Admission is free. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Go to cwsymph.org
Sunday, Oct. 22
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
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
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
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
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: Fall and Halloween fun on tap in the Tri-State area
