Celebrate a not-too-scary Halloween with us!
WHEATON, Md.— Get ready to embrace the magic of Halloween this year with Montgomery Parks. Our parks and nature centers come alive with festive fun, activities, and memorable moments for families to create together. From ghostly train rides to botanical Halloween parties and more, there’s something to give everyone goosebumps and to enjoy!
Halloween Eye Spy Trains | Saturdays and Sundays in October | 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cabin John Miniature Train; Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel
Hop on board the beloved Halloween Eye Spy Trains for a festive journey with station stops at “Día de los Trenes” and “Trainsylvania.” Each rider receives an Eye Spy card to spot pumpkins, ghosts, black cats, and more as the scenic train rolls along. Fun for all ages! $6 per person.
Not so Spooky Skate
October 24 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Cabin John Ice Rink
October 30 | 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. | Wheaton Ice Arena
Lace up those skates and bring your costume creativity to the ice! Kids can join a costume parade and enjoy making fun crafts. $20 per child.
Luminary Hikes | October 24 | 5 to 7:45 p.m.
Locust Grove Nature Center
Enjoy a crisp fall evening on the trails and light up the night with hand-carved Jack-o’-Lanterns, then warm up by the campfire toasting marshmallows. $6 per person.
Halloween Creepy Crawlies: Bats Spiders, and Owls | October 25 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Maydale Nature Classroom
Learn about some of our local “creepy crawlies” associated with Halloween: bats, spiders, and owls, and make a not-so-creepy animal craft. $7 per person.
BOOtanica | October 26 | 3 to 6 p.m.
Brookside Gardens
Step into a world of botanical wonders with a Halloween twist! Dress in your favorite costume and explore indoor activity stations filled with trick-or-treat surprises, creative arts-and-crafts, and hands-on investigations celebrating autumn’s beauty. Finish the fun with a lively costume parade and spine-tingling stories. $20 per child.
Creepy Critters: Spooky Story Campfire | October 26 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Locust Grove Nature Center
Gather around the campfire for spooky stories and marshmallows roasting. $8 per child/adult combo.
Spooky Skull Hike | October 26 | 2 to 4 p.m.
Maydale Nature Classroom
Put on your detective hat and take a self-guided hike to hunt for hidden animal skulls in the woods. Use clues to identify the skulls and get a Halloween treat after identifying them all (or wearing a costume). $4 per person.
Crack the Case | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Brookside Nature Center
A good old-fashioned, ‘who done it?’ In this escape-room style experience, use clues and your detective skills to crack the case before time runs out. Bring your favorite campfire snack to roast over a cozy campfire before heading into the nature center to start your adventure. $25 per person.
Pics in the Park: Halloween Edition | November 1 | 1 to 4 p.m.
Black Hill Discovery Center
Swing by for a one-of-a-kind Halloween photo op. We’ll provide fun props and instant film photos; you bring your costume and your smile. No registration required. Free.
Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery. Visit the Fall 2025 Montgomery Parks Program Guide.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 414 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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