Montgomery Parks Halloween special events and programs

WHEATON, Md. — Join Montgomery Parks for some not-too-scary Halloween fun this October! From Halloween Eye Spy miniature train rides to Frankenskate roller skate Halloween party, we’re pumpkin spicing things up for Howl-oween.

Halloween-themed events in Montgomery Parks include: 

Halloween Eye Spy Trains | Saturdays and Sundays during October, starting October 7 | 10 a.m.‒ 6 p.m.
Cabin John Miniature Train, 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda
Wheaton Miniature Train and Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel, 2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton

Tickets on sale now! Ride through “Trainsylvania” with your Eye Spy card to look for seasonal objects along the tracks during the ride. Purchase tickets for Cabin John train. Purchase tickets for Wheaton train. A small number of tickets will be available for purchase onsite, but ride times will not be guaranteed. $6.

Spooky Teen to Adult Trivia Night | October 18 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville

Gather around the table with family and friends with Quizmaster Jenn as she conducts a spooky nature-themed trivia night. Ages 14 and older. Register for Spooky Trivia Night. Free.

Not so “Scary” Movie Night | October 20 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville

Put on your pajamas and enjoy a not-so-scary movie night inside the nature center. A snack and craft are included. Ages 7 and older. Register for Not so “Scary” Movie Night. $5.

Spooky Skull Hike | October 22 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Maydale Nature Classroom, 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville

Start your Halloween festivities with a spooky hike. Find the animal skulls hidden in the woods and use clues to identify them. Get a Halloween treat after identifying all the skulls or for wearing a costume. Register for Spooky Skull Hike. Ages 3–12. $2.

Not so Spooky Skate | October 27 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Cabin John); 5:30–7 p.m. (Wheaton)
Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville
Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton

Celebrate Halloween at this costume ice skate party. Includes costume parade and Halloween crafts and treats. All ages. Register for Not so Spooky Skate. $12.

Frankenskate | October 28 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ridge Road Recreational Park, 21155 Frederick Road, Germantown

Fun Halloween-themed roller skating. BYO skates and costumes. Music, lawn games and treats included. All ages. Free; food and drink available for purchase.

Witchy Paddle | October 28 | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Black Hill Nature Programs, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds

Dust off your brooms and join us for a costumed paddle of Little Seneca Lake. Must bring your own boat (or paddleboard, kayak or canoe) and appropriate paddle(s) as well as safety gear. Meet at 5 p.m., Witchy Paddle begins at 5:30 p.m. with the campfire at 6:30 p.m. Register for Witch Paddle. Free.

More eerie events:

• October 26, Adult Spooky Hike at Meadowside Nature Center, 7:30–9 p.m. Register for Adult Spooky Hike. $7.
• October 27, Pumpkin Patch Hike & Jack-o-Lantern Hike at Locust Grove Nature Center, Various times. (Ages 4 and older-Pumpkin Patch; ages 6 and older-Jack-o-Lantern). Register for Pumpkin Patch or Jack-o-Lantern Hikes. $6.
• October 28-29, Little Creepy Critters Costume Campfire at Locust Grove Nature Center, 10–11:30 a.m. (Ages 3–7). Register for Little Creepy Critters Costume Campfire. $8.

Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery.  

About Montgomery Parks        
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. 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.

Accessibility          
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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