Live music, local brews and a magical sunset paddle come together at Black Hill Regional Park
Wheaton, Md. – Grab your pointiest hat and join Montgomery Parks for a spellbinding evening at Acoustics and Ales: Witchy Waters Edition, Saturday, October 24, 2026. This Halloween-themed event combines two fan-favorite events into one magical evening of live music and sunset paddling.
What: Acoustics and Ales: Witchy Waters Edition
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Black Hill Regional Park / Black Hill Discovery Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
The event starts with a performance from Dueling Pianos by Bialek’s Music. Their high-energy show features rock classics, today’s hits, and spooky Halloween favorites. Guests can jam along while enjoying food and beverages available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged. No registration is required for the music event.
Adding to the fun is Witchy Paddle, a costumed sunset paddle on Little Seneca Lake. Participants can arrive in their finest witchy attire and launch their kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for an enchanting excursion across the water before joining the festivities onshore. Witchy Paddle begins at 4:30 p.m. and requires advance registration. Participants must bring their own watercraft, safety equipment, and personal flotation device. Adaptive kayaking is available for adults who would benefit from physical support or adaptive kayaking equipment. To request accommodations, email the Program Access office.
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 417 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services.
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 Accessibility for more information.
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