Halloween at the Lake
Celebrating Spooky Season!
Celebrate with us. There are a variety of events happening at the Deep Creek Lake area!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Halloween Weekend 2026 at Deep Creek Lake
- Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community CenterFriday, Oct. 30, 5:00 pmDeer Park Community Building
- Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-TreatFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmTown of Kitzmiller
- Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty ClubFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–10:00 pm21349 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550
- Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted TrailFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pmLeona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail, Aurora
- CARC’s Halloween Swim & TreatFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmCommunity Aquatic and Recreation Complex, McHenry
- Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet HallFriday, Oct. 30, 6:30 pmBrodak’s Banquet Hall, Oakland
- Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike RideFriday, Oct. 30, 8:00 pmMargraff Plantation Trails, Accident
- Halloween Morning Market at Market on 42Saturday, Oct. 31, 10:00 am–2:00 pmMarket on 42, Friendsville
- Halloween at Cove Run Farms Corn MazeSaturday, Oct. 31, 12:00 pm–9:00 pmCove Run Farms, Accident
- Halloween at the PubSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 pmBig Sandy Brews, Bruceton Mills
- Accident Community Planning Group Fall FestivalSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 pm–7:30 pmTown of Accident
- Boo Out Loud Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out LoudSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 pm–7:00 pmPlay Out Loud, Oakland
- Town of Oakland’s Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmTown of Oakland
- Town of Loch Lynn Heights’ Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–6:30 pmLoch Lynn, Loch Lynn Heights
- Town of Grantsville’s Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmTown of Grantsville
- Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian CrossroadsSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmAppalachian Crossroads, Oakland
- Door to Door Trick or TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:00 pmTown of Friendsville
- Trunk or Treat With NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire DepartmentSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmNuWay, Oakland
- Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted TrailSaturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pmLeona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail, Aurora
- Finzel’s Annual Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm–8:30 pmFinzel, Frostburg
- Town of Accident Trick or TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm–7:00 pmTown of Accident
- Halloween Party at the American Legion in OaklandSaturday, Oct. 31, 7:00 pmOakland American Legion
- Halloween Party at The Greene TurtleSaturday, Oct. 31, 8:00 pm–11:59 pmThe Greene Turtle (Deep Creek), McHenry
- Dead Park: Circus of Shadows Halloween Party at VFW Post 10077Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:00 pmDeer Park VFW Post 10077, Oakland
- Halloween Party With Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern Night ClubSaturday, Oct. 31, 10:00 pmThe Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant
By Town
Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat Times
- Trick or Treat at Hopeland VillageThursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmHopeland Village, Oakland
- Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-TreatFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmTown of Kitzmiller
- CARC’s Halloween Swim & TreatFriday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pmCommunity Aquatic and Recreation Complex, McHenry
- Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet HallFriday, Oct. 30, 6:30 pmBrodak’s Banquet Hall, Oakland
- Boo Out Loud Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out LoudSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 pm–7:00 pmPlay Out Loud, Oakland
- Town of Oakland’s Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmTown of Oakland
- Town of Loch Lynn Heights’ Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–6:30 pmLoch Lynn, Loch Lynn Heights
- Town of Grantsville’s Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmTown of Grantsville
- Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian CrossroadsSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmAppalachian Crossroads, Oakland
- Door to Door Trick or TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:00 pmTown of Friendsville
- Trunk or Treat With NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire DepartmentSaturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pmNuWay, Oakland
- Finzel’s Annual Trick-or-TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm–8:30 pmFinzel, Frostburg
- Town of Accident Trick or TreatSaturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm–7:00 pmTown of Accident
Don't see your town? Trick-or-treat times are set by each town in October. Send us your town's time and we'll add it.
Halloween Questions
When is trick-or-treat in Oakland, MD in 2026?
The Town of Oakland's trick-or-treat is Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm. Check the Deep Creek Times Halloween page for other towns.
What Halloween events are happening at Deep Creek Lake on Halloween weekend 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31. Halloween weekend events around Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County include: Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center (Friday, Oct. 30, 5:00 pm, Deer Park Community Building); Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-Treat (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Town of Kitzmiller); Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty Club (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–10:00 pm, 21349 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550); Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm, Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail, Aurora); CARC’s Halloween Swim & Treat (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex, McHenry); Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 pm, Brodak’s Banquet Hall, Oakland).
Where can kids trick-or-treat around Deep Creek Lake?
Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events in Garrett County this season: Trick or Treat at Hopeland Village (Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm, Hopeland Village, Oakland); Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-Treat (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Town of Kitzmiller); CARC’s Halloween Swim & Treat (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex, McHenry); Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 pm, Brodak’s Banquet Hall, Oakland); Boo Out Loud Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out Loud (Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm, Play Out Loud, Oakland); Town of Oakland’s Trick-or-Treat (Saturday, Oct. 31, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm, Town of Oakland).
Are there haunted hikes or spooky events near Deep Creek Lake?
Yes. Coming up: Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail (Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 pm, Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail, Aurora); Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride (Friday, Oct. 30, 8:00 pm, Margraff Plantation Trails, Accident); Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail (Saturday, Oct. 31, 6:00 pm, Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail, Aurora); Halloween Party With Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern Night Club (Saturday, Oct. 31, 10:00 pm, The Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant).
Things to Do
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Trick or Treat at Hopeland Village
Hopeland Village Frank Custer Drive, Oakland, MD, United StatesHopeland Village is holding Trick or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families can bring the kids out in costume to go door to door along Frank Custer Drive, off Broadford Road in Oakland.
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AJ’s Adventures Halloween Ride at Wolf Den Run State Park
Wolf Den Run State Park Huckleberry Rocks Area, 890 North Hill Road, Kitzmiller, MD, United StatesSame trails, darker nights, bigger thrills. AJ's Adventures is hosting a Halloween Ride on the trails of the Huckleberry Rocks Area at Wolf Den Run State Park over three nights leading up to Halloween. Riders can rent one of AJ's machines or bring their own. Ride times are: • Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No reservation is required, so riders can just show up, but booking ahead guarantees a time slot. There is no age limit for passengers. ATV operators must be 16 or older, and side-by-side operators must be 18 or older. The Huckleberry Rocks Area is located at 890 North Hill Road in Kitzmiller. Book Your Ride
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Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center
Deer Park Community Building 100 Church Street, Deer Park, MD, United StatesLiving Waters Deer Park Church of God is hosting Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center on Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 5 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of candy, games, a cake walk, prizes, food and crafts. Organizers ask that guests please wear no dark or scary costumes. For more information, contact Sue Beckman at 240-586-3579 or Stevie Jean Sweitzer at 301-616-1663, or call Pastor Jimmy Bentley at 443-506-7897.
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Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail
Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail 124 Aurora Pike, Aurora, WV, United StatesThe Leona Dixon Legacy, a scholarship foundation, is hosting a Haunted Trail at 124 Aurora Pike in Aurora, W.Va., on Friday, Oct. 30. The trail opens at 6 p.m. Admission is by donation only, not charged per person, and no amount is too small. Proceeds support the Leona Dixon Legacy scholarship foundation, whose motto is "Her life lives on." The trail is open four nights this season: Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
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Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-Treat
Town of Kitzmiller Kitzmiller, MDKitzmiller's annual Trick-or-Treat will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents who are participating are asked to turn their porch lights on. Those who do not live within town limits are welcome to park at the Kitzmiller Community Center to hand out candy. Parking for trick-or-treaters is available at the Kitzmiller Post Office and in front of the Town Hall.
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CARC’s Halloween Swim & Treat
Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex 695 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesThe Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex (CARC) in McHenry is hosting its Halloween Swim & Treat on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Treats and a small craft will be provided. Admission is free for kids who come in costume and $2 for kids without a costume. Parents who want to get in the pool pay $5, and it's free for CARC members. Please, no face paint in the pools. CARC is at 695 Mosser Road in McHenry.
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Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty Club
21349 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550 21349 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United StatesThe Liberty Club invites everyone to Come For A Spell at its Halloween Costume Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at 21349 Garrett Highway at Deep Creek Lake. Admission is free, and the evening features pizza and drinks from Brenda's Pizzeria, music by DJ Gel, prizes for the best costumes, a silent auction and raffles, and tarot card readings. Visit the Liberty Club
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Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall
Brodak's Banquet Hall 18268 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD, United StatesBrodak's Banquet Hall is hosting a Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering in its parking lot on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. The dress code is a costume and a candy basket, so bring the kids out in their Halloween best for an evening of trunk-to-trunk treats. For more information, email brodaksbanquethall@gmail.com or call 301-616-7376.
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Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride
FeaturedMargraff Plantation Trails Accident, MD, United StatesWho's ready to ride the woods in the dark… in costume?! Please sign up in advance: Sign Up for Margraff After Dark We're heading out to Margraff on Friday, October 30 at 8 PM for a Halloween costume/haunted bike ride, and you're invited. It's an easy, social pace and nobody gets left behind, so you don't have to be a hardcore rider to come out and have fun with us. Dress up! Witches, skeletons, zombies, a fully decked-out haunted bike… go all out. Just keep anything long or flowy away from your wheels and chain. This one's for the whole family. Riders 8 and up are welcome, and kids will need to ride with a parent. There will be some decorations and possible frights in store (use your discretion!). Helmets are a must. Lights are a must too. It's DARK out there! Bring water and an extra layer. You know how cold it gets up here at the end of October. Glow sticks, string lights, light-up anything… the more the better. Meet at: Margraff Plantation Trails Parking (put it in your GPS) Arrive: Get there by 7:45 so we can roll out right at 8. Route: We'll stick to the […]
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Halloween Morning Market at Market on 42
Market on 42 2150 Friendsville Road, Friendsville, MD, United StatesThe Morning Market at Market on 42 wraps up its 2026 season with a Halloween edition on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by 2150 Friendsville Road to shop local artisans, farmers and meat and produce vendors, grab brunch from the food trucks and a cup of coffee, and enjoy live music. The market is hosted by Market on 42, Harvest House DCL and Wild Ember Bread. View Event On Facebook
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Halloween at Cove Run Farms Corn Maze
Cove Run Farms 596 Griffith Road, Accident, MD, United StatesSpend Halloween at the Corn Maze Adventure at Cove Run Farms, a 160-acre dairy farm tucked into a cove just outside Accident. This year's maze theme honors the James Isaac House. Around the farm, visitors can also enjoy a petting zoo, duck racing, a fire ring, picnic areas and pedal tractors and trikes for the kids. The maze is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 10, and free for ages 2 and under. Cove Run Farms is located at 596 Griffith Road in Accident. Visit Cove Run Farms Corn Maze
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Halloween at the Pub
Big Sandy Brews Morgantown Street, Bruceton Mills, WV, United StatesCelebrate the spooky season with all your friends at the pub. Costume contest, cold drinks, and seasonal snacks!
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Boo Out Loud Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out Loud
Play Out Loud 115 South 2nd Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesBoo Out Loud! Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out LoudSaturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 5 to 7 p.m.Play Out Loud, 115 South Second St., Oakland Play Out Loud is hosting a free Indoor Treat Trail for families on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., during the Town of Oakland's trick-or-treat. Think of it as a trunk or treat, only warmer! Kids can trick-or-treat and play. Expect costumes, treats, play, community and family fun. Want to decorate a play area and pass out treats? Play Out Loud would love to have you join the treat trail. There's no fee to decorate a play area, and it's perfect for businesses, nonprofit groups, 4-H, scouts and other kids' groups and organizations. For more information, call (301) 533-2957, visit PlayOutLoudGC.com or find Play Out Loud on Facebook.
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Accident Community Planning Group Fall Festival
Town of AccidentAccident Community Planning Group Presents Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 5 to 7:30 p.m. Accident The Accident Community Planning Group invites everyone to its Annual Fall Festival for fun and games on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Highlights include: Face painting by Patty Photo booth by Insta Memories Photobooth Cake walks Hay wagon ride (weather permitting) Ring toss Kids games Prizes Music and more! A safety reminder from the Garrett County Health Department and Live Healthy GC: Never touch or pick up trash, pills or items you find on the ground. Street drugs are dangerous. For more information, call 301-501-1988.
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Town of Loch Lynn Heights’ Trick-or-Treat
Loch Lynn Loch Lynn Heights, MarylandTrick-or-treating in the Town of Loch Lynn Heights will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. within the town limits. Residents who are handing out treats are encouraged to turn on their porch lights.
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Door to Door Trick or Treat
Town of FriendsvilleGet your costumes ready! The Mayor and Town Council are hosting Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Please make sure children are accompanied by an adult and only visit houses with their porch lights turned on. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
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Town of Oakland’s Trick-or-Treat
Town of Oakland Oakland, MD, United StatesCalling all ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, and little trick-or-treaters! The Town of Oakland invites everyone to join us for an evening of Halloween fun, costumes, candy, and community spirit! Bring your little ones dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating throughout the Town of Oakland. 🍬🍫🍭 🕷️ When: Saturday, October 31st 🕸️ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 🎃 Where: Throughout the Town of Oakland We encourage residents who are participating to turn on their porch lights and have plenty of treats ready for our trick-or-treaters! Let’s make this Halloween a safe, fun, and memorable evening for our community. We look forward to seeing everyone’s creative costumes and smiling faces!
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Town of Grantsville’s Trick-or-Treat
Town of Grantsville 171 Hill St, Grantsville, MD, United StatesTown-wide trick-or-treating in Grantsville will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents who are handing out treats are encouraged to turn on their porch lights.
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Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian Crossroads
Appalachian Crossroads 39 S. Third Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesAppalachian Crossroads is hosting Trick or Treat Night on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 39 S. Third Street in Oakland. Bring the kids by in costume for treats on Halloween night.
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Trunk or Treat With NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
NuWay South 3rd Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesNuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department are hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NuWay office on South Third Street in Oakland, across from the fire hall. Anyone can join in: bring your decorated vehicle and pass out candy. Just show up and park.
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Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail
Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail 124 Aurora Pike, Aurora, WV, United StatesThe Leona Dixon Legacy, a scholarship foundation, is hosting a Haunted Trail at 124 Aurora Pike in Aurora, W.Va., on Saturday, Oct. 31. The trail opens at 6 p.m. Admission is by donation only, not charged per person, and no amount is too small. Proceeds support the Leona Dixon Legacy scholarship foundation, whose motto is "Her life lives on." The trail is open four nights this season: Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
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Town of Accident Trick or Treat
Town of AccidentEnjoy trick-or-treating throughout the town of Accident on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. Residents who are handing out treats should turn on their porch lights. For more information, contact the Accident Town Hall at 301-746-6346 or accidenttownhall@verizon.net.
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Finzel’s Annual Trick-or-Treat
Finzel Frostburg, MD, United StatesFinzel's annual neighborhood Trick-or-Treat is Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. If you'd like to hand out treats, turn on your porch light. Organizers are hoping to see homes participate along Finzel Road (including the extension the fire hall is on), West Finzel Road, Sampson Rock Road, Montgomery Lane, Old Schoolhouse Road, Jay Road, Bittner Road, Pocahontas Road and Beall School Road. Thanks to everyone who participates to make it a fun night for the kids!
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Halloween Party at the American Legion in Oakland
Oakland American Legion 423 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD, United StatesHalloween Party at the American LegionSaturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 7 p.m. to lateAmerican Legion, opposite the Oakland hospital The American Legion in Oakland is throwing a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. until late. The night features music, drink specials and a costume contest, so come dressed up. The party is open to the public for guests 21 and older, and entry is always free.
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Halloween Party at The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle (Deep Creek) 75 Visitors Center Drive, McHenry, MD, United StatesLet's pack The Greene Turtle for Halloween! The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille at Deep Creek is throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight, with Everline DJing & Entertainment spinning all night.Come dressed up, because costumes are encouraged.
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Dead Park: Circus of Shadows Halloween Party at VFW Post 10077
Deer Park VFW Post 10077 4107 Maryland Highway, Oakland, MD, United StatesYou're invited, if you dare. VFW Post 10077 in Deer Park is transforming into Dead Park: Circus of Shadows for its adult Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m. and running until after the bewitching hour. Step right up for fun and fright, creepy cocktails, games and prizes, music and mayhem with a DJ, and candy, treats and more. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a costume contest. Guests are invited to bring a scary side dish to share and a lit pumpkin for another round of judging. Admission is pay what you can at the door, and the money raised goes to the post's Kids Christmas Party in December. Guests must be 21 or older. VFW Post 10077 is located on Maryland Highway in Deer Park. For more information, email vfw10077@gmail.com or call 301-334-9109.
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Halloween Party With Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern Night Club
The Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant 102 Fort Drive McHenry, MD, United StatesThe Black Bear Tavern Night Club is throwing a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 10 p.m. The night features a Haunted Saloon and the mechanical bull. The Black Bear Tavern is at 102 Fort Drive in McHenry.



