Where To Get Your Fall Fix Around Severna Park

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Do you feel that chill? Fall is officially underway! For many, the season means pumpkins, Halloween, Oktoberfest celebrations and more. No matter what the fall months mean to you, the Greater Severna Park area has something to offer.

Here’s our lineup of fall-centric events:

1.  Fall Harvest Festival

Kinder Farm Park is hosting a one-stop shop for all things fall! There will be hayrides, face painting, vendors, farm animals and more — but for one day only! Gate admission will be waived during the Fall Harvest Festival. Kinder Farm Park. Saturday, October 13. 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, call 410-222-6115 or email contact@kinderfarmpark.org. More info.

2.  Fall Harvest Festival and Dinner

Historic Hancock’s Resolution is offering a host of fall activities at its fall harvest festival and dinner. Come for scarecrow building, bobbing for apples, making cornmeal, live music and more. The dinner costs $12 for adults and $5 for those age 10 and under. The entrance fee to the festival is $10 per family or $5 per person. Historic Hancock’s Resolution. Sunday, October 14. 10:00am-4:00pm. For more information, call 410-255-4048 or email info@historichancocksresolution.org. More info.

3.  Harvest Beer Festival

Grab your stein! At the 2018 Harvest Beer Festival, guests are treated to unlimited tastes of a variety of Maryland-brewed harvest beers. Breweries include Gypsy, Jailbreak, Crooked Crab and more. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. 114 West Street, Annapolis. Sunday, October 14. 2:00pm-6:00pm. For more information, call 410-268-0000 or email zmstaisloff@gmail.com. More info.

4.  Annual Fall Family Day and Trick-or-Treat

The Friends of the Rising Sun are celebrating Fall Family Day with face painting, children’s crafts and trick-or-treating. The activities are free, and there will also be food available for purchase. Tours of the historic pre-colonial farmhouse will be available for $5. Rising Sun Inn. Sunday, October 14. 3:00pm-6:00pm. For more information, call 410-923-0316 or email events1753@gmail.com. More info.

5.  Toys For Tots Halloween Celebration and Fundraiser

RE/MAX Executive is hosting its seventh annual Toys For Tots Halloween celebration and fundraiser. The event includes live music, a costume contest, games, food and an open bar. Tickets cost $42.50 per person, as well as a new, unwrapped toy. Severna Park Elks #2482. Saturday, October 20. 7:30pm-11:30pm. For more information, call 443-274-1129. More info.

6.  Trick-Or-Treat Show

Enjoy an afternoon of live music and fall-centric activities. There will be a costume contest, snacks, door prizes and raffles. Performers include the Chesapeake Harmony Chorus, Second Star, Nightcap and more. Tickets range from $10 to $20. Holy Grounds Coffee House. Sunday, October 21. 2:00pm. For more information, call 410-336-9139 or email sallyburtonchc@gmail.com. More info.

7.  Howl-O-Ween Pawty

It’s all about the animals! Join Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control for free family fun at its Howl-O-Ween event. Enjoy adoptable pets, a safe trick-or-treat trail, games and activities for children, a costume parade, prizes and more. Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. Saturday, October 27. 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information, call 410-222-8900. More info.

8.  Sensory Friendly Trunk Or Treat

If you or your family members have special needs, it can be hard to find appropriate outings this time of year. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church partnered with RISE For Autism to host a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat this year. The event will include trunk-or-treating games, activities, pumpkin decorating, snacks and more. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Millersville. Saturday, October 27. 1:00pm-4:00pm. For more information, call 608-209-7289. More info.

9.  Pet Parade

Does your pet have the best costume in your family? Show it off at Historic Hancock Resolution’s annual pet parade. The parade is complete with judging and prizes, and your pet gets a nice walk in the park. Historic Hancock’s Resolution. Sunday, October 28. 1:00pm-4:00pm. For more information, call 410-255-4048 or email info@historichancocksresolution.org. More info.

If you’re looking for something a little scarier, check out these events:

1.  Historic Hauntings Ghost Tour

Historic Hauntings takes guests inside one of Annapolis’ most notoriously haunted houses, so step back in time and hear the tales of the spirits that linger inside the dimly lit mansion. Historic Annapolis Museum Store. Friday, October 5. 7:00pm-8:30pm. For more information, call 410-626-1033 or email carrie.kiewitt@annapolis.org. More info.

2.  Historic Candlelight Ghost Tour

With history spanning four centuries, the Rising Sun Inn has been home to many generations of families – some of whom have never left. Take a guided candlelight tour of the historic house this October. The family-friendly event tells firsthand-account stories from ghostly encounters, and finishes with cider and popcorn. The cost ranges from free to $15. Rising Sun Inn. Sunday, October 14. 3:00pm-6:00pm. For more information, call 410-923-0316 or email events1753@gmail.com. More info

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