Halloween 2026 in Harford County: Trunk-or-Treats, Trick-or-Treating and Spooky Date Nights

by Josh Tessier

Updated Oct. 22, 2026

Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, Oct. 31, and Harford County has Halloween events almost every day from Oct. 22 to Nov. 1. The biggest day is Sat., Oct. 24. That's when you get downtown Bel Air trick-or-treating, Aberdeen's Festival Park trunk-or-treat, the Havre de Grace Fall Festival and FallPark Fun Fest at Ripken Stadium. Looking for trunk-or-treats? See our full list: Harford County Trunk or Treat 2026.

The first big Harford County trunk-or-treat of the week is Fri., Oct. 23, at UM Upper Chesapeake in Bel Air. Looking for the full 30-event trunk-or-treat schedule? See my complete Harford County Trunk-or-Treat 2026 list (all 30 events from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31, with addresses, Google Maps links and rain dates). Below are the top Halloween festivals, trick-or-treat hours, library parties, campfires, date nights and trunk-or-treat highlights across the county.

Kids in Halloween costumes getting candy at a trunk-or-treat — Trunk-or-treats run almost daily Oct. 23 to Nov. 1. This stock photo is not from Harford County.

What are the best free Halloween events in Harford County this year?

If you only have time for a few, start here. They're all free.

Date (2026)	Event	Town	Time
Fri., Oct. 23	Heroes of Harford Trunk-or-Treat, UM Upper Chesapeake*	Bel Air	6-8 p.m. (register)
Sat., Oct. 24	Trunk or Treat & Public Safety Appreciation, Festival Park	Aberdeen	11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 24	Trick or Treating in Downtown Bel Air	Bel Air	1-3 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 24	Havre de Grace Community Fall Festival	Havre de Grace	1-5 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 25	Trunk or Treat at St. John's Episcopal Church	Havre de Grace	2-4 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 30	Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treating	Havre de Grace	5-7:30 p.m.

* Posted only by the host. Confirm before you go.

UM Upper Chesapeake Trunk or Treat 2026 (Heroes of Harford)

The Heroes of Harford: Lights, Sirens & Smiles Trunk or Treat is Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. It's free, but you must sign up first.

Where: Westgate Parking Lot, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr., Bel Air, MD 21014 (map)
Cost: Free
Sign up: UM Upper Chesapeake Health event page (the short link is bit.ly/uchtreats)
What's there: Doctors, nurses and first responders from fire, EMS and police teams across the county. Kids can check out a helicopter, fire trucks, ambulances and police cars, then hit the decorated trunks for treats.

Wear a costume. Yes, the grown-ups too. Confirm before you go on the host's page.

Trick-or-treat hours in Harford County by town (2026)

There are no official trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31 in Harford County. As of Oct. 22, the county and its towns (Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace) haven't posted any set Halloween-night hours. Most families go out around dusk. Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, and sunset in Bel Air that day is 6:05 p.m. Check your neighborhood or HOA page for local plans.

Want daytime trick-or-treating? These have set times, posted by the hosts:

Bel Air, Sat., Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m. Trick or Treating in Downtown Bel Air at shops on Main and Bond streets. Look for the trick-or-treat poster in the window. It's free. Weekend parking downtown is free too.
Bel Air, Sat., Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m. The BAVFC Trunk or Treat is in the lot across from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, 109 S. Hickory Ave. The fire company runs it with the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, so you can do both.
Aberdeen, Sat., Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m. FallPark Fun Fest at Ripken Stadium has trick-or-treating on the concourse. Ticket prices are below.
Havre de Grace, Fri., Oct. 30, 5-7:30 p.m. The city's Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treating starts at the stage on Pennington Avenue. Sign up there between 5 and 7 p.m., then trick-or-treat at downtown shops. Winners are called up at 7:15 p.m. The city says this does not replace regular trick-or-treating on Sat., Oct. 31.

Where are trunk-or-treats in Harford County?

We tracked 30 trunk-or-treats across Harford County from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31, 2026. For the full list of all 30 events with street addresses, Google Maps links, rain dates and next week's schedule, read my complete Harford County Trunk-or-Treat 2026 guide (all 30 events). Here are the highlights by day. All are free unless I list a price.

Fri., Oct. 23

Heroes of Harford: Lights, Sirens & Smiles Trunk-or-Treat, Bel Air, 6-8 p.m. It's in the Westgate lot at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr. Kids can see fire trucks, ambulances, police cars and a helicopter. Registration is required. Confirm before you go.

Sat., Oct. 24

BAVFC Trunk or Treat, lot across from the fire company, 109 S. Hickory Ave., Bel Air, 1-3 p.m.
American Design & Build trick-or-treat, 10 a.m.-noon. Kids trick-or-treat at the doors in its showroom, plus a photo spot. Confirm before you go.
Trunk or Treat & Public Safety Appreciation, Aberdeen, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St. Meet police, firefighters and military members and see their vehicles.
VFW Post 8672 Trunk or Treat, 1714 Morse Rd. (Forest Hill/Jarrettsville area), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 410-692-5414 with questions.
Trunks Treats & Tunes at Fallston Barrel House, Fallston, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 2403 Bel Air Rd. Live acoustic music and treats. Rain date is Sun., Oct. 25. Confirm before you go.
Fall Gathering at the Meadow, Bel Air Church, 4-7 p.m. The church lists a trunk-or-treat from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a bonfire, games and pumpkin painting. The location is on its sign-up page. Confirm before you go.
Level Volunteer Fire Company Trunk or Treat, 3633 Level Village Rd., Havre de Grace, 4-6 p.m. Free for kids of all ages. Confirm before you go.
P4P Trunk or Treat, Walmart Aberdeen, 6-8 p.m. Confirm before you go.

Sun., Oct. 25

Trunk or Treat at St. John's Episcopal Church, 114 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace, 2-4 p.m. Trunks at Pennington and Union, crafts, a scavenger hunt with a prize and photo backdrops. The church also posts it on Facebook.

Wed., Oct. 28

Trunk or Treat at TUNE, Towson University in Northeastern Maryland, Bel Air, 4-7 p.m. Open to kids of all ages. Confirm before you go.

Fri., Oct. 30

6th Annual Primrose of Bel Air Trunk or Treat, Bel Air, 7-9 p.m. The school says it's open to the whole community. Confirm before you go.

Sat., Oct. 31

Trunk-or-Treat at The Screaming Bean, 7:30-10 a.m. Confirm before you go.
Trick or Treat at FarmFinity at Stone View Farm, noon-5 p.m. Confirm before you go.
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company Trunk or Treat, Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd., Street, 2-5 p.m. Touch-a-truck and treats. Confirm before you go.

Sun., Nov. 1

Halloween Car Show + Trunk or Treat, Harford County 4H Camp at Deer Creek Overlook. The host lists costumes, vendors and raffles. Vehicle and vendor entry is $20. Confirm before you go.

Green car with its trunk decorated as a monster with big eyes and teeth at a trunk-or-treat — Trunk-or-treats are free at most Harford spots. This stock photo is not from Harford County.

What Halloween festivals are happening?

Havre de Grace Community Fall Festival, Sat., Oct. 24, 1-5 p.m. It's on N. Washington Street. The city lists free pumpkin painting, a free huge inflatable corn maze, a petting farm, a Scooby-Doo ghost hunt, live music, and pie-eating and milkshake contests at 3:30 p.m. Want to learn the Thriller dance? The Thriller Dance Party teaches it from 2:15 to 3 p.m. The big group dance is at 3:15 p.m. by the main stage.

FallPark Fun Fest, Sat., Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m. It's at Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen. Trick-or-treat on the concourse, enter the costume and Thriller dance contests, and play cornhole, Giant Jenga, gaga ball and more. Tickets are $15. Kids 3 and under are free. HarfordTV's event listing also shows a family 4-pack for $50. Rain date is Sun., Oct. 25, 2-5 p.m.

Are there free Halloween events at the library?

Yes. The Harford County Public Library has a bunch, and they're free. Some need you to sign up first.

Date (2026)	Event	Branch	Time
Thu., Oct. 22	Creepy Crawly Creations	Abingdon	3:30-5 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 23	Halloween Story Time (register)	Norrisville	10:15-11 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 26	Halloween Dance Party	Aberdeen	6-7 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 26	Halloween Crafts (register)	Norrisville	6-7 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 27	Halloween Dance Party	Joppa	10:15-11 a.m.
Oct. 27-31	Trick or Treat: stop in wearing a costume for a treat	Joppa	During library hours
Thu., Oct. 29	Halloween Hullabaloo	Abingdon	10 a.m.-noon
Thu., Oct. 29	Spooky Science, grades K-5 (register)	Aberdeen	4:30-5:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 30	Halloween Hullabaloo	Whiteford	2-3 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 31	Halloween Dance Party	Bel Air	10:15-11 a.m.
Sat., Oct. 31	Spooktacular Crafts	Aberdeen	10:45-11:15 a.m.
Sat., Oct. 31	Halloween Hullabaloo	Edgewood	11 a.m.-noon

Where can my kids do a Halloween campfire?

Harford County runs two on Fri., Oct. 30. Both cost $10 per family and you must sign up first.

Halloween Eve Stories, Campfire and S'mores, Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville, 6-7 p.m. All ages.
Kids Halloween Campfire, Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Come in costume for stories and roasted treats by the water.

Got a preschooler? The Preschool Halloween Party at Eden Mill is Sat., Oct. 31, 1-2 p.m., for ages 3 to 6. It's $10 and you must sign up. Kids play games, eat treats and decorate pumpkins.

For a science twist, Spooky Science Night at the Discovery Center at Water's Edge in Belcamp is Sat., Oct. 31, 5-9:30 p.m. The center lists crafts, creepy chemistry and telescopes with the Harford County Astronomical Society. Tickets are on its Eventbrite page. Confirm before you go.

Family roasting marshmallows over a campfire to make s'mores — Eden Mill and Anita C. Leight both host campfires Oct. 30. This stock photo is not from Harford County.

What can we do for a spooky date night in Harford County?

Get a sitter. Here are the grown-up picks.

Bel Air Haunts & History Tour, Fri., Oct. 23 and Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. LASOS runs this lantern-lit walk from Armory Park, 37 N. Main St. It takes about 90 minutes, rain or shine. Tickets are $20. You can also call 410-836-0333.
Havre de Haunts Ghost Tours, Havre de Grace, 7 p.m. on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. Tours leave from Concord Point Coffee Shop, 217 N. Washington St., and last 1.5 hours. They're $18.
Evil Dead: The Musical, Havre de Grace STAR Centre, Oct. 23 and 24, 8-10 p.m. It's a goofy, bloody comedy. It's recommended for ages 16 and up. Sit in the "Splash Zone" only if you don't mind getting messy.
Ghost Hunting 101, Bel Air Library, Fri., Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the Fountain Green Paranormal Group on a ghost hunt inside the library. It's free, ages 18 and up, and you must sign up.
Legends of the Fog, 500 Carsins Run Rd., Aberdeen. It has four attractions: the Haunted Hayride, the CornStalkers corn maze, the Farewell Hotel and the Slaughterhouse. A combo ticket for all four is $43 to $53, depending on the night. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. They suggest ages 10 and up. They expect many nights to sell out, so buy online first.

Want a family show instead? Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta is a Halloween magic show at Harford Community College on Fri., Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Check the ticket page for prices.

Any discount codes?

I didn't find any discount codes posted for these events yet. The best deal is the free stuff: most trunk-or-treats, downtown trick-or-treating and every library party cost nothing. If a host posts a code, I'll add it here.

Tips for Halloween in Harford County

Sign up early for the campfires, story times and Spooky Science. They need registration.
Bring a bag or bucket for candy.
Check the host's page the day of. Weather can move outdoor events.
Drive slow on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31. Lots of little ones will be crossing.

Know a trunk-or-treat I missed? Text me at (443) 617-2099 with the host's link and I'll add it.

Halloween fun near you: Bel Air, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen, Abingdon, Fallston, Forest Hill, Jarrettsville, Edgewood, Joppa, Street.

More this week:

All 30 trunk-or-treats in one spot: Harford County Trunk or Treat 2026: All 30 Events, Times & Addresses (Oct. 23-31).
Early voting runs the same week. Here's how to vote in Harford County.
Need a warm drink between stops? 7 Brew is opening in Edgewood.
Fall farm treats: Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air and Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli.
Coming up next: Turkey Trots & Thanksgiving Week Events in Harford County 2026, Christmas Tree Farms in Harford County 2026, the Bel Air Christmas Parade 2026 guide, Christmas Events in Harford County (2026 Guide) and where to see Santa.

FAQ

When is the Upper Chesapeake trunk or treat?

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Westgate Parking Lot at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air. It's free, and you need to register at bit.ly/uchtreats.

What are trick-or-treat hours in Harford County?

There are no official posted hours. Most families go out around dusk. Sunset on Sat., Oct. 31, 2026 is about 6:05 p.m.

When is downtown Bel Air trick-or-treating in 2026?

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. Look for the trick-or-treat poster on participating shops. It's free, and kids need an adult with them.

Where is the Aberdeen trunk or treat?

At Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's paired with a Public Safety Appreciation event.

What Halloween events are in Havre de Grace?

The Community Fall Festival on Oct. 24 (1-5 p.m.), St. John's Episcopal trunk-or-treat on Oct. 25 (2-4 p.m.), the costume contest and downtown trick-or-treating on Oct. 30 (5-7:30 p.m.), and Havre de Haunts ghost tours at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.

Is Havre de Grace trick-or-treat on Halloween?

The downtown event is Fri., Oct. 30, 5-7:30 p.m. Neighborhood trick-or-treating is still on Sat., Oct. 31.

Are there free Halloween events for kids at the Harford County library?

Yes. Branches in Abingdon, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood, Joppa, Norrisville and Whiteford host free Halloween dance parties, crafts and story times from Oct. 22 to 31. Some need registration.

What's a good Halloween date night in Harford County?

Try the Bel Air Haunts & History lantern tour ($20, Oct. 23-24), Havre de Haunts ghost tours ($18), Evil Dead: The Musical in Havre de Grace (ages 16+), or Legends of the Fog in Aberdeen ($43-$53 combo).