In our opinion, Carroll County is one of the most beautiful places to be in the fall. It’s also one of the most fun places to be! There’s so much happening around town this fall and we’ve listed the events we’re most looking forward to here!Sykesville Ghost Tour
7609 Main Street • Sykesville, MDFridays & Saturdays Through October
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Take a walking ghost tour of historic Sykesville and learn about the stories of the town’s past. The tour begins at Patapsco Distillery. Tickets are $20 and are available through Eventbrite via the event’s Facebook page.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Millard Cooper Park • Sykesville, MDSaturday, October 9
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy a crisp evening outside presented by Sykesville Cinema with a costume contest (for kids aged 12 and under) and The Nightmare Before Christmas starting at dusk. This is a free event. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for Carroll County Food Sunday.
2021 Bubbles & Tulle Festival
Main Street • Sykesville, MDSaturday, October 9
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Put on your best dress, and dance your way down Main Street Sykesville! Enjoy some wine samples, get your photo taken while you’re all dressed up, and enjoy food from local vendors. Limited tickets are available here.
Haunted Woods
Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center • Manchester, MDFriday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Take a spooky hike through the nature trails and woods of Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center.
Piney Run Park Fall Festival
Piney Run Park • Sykesville, MDSaturday, October 16
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate fall along Piney Run Reservoir in Sykesville with scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, live music, craft vendors, food, and more. For more information please call Piney Nature Center at (410) 795-6043.
Trick or Treat on Main Street!
Main Street • Sykesville, MDSaturday, October 23
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Downtown Sykesville Connection continues their annual tradition of trick or treating on Main Street. The Merchants on Main will be giving away treats.
Trunk or Treat
Sandymount Elementary School • Finksburg, MDSaturday, October 23
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All are welcome to attend Sandymount Elementary’s first annual trunk or treat. Decorate your car and be ready to hand out treats (or collect some yourself). Follow their Facebook event for more information and to register your car.