It’s treat or treating time again.
Spooky season has arrived in Dorchester County, bringing plenty of fun for little ghosts and goblins. Community trick-or-treat events allow families to enjoy safe, cheerful ways to celebrate Halloween together. Whether your kids are eager to fill their candy bags or just soak up the seasonal spirit, here’s a look at some of the best family-friendly Halloween happenings around the Heart of the Eastern Shore.
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab Trunk or Treat
October 15, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
520 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge
Costumes, candy, and community. Spooky fun.
For more info, call 410-228-9191 or visit mallardbayrehabq.com
Trunk or Treat at Pleasant Day Child Care Center
October 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2474 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge
Free Trunk or Treat for the kiddos. Costume contest and snow cones. Come all.
If you are interested in setting up a trunk, call 443-521-5459.
Eastern Shore Dance Academy Trunk or Treat
October 18, starts at 4:30 p.m.
3123 Aireys Spur Rd, Cambridge
Come grab some candy. Free dance performance at 5:30 p.m.
Other businesses and organizations are welcome to participate. Call 410-221-0037.
Cambridge Main Street Trick or Treat
October 24, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
400 and 500 blocks of Race St., Cambridge
Bring the kids out in their Halloween costumes.
Neck District Vol. Fire Dept. Halloween Trunk or Treat
October 24, starts at 6:00 p.m.
954 Cook Point Road, Cambridge
Free candy and hayride, food for sale to benefit NDVD, prize for best decorated trunk.
RSVP to Ashley Howard at 301-928-3651 for your parking spot.
Trunk or Treat with the Sanderson Sisters
October 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
East New Market Train Station, 10 Murphy’s Alley
The event is themed around the Hocus Pocus movies, with a spooky but family-friendly atmosphere. Participants hand out treats from decorated vehicles.
Visit the event page on Facebook for more details or to sign up to participate (via the link provided).
Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company Trunk or Treat
October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
300 Charles St, Hurlock
Join in. More trunks are needed.
Call 410-943-3110 or visit hurlockvfc.org/page/contact-us
Annual Trunk or Treat at Preston Automotive
October 25, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Set up 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
4327 Preston Road, Hurlock
Decorate your trunk and fill it with candy for the kids in our community. The top three trunks will win cash prizes.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or participating? Contact Kiersa Buckingham at [email protected]
Trunk or Treat at Pauline F. And David W. Robbins Family YMCA
October 25, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
201 Talbot Ave, Cambridge
This family-friendly event is a safe, fun, and memorable experience for the kids in our community. Music, costumes, crafts, and games. Trunk decorating contest.
To be part of the fun by decorating your trunk and handing out treats, contact Stephanie Majors at [email protected]
Trunk or Treat at Elks Lodge #1272
October 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
5464 Elks Lodge Road, Cambridge
Lots of decorated vehicles and plenty of candy.
Anyone wanting to participate and hand out candy, message via Facebook Messenger or contact Kim at 410-200-8585.
Trunk or Treat at Immanuel United Church of Christ
October 26, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Set up 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
5401 White Hall Road, Cambridge
Free admission (donations accepted). Dress up and enjoy the fun at this family-friendly event. All are welcome to decorate a trunk or a table to be treated from and hand-out goodies.
To reserve a spot, call 410-228-4640 or email [email protected]
Old Trinity Church Trick or Treat in the Historic Graveyard
October 31, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1716 Taylors Island Rd., Woolford
Free event – all are welcome. Members and friends of the church set up “treat tables” along the public pathways in the church grounds and along the shoreline.
Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Co. Trunk or Treat
October 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Set up 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
2812 Hoopers Island Rd, Church Creek
Put this event on your calendar and enjoy lots of treats from the trunks.
Prodigal Creations Trick or Treat
October 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
3147 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge
Join Prodigal Creations of Cambridge for a fun interactive night of trick or treating. The whole team will be there dressed up and ready to entertain you.
For more info, call 410-330-2529.
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