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Fourth Thursday Trivia: Mysteries & Moonlight
Autumn trivia on literary mysteries, folklore, cryptids and urban legends; register ahead.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 6:30–8:00 PM
WhereElkridge Branch, Howard County Library System, 6540 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Howard County Library System via howardcounty.librarycalendar.com
The Haunted Experience (Rockburn Branch Park)
A spooky night hayride through the Rockburn woods to a ghostly dwelling; ages 7 and up.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22 – Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 7–10 PM (Sat from 6:30 PM)
WhereRockburn Branch Park West, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge
Cost$10 at gate (cash only)
Photo: Howard County Recreation & Parks via howardcountymd.gov
No Place to Grow Old: Film & Community Conversation
No Place to Grow Old screens, followed by a community conversation on aging.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM–4:15 PM
WhereHoward County Library System, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
Happy Haunted Hayride (Rockburn Branch Park)
A not-so-scary hayride for ages 2 to 7 at Rockburn Branch Park.
WHO Family
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 PM
WhereRockburn Branch Park West, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge
Cost$5 at the gate (cash only)
Photo: Howard County Recreation & Parks via howardcountymd.gov
Community Trunk-or-Treat at Kiddie Academy of Elkridge
Kiddie Academy of Elkridge throws a community trunk-or-treat.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
WhereKiddie Academy of Elkridge, 6534 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
Fall Fest (Thomas Viaduct Middle School PTSA)
Thomas Viaduct Middle School's PTSA throws a fall fest.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
WhereThomas Viaduct Middle School PTSA, 7000 Banbury Dr, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
HoCo250 Open House at Belmont Manor & Historic Park
Belmont Manor opens its doors for a HoCo250 open house.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
WhereRecreation & Parks, 6555 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
Angels on the Run 5K
St. Augustine Catholic School's Angels on the Run 5K.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · Start times: Angels on the Run 5K 8:30 AM; Athletes Serving Athletes 5K 8:25 AM
WhereStart: 6095 Marshalee Drive, 6095 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details
Rockburn Cross – Super Series
Cyclocross racers take on Rockburn Cross in the Super Series.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 2026 · Start times: CX 9 AM
WhereStart: 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge
CostSee organizer website for details