Fall 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026
The Harford & Baltimore County Fall Guide
The best of fall where we live, from Halloween week through the start of the holidays. Every event, farm and restaurant below was checked against its own website or a local listing in late October 2026.
Hours and dates can change, so take a quick look at the host's page before you head out.
Halloween week
Saturday, October 24 is the big day, with more than a dozen trunk-or-treats and two downtown festivals in Harford County alone.
| Date | Event | Time | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10/23 | Trunk or Treat + Touch a Truck, UM Upper Chesapeake | 6 PM | 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr, Bel Air | Free, register ahead |
| Fri–Sat 10/23–24 | Children's Charity Book Sale | 10 AM–4:30 PM | Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave | 50¢ books, $1 puzzles |
| Sat 10/24 | Fall, Fun & Frights | 10 AM–4 PM | Ag Center & Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville | Free |
| Sat 10/24 | Trunks, Treats & Tunes, Fallston Barrel House | 11 AM–2 PM | 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Trunk or Treat, Jarrettsville VFW | 11 AM–2 PM | 1714 Morse Rd, Forest Hill | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Trunk or Treat, Downtown Aberdeen | 11 AM–1 PM | Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St, Aberdeen | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Bel Air | 1–3 PM | Main & Bond Streets, Bel Air | Free |
| Sat 10/24 | Trunk or Treat, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company | 1–3 PM | 109 S. Hickory Ave, Bel Air | — |
| Sat 10/24 | Havre de Grace Community Fall Festival | 1–5 PM | N. Washington St, Havre de Grace | Free |
| Sat 10/24 | Free Pumpkin Painting, The Screaming Bean | 3–5 PM | 3700 Churchville Rd, Aberdeen | Free |
| Sat 10/24 | Fall Park Fun Fest | 4–7 PM | Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen | $15 adult, $50 family 4-pack |
| Sun 10/25 | Boo Bash, Christ Episcopal Church | 2–4 PM | 2100 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill | — |
| Mon 10/26 | Pumpkin Painting, Conrad's Seafood | 5:30–7:30 PM | 3414 Merchant Blvd, Abingdon | — |
| Wed 10/28 | Trunk or Treat, Vintage Cafe | 5:30–7:30 PM | 400 N. Union Ave, Havre de Grace | — |
| Thu 10/29 | Spooky Science (grades K–5) | 4:30–5:30 PM | Aberdeen Library, 21 Franklin St | Free, register ahead |
| Fri 10/30 | Tricks and Treats on the Ridge | 5–9 PM | Oregon Ridge Nature Center, Cockeysville | $3 per person |
| Fri 10/30 | Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating | 5–7:30 PM | Downtown Havre de Grace | Free |
| Fri 10/30 | Haunted Illusions with David Caserta | 7–9 PM | Amoss Center, 200 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air | From $25 |
| Sat 10/31 | Halloween Dance Party | 10:15–11 AM | Bel Air Library | Free |
| Sat 10/31 | Trick or Treat in the Corn Maze (sensory-friendly) | Noon–5 PM | FarmFinity at Stone View Farm, Darlington | — |
| Sat 10/31 | Trick or Treat, Pirates Cove | 1–3 PM | 2121 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace | Free |
| Sat 10/31 | Trunk or Treat, Falling Branch Brewery | 2–5 PM | 825 Highland Rd, Street | — |
Sources: The Harford County Mom, Harford TV, Downtown Bel Air Alliance, Boomap.
Pumpkin patches, orchards and corn mazes
Five farms within a short drive cover pumpkin picking, cider, hayrides and corn mazes through Halloween, and Weber's keeps going until November 8.
| Farm | Where | What to do | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lohr's Orchard | 3212 Snake Lane, Churchville | Pick apples and pumpkins, free weekend hayrides, fresh-pressed cider, cider and pumpkin doughnuts | A Harford family farm since 1928; picking conditions posted on Facebook |
| Weber's Cider Mill Farm | 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville | Hayrides to the pumpkin fields, hillside slide, duck races, farm animals, bakery, fresh cider | Fall Harvest Days through Nov 8; no pick-your-own apples in 2026, but local apples are in the market |
| Maple Border Farm | 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall | Large and small corn mazes, pumpkins, farm animals, wagon rides, lawn games | Check hours before you go |
| Falling Branch Brewery PumpkinFest | 825 Highland Rd, Street | Hayrides, corn maze, live music, vendors | Free admission through Oct 25 |
| FarmFinity at Stone View Farm | 3201 Deths Ford Rd, Darlington | Corn maze, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating | Halloween event Oct 31, noon–5 PM |
Tip: weekdays are usually much quieter than Saturdays, and parking is easier.
Where to eat and treat
Seven spots for date night, crabs on the water, a family dinner and a farm-made scoop.
| Spot | Town | Known for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Eleven Main | Bel Air, 111 S. Main St | Seasonal American menu, cocktails, Sunday brunch | Book ahead; 443-900-8027 |
| Bacco Italian & Wine Bar | Bel Air | Italian dinner and a wine shop with 300+ bottles | A great date-night pick |
| Broom's Bloom Dairy | Bel Air, 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd | Ice cream, cheese and sausage from a ninth-generation family dairy | Open year-round |
| Water Street Seafood | Havre de Grace, 654 Water St | Steamed crabs, cream of crab, oysters, water views | 443-502-8855 |
| Tidewater Grille | Havre de Grace | Seafood with Bay views | Pair it with a walk on the Promenade |
| Conrad's Seafood | Abingdon, 3414 Merchant Blvd | Family-friendly seafood with an outdoor playground | Pumpkin painting Oct 26, Little Boos party Oct 31 |
| CoffeeBar | Bel Air, 5 N. Main St | Coffee right on Main Street | Halloween Flight Night Oct 23, 6 PM |
Fall outdoors
Color is running late this year: on October 15, Maryland's state foresters said the Baltimore area was not yet near peak, so the last two weeks of October should still be a good time to go.
- Rocks State Park, Jarrettsville area. Hike to the King and Queen Seat overlook or Kilgore Falls, or drive scenic Route 136 through the park.
- Susquehanna State Park, Havre de Grace. River views, wooded trails and the historic grist mill. The Deer Creek Trail passes a 95-foot white oak and a 97-foot beech.
- Ma & Pa Trail, Bel Air. An easy paved-and-gravel walk through woods and meadow. Great with a stroller or a dog.
- Gunpowder Falls State Park. Old hickories, beeches and black walnuts, plus some of the region's best trout fishing.
- Oregon Ridge, Cockeysville. Wooded trails and a nature center, with Tricks and Treats on the Ridge on Oct 30.
- Havre de Grace Promenade. A waterfront boardwalk where the Susquehanna meets the Bay. Go at sunset, then grab dinner on Water Street.
Sources: Visit Harford, Maryland DNR foliage report, Oct 15, 2026.
Looking ahead
| Date | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Through Sun 11/8 | Last weekend of Fall Harvest Days at Weber's Cider Mill Farm | Parkville |
| Sat 11/28 | Small Business Saturday | Downtown Bel Air and Main Street shops countywide |
| Sun 12/6, 3:30 PM | Bel Air Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting | Downtown Bel Air |
The housing market
Harford County bucked the statewide slowdown in September 2026: sales rose 9% while Maryland's fell 8%, but homes are taking longer to sell and buyers have more choices.
Harford County, September 2026 vs. September 2025
| Measure | Sept 2026 | Sept 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 287 | 263 | Up 9% |
| Homes for sale | 747 | 582 | Up 28% |
| Months of supply | 2.9 | 2.2 | Up 0.7 |
| Median days on market | 22 | 15 | Up 7 days |
| New listings | 321 | 290 | Up 11% |
| Homes under contract | 215 | 272 | Down 21% |
Source: Maryland REALTORS® September 2026 Housing Statistics.
Baltimore County and Maryland
- Baltimore County: sales fell 7.8% from last September. Single-family homes that did sell went for a median of $410,000, in a median of 13 days, at about 103% of list price.
- Maryland: the median price rose 0.5% to $432,000. Homes for sale rose 21%, contracts fell 17%, and supply grew from 2.8 to 3.5 months.
What it means for you
If you're buying: you have more homes to choose from than a year ago and a little more time to decide. Homes that have been sitting may leave room to negotiate on price or closing costs.
If you're selling: buyers are still active in Harford, but they're comparing more options. Pricing right from day one and having the home show well matter more now than they did last fall.
Fall home checklist
An afternoon of prep now heads off the most common winter repairs in a Maryland home.
- Clean the gutters once most leaves have dropped
- Book a furnace or heat pump tune-up and change the filter
- Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor faucets before freezing nights
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries
- Re-caulk and weatherstrip drafty windows and doors
- Look for missing shingles or loose flashing on the roof
- Have the chimney swept and inspected if you burn wood
- Stock up on ice melt and check the snow shovel
Thinking of selling in the spring? These are the same items a buyer's inspector looks at first, so doing them now pays twice.
Let's talk
Curious what your home is worth, starting to look, or just want a restaurant recommendation? I'd love to hear from you, and I'm happy to put together a free, personalized home value report.
Joanna Dieter, REALTOR®
Vybe of LPT Realty
410-949-6855 · JHomesTeam.com