Events in Carroll County today

A free celebration for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 11 to 24. Costumes are welcome, from spooky to glamorous, and being yourself is equally celebrated. Expect a supportive, inclusive setting with snacks, contests, music, and plenty of fun.

Help make the annual Trunk-or-Treat festive by decorating a car or donating candy. Trunk decorations of all kinds are welcome, from simple to extravagant. Candy donations can be dropped off at the main office during the school day, or students can bring them to the office during homeroom.

The Final Bell is heading into its last weekend. Tickets are available online or at the on-site ticket booth. It is a final chance to catch the show before it concludes.

Celebrate Halloween at the Downtown Westminster Farmers Market with trick-or-treating at vendor booths, a face painter, and other family activities. Visitors can wear costumes, browse local farmers, bakers, and makers, and find seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, honey, flowers, artisan products, and more. House of Misfits will also be on-site with rescue animals seeking homes, offering a chance to meet them and learn about their mission. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

Celebrate farmers market season by supporting local farmers and businesses while enjoying music from a friendly neighborhood musician.

The Manchester Volunteer Fire Department is partnering with the MVHS Performing Arts Boosters to host a pit beef drive-thru fundraiser on the carnival fairgrounds, with proceeds benefiting both organizations. Food will be served until sold out, and day-of sales will be available, although pre-orders are strongly encouraged. The menu features pit beef, pit turkey, or pit ham sandwiches for $10, hand-cut fries for $4, and a platter with a sandwich, fries, and coleslaw for $15. Meat by the pound is offered for parties at $15 per pound and is available by pre-order only. This drive-thru format provides a quick pickup option before Halloween festivities begin.

Try out the Dungeons & Dragons starter kit, Heroes of the Borderlands, in this free demo.

Who Knew Music is a music group with gigs in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Stop by in costume before trick-or-treating. Children 12 and under who come dressed in costume can receive a free kids’ meal.

Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest featuring cash prizes. Beer specials include $2 Coors and Bud Light, alongside a large selection of cold beer, wine coolers, and cocktails. There is a $15 cover, and guests must be 21 or older. The venue is open to the public.

Celebrate Halloween at a yearly dance party featuring a live set from Red Dirt Revolution on stage along with DJ LIPPY. Costumes are encouraged for a night of dancing with fellow Halloween revelers. Online pre-sale tickets are $10, and the cover at the door is $15.

This public still target shoot features 12 gauge, 9 shot competition at 20 yards, with scopes permitted and shots taken through 36 inch tubes gauged at .680. Bags will be available. The entry fee is $35 for one shot. Rounds one through six recognize first and second place, and the seventh round serves as a final stage with a single overall winner, where additional shots are available for $5. Wagner skeet 9 shells are specified. Scoring is determined by whose shot lands closest to the dot, and the judge has the final say. If a choke is changed it must be checked for gauge. The kitchen will be open. Safety is a priority, with appreciation expressed for everyone’s help and support.

Explore Wakefield Valley Park on a guided hike with City Recreation staff and guest park naturalist Basil Levesque. Learn about the park’s history, local plants and wildlife, and unique ecology while experiencing its seasonal natural beauty.

Enjoy cash bingo with Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company. A Good Neighbor Bonus adds prizes for eligible players seated beside the winner during two selected games. Food is available, and proceeds support the local fire company.