Fall flavors and carnival fun will fill the Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds as Fall Fest 2026 brings the community together for food, shopping and family activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The community event at 4775 Williamson Road in Greencastle will feature more than 10 food trucks, more than 100 retail vendors, a beer garden, carnival rides provided by Snyder’s Attractions, face painting and pony rides. Admission is free.
Ghosts, goblins and costumed families will take over downtown Hagerstown for the free Downtown Halloween Block Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The family-friendly event, listed at 28 S. Potomac St., will offer an evening of Halloween fun, with trick-or-treating along South Potomac Street from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Local businesses, organizations and community vendors will hand out candy and treats before a costume contest begins at 6:30 p.m. in Public Square. Participants can compete for bragging rights in categories for best child’s costume, best group or family costume and best adult costume.
Art, apple dumplings and autumn fun will come together at the Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland. The free festival will feature more than 70 local artists and food vendors, including food trucks, along with live music, demonstrations, historic cabin and museum tours, bread baking and apple dumplings for sale. Families can celebrate the season and support local artists while children enjoy trunk-or-treating at artists’ tents.
Cello strings and soaring vocals will share the spotlight when the Waynesboro Community Concert Association presents Cello Voci from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Waynesboro High School auditorium, 550 E. Second St., Waynesboro. The newly formed classical crossover group features cello-and-vocal duo Branden & James and singer-songwriter Effie Passero. The performance is part of the association’s 89th concert season, themed “A Touch of Class,” bringing live music to the community. Purchase tickets here.
Just Lookin’ Gallery presents “Unfinished Freedom,” a civil rights exhibition running Oct. 24 through Dec. 31 at 40 Summit Ave. in downtown Hagerstown. The free exhibition explores the struggles, courage, resilience and achievements of the civil rights movement, honoring those who challenged injustice and inviting visitors to consider how their legacy continues to inspire equality, dignity and hope. Opening receptions featuring artist Jimmy James Greene will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. For more information, visit justlookin.com or call 301-714-2278.
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