Halloween season is in full swing across Franklin County, Pa., and Washington County, Md., with trunk-or-treats, community parties, costume contests and neighborhood trick-or-treat nights planned throughout late October. Families can find events nearly every day leading up to Halloween, from sensory-friendly police department gatherings to farm trails, downtown parties and fire company celebrations. Event details are subject to change; readers should confirm times, registration requirements and weather updates with organizers before attending.
Thursday, Oct. 15
HCC Trunk or Treat
6–8 p.m. at the ARCC at Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown.
The free event, hosted by Hagerstown Community College, Washington County Parks & Recreation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, will feature treats, costume contests and voting for favorite trunk displays. Costumes are encouraged.
Friday, Oct. 16
Coffman Nursing Home and Rehab Center Annual Trick-or-Treat
6 p.m. at Coffman Nursing Home and Rehab Center.
Residents’ guests and community members can trick-or-treat through the hallways, giving residents a warm, indoor way to hand out candy. An outdoor trunk-or-treat with vehicles provided by community members will also be held.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Tricks, Treats and Adult Costume Party
6–10 p.m. at The Crispy Biscuit, 88 W. Main St., Waynesboro.
Adults can trick-or-treat at participating downtown Waynesboro businesses, collecting candy and door-prize tickets along the way. The evening continues at The Crispy Biscuit with music, dancing, door prizes and an adult costume contest.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Drive-Through Trick-or-Treat
4–7 p.m. at Fairgrounds Park, 532 N. Cannon Ave., Hagerstown.
Families can drive through the park and collect treats from participating vendors. Entry is ticketed by hour, with entry times at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
Washington Township Police Department Trunk or Treat
5:30–8 p.m. at 11798 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro.
A sensory-friendly session will run from 5:30–5:45 p.m. and requires advance registration by email at [email protected], by phone at 717-762-1447, or through the department’s website. The trunk-or-treat opens to everyone from 5:45–8 p.m.
Greencastle Chevrolet Trunk or Treat
5–7 p.m. at Greencastle Chevrolet.
Community members may register to include a decorated vehicle, and a giveaway will honor the best trunk.
Downtown Hagerstown Halloween Block Party
5:30–7 p.m. on South Potomac Street, Hagerstown.
The free event includes trick-or-treating, a bounce house and costume contests. The children’s costume contest is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., followed by the adult contest at 7 p.m.
Bethel United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
5:30–7:30 p.m. at 21006 Twin Springs Drive, Smithsburg.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Runaway Bull Farm Trick-or-Trail
Starting at 11 a.m. at Runaway Bull Farm, Hagerstown.
Children receive a free candy bucket with admission to decorate before trick-or-treating at themed stations around the farm. Farm admission is required, and costumes are encouraged.
AmVets Post 224 Trunk or Treat and Kids Halloween Party
11 a.m.–2 p.m. at AmVets Post 224.
Hosted by Nicole Scott, the event will include a trunk-or-treat and a children’s Halloween party at the pavilion.
Hardee’s Trunk or Treat
3–6 p.m. at Hardee’s, Greencastle.
Families can enjoy treats and games, with costumes encouraged.
Waynesboro YMCA Spooktacular
5–7 p.m. at the Waynesboro YMCA.
The free community event will feature food trucks, family-friendly activities, a pumpkin patch, train rides, a spooky house and more.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital Trunk or Treat
2–4 p.m. at 12 St. Paul Drive, Building 2, Chambersburg.
The event will include food and coffee trucks, plus an ambulance, fire truck and WellSpan WellFlight helicopter.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Williamsport United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
5 p.m. at 25 E. Church St., Williamsport.
Families are invited in costume. Attendees may bring canned goods to vote for the best-decorated trunk; the trunk receiving the most cans wins. Hot dogs and popcorn will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Shippensburg High School Trunk or Treat
5–6:30 p.m. in the back parking lot of Shippensburg Area Senior High School.
Sponsored by SASHS FBLA for children 12 and younger. Costumes are encouraged. Rain date is Thursday, Oct. 29.
Franklin County Law Enforcement and First Responders Trunk or Treat
6–8 p.m. at Chambersburg Area Middle School North, 1957 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg.
The free family event will feature local law enforcement agencies and first responders, with candy and costumes encouraged.
Shippensburg Rehab Trunk or Treat
6–8 p.m. at 121 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg.
Organizers are seeking vehicle participants. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, funniest and scariest entries.
Hagerstown Police Department Trunk-or-Treat
5:30–7:30 p.m. at 50 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Hagerstown Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Starting at 6:30 p.m. at 19644 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Greencastle and Antrim Township Trick-or-Treat
6–8 p.m.
The rain date is Friday, Oct. 30.
Halfway Volunteer Fire Company Trunk or Treat
6–8 p.m. at 11114 Lincoln Ave., Hagerstown.
The fire company’s third annual event invites families in costume to trick-or-treat during Halfway’s trick-or-treat night.
Brighten the Night
6 p.m. at Valley Grace Brethren Church, Hagerstown area.
Friday, Oct. 30
Smithsburg Pharmacy Holiday Trick-or-Treat
5–7 p.m. at Smithsburg Pharmacy, Smithsburg.
The event will include candy, popcorn, apple cider, apple bobbing, pumpkin painting and more.
Keystone Ford Trunk or Treat
5:30–6:45 p.m. at Keystone Ford, Chambersburg.
A limited number of community vehicle spots are available; organizers encourage early sign-up.
Smithsburg Community Trick-or-Treat
6–8 p.m.
Smithsburg moved its annual trick-or-treating from Halloween to Friday, Oct. 30, to avoid a conflict with the Alsatia Mummers Parade in Hagerstown.
Maugansville Area Trick-or-Treat
6–8 p.m.
Residents who wish to participate should turn on their porch lights.
Fort Loudon Community Center Trunk or Treat
6–7:30 p.m. at 142 Mullen St., Fort Loudon.
Families can trick-or-treat, decorate a vehicle or sit along the walking trail to hand out candy.
Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween
Chambersburg Trick-or-Treat and Main Street Event
11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Main Street, Chambersburg.
Local nonprofits and community partners will serve as trick-or-treat stops. A costume contest is scheduled for noon at Courthouse Plaza. Chambersburg’s neighborhood trick-or-treat hours are 6–8 p.m.
Waynesboro Trick-or-Treat
6–8 p.m.
During trick-or-treat hours, Strickler Avenue will host its 11th annual Halloween Bash. Neighbors and visitors are invited to bring their own food and beverages.
Mercersburg, Greene Township and Mont Alto Trick-or-Treat
6–8 p.m.
Washington County Trick-or-Treat Nights
- Boonsboro: 6–8 p.m.
- Hagerstown: 6–8 p.m.
- Sharpsburg: 6–8 p.m.
Event details are subject to change. Readers should confirm times, registration requirements and weather-related updates with event organizers before attending.
