(Oct. 27, 2016) An abundance of Halloween activities are planned this weekend throughout the area.
Berlin:
– Watch “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and help raise money for the American Cancer Society at The Globe on Saturday, Oct. 29. Relay For Life team Memories in Motion will host the event from 8 p.m. to midnight. Win door prizes, bid on silent auction items, compete in a costume contest and Time Warp dance contest. Admission is free.
Cost to enter contests is $5. Registration begins at 8 p.m. Contests and judging from 9-10 p.m. The movie will begin immediately after. Prop bags will be available for a $5 donation. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life/American Cancer Society.
For information, call Christine Waggoner at 410-726-3220 or find the Facebook event page “Relay For Life Rocky Horror Halloween Party!”
— Children can trick-or-treat on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The Berlin Police Department will offer candy checking during those hours at the Berlin Town Hall on William Street. For information, call 410-641-2770.
Ocean Pines:
— The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Halloween Fall Festival in White Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy costume contests, carnival games, a haunted hayride, face painting and candy. Refreshments can be purchased and a number of attractions will be available for a small fee including, crafts such as sand art, hair wraps and pony rides.
Attendees have a chance to vote for the contestants in the “Pup of the Pines” dog and puppy photo contest. The winner of the contest will be the 2017 face of the Ocean Pines Dog Park and will receive a free dog park registration.
The winner will be announced during the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 26.
Contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 for more information.
Snow Hill:
— Children 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat while dressed up in their favorite costumes at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m.
The “Track or Treat” will have games for the kids and they should bring a bag to collect goodies from local vendors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For information, contact Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144 ext.2509 or email lcataggio@co.worcester.md.us.
— Spend a spooky evening at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village in the haunted Pocomoke Forest on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Festivities kick off with author Mindie Burgoyne signing copies of her new book, “Haunted Lower Eastern Shore” from 4-6 p.m. followed by scary tales — including ghost stories about Furnace Town — told by local storytellers from 6-7:30 p.m.
In addition, the Wicomico County Paranormal Society and the Delmarva Spirit Hunters will participate in a ghost hunt from 8 p.m. until midnight through the Pocomoke Forest. This event is for guests 16 years and older. The cost is $10 per ticket. For information, call 410-632-2032 or email info@furnacetown.org.
Pocomoke:
— Celebrate Pocoween today, Thursday, at the Delmarva Discovery Center and museum from 6-8 p.m. with crafts, candy, otters, creepy critters, costume contests with prizes and trick-or-treating around the museum.
Adults pay $7 and children are $3. Admission is free for members. Call 410-957-9933.
— The Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke City will have its annual showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the interactive movie and attendees must be 17 years or older. For information, call 410-957-4230.
— The seventh annual “Scare Away Breast Cancer” walk is scheduled for Saturday morning benefiting Women Supporting Women. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the walk taking place at 11 a.m. at Midway Toyota at 1337 Ocean Gateway in Pocomoke City.
At noon, a companion “trunk or treat” event for children begins. Both are free to participate in.
In addition to the walk and trunk or treat, there will also be a contest with prizes for best costume, and best “pink” costume, as well as a silent auction. Vendors selling a variety of goods will also be on site. For information, call 443-614-6021.
— Children can trick-or-treat on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7:30 p.m. in Pocomoke. Call 410-957-0937.
Ocean City:
— Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual “Halloween Spook-Out Party” on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 1-3 p.m. at Northside Park on 125th Street.
Activities include carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides and costume contests. Complimentary snacks will be available, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Participants of all ages are welcome.
No pre-registration required. The entrance fee is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child.
For information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov or contact Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125.
— Children and their pets can check out the fourth annual Boo-oardwalk Halloween Candywalk at the 67th Street Town Center on Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to dress their pets in costume and parade them around while collecting a treat from each merchant. The event will take place rain or shine. SweetFrog Premium Yogurt will feature its mascot, “Cookie,” and every child has a chance to win a prize after spinning a wheel.
For information, call Patti Miller at 443-880-7795.
— Experience the thrills and chills of the Haunted Library at the Ocean City Library on 100th Street. The meeting room is transformed into a frightful labyrinth and anyone who escapes receives a free book. It will take place Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition, a children’s Halloween party will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday where children in a costume can trick-or-treat throughout the library.
For more information, call 410-524-1818.
— Pokémon GO fans have a chance to capture their favorite creatures and find new items to inventory at 19 Pokestops and several Pokémon gym locations from First Street to the south end of the Boardwalk from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday.
Virtual lures will be placed at each Pokestop along the Boardwalk from the inlet to First Street. For information, call 410-289-2800 or email fmiller@oceancitymd.gov.
West Ocean City:
— For the 29th year, children can enjoy trick-or-treating at the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. Children must be in costume when they visit the merchants who are participating in the trick-or-treat promotion. Treats are available only to children 12 years and younger who are in costume. Visit www.whitemarlinmall.com/events.asp for participating merchants.
— Stop by Frontier Town on Saturday, Oct. 29, for its annual Spooks and Spirits weekend celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Route 611 in West Ocean City.
There will be a candy corn guessing contest, scary movie, trick-or-treating, a site decorating contest and costume contests for adults, kids and pets.
In addition, check out the haunted trail through the Wicked Woods of FrontFEAR Town at the Western Theme Park where there will also be a Vampire Ball with food, music and activities.
The cost is $5 per person and may not be suitable for little children.
Call 800-228-5590 for more information.
— Paws and Claws on Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City is hosting an annual pet parade on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 12-3 p.m.
Usually, about 100 dogs enter the costume contest, which costs $1 for each division and proceeds will benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Attendees can also vote for $1. There will be prizes and games, demonstrations and vendors in attendance including the Sheriff’s Department with canine dogs, K9 Heeling, the Delmarva Unleashed Fast Fetch qualifiers, Rosenfeld’s food truck and Backshore Brewing Company.
Call 410-213-7490 for more information.
Berlin:
– Watch “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and help raise money for the American Cancer Society at The Globe on Saturday, Oct. 29. Relay For Life team Memories in Motion will host the event from 8 p.m. to midnight. Win door prizes, bid on silent auction items, compete in a costume contest and Time Warp dance contest. Admission is free.
Cost to enter contests is $5. Registration begins at 8 p.m. Contests and judging from 9-10 p.m. The movie will begin immediately after. Prop bags will be available for a $5 donation. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life/American Cancer Society.
For information, call Christine Waggoner at 410-726-3220 or find the Facebook event page “Relay For Life Rocky Horror Halloween Party!”
— Children can trick-or-treat on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The Berlin Police Department will offer candy checking during those hours at the Berlin Town Hall on William Street. For information, call 410-641-2770.
Ocean Pines:
— The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual Halloween Fall Festival in White Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy costume contests, carnival games, a haunted hayride, face painting and candy. Refreshments can be purchased and a number of attractions will be available for a small fee including, crafts such as sand art, hair wraps and pony rides.
Attendees have a chance to vote for the contestants in the “Pup of the Pines” dog and puppy photo contest. The winner of the contest will be the 2017 face of the Ocean Pines Dog Park and will receive a free dog park registration.
The winner will be announced during the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 26.
Contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052 for more information.
Snow Hill:
— Children 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat while dressed up in their favorite costumes at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m.
The “Track or Treat” will have games for the kids and they should bring a bag to collect goodies from local vendors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For information, contact Lea Cataggio at 410-632-2144 ext.2509 or email lcataggio@co.worcester.md.us.
— Spend a spooky evening at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village in the haunted Pocomoke Forest on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Festivities kick off with author Mindie Burgoyne signing copies of her new book, “Haunted Lower Eastern Shore” from 4-6 p.m. followed by scary tales — including ghost stories about Furnace Town — told by local storytellers from 6-7:30 p.m.
In addition, the Wicomico County Paranormal Society and the Delmarva Spirit Hunters will participate in a ghost hunt from 8 p.m. until midnight through the Pocomoke Forest. This event is for guests 16 years and older. The cost is $10 per ticket. For information, call 410-632-2032 or email info@furnacetown.org.
Pocomoke:
— Celebrate Pocoween today, Thursday, at the Delmarva Discovery Center and museum from 6-8 p.m. with crafts, candy, otters, creepy critters, costume contests with prizes and trick-or-treating around the museum.
Adults pay $7 and children are $3. Admission is free for members. Call 410-957-9933.
— The Mar-Va Theater in Pocomoke City will have its annual showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the interactive movie and attendees must be 17 years or older. For information, call 410-957-4230.
— The seventh annual “Scare Away Breast Cancer” walk is scheduled for Saturday morning benefiting Women Supporting Women. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the walk taking place at 11 a.m. at Midway Toyota at 1337 Ocean Gateway in Pocomoke City.
At noon, a companion “trunk or treat” event for children begins. Both are free to participate in.
In addition to the walk and trunk or treat, there will also be a contest with prizes for best costume, and best “pink” costume, as well as a silent auction. Vendors selling a variety of goods will also be on site. For information, call 443-614-6021.
— Children can trick-or-treat on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7:30 p.m. in Pocomoke. Call 410-957-0937.
Ocean City:
— Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual “Halloween Spook-Out Party” on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 1-3 p.m. at Northside Park on 125th Street.
Activities include carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides and costume contests. Complimentary snacks will be available, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Participants of all ages are welcome.
No pre-registration required. The entrance fee is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child.
For information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov or contact Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125.
— Children and their pets can check out the fourth annual Boo-oardwalk Halloween Candywalk at the 67th Street Town Center on Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to dress their pets in costume and parade them around while collecting a treat from each merchant. The event will take place rain or shine. SweetFrog Premium Yogurt will feature its mascot, “Cookie,” and every child has a chance to win a prize after spinning a wheel.
For information, call Patti Miller at 443-880-7795.
— Experience the thrills and chills of the Haunted Library at the Ocean City Library on 100th Street. The meeting room is transformed into a frightful labyrinth and anyone who escapes receives a free book. It will take place Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition, a children’s Halloween party will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday where children in a costume can trick-or-treat throughout the library.
For more information, call 410-524-1818.
— Pokémon GO fans have a chance to capture their favorite creatures and find new items to inventory at 19 Pokestops and several Pokémon gym locations from First Street to the south end of the Boardwalk from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday.
Virtual lures will be placed at each Pokestop along the Boardwalk from the inlet to First Street. For information, call 410-289-2800 or email fmiller@oceancitymd.gov.
West Ocean City:
— For the 29th year, children can enjoy trick-or-treating at the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. Children must be in costume when they visit the merchants who are participating in the trick-or-treat promotion. Treats are available only to children 12 years and younger who are in costume. Visit www.whitemarlinmall.com/events.asp for participating merchants.
— Stop by Frontier Town on Saturday, Oct. 29, for its annual Spooks and Spirits weekend celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Route 611 in West Ocean City.
There will be a candy corn guessing contest, scary movie, trick-or-treating, a site decorating contest and costume contests for adults, kids and pets.
In addition, check out the haunted trail through the Wicked Woods of FrontFEAR Town at the Western Theme Park where there will also be a Vampire Ball with food, music and activities.
The cost is $5 per person and may not be suitable for little children.
Call 800-228-5590 for more information.
— Paws and Claws on Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City is hosting an annual pet parade on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 12-3 p.m.
Usually, about 100 dogs enter the costume contest, which costs $1 for each division and proceeds will benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Attendees can also vote for $1. There will be prizes and games, demonstrations and vendors in attendance including the Sheriff’s Department with canine dogs, K9 Heeling, the Delmarva Unleashed Fast Fetch qualifiers, Rosenfeld’s food truck and Backshore Brewing Company.
Call 410-213-7490 for more information.