Join our 2023 Halloween events!
MCPL hosts a variety of Halloween events across the county in our branches. From pumpkin painting, spooky gingerbread houses and storytimes to the tried-and-true trick or treat, you’ll find your holiday fun at the library!
Halloween Events Schedule
Thursday, October 5:
5-7pm
Teen Tober Movies and Music- at Germantown Library
Join us every Thursday in October for some fun activities mixed with the spirit of Halloween! A movie each week, games, crafts, and of course refreshments!
Tuesday, October 10:
6-7:30pm
Pumpkin Ornaments Craft Activity and Wheaton Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting – Halloween Craft(s) at Wheaton Library
Short meeting of the Wheaton Teen Advisory Board followed by a fun, stress-relieving Halloween craft and pizza!
Thursday, October 19:
5-7pm
Teen Tober Movies and Music- at Germantown Library
Join us every Thursday in October in the Meeting Room for some fun activities mixed with the spirit of Halloween! A movie each week, games, crafts, and of course refreshments!
Tuesday, October 24:
10:30am – 11:30am
Halloween Family Storytime at Twinbrook – Followed by Stay and Play!
Storytime followed by costumes parade and trick or treat
Wednesday, October 25:
10:30am – 12:00pm
Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade – at Olney Library
followed by Stay and Play time.
10:30am – 11:00am
Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. For children ages birth through 36 months (2 years).
4:30-6pm
Gingerbread houses don’t always have to look sweet and friendly! Join us to make a spooky gingerbread house with Halloween colors and candy. Then take it home for a spooky snack!
Thursday, October 26:
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Teen Tober Movies and Music at Germantown Library
Join us every Thursday in October in the Meeting Room for some fun activities mixed with the spirit of Halloween! A movie each week, games, crafts, and of course refreshments!
Saturday, October 28:
10:30-11:30am
Halloween Storytime at Aspen Hill Library
A family storytime filled with spooky stories, songs, and more!
11-11:40am
Halloween Family Storytime at Maggie Nightingale Library – Wear your costume!
Wear a costume (if you like) to this special Halloween storytime featuring not-so-scary Halloween stories, music, rhymes and more!
2-3pm
Trick-or-Treat at the Library – at Gaithersburg Library
Dress in your best costume for some pre-Halloween trick-or-treating. There will be little treats, games, crafts, and a whole lot of fun!
Tuesday, October 31
10:30am – 11:00am
Halloween Family Storytime at Kensington Park Library
Join us for Halloween storytime! This 25-30 minute event is designed to delight children of all ages & is filled with diverse stories & activities that promote & develop language skills & imagination.
10:30-11:20am
Halloween Special! Preschool Storytime at Damascus – Wear a costume (optional) for an indoor parade!
A storytime experience for preschool age children and their caregivers. Today’s stories celebrate Halloween! Wear a costume (optional) for an indoor parade!
5-6pm
Teen Event: Halloween Pumpkin Painting!
Join us for Halloween pumpkin painting fun at the Aspen Hill Library! Registration required.REGISTER
6:30-7:10pm
Halloween Family Storytime at Maggie Nightingale Library – Wear your costume!
Wear a costume (if you like) to this special Halloween storytime featuring not-so-scary Halloween stories, music, rhymes and more!