⭐ FEATURED THIS WEEK

🏚️ CORNSTALKERS TRAIL OF TERROR 2026

Friday–Sunday, Oct 30–Nov 1 | 7:30–11:00 p.m. (Sunday to 10) 📍 Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St Linus Dr, Waldorf 💵 See link, timed tickets sold on HauntPay

The Cornstalkers Trail of Terror 2026 is the big haunt of the week: a 30,000 square foot haunted house with roaming actors and themed areas, including a demonic church asylum. It's built outside the stadium, so dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed.

Tickets are booked by 30-minute time slot and are generally non-refundable, though you can move to another open date. It's high intensity with gore, blood and strobe effects, and it's recommended for ages 12 and up. Full-face masks and bags aren't allowed, parking is free, and there's food and non-alcoholic drinks on site. If it rains, ticket holders get an email by 5 p.m. if the night is closed or delayed.

🎃 HALLOWEEN: TRUNK-OR-TREATS & FAMILY FUN

Eleven ways to fill a candy bucket, starting Wednesday and peaking Saturday evening.

Heads up: the Friday Line Dance Costume Party at Graces Event Center (Oct 30) shows as canceled on its Eventbrite page. Check with Graces before you plan around it.

🚗 TRUNK OR TREAT SPOOKY CARNIVAL AT WALDORF TOYOTA

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 5:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Waldorf Toyota, 2600 Crain Hwy, Waldorf 💵 Free

The first trunk-or-treat of the week lands on a Wednesday, which is a gift if your Saturday is already booked. It's a free community event with a spooky carnival, and costumes are encouraged. The listing's preview text says 4 p.m., but the full listing says 5, so aim for 5.

👻 KID'S HALLOWEEN PARTY AT PTR WATERFRONT

Thursday, Oct 29 📍 PTR Waterfront Restaurant, 7536 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco 💵 See link

Costumes and Halloween fun for ghouls and goblins of all ages, right on the Port Tobacco waterfront. The listing doesn't post a start time or price, so call PTR at 301-392-0007 before you load up the car.

🦇 TRUNK-OR-TREAT AT SMALLWOOD STATE PARK

Friday, Oct 30 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. 📍 Discovery Center parking lot, 2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury 💵 Free, registration required, park entry fee applies

A one-hour family trunk-or-treat run by Maryland State Parks. Registration is required through the event page, kids need an adult with them, and it's weather dependent, so check the Maryland State Parks Facebook page the day of. Dress for the weather and bring water.

🍕 YOUTH HALLOWEEN DROP-OFF AT AR WORKSHOP LA PLATA

Friday, Oct 30 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. 📍 AR Workshop, 317 Charles St, La Plata 💵 $55

A parents' night out, Halloween edition. Drop the kids off for 2.5 hours of making a Treat tote bag, plus pizza, snacks, Halloween-inspired Shirley Temples, goodie bags and a movie the families vote on over on Facebook. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and drop-off opens 10 minutes before start, no earlier. Seats were limited when I checked.

🦇 HALLOWEEN ARTS & CRAFTS AT SMALLWOOD STATE PARK

Saturday, Oct 31 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 📍 Smallwood State Park, Marbury 💵 Free, park entry fee applies

Kids can make a customizable flying bat with flapping wings. Supplies are provided while they last, so go earlier in the window.

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN DAY PARTY AT BUTLER'S FARM

Saturday, Oct 31 | 12:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Butler's Farm, 3835 Gardiner Rd, Waldorf 💵 $33.85–$44.52 (ticket tiers, fees included)

A seven-hour Halloween party at the farm with live bands, DJs, food trucks, a cash bar, costumes and family activities. It's hosted by 7th District Waterfront Bar & Grill. The listing doesn't spell out the tiers, so check the ticket panel for what each price covers. No refunds.

🍬 CHILDREN'S FALL FEST WITH COAT & CANNED FOOD DRIVE

Saturday, Oct 31 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. 📍 Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Rd, Waldorf 💵 Free

Food, candy, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, games, prizes, face painting and a pumpkin patch, all free. The church is also collecting canned food and coats of all sizes, new or gently used, for Empact Ministries. Drop donations in the vestibule.

🍂 TRICK OR TREAT AT THE LA PLATA FARMERS MARKET

Saturday, Oct 31 | 3:00 p.m. 📍 La Plata Farmers Market, 209 Washington Ave, La Plata 💵 See link

Halloween trick-or-treating at the market. This is separate from the downtown La Plata trail that ran last Saturday. It's a Facebook listing with few details, so check the page for what's planned.

🚒 NEWBURG VRS & FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, Oct 31 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 12245 Rock Point Rd, Newburg 💵 Free

The Newburg volunteer rescue squad and fire department host a free trunk-or-treat with an organized candy giveaway. Easy to find, easy on the wallet.

🚘 WALDORF FORD TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, Oct 31 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Waldorf Ford, 2440 Crain Hwy, Waldorf 💵 Free, RSVP requested by Oct 26

🔗 RSVP

Trunk-or-treat with games, a food truck and a moon bounce. The dealership asks for an RSVP by Monday, Oct 26, so claim a spot on the Eventbrite page if you're going.

🍭 TRUNK OR TREAT AT VILLAGE GREEN PARK

Saturday, Oct 31 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Village Green Park, 100 Walter Thomas Rd, Indian Head 💵 See link

The Town of Indian Head's Halloween event, with candy from trunks and DJ Psyborg keeping the music going. It starts on time at 6, and no admission fee is posted. Handing out candy yourself? Arrive by 5:45 for lineup.

👻 HALLOWEEN: HAUNTS, GHOST STORIES & SPOOKY NIGHTS

A haunted firehouse, a library full of ghost hunters and a murder to solve. The Cornstalkers Trail of Terror is up top in Featured.

📖 SPOOKY STORY TRAIL WALK

Thursday, Oct 29 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. 📍 Pisgah Park 💵 Free

Walk the Story Trail at Pisgah Park for a special spooky story, courtesy of the Charles County Public Library. A gentle, early-evening way to get in the mood.

🚒 HALLOWEEN DRIVE THRU AT THE HAUNTED FIREHOUSE

Friday, Oct 30 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Hughesville Firehouse, 15245 Prince Frederick Rd, Hughesville 💵 Free

Stay in the car and drive through the haunted firehouse. It's free, you don't need a ticket, and it's an easy option for families with little ones who aren't ready for a walk-through haunt. Questions go to Kimberly Jameson at 240-577-8596.

👾 LIBRARY AFTER HOURS: PARANORMAL NIGHT

Friday, Oct 30 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Waldorf West Branch Library 💵 Free, registration required

For teens and adults: ghost hunting, horror trivia, Jackbox games and scary movies after the library closes. Registration is required, so grab a spot before Friday.

🔪 MURDER BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Friday, Oct 30 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. (doors 6:40) 📍 Scary Strokes, 2960 Technology Pl #106, Waldorf 💵 $28.52 (fees included), ages 18+

An in-person Halloween murder mystery at Heathcliff Manor. One killer is hiding among 20 suspects, and you'll get a character assignment by email with a role, a short bio and costume tips. Your ticket covers dinner and refreshments: pizza, hot dogs, chips, non-alcoholic drinks and Death by Chocolate Cake. There are prizes for Best Costume and Best Detective.

It's capped at 20 players (10 male and 10 female characters), so it can fill up. No refunds.

🎬 SCREAM AT PORT TOBACCO PLAYERS

Friday, Oct 30 | 7:00 p.m. 📍 Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles St, La Plata 💵 $5

The Rated R slasher classic comes to the Port Tobacco Players stage for a movie night, with all tickets $5. The link goes to the theater's site, so look for Scream on the schedule.

⚓ "BOO!" THE GHOSTS OF MALLOWS BAY

Saturday, Oct 31 | 12:00–3:00 p.m. 📍 Mallows Bay Park, 1440 Wilson Landing Rd, Nanjemoy 💵 See link, RSVP required

Southern Maryland Audubon hosts a family birding and history walk among the Ship Graveyard at Mallows Bay Park and National Marine Sanctuary. It's an easy one-mile trail with a look for migrating and winter birds, and Atlantic Kayak shares the story of the shipwrecks. Loaner binoculars are available.

Space is limited to 15 people. RSVP to Lynne at [email protected] or 301-751-8097.

💀 DAY OF THE DEAD AT PTR WATERFRONT

Sunday, Nov 1 📍 PTR Waterfront Restaurant, 7536 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco 💵 See link

A celebration of life and remembrance on the Port Tobacco waterfront. The listing doesn't post a start time, price or menu, so call PTR at 301-392-0007 for the details.

🎭 HALLOWEEN: COSTUME PARTIES, CONTESTS & RUNS

Masquerades, glow golf, a chili cook-off and a hip-hop headliner. Dress for the occasion.

🎭 A HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE SOIREE

Thursday, Oct 29 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. 📍 The Cove at Cobb Island, 12133 Neale Sound Dr, Cobb Island 💵 See link, ticketed

A gothic-glam masquerade night with live music and craft cocktails. The dress code is Morticia and Gomez, so think velvet, lace and a little drama. Tickets are sold through the Facebook event.

💡 3AM TOKYO HALLOWEEN GLOW PARTY

Friday, Oct 30 | 8:30 p.m. 📍 Ollie's 2 Bar & Grill, 6970 Hawthorne Rd, La Plata 💵 See link

A glow-themed Halloween party night at Ollie's 2. It's a Facebook listing, so check the page for cover and the lineup.

👻 LIT-O-WEEN WEEKEND (LIT STEPPERS)

Friday–Saturday, Oct 30–31 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. each night 📍 Lamont's Entertainment Complex, 4400 Livingston Rd, Indian Head 💵 $23.18–$33.85 (fees included), ages 16+

Two nights of Halloween line dancing from the LIT Steppers. Friday is billed as a field party with DJ Kinfolk, and Saturday is the SINNERS Barnyard Line Dance Party at the barn. Both are costume parties, and you can buy tickets for one night or both. The listing says the exact address goes out with your ticket, and it doesn't clearly match Lamont's, so confirm Friday's location. Free parking, no refunds.

🥒 PICKLE BOO CLASSIC

Saturday, Oct 31 | Check-in 7:00 a.m., play starts 8:00 a.m. 📍 Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Rd, Newburg 💵 $59.30 one division / $80.50 two divisions (fees included)

A Halloween pickleball tournament that raises money and awareness for breast cancer, supporting people across the Southern Maryland tri-county area. There are women's, men's and mixed doubles divisions, every team is guaranteed 7 games, and 1st through 3rd place get medals. The page's own deadlines conflict (Oct 28 versus Oct 31 at noon), so email [email protected] before you count on a late sign-up.

🏃 MCAC 7TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ARTS 5K

Saturday, Oct 31 | 10:00 a.m. (walk at 10:10; awards 12:00–12:30) 📍 Mattawoman Creek Art Center at Smallwood State Park, 5565 Upham Pl, Marbury 💵 $35

A Halloween-themed 5K through Smallwood State Park where 100 percent of proceeds go to the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. There are prizes for best costume (adult and youth), best dressed pup and best dressed pair, plus a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Strollers and leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. Same-day registration runs 8:30–9:45 a.m., and the rain date is Sunday, Nov 1.

🌶️ CHILI COOK-OFF & COSTUME CONTEST

Saturday, Oct 31 | 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 📍 All American Harley-Davidson, 8126 Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville 💵 See link

The 18th annual chili cook-off, with public tasting and voting until 2 p.m. and awards at 2:30 (the top prize is a $100 gift card). The costume contests cover adults, kids, pets and employees. Sign in by noon, and winners have to be there for the 2:30 awards.

⛳ GOLFING WITH GHOULS

Saturday, Oct 31 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. 📍 Scary Strokes, 2960 Technology Pl, Waldorf 💵 See link

Halloween glow-golf night at Scary Strokes. It's a Facebook listing, so check the page for pricing and whether to book a tee time.

🎉 CHAOS IN THE CUT HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday, Oct 31 | 6:00 p.m. 📍 The Cut Bar & Restaurant, 2570 Business Park Dr, Waldorf 💵 Free

The Cut's annual Halloween party with DJ Morset, raffles, specials from 6 to 9 p.m. and best-costume prizes. Free to walk in.

🧛 NIGHT OF THE VAMPS: JIM JONES HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE

Saturday, Oct 31 | 8:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 📍 The Shark Bar & Seafood House, 2056 Crain Hwy, Waldorf 💵 $33.85–$500 (ticket tiers), ages 21+

The biggest nightlife ticket of the weekend. Jim Jones headlines the Night of the Vamps Halloween Experience at the Shark Bar, with a costume contest and prizes. Two go-go sets from UCB start around 9:30, Jack Trip and special guests Justice Jay and Bishop King follow at 11, and Jim Jones is billed for roughly 45 minutes starting at 11:30. The event runs until 2 a.m. on the listing, with a 1:30 a.m. end time elsewhere, so don't count on a late finish. No refunds.

🏘️ COMMUNITY & SEASONAL PICKS

Food trucks, history tours, a sorghum maze and a Sunday full of car shows and races.

🚚 CHARLES COUNTY FOOD TRUCK WEEK

Through Friday, Oct 30 📍 Various locations in Charles County 💵 See link

Food Truck Week wraps up this week with trucks popping up at county parks and finishing with Food Truck Friday in Indian Head. A good excuse to eat your way around the county.

🚂 LA PLATA TRAIN STATION MUSEUM OPEN HOURS

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 📍 La Plata Train Station Museum, 101 Kent Ave, La Plata 💵 See link

Step back in time and explore La Plata's railroad history during the museum's open hours.

🏛️ DISCOVER PORT TOBACCO: HISTORIC TOURS

Thursday–Sunday, Oct 29–Nov 1 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily 📍 Stagg Hall, 8450 Commerce St, Port Tobacco 💵 See link

Guided tours of Historic Port Tobacco Village, one of Maryland's oldest towns, covering early settlers and colonial life. Four days of tours means you can fit one in around the Halloween plans.

🍔 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

Friday, Oct 30 | 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Village Green Park, 100 Walter Thomas Rd, Indian Head 💵 Free to attend, food for sale

The grand finale of Food Truck Week, with a lineup of trucks at Village Green in Indian Head. Come hungry, then stay for the trunk-or-treat on Saturday if you're in the area.

⚔️ COTEHARDIES, COFFYNS & HOODS, OH MY! BARONIAL INVESTITURE

Friday–Sunday, Oct 30–Nov 1 📍 Lions Camp Merrick, 3650 Rick Hamilton Pl, Nanjemoy 💵 See link, preregistration through the SCA

A medieval weekend from the Barony of Dun Carraig, with armored combat (including an Undead Tournament and a Trick or Treat Bear Pit), rapier, archery, a four-course feast, merchants and the investiture of the new Baronage. There's a pet costume contest for hounds and toy companions too. Fees and whether the public can drop in aren't posted, so email the event steward through the listing before you go.

🌾 CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250 FALL MAZE AT ZEKIAH FARMS

Saturday, Oct 31 | 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (open weekends) 📍 Zekiah Farms3, 5235 Bryantown Rd, Waldorf 💵 $9 presale / $10 at the gate, under 3 free

A family-friendly grain-sorghum maze grown by the next generation of the farm. It's softer and shorter than a corn maze, which makes it a good fit for smaller kids. The farm's page doesn't show prices right now, so the prices here come from the earlier listing and are worth a quick check.

🏛️ FALL HOUSE TOURS AT HISTORIC RICH HILL

Saturday–Sunday, Oct 31–Nov 1 | 12:00–3:45 p.m. (last tour) 📍 Historic Rich Hill, 9135 Bel Alton Newtown Rd, Bel Alton 💵 See link

Weekend house tours at the historic Rich Hill home in Bel Alton. The last tour of each day starts at 3:45 p.m.

🦎 REPTILE FEEDING AT SMALLWOOD STATE PARK

Saturday, Oct 31 | 1:00 p.m. 📍 Smallwood State Park, Marbury 💵 Park entry fee applies

Watch the park's reptiles get fed and learn what makes them fascinating. Pair it with the arts and crafts or the 5K and you've got a full day at Smallwood.

🏃 WE GOT YOUR SIX RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sunday, Nov 1 | 8:00 a.m. start (course closes 2:00 p.m.) 📍 Indian Head Rail Trail, 10390 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains 💵 10K $64.60 / half $80.50 / full $101.70 (fees included, rises after Oct 31)

A 10K, half marathon and full marathon on the rail trail, with the race featuring the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Finishers get a shirt, a custom medal, a boxed lunch and free race photos, with chip timing and aid stations on the course. The field is capped at 200 runners. Prices go up after Oct 31, so register before Saturday ends.

🚗 PISTONS & PIN-UPS FOR PAWS

Sunday, Nov 1 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 📍 Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Rd, La Plata 💵 See link

Southern Maryland's first rockabilly car, truck and bike show, with live music, vendors and a pinup competition. It's a Facebook listing, so check the page for admission.

🚚 TNA FEST 2026

Sunday, Nov 1 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 📍 Truck'n America, 2130 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf 💵 Free for spectators

A family-friendly truck, car and bike show with live music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a moon bounce. The link goes to the CarsToShow site's general page, so search for TNA Fest there.

🪦 ST. NICHOLAS CREEK BURIAL GROUND WALKING TOUR

Sunday, Nov 1 | 12:00–2:00 p.m. 📍 Serenity Farm at Benedict, 6932 Serenity Farm Rd, Benedict 💵 See link

A two-hour guided walk through the African American history of St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground and Serenity Farm. The tour page wouldn't load for me, so check the link for the price and whether to reserve a spot.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

A podcast milestone and a Sunday of gospel karaoke. The Halloween nights are in the sections above.

🎙️ TALKS WITH TINA GEE PODCAST: 100TH EPISODE

Friday, Oct 30 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. 📍 Martinis White Plains, 10553 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains 💵 $12.51 (fees included)

A live, in-person celebration of the 100th episode of the Talks with Tina Gee Podcast, hosted by Tina Grimes. Three hours at Martinis in White Plains, with free parking. Refunds are available up to 3 days before.

🎤 FIRST SUNDAYS GOSPEL KARAOKE BUFFET EXPERIENCE

Sunday, Nov 1 | 3:00–6:00 p.m. 📍 Graces Event Center, 4045 Renner Rd, Waldorf 💵 $30 adults / $15 kids, plus fees

Gospel karaoke, music from DJ Moe Hype and an all-you-can-eat soul food buffet from Graces Event Catering, with chicken and waffles and Southern comfort classics. It's an all-ages event, and the buffet plating window is 3:30 to 5:30. Seating is limited and the organizer expects it to sell out. Vendor spots are $75. No refunds.

🎨 ARTS, WELLNESS & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES

Paint, a women's night of renewal and a Saturday brunch with a runway.

🎨 DOPAMINE & CHILL: A PAINT, PLAY & UNWIND EXPERIENCE

Friday, Oct 30 | 7:00–10:00 p.m. 📍 Paint N Sip, 11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf 💵 $23.18 (fees included), ages 21+

Paint, games, sips and good vibes for three hours, hosted by the Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Free parking, no refunds.

🌿 RESTOREHER: ROOTED & RISING

Friday, Oct 30 | 7:30–10:00 p.m. (doors 7:00) 📍 iNgage Community Church - The Park, 64 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf 💵 Free

A worship-filled evening of rest and renewal for women, led by Lady Archelle Bowen. Expect reflection, prayer and interactive moments, then a panel sharing real-life testimony and faith-centered encouragement.

🥂 VS PINK RUNWAY BRUNCH & TEA

Saturday, Oct 31 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. (doors 12:50) 📍 12540 Mattawoman Dr, Waldorf 💵 $30 plus fees, ages 21+

The ticket covers one brunch platter (pick from three options), one mimosa, live music by DJ Smash and a fashion show, and extra mimosas are available to buy. The dress code is "Victoria's Secret meets PINK," so think pink and black, satin, feathers and glam lounge sets. Free parking, no refunds.

📚 LIBRARY & LEARNING

Workshops, career forums, free library programs and a CPR class.

🔧 CSM FALL 2026 NIGHT OF ENGINEERING

Monday, Oct 26 | 6:00 p.m. 📍 SMART Building, 44219 Airport Rd, California 💵 See link

The College of Southern Maryland's engineering showcase night. The link goes to CSM's community events page, so find Night of Engineering on the list.

🤝 THE SUCCESS BLUEPRINT (PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP)

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 9:30–11:00 a.m. 📍 Southern MD Association of Realtors, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville 💵 Free

A 90-minute workshop with leadership coach Betsy Godbold on building a career before you feel ready, designing the life you want, treating relationships as a professional skill and keeping momentum. It's open to emerging professionals, entrepreneurs, Realtors, sales pros, managers and anyone building a career, hosted by the SMAR YPN.

🌾 SMADC AGRICULTURE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 15045 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville 💵 $15

Learn how to find, write and submit grants for your farm project. A practical two hours from the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission.

💡 EVERYDAY ENERGY WITH SMECO

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Potomac Branch) and Thursday, Oct 29 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. (La Plata Branch) 📍 Potomac Branch and La Plata Branch libraries 💵 Free, registration required

Tips to cut your carbon footprint and your energy bill, presented with SMECO. Same program both nights, so pick the branch closest to you.

🧠 LBPD LIVE: STROKE & DYSLEXIA

Tuesday, Oct 27 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Virtual 💵 Free, registration required

A National Library Service session on reading after a stroke, held online.

🌿 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WELLNESS

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 Potomac Branch Library 💵 Free, registration required

New Moon Bodywork & Botanicals shows how essential oils can support wellness.

🎨 PRIME PAINT NIGHT

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. 📍 La Plata Branch Library 💵 Free, registration required

An adult painting night at the library, no skills required.

🛠️ OPEN PLAY AT THE VELOCITY CENTER

Thursday, Oct 29 | 3:00 p.m. 📍 CSM Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head 💵 See link

Open play at CSM's public makerspace. The link goes to CSM's community events page, so find the Velocity Center listing there.

🤝 REGIONAL EMPLOYER & EDUCATION PARTNER FORUM

Friday, Oct 30 | 8:30–11:30 a.m. 📍 CSM Business & Industry Building, Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata 💵 Free

A forum on career-connected learning for business, education and workforce leaders, with speakers from NAWCAD, Ether Aerospace, Charles County Public Schools, the Maryland Department of Commerce, CSM and the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education. Topics include internships, apprenticeships and dual enrollment, and two CSM students join a panel.

🚿 MY FRESH START: FREE SHOWERS

Friday, Oct 30 | 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 Waldorf West Branch Library 💵 Free

Lifestyles of Maryland opens the library showers to people experiencing homelessness. Please share this one with anyone who could use it.

🤖 AI READY ADULTS: SPOTTING MISINFORMATION & PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY

Friday, Oct 30 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. 📍 Virtual 💵 Free, registration required

Learn how to spot AI-generated content and protect your data, from the comfort of your couch.

🀄 MAHJONG LOUNGE

Friday, Oct 30 | 2:00–3:30 p.m. 📍 Waldorf West Branch Library 💵 Free, registration required

Learn mahjong at any age.

❤️ RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED

Saturday, Oct 31 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍 AllCPR Training Waldorf, 3261 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf 💵 $65 (fees included), ages 12+

A two-hour in-person class that covers CPR for adults, children and infants, AED use, bleeding control, choking, allergic reactions (including epinephrine auto-injectors) and heat and cold emergencies. You leave with a 2-year American Red Cross certificate. Free parking, and refunds are available up to 2 days before.

🏛️ LOCAL GOVERNMENT & CIVIC MEETINGS

Two county meetings and a Chamber orientation.

⚖️ ETHICS COMMISSION

Monday, Oct 26 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Charles County Government 💵 Free

The county's Ethics Commission meets Monday evening. Check the county calendar for the agenda and whether it's in person or hybrid.

⚖️ COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, Oct 27 📍 Charles County Government 💵 Free

The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday. The county calendar listing has the agenda and start time.

💼 VIRTUAL CHAMBER MEMBER ORIENTATION

Tuesday, Oct 27 📍 Virtual (Charles County Chamber) 💵 See link

An orientation for new Charles County Chamber members, held online. The link goes to the Chamber's events calendar.

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL & POP-UPS

Vinyl, closets and a weekend market. All three are worth a browse.

💿 A GIANT VINYL RECORD SALE: THE WALDORF RECORD RIOT

Saturday, Oct 31 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (early entry 9–10) 📍 Old Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Hwy, Waldorf 💵 $0–$15 (ticket tiers)

More than 10,000 LPs, plus CDs, 45s and cassettes from dealers across the region, covering punk, funk, rock and hip hop. Crate-diggers can pay for early entry from 9 to 10, and the price tiers are on the ticket page. No refunds.

🛍️ POP-UP & GROW WEEKEND MARKET

Saturday–Sunday, Oct 31–Nov 1 | 12:00–6:00 p.m. 📍 The Shops at Waldorf Center, 2952 Festival Way, Waldorf 💵 See link

A weekend market of local makers and entrepreneurs. Shopper admission isn't confirmed (Eventbrite lists vendor booths from $0 to $691), so check the Facebook page before you go.

👗 THE CLOSET CLEANOUT ROUND 2

Sunday, Nov 1 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. 📍 GD Event Space, 1302 Smallwood Dr W, Waldorf 💵 $10 plus fees

Shop DMV closets with music, cocktails, a Curvy Catwalk and raffles from Girlfriend Groove and GD Event Space. Your $10 ticket includes admission, complimentary mimosas and a reusable shopping bag while supplies last. Food and extra cocktails are sold separately. No refunds.

🧠 Quick Reminders

🕰️ Clocks fall back Sunday, Nov 1, so you get an extra hour after Saturday night

🏚️ Cornstalkers needs closed-toe shoes, no full-face masks or bags, and tickets are by 30-minute time slot

🚘 Waldorf Ford's trunk-or-treat asks for an RSVP by Monday, Oct 26

🦇 Smallwood's Friday trunk-or-treat requires registration, and the park entry fee applies

🚫 The Friday Line Dance Costume Party at Graces shows as canceled on Eventbrite

🔞 Jim Jones, VS Pink Brunch and Dopamine & Chill are all 21+, and Murder Before Midnight is 18+

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off costume contest sign-in closes at noon Saturday

🏃 We Got Your Six prices go up after Oct 31

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That’s it for this week.

Before you go,

If you hit a trunk-or-treat, the haunted firehouse or the Trail of Terror, hit reply and tell me how it was. Send me the good costumes too. And if you know about a Halloween event the calendars missed, I want to hear about it before next week's issue.

That's the week.

From one local to another

— Candace

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