9-28-2026 10:31am

County Festivals

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Announces Fall Festival Lineup

TOWSON — Baltimore County Recreation and Parks is inviting residents to get outside and enjoy the best of the fall season with a lineup of festivals and community events taking place at parks and recreation facilities across Baltimore County.

From waterfront celebrations and harvest festivals to Halloween activities and community fairs, the fall schedule offers chances for residents of any age to spend time outdoors, and connect with family, friends and neighbors. Many events are free, and others are offered at a low cost.

“We invite you experience something new this fall in Baltimore County,” said Recreation and Parks Acting Director Bryan Sheppard. “This lineup features multiple opportunities to get outside and connect with family and friends. I appreciate the hard work of the Recreation and Parks team, as well as our partners, to make our entire fall schedule possible.”

The fall lineup includes events at nature centers, waterfront parks, historical sites and recreation centers. That list includes the Fall Festival at Marshy Point Nature Center, the Waterfront Festival at Rocky Point Park and Beach, the Fall Harvest and Arts Festival at Cromwell Valley Park, and several family-friendly Halloween events.

The season continues into November with community fairs, harvest celebrations, Benjamin Banneker's Birthday Market Fair and the Dam Jam Festival at Lake Roland.

Fall 2026 Festival and Event Lineup

Sunday, October 4 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Honey Harvest Festival
Oregon Ridge Nature Center
$5 per person

The 2026 Honey Harvest Festival at Oregon Ridge Nature Center will take place on Sunday, October 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This listing is for the 2025 event.

Mark your calendar for a seriously sweet Sunday at Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville! Experience the buzz behind bees and enjoy a full day of fun fall festivities. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $5 per person at the gate.

Events include:

Honey extraction demos
Chat with local beekeepers
25+ vendors & demonstrations
Children’s crafts & games
Animal encounters
Historic Tenant House tours
Live music
Delicious food trucks

Saturday, October 10 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fall Harvest and Arts Festival
Cromwell Valley Park
$5 per vehicle

Sunday, October 11 | Noon to 4 p.m.
Community and Craft Fair
Rosedale Recreation Activity Center
Free

Saturday, October 17 | 1 to 3 p.m.
Liberty Tree Dedication
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Free

Friday, October 23 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Holt Haunted Hike*
Holt Park and Center for the Arts
$6 per person

Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fall, Fun, and Frights
Ag Center and Farm Park
Free

Friday, October 30 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trail or Treat*
Marshy Point Nature Center
$3 per person

Friday, October 30 | 5 to 9 p.m.
Tricks and Treats on the Ridge*
Oregon Ridge Nature Center
$3 per person

Sunday, November 1 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holt Harvest Day
Holt Park and Center for the Arts
$6 per person

Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Benjamin Banneker's Birthday Market Fair
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Free

Sunday, November 8
Community and Craft Fair
Rosedale Recreation Activity Center
Free

Saturday, November 14 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dam Jam Festival
Lake Roland
Free

Sunday, November 22 | Noon to 3 p.m.
Fort Garrison Frontier Open House*
Fort Garrison Historical Landmark
Free

*Advance registration required. You can register using Recreation and Parks’ CivicRec by clicking here.

The festival lineup is part of the more than 500 free and low-cost activities offered through Baltimore County Recreation and Parks this fall. Residents can find the complete schedule, program details and registration information in the Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Fall Program Guide at baltcorec.info/guide.