Fall Fest at South Mountain Creamery
Oct. 3, Noon | Middletown
South Mountain Creamery’s annual fall festival features plenty of fun farm activities like a petting zoo and hayrides. Sample exclusive ice cream desserts made just for the occasion.
Free | southmountaincreamery.com
Fall Fest at Rose Hill Manor
Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Frederick
Rose Hill Manor’s fall festival is a weekend of farm-themed fun, including an Agriculture Olympics competition and a Kids’ Pedal Pull on Sunday.
Free | bit.ly/FCPRFallFest
43rd Annual Brunswick Railroad Days
Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Brunswick
Railroad Days is a community festival on Brunswick Main Street that’s well-loved by locals and tourists alike. It’s a great event for anyone interested in trains, with extensive model train displays and facts about the area’s railroad history.
Free | brunswickrailroaddays.org
Fallfest at Catoctin Furnace
Oct. 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Thurmont
Welcome the autumn season with fun themed activities at Catoctin Furnace. Take relaxing hikes on the nearby trails, tour the museum and watch demonstrations showing the art of blacksmithing and making apple butter.
Free | catoctinfurnace.org/events
Catoctin Colorfest
Oct. 10-11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thurmont
This Thurmont Main Street event is one of the largest craft shows on the East Coast. With a large assortment of craft vendors, artist demonstrations and food, there’s more than enough to keep your family engaged!
Free | colorfest.org
Fall Fest 2026 in Everedy Square & Shab Row
Oct. 24-25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frederick
Enjoy special seasonal treats, pumpkin carving displays,
fall-themed activities and more at this Downtown Frederick fall festival!
Free | downtownfrederick.org/fallfest
