The ultimate guide to Halloween celebrations in the capital region

You don’t have to wait until Oct. 31 to get into the Halloween spirit.

Around the capital region, families can join trunk-or-treat events, film enthusiasts can enjoy a screening of “Coco” or “The Blair Witch Project,” grownups can try a pumpkin-themed paint-and-sip evening, and those who are daring enough can check out some spooky haunted trails.

Here’s your ultimate guide on how to celebrate Halloween all October long in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

Local Halloween events

Now through Nov. 1, times vary: Leech Woods Haunted Trail in Damascus ($44.99-$64.99)

Now through Nov. 3, times vary: “Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure” puppet show at Glen Echo’s Puppet Co. Playhouse ($17.85 per person)

Now through Nov. 8, times vary: Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson ($25-$80)

Oct. 7 - Nov. 1, times vary: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at Olney Theatre Center ($41-$101)

Weekends now - Oct. 31, times vary: Halloween Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks ($6 per person/ride)

Saturday, Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m.: Zombie Chase tag game at the Upper Marlboro Community Center (free)

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.: ReelTalk: “The Blair Witch Project” free screening at BlackRock Center for the Arts (free)

Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.: Drive-in screening of “Coco” at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie — Halloween costumes encouraged (free)

Saturday, Oct. 17, noon-3 p.m.: Halloween and cosplay costume swap at Bethesda Green (free)

Saturday, Oct. 17, times vary: Casey’s Boo Bash: Family Halloween Party and Trunk-n-Treat ($25)

Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Halloween on the Green at Cabin John Village in Potomac (free)

Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 p.m.: Midnight Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore ($65)

Friday, Oct. 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Not So Spooky Skate at Cabin John Ice Rink ($20 for kids 3-12)

Friday, Oct. 23, 5-6 p.m.: Happy Hour on the Raptor Deck: Pumpkin Paint and Sip at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville ($25 for adults 21 and up)

Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Trek or Treat at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro ($5-$7)

Friday, Oct. 23, 8-10 p.m.: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown (free)

Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m.: Acoustics and Ales: Witchy Waters Edition at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds (free)

Saturday, Oct. 24, 4-8 p.m.: Barks and Brews Fall Family Festival at the Pike District Pop-Up Park in North Bethesda (free)

Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m.: Flights & Frights: Trick or Treat at the College Park Aviation Museum ($5)

Saturday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 31, times vary: Trolley-ween at the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville ($10.75-$15.75)

Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-5 p.m.: BOOtanica at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($20)

Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.: Drag Bingo and Halloween Costume Contest at RoundHouse Theatre (free)

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Ghosts of Gaithersburg: Talk with the author of “In Search of Ghosts: Montgomery County” (free)

Wednesday, Oct. 28-Saturday, Oct. 31, times vary: Altar del Día de los Muertos Exhibit at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville (free)

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-7 p.m.: Sparks, S’mores and Spooky Stories at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville ($7)

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.: Not So Spooky Skate at Wheaton Ice Arena ($20 for kids 3-12)

Friday, Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m.: A Magical Night of Wizardry at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro ($15)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 6–9 p.m.: Spooky Good Time at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington ($5-$7)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.: Día de Los Muertos Community Celebration at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville (free)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 1-4 p.m.: Pics in the Park: Halloween Edition at Black Hill Discovery Center in Boyds (free)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 3:30 p.m.: “Coco” live-to-film concert on tour at the Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda ($28-$78)