Your Guide to Halloween in Bel Air

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Well, Halloween is finally here and there’s plenty to do this weekend! Personally, I’m ready for this bowl of chocolate in our living room to be gone because I can’t not see it. Could be any hour of the day and I’ll justify why I should have one (or three). Anyways.

You’ve got your pick of adult Halloween parties on Friday… Double Groove, Natalie’s Seafood, Looney’s Pub… all having one. Sol Oaxaca Cocina is hosting their Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday… and Twisted Roots is having their Mystery Pumpkin Hunt at their shop now through Sunday.

Scroll down, make plans, and enjoy your weekend!

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🎃 Halloween Night @ Double Groove Brewing (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 5–10PM
📍 Double Groove Brewing, 1659 Robin Cir, Forest Hill
No tricks, just brews! Double Groove Brewing is celebrating Halloween with $1 off taproom beers for anyone in costume, plus live music by Kurt and Brian of Wood Ra Dogs Duo (6–9PM) and food from Village Bistro (4–8PM). Grab your costume, bring your crew, and enjoy a night of local beer, good music, and festive vibes.

🎃 Halloween Costume Party at Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 7PM
📍 Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, 2315 Belair Rd, Unit B2, Fallston
Get ready for a spooktacular night under the tiki lights at Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen! Enjoy live music from Bonfire (7–11PM), sip on specialty themed cocktails, and show off your best costume for a chance to win prizes during the 9PM contest. No cover charge — just great music, good vibes, and Halloween fun in their heated tiki hut with standing heaters to keep the party warm all night.

🎃 Nightmare on Main Street at Looney’s Pub ($)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 9PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air
Looney’s Pub is throwing down for Halloween with Nightmare on Main Street! Come dressed to impress (or terrify) for the costume contest—cash prizes for best costumes. Enjoy spooky vibes, themed cocktails, and live music from Kono Nation with DJ Korey. Get ready for a Halloween party Bel Air won’t forget!

🧘‍♀️ Kitten Yoga Fundraiser at Independent Brewing ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 9–10AM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air
Start your Saturday with purrs and poses! Join the cozy one-hour Kitten Yoga event hosted by Frogtown Fosters at Independent Brewing. Stretch alongside adoptable kittens, sip a coffee or beer, and help support tiny furry friends in need. Spots are limited!

🍁 Fall Fest at Hopkins Farm Brewery (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 12–9:30PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Ln, Havre de Grace
Celebrate the season at Hopkins Farm Brewery’s annual Fall Fest! Enjoy live music all day, cold beer and seltzer slushies, local food trucks, and a sunset bonfire to close out the night. It’s the perfect fall day on the farm — bring friends, grab a pint, and soak in the autumn vibes.

💀 Día de los Muertos at Sol Oaxaca (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 5PM
📍 Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana, 16 Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with vibrant Oaxacan flavors, festive cocktails, and a night full of color and tradition. Enjoy special food and drink features, lively music, and the warm spirit of remembrance that makes this day so meaningful. Bring friends, raise a glass, and toast to life — the Sol way.

(Note: I can’t always include every family event (or this email would never end). If you’re looking for all the kid-friendly happenings around town, check out my friend Julia’s Macaroni Kid Bel Air newsletter — she’s got you covered on the family fun side! Click here to subscribe.)

🎃 Twisted Roots Mystery Pumpkin Hunt (Free)
📅 Now through Sunday, November 2nd | All Day
📍 Twisted Roots Rare & Common Plants, 37 N Main St Suite 102, Bel Air
The fan-favorite Mystery Pumpkin Hunt is back — and this time, it’s happening all week long! Stop by Twisted Roots to hunt for hidden pumpkins around the shop, each holding a secret discount between 10% and 40% off. Bring your pumpkin to checkout to reveal your deal (one per customer per visit). Come test your luck and see what spooky savings you uncover!

🚒 Trunk-or-Treat at Aberdeen Fire Department (Free)
📅 Friday, October 31st | 5–8PM
📍 Aberdeen Fire Department House 1, 21 N Rogers St, Aberdeen
Bring your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses to the Aberdeen Fire Department’s annual Trunk-or-Treat! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening filled with candy, costumes, and community spirit — a safe and festive way to celebrate Halloween in Aberdeen.

🍁 Kindred Spirits Faire: Autumn Festival (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 11AM–5PM
📍 Boxwood Farms, 704 Schucks Rd, Bel Air
Step into a world of magic and merriment at the Kindred Spirits Autumn Festival, a whimsical day of artisans, vintage treasures, and mystical vibes. Explore 15+ vendors offering handmade goods, vintage clothing, and enchanted crafts, with live music, vegan bites from This is a Farmhouse, coffee by Coffee Bar Bel Air, and local brews from Slate Farm Brewery. Costumes welcome — it’s Bel Air’s most enchanting fall market!

🍓 Bel Air Farmers Market (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 8AM–12PM
📍 2 South Bond St, Bel Air
8AM: Harford Vineyard & Falling Branch Brewery… 9AM: Brandon Yeager, Live Music Guest… Shop fresh local produce, breads, meats, and crafts.

🥕 Trick-or-Treat at the Havre de Grace Farmers Market (Free)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 8:30AM–12PM
📍 700 Pennington Ave, Havre de Grace
Get in the Halloween spirit at the special Trick-or-Treat edition of the Havre de Grace Farmers Market! Local vendors will be handing out candy while you shop your favorite seasonal produce, baked goods, and handmade treats. Costumes encouraged — it’s a sweet way to celebrate and support local.

🎁 Humpty Dumpsters 8th Annual Toy Drive ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 1PM
📍 1906 W Grove Ave, Fallston
Help spread some holiday cheer — Humpty Dumpsters is hosting its 8th Annual Toy Drive to support The Empty Stockings Fund of Harford County. Bring a new, unwrapped gift (ages 7–12) or make a $50 donation to help fill a 30-yard dumpster with toys for local children. Enjoy music, raffles, a silent auction, food, and more while giving back to the community.

🚜 Touch-A-Tractor at Slate Farm Brewery (Free)
📅 Sunday, November 2nd | 12–4PM
📍 Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon on the farm! Kids (and adults!) can climb aboard real tractors, check out farm equipment, browse local vendors, grab a bite from food trucks, and enjoy Slate Farm’s craft beer on tap. With live music, great food, and plenty of fall fun, it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday in the country. Free admission and open to all ages!

FiZZy Halloween @ Independent Brewing Company
📅 Friday, October 31st | 6PM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air

The Grateful Allman Band Experience ($)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 2PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Mack & Slim @ Hickory Lodge (Lamarvelous Halloween Party)
📅 Saturday, November 1st | 6PM
📍 Hickory Lodge, 2119 Conowingo Rd, Hickory

For more live music on the schedule this weekend, check out the “Live Music In Harford County” facebook group…

Save the dates:
Opening Night of Winter Wonderland Bel Air, Nov 29th, Bel Air
Bel Air ChristKindl Market, Dec 6th, Bel Air

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