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Halloween Guide: Fun Takes Over Ocean City, Maryland and Berlin This October

Ocean City and Berlin are packed with Halloween fun this October. Families can enjoy trunk-or-treats, Touch-a-Truck events, skatepark festivities, and Halloween-themed attractions before wrapping up the season with Berlin's famous trick-or-treating celebration.

By Katie RuskeyOctober 19, 2026Updated October 22, 20263 min read

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It's almost Halloween and we've got the scoop on where to go! No matter if you're here in Ocean City or headed to Berlin, Maryland, Halloween is everything you can image 'down the ocean."

Drive in Disguise Jeep Parade and Trunk or Treat

October 24 | 3:00-3:45 | Caroline Street

Decorated Jeeps will travel the Boardwalk before lining up between Caroline Street and the Pier, where families can walk from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy and admiring creative Halloween displays. Music and plenty of festive spirit make this a favorite annual tradition. Trunk or Treat begins at 3:30 once all of the jeeps are in place.

Touch-a-Truck-N-Treat

October 24 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Stephen Decatur Park, Berlin

Kids who love big trucks won't want to miss Berlin's annual Touch-a-Truck-N-Treat. Families can get an up-close look at fire trucks, utility vehicles, garbage trucks and other equipment used throughout the town. Costumes are encouraged, treats will be handed out, and admission is free. It's a perfect daytime event for younger children.

The Snowball Stand Trunk or Treat

October 24 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Berlin

The fun continues that evening at The Snowball Stand's Trunk or Treat. Families can enjoy decorated vehicles, candy, costumes, and a safe community atmosphere. It's a great way to keep the Halloween festivities going after a busy day of events.

Halloween Bowl Bash- 2-6pm

October 24 | Ocean City Skatepark

Skaters can celebrate Halloween on wheels at the annual Halloween Costume Skate. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume while showing off their skateboard skills. Organizers typically offer candy along with prizes for the best costume and best trick, creating a fun atmosphere for riders of all ages.

Taylor Bank Community Trunk or Treat

October 29 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Ocean Pines

The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce will once again partner with Taylor Bank to host a community-wide Trunk or Treat in Ocean Pines. Children can visit decorated trunks, enjoy Halloween-themed activities, and collect plenty of treats in a fun and safe environment. Best of all, the event is free and open to the public.

OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show

October 29-November 1 | Ocean City Convention Center

While not strictly a Halloween event, the OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show offers plenty of family entertainment over Halloween weekend. Visitors can explore hundreds of RVs, custom vans, outdoor gear exhibits, demonstrations, stunt shows and adventure displays. Halloween-themed activities and trick-or-treat opportunities are also part of the festivities, making it a fun stop for families on October 31.

The Main Event: Berlin Halloween Trick-or-Treating

As much fun as all of these special events are, longtime local families know that Halloween night in the Town of Berlin is the true main event.

Berlin's downtown trick-or-treating has developed a reputation as one of the region's most beloved Halloween traditions. Throngs of costumed children and their families fill the historic streets, creating an incredible community celebration. Residents go all out with decorations and candy, businesses join the fun, and the entire town transforms into a family-focused Halloween destination.

Whether you're a local resident or visiting from another nearby community, families are warmly welcomed to take part in Berlin's Halloween festivities. Many parents consider it a must-do tradition and one of the best trick-or-treating experiences on the Lower Shore.

So grab the costumes, charge the camera, and get ready for a packed week of Halloween fun. From Jeeps and trucks to candy stops and skateboards, Ocean City and Berlin are offering something for every little ghost, goblin, princess, superhero, and pirate this season.

Fore more information on spending the holidays here in Ocean City, Maryland visit https://www.oceancity.com/events,

About Katie Ruskey

Katie Ruskey is a local author, splitting her time between Baltimore and Ocean City. Her debut fiction novel, Marlin Week, was released in August 2022 based on three captains that fish in the infamous White Marlin Open. Her first children's book, The A B Seas of Ocean City, Maryland takes young readers on a tour of OC. For more information on how to purchase her books, visit her website www.kruskeyauthor.com or follow her on IG/FB at Katherine Ruskey Author.

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