Spook-tacular

Spook-tacular is Merriweather District’s Sixth Annual Halloween celebration at Color Burst Park. Guests are invited to dress in either spooky or adorable costumes and enjoy an evening of treats, games, seasonal activities, and interactive entertainment.

The event includes a group costume contest, a trick-or-treat trail, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, a glitter tattoo artist, interactive photo opportunities, and complimentary goodie bags for the first 250 guests who check in at Guest Services. The costume contest winners will receive a Merriweather District prize pack valued at more than $250.

When: October 30

Showtimes: The celebration begins at 6 p.m. The group costume contest catwalk is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., and trick-or-treating runs from 6 to 8 p.m.

Activities: Group costume contest, trick-or-treat trail, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, games, glitter tattoos, interactive photo opportunities, and goodie bags.

Costume Contest: Advance sign-up is required. Winners receive a Merriweather District prize pack valued at over $250.

Trick-or-Treating: Participating merchants will distribute candy from 6 to 8 p.m., while supplies last.

Goodie Bags: Complimentary bags are available for the first 250 guests who check in at Guest Services.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Color Burst Park, Merriweather District, 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Parking: Symphony Woods Garage, 6275 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044

Registration: RSVP is requested, and advance registration is available for the group costume contest.