WALDORF, Md. — Charles County Parks & Recreation is helping local families gear up for Halloween with its annual costume donation drive and giveaway, ensuring every child can dress up for the season’s festivities.
New and gently used costumes in all sizes are being collected through Thursday, Oct. 24, at drop-off locations including all county community centers and senior centers, Elite Gymnastics, North Point Indoor Pool, Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center, and Scary Strokes. Costumes must be clean, intact, and free of toy weapons or other violent-themed props.
All donated costumes will be distributed at the Rec Xpress Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bensville Park in Waldorf. The free family festival will feature community vendors, food trucks, games, a DJ, safe trick-or-treating, face painting, a costume contest and more.
…And That’s Not the Only Treat This October
Beyond the costume giveaway, Parks & Recreation is hosting several other themed events throughout the month:
Who Done It? A Mystery Dinner Experience
Guests become part of a live-action “CLUE”-style dinner theater. Ages 18+; registration required. $45 residents / $50 nonresidents
Saturday, Oct. 11 (6–8 p.m.), Waldorf Senior & Recreational Center
Elite Halloween Spooktacular
Includes a haunted house, trunk-or-treat, Halloween games, crafts, activities and pizza dinner. Ages 5–14; registration required. $30 residents / $35 nonresidents
Saturday, Oct. 25 (5–9 p.m.), Elite Gymnastics
Scarecrow Building & Pumpkin Carving
Families create a scarecrow (bring an old shirt, pants, pillowcase) and carve pumpkins; tools and straw provided. Ages 3–12; registration required; no walk-ins. $20 residents / $25 nonresidents
Saturday, Oct. 18 (10:30 a.m.–noon), Henson Community Center
Saturday, Oct. 25 (10:30 a.m.–noon), Gilbert Run Park
For full details and registration links, visit Charles County Parks & Recreation.
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