It’s that time of year again – the leaves are beginning to change color, there’s a crispness in the air, and you can almost taste the pumpkin spice wherever you go! If you’re a dog owner in Anne Arundel County, there is no shortage of places to take advantage of these beautiful months of fall with your pup. From pumpkin patches, to fall festivals, to “Howl”-oween parties – this list will get you started on checking everything off your *spooky season* bucket list. Be sure to tag @MDpupscouts in your pictures with your pup!

 

September

9/22 |  11AM-4PM: West Annapolis Oktoberfest

Annapolis Street, West Annapolis, MD

Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities at the annual Oktoberfest event on Annapolis Street! This family-friendly event is FREE ENTRY and has something for everyone.

9/14-9/15: Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival

391 West Bay Front Road, Lothian, MD 20711

Navigate a 6-acre corn maze, ride the cow train, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy food and drinks from local food trucks with your pup by your side!

October

10/5 | 11AM-7PM: Barktoberfest

Annapolis Town Center, 1906 Towne Centre Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401

Ready to raise the woof? Join the Annapolis Town Center and Peake Social for the second Barktoberfest for plenty of steins and canines as we celebrate German-style beer, bavarian food, and pawesome four-legged friends. Use code BARK when reserving grooming services for 20% off.

10/12 | 11AM-3PM: Pups on the Patio at Garten with MD Pup Scouts Grooming

Garten, 849 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146

Enjoy a delicious brunch at Garten while your pup is pampered in the MD Pup Scouts Mobile Grooming van. Guests who bring their dog to brunch will enjoy a free soft pretzel and special treat for your pup! Use code PATIO when reserving grooming services for 20% off.

10/12-13 | 10AM-4PM: Art @ the Park

Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

Join the Friends of Quiet Waters Park for the 34th annual art and music festival! This two-day event will feature dozens of art vendors, three musicians each day, food trucks, kids’ activities, and demonstrations. Get a jump on your holiday shopping from some incredible artists!

10/20 | 10AM-5PM: Maryland Avenue & State Circle Fall Festival

Maryland Avenue and State Circle, Annapolis, MD

Join the businesses of historic Maryland Avenue for the return of their annual Fall Fest, now in its 54th year. Do not miss the ‘Halloween Pup Parade,’ live music and performances, fun for the kids, delicious food, a beer garden, unique jewelry and clothing vendors, antiques, and art, as well as fair trade, handmade, sustainable goods and so much more in the heart of Historic Annapolis!

10/27 | 11AM-2PM: Barkin’ Bash at Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

Enjoy the beautiful Quiet Waters Park with your pup for what is sure to be a great party! Shop with local dog vendors, enjoy food trucks (for the humans and dogs!), and even have your dog groomed on site by MD Pup Scouts. Book using code BASH for 20% off your service.

10/27 | 3-6PM: MD Pup Scouts Howl-oween Party at Forward Brewing

Forward Brewing, 418 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD 21403

Join MD Pup Scouts and other local dog vendors for a spooky Howl-oween Party at Forward Brewing! Dress up with your pup, enjoy festive photo opps, pumpkin painting for the kids, and of course a costume contest. The costume contest winner will receive a goodie basket including a $150 MD Pup Scouts mobile groom gift certificate!

November

11/1-11/3: MD Corn Maze

389 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054

Dogs are allowed for final weekend of the Taylor Swift themed MD Corn Maze. Bring the whole family to enjoy the maze, pumpkin patch, farmyard activities, delicious food and shopping in the General Store.

Throughout the Season

Knightongale Farm | Weekends, September 14 – October 27

3924 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, Md. 20776

Bring your pup along to this working farm to enjoy a pumpkin patch, hay rides, beer, wine, and food vendors, and more fun fall activities!

Homestead Gardens | Weekends, September 28 – October 27

743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035

The whole family will enjoy seeing the barnyard animals, taking hay rides, picking out pumpkins, and more, at Homestead Gardens Fall Festival. Dogs are welcome each weekend, but don’t miss the 12th Annual Homestead Gardens Critter Crawl on October 27 – a fun-filled pet costume contest that celebrates Halloween in style while benefiting the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.

Councell Farms Field of Fun | September – October 31

11773 Old Skipton Road, Cordova, MD, 21601

With 20+ farm related activities, including the corn maze, jumping pillow, combine slide and pumpkin patch, there’s something for everyone at Councell Farms’ Field of Fun. Tickets are required.

Montpelier Farms | Select dates September 14 – November 3

1720 North Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Visit Montpelier Farms to savor delicious treats, refreshing drinks, and shop at the farm market. Dive into the farm festivities with adorable animals, playgrounds, a Trike Track, Barnyard Basketball, Giant Hill Slides, ride-on pig races, and so much more!

First Sunday Arts Festival | 10/6, 11/3 | 11AM-5PM

West Street, Annapolis, MD

For the final two First Sunday Arts Festivals of the season, enjoy shopping along beautiful West Street in downtown historic Annapolis. Shop with over 100 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to eat from one of West Street’s delicious restaurants.

Scarecrow Stroll | October 19 – November 2

West Street, Annapolis, MD

The third annual Scarecrow Stroll will feature scarecrows created by local families, organizations, and Annapolis businesses lining West Street from circle to circle (Church Circle to Westgate Circle). So bring your pup along to enjoy the fun!