From City of Rockville:

The City of Rockville has packed October full of family-friendly, fun, Halloween-themed events. Here’s the rundown:

Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave.

Pumpkin Carving and Trick or Treat Bag Decorating

6:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15

Carve your pumpkin or decorate your Halloween bag for the big night. The cost for pumpkin carving is $25 per family and includes one pumpkin and carving supplies, cookies and punch. The cost for bag decorating is $15, which includes a pillow case and decorating supplies, cookies and punch.

Twinbrook Community Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway

Monster Mash Family Dance

7-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28

All ages are welcome. Wear your costume! Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts and a DJ. Refreshments sold by Twinbrook Elementary PTA. The cost is $3 per person at the door.

Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive

Haunted Gingerbread House Workshop

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 (Course #56344)

1-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 (Course #5634)

Build your own gingerbread house for Halloween. Learn the tricks of the trade and get creative. Fee includes a gingerbread house and all the decorating supplies. Working conditions include plenty of cookies and drinks.

Tiny Tot Halloween Spooktacular

10 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Oct. 18

This special event is designed just for tiny children and their parents. Wear your costume and enjoy a morning of crafts, games, refreshments and Halloween fun. Pre-registration is encouraged. Course #56349 to register for adults: for residents, $8 nonresidents, adults. Register with Course #56350: $2 per child.

Halloween Haunt

2-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29

Wear your costume for an afternoon of Halloween fun with D’s Magic strolling magician and magic show, Squeals on Wheels petting zoo, kid-friendly haunted room, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, crafts, games and more. Cost is $4 per person at the door. Children age 1 and younger are free.

Trick-Or-Treat at Thomas Farm Community Center

6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31

Stop by while out Halloween trick or treating. Visit the kid-friendly haunted room. Cost is $1 per person.

Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Rd.
Croydon Creek Campfire: Spooky Stories
7-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15

A campfire provides the perfect setting for child-friendly spooky stories and a delicious treat. Register for course #56411. Space is limited. All participants must register, including adults. Cost is $5 for residents, $6 for nonresidents.

Croydon Creep!

6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21

Celebrate Halloween at Croydon Creep! Enjoy a spooky nature trail, magic show by D’s Magic, crafts and activities. All ages welcome, but geared towards children under 10 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 per child at the door. Adults are free.

Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr.

Shrek the Musical

8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29

2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30

There will be Halloween craft activities and treats in the lobby one hour before curtain for all ticket holders. Tickets are $22/$20 for seniors/students. Tickets are availablethrough the city website.