Thursday, Oct. 30

Haunted Train and Creepy Carousel For children 8 and older, frightening sights, sounds and creatures on the train ride. Scary movies are shown each night, and snacks are available for purchase. The mini-trains run on the half-hour, and tickets are available online for departure times at www.parkpass.org (click on “Programs/Activities link,” then “Special Events” (left side of screen). Bring canned food for charity. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd., Wheaton. $5; younger than 2, free with a paying adult. 301-942-6703 or www.wheatontrainandcarousel.com.

Bethesda Row Halloween Festival Trick-or-treating at shops and entertainment. Visit the Web site for a list of participating stores and restaurants. 5-7 p.m. Bethesda Row, 4801 Bethesda Ave. Free. 301-215-6660 or www.bethesdarow.com.

Author talk: “Craftivist” Betsy Greer The artist discusses her book “Craftivism: The Art of Craft and Activism,” featuring interviews and profiles of art activists and information on how being curious can lead one to one’s life work. Part of artist Judith HeartSong’s Artful Conversations salon series. Take a food item or beverage to share. 6-8 p.m. Square House Studio, 117 Meem Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 301-990-6320 or www.salonartfulconversation.com.

“Latinos in the Washington Metro Area” A presentation, in English with Spanish translation, on the early days of Latino festivals, the Central American peace movement and the struggle for civil rights and immigrant rights. Refreshments will be served. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-4959.

Friday, Oct. 31

Maryland Emancipation Day celebrations Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the freedom of slaves in Maryland, the weekend of events includes a Friday night hike at an Underground Railroad area, craft demonstrations, storytellers, tours of 19th-century log cabins, history demonstrations, food and more. Locations and times vary. Advance registration required for the Friday hike. Visit the Web site for schedule. 301-650-4373 or www.historyintheparks.org.

“Green Halloween” costume party For children 1 month old and older accompanied by an adult. Prizes awarded for the best costumes and use of reused and recycled materials, plus a campfire and s’mores. 1-3 p.m. Black Hill Regional Park, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds. $2, registration required. Course No. 292752. 301-528-3492 or www.parkpass.org.

Free watercolor classes for seniors 55 and older. By the end of the six-week session, each participant will have completed at least one piece of art. Artist Stephen T. Hanks teaches the principles of composition and how to use new techniques in a painting. 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays, through Dec. 12. Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Registration required. 240-777-0240 or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library.

Halloween Dance Party Costumes encouraged. 1-3 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. $5. 240-777-4999.

Monster Mash Bash Highlights of the family costume party include games, seasonal crafts and dancing. 7-9 p.m. Mid-County Community Recreation Center, 2004 Queensguard Rd., Silver Spring. Free; registration required. Course No. 397544. 240-777-6820.

Voices of the Underground Railroad hike For walkers 10 and older, an interpretive hike of the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. Wear comfortable shoes for the 2.5-mile hike. 7-9:30 p.m. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring. $5, advance registration required. Course No. 298099. 301-650-4373 or www.parkpass.org.

Free Halloween night cab rides Residents 21 and older celebrating Halloween with alcohol are advised to avoid driving after drinking. A free cab ride (up to $30 fare) from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday. Halloween SoberRide is sponsored by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program. 800-200-TAXI. AT&T wireless customers dial #WRAP or www.soberride.com.

“Rosemary’s Baby” A screening of director Roman Polanski’s 1968 cult horror classic film starring Mia Farrow. The film, set in a New York City apartment building, is about a pregnant wife’s increasing paranoia about the safety of her unborn child. 11 p.m. Friday, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $10-$12. 301-495-6720.

Saturday, Nov. 1

“Eye Spy” Halloween Train Last day for the not-so-scary train ride for children 8 and younger accompanied by an adult. Kids will see items in the woods as they ride past. Movies are shown each night. Thursday-Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday 1-8 p.m. Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville. $5, children younger than 2 ride free with a paying adult. 301-765-8670 or www.cabinjohntrain.com.

Button Farm Emancipation Day The history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life will host craft demonstrations, storytellers, music, dance, “heirloom” animals, horseshoes and corn hole games, sack races and an African American genealogy specialist. Noon-4 p.m. Button Farm Living History Center, 16820 Black Rock Rd., Germantown. Free. 301-916-7090 or www.buttonfarm.org.

“Swing! Swing! Swing! VI” The Olney Big Band’s “Tribute to the Greatest Generation” concert features vocals by Nancy Rondeau and Matt “Sinatra” Williams and the OBB Swing Dancers. 1:30 p.m. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. Reserved seating, $20-$25. 301-924-3400. www.olneytheatre.org.

“With Pen and Camera” reception For Islamic calligraphy, geometric paintings and architectural photography by local residents Ahmed and Ayah Belal. 4 p.m. Exhibit continues through Nov. 23. Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring. Free. 301-774-0022 or www.sandyspringmuseum.org.

Divorced singles dinner and movie At 5 p.m., a fixed-price dinner at Thai at Silver Spring, followed by movie of your choice at Regal Majestic Stadium 20. Sponsored by New Beginnings, a support group for separated/divorced men and women. Thai at Silver Spring, 921 E. Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring. $30, includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket. Reservations required. 301-924-4101 or www.newbeginningsusa.org.

“Jazz Master” Perry Conticchio The local saxophonist and composer performs original music and fresh interpretations of jazz musicians Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. 8 p.m. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. $25, 18 and younger, $12. 301-258-6394. www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/theater-at-the-arts-barn.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Rockville 10K/5K run The 39th annual event begins and ends at King Farm Village Center, with a pre-race stretch at 8 a.m. and a post-race brunch. Visit the Web site for details and course map. King Farm Village Center, King Farm Boulevard and Pleasant Drive, Rockville. $40, registration required. 240-314-8620. www.mcrrc.org/rockville-10k5k.

Bannockburn Craft Show Jewelry, pottery, silk accessories, home decor, gourmet food, seasonal items and other hand-crafted items by area artists and vendors. Proceeds support renovation of the historic Bannockburn Clubhouse. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the clubhouse, 6314 Bannockburn Dr., Bethesda. Admission, free. 301-229-4045.

Olney Art Association juried exhibit Woodlawn Manor’s annual show with art specialist Glen Kessler. Artist reception Sunday at noon and awards at 2 p.m. Continues through Nov. 9. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, 16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring. Free. 301-570-5722. www.olneyartassociation.org.

“Through the Eyes of Ernest: A Memoir to Honor Elephants” Debbie McFee, an author and elephant advocate, discusses her story about the life of a captive elephant told through the animal’s point of view. The author donates all book proceeds to elephant sanctuaries. Photos of McFee’s recent trip to Africa will be on display. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. Free. 240-314-8682.

Monday, Nov. 3

Bus trip registration: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Registration is open for the Nov. 20 bus trip and guided tour of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Pack a lunch or take cash to buy lunch. McDonald’s is the only restaurant at the site. The hours are about 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. $12, registration required. 240-777-8086.

Widowed Persons Support Group For anyone who has lost a spouse in the past two years. Sponsored by the AARP Widowed Persons Service. 1-2 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-949-7398.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Election Day General Election. Polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. For information, contact Montgomery County Board of Elections, 18753-210 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. 240-777-8683 or www.777vote.org.

Kensington Fall Colors and Holiday Lights Walk Seasonal, self-guided 10K and 5K walks through historic Kensington can be taken through Dec. 30. Trails are on sidewalks, paved roadway shoulders and an asphalt hiker-biker trail suitable for strollers. Sponsored by the Seneca Valley Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club. Walking instructions at the Safeway, Signature Cafe, 10541 Connecticut Ave. Free, unless Volksmarchers want to self-register for IVV credit, $3. 301-946-5496 or gammie0612@verizon.net.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

“Trees and the Built Environment” A symposium featuring specialists who will discuss innovative ways to plant, protect and preserve trees in urban and suburban settings. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring. $65; registration required. 301-962-1451 or www.montgomeryparks.org/trees.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Songs and Stories For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult, with singing, dancing and listening to stories. 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays. Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. $5. 301-258-6394 or artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Parenting workshop Psychologists Kay Harris Kriegsman and Sara Palmer discuss their book, “Just One of the Kids: Raising a Resilient Family When One of Your Children Has a Physical Disability.” 6:30-8 p.m. Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Free; registration recommended. 301-896-3939 or www.events.suburbanhospital.org.

— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton

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