Oct. 3 Antiques Appraisal Day: Best Western Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certified appraisers give verbal estimation of value of objects. Historical Society, Barbara Lilly, 410-848-6494.
Oct. 3 Turkey, Ham and Oyster Dinner: Mount Airy Firemen's Carnival Grounds, Route 27 and Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Noon to 4 p.m. Firehouse, 301-829-0100, 410-795-8055.
Oct. 8-9 Taneytown Jaycees Haunted Barn: See Oct. 1-2.
Oct. 9 Fall Fishing Tournament: Piney Run Park, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville. 6 a.m. to noon. Cash prizes in several categories and a trophy. Loren Lustig, 410-795-6474.
Oct. 9 Fall Fest: Pleasant Valley Fire Hall, 2030 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Westminster. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, flea market, games, hayrides, demonstrations and food. Margie Cole, 410-751-0207; St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 410-848-5163.
Oct. 9 Maizefest: River Valley Ranch. See Oct. 2.
Oct. 14-16 Taneytown Jaycees Haunted Barn: See Oct. 1-2. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 15-16 "Bedlam in the Boro" Haunted Hayride: Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department, 4224 Main St., Lineboro. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tractor-drawn hayride through the back roads of Lineboro. Firehouse, 410-239-4467.
Oct. 16 Apple Festival: Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren, 818 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia Stoner, 410-239- 3689.
Oct. 16 Apple Butter Boil: Piney Creek Church of the Brethren, 4699 Teeter Road, Taneytown. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade apple butter, baked goods and food. Sherry Robinson, 717-338-0749.
Oct. 16 Maizefest: River Valley Ranch. See Oct. 2.
Oct. 17 Oyster, Turkey and Ham Supper: Gamber Community Fire Company, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Served family style. Belle Stickles, 410-876-2494.
Oct. 21-23 "Bedlam in the Boro" Haunted Hayride: Lineboro. See Oct. 15-16. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 21-23 Taneytown Jaycees Haunted Barn: See Oct. 1-2. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 23 Fall and Christmas Arts and Crafts Show: Reese Volunteer Fire Hall, 1745 Baltimore Blvd. (Route 140), Westminster. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Betsy Alexander, 410-848-8508.
Oct. 23 "Christmas at Calvary" Bazaar: Calvary United Methodist Church, 3939 Gamber Road, Finksburg. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, country store, toys, quilts, flea market and food. Church office, 410-795-9343.
Oct. 23 Maizefest: River Valley Ranch. See Oct. 2.
Oct. 23 Spaghetti Dinner: Carroll Lutheran Village, 300 St. Luke Circle, Westminster. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Maryann Leckron, 410-848-0090.
Oct. 23 Movie Night: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. 7 p.m. Classic, foreign and family films. Call for schedule. 410-848-7272.
Oct. 27-31 Taneytown Jaycees Haunted Barn: See Oct. 1-2. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 28-30 "Bedlam in the Boro" Haunted Hayride: Lineboro. See Oct. 15-16. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Oct. 30 Maizefest: River Valley Ranch. See Oct. 2.
Oct. 30 Harvest Hoedown: Westminster Church of God, 640 Lucabaugh Mill Road, Westminster. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Children's games, entertainment and refreshments. 410-848-5537.
November
Nov. 1-30 Year Round 10-kilometer Volksmarch: Westminster Inn, 5 S. Center St., Westminster. 7 a.m. to three hours before dusk. Walk through Westminster. John Baumgardner, 410-833-8916.
Nov. 5-6 Christmas in the Country Bazaar: Oakland United Methodist Church Hall, Oakland and Mineral Hill Roads, Eldersburg. 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Crafts, baked goods, tree ornaments, white-elephant table and food. The Rev. Mary Ellen Glorioso, 410-795-2127.
Nov. 5-6 Country Fair: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Parish House, 7609 Main St., Sykesville. 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Homemade apple butter and mincemeat, baked goods, crafts, collectibles and lunch. Spaghetti dinner Friday. Helen Hughes, 410-795-0767; Eleanor Mercer, 410-875-9458.
Nov. 6 Carroll County Christmas Farmers' Market: Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas gifts, crafts, decorations, greens, seasonal produce, baked goods and refreshments. Anita Bullock, 410-848-7748.
Nov. 6 Christmas at the Church: St. John's United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Main St., Hampstead. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts and lunch. Winnie Meredith, 410-239-8530.
Nov. 6 Bull and Oyster Roast: Gamber Community Fire Company, 3838 Niner Road, Gamber. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dancing, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eva Brothers, 410-795-4228.
Nov. 7 Turkey, Ham and Oyster Dinner: Mount Airy Firemen's Carnival Grounds, Route 27 and Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Noon to 4 p.m. Firehouse, 301-829-0100, 410-795-8055.
Nov. 7 Historic Railroad Equipment and Model Train Displays: The Pullman Parlor Car, Baldwin and Oklahoma avenues, Sykesville. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mark Bennett, 410-795-3157.
