Get Out: Weekend of Oct. 14 to 16

The leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are cooling off and fall festivals are on the calendar. This weekend brings many opportunities for pumpkin picking, leaf peeping and cider drinking—as well as some fun indoor activities too.

Where/When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, at Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church, Cape St. Claire

Why Go: Get your pumpkins and make scarecrows. Enjoy hayrides, games, food, hot apple cider and more.

Cost: Free

Where/When: 5 p.m., Saturday, , Severna Park

Why Go: Delicious food and entertainment to benefit the Severna Park Community Center.

Cost: adults $10, children (ages 4 to 8) $5, kids younger than 3 are free

Where/When: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Hillsmere Community Beach at the corner of Hillsmere and East Bay View Drive

Why Go: Enjoy the changing seasons and the colors of fall on the South River, around and along Harness and Duvall creeks.

Cost: Free

Where/When: 10 a.m., Saturday, 2506 New Market Lane, Gambrills

Why Go: Little Treasury Jewelers is hosting an estate jewelry show that will feature an extensive collection of antique and vintage jewelry, exotic gems and signed pieces.

Cost: Free

Where/When: 8 a.m., Saturday,

Why Go: Get rid of household hazardous wastes around the house. This program is for Anne Arundel County residents to dispose of household hazardous products, including oven cleaners, wood preservatives, pesticides, flammable liquids, oil-based paint, fluorescent light fixtures, gasoline, mercury thermometers and disinfectants.

Cost: Free

Where/When: 6:30 p.m., Friday,

Why Go: Check out Bowie's annual haunted house and help raise money for Douglass High School.

Cost: $17 for tickets, $5 of each ticket will go to FDHS PTSA with coupon