Shoptoberfest Will Bring Fall Fun To Park Plaza

Fall is the season for festivals, and one annual favorite takes place right in the heart of Severna Park. Hosted each year in the Park Plaza shopping center, the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce’ s (GSPACC) Shoptoberfest is coming up on October 19 and will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

This shop local festival that offers fall and Halloween flair will not only showcase local businesses, but also offer activities for the whole family ranging from music and a photo booth to trick-or-treating, costume contests and more. Millersville-based Eco Adventures will be on hand to display exotic animals, and groups will put on martial arts, dance and other demonstrations.

Whether they are resembling movie characters, cuddly animals or something a bit spookier, kids can come in their best Halloween dress to gather candy and participate in a costume contest that will take place at 1:00pm. Don’t forget to dress up your furry friends as well for the dog costume contest at 2:00pm.

Modeled after the chamber’s long-standing May shop local event, Shoptoberfest has also become one of the GSPACC’s signature annual events.

“It’s a great opportunity for our small businesses to highlight what they do and interact with hundreds of community members,” GSPACC CEO Liz League said in anticipation of Shoptoberfest.

Half of the proceeds from the event’s gold sponsorships will support a charity. Past beneficiaries include Wellness House of Annapolis, SPAN, the Alzheimer’s Association and others. “Our small businesses are always supporting those in need in our communities,” League shared.

Shoptoberfest is free, open to the public, and does not require registration. Park Plaza is located at 550 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. For more information, go to www.gspacc.com.