Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Fun by Day, Fright by Night! Enjoy daytime fun with the Great Pumpkin Fest and the frightfully scary thrills of Haunt at night during Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 15-October 29, 2017; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Pick a Pumpkin at Mill Creek MetroParks
Take a tractor-wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick a cannonball size pumpkin. Decorate (no carving) your pumpkin to take home. Dress for the weather, and note that the pumpkin patch could be muddy. Barns are open to visit the animals. Additional size pumpkins will be for sale. {Find Out More}
When: Weekends, October 1-22, 2017; Times vary by day
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: Wagon Ride: $1, Wagon Ride + Pumpkin: $3

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets
Ride the train to the Ohio Station Pumpkin Patch and choose your own pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30-October 29, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
Cost: $6 per person ages 2+, $2 per baby ages 1 and under (includes train ride and pumpkin). Train ride only: $4

Week of October 2-8, 2017

Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Fun by Day, Fright by Night! Enjoy daytime fun with the Great Pumpkin Fest and the frightfully scary thrills of Haunt at night during Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 15-October 29, 2017; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets
Ride the train to the Ohio Station Pumpkin Patch and choose your own pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30-October 29, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
Cost: $6 per person ages 2+, $2 per baby ages 1 and under (includes train ride and pumpkin). Train ride only: $4

FREE Mall Stars Play Date: Trick-or-Treat! at Great Northern Mall
Participate in a a monsterous sing-along, followed by fun games and snacks and a Trick-or-Treat Street! Don't forget to dress up (no full face masks or toy weapons, please) as we are selecting some of the best dressed creations to win a few cool prizes, including tickets to Marvel Universe Live! at Quicken Loans Arena. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 5, 2017; 10am-11am
Where: 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE

Retro Halloween + Trunk-or-Treat at Autorama Twin Drive-in Theater
There will be one screen for families and one screen NOT for families, along with trunk-or-treating on the Family screen.
– Screen One is “For the Families:” Showing Hotel Transylvania (original, PG), Little Vampire (PG), Teen Wolf (PG), Beetlejuice (PG-13)
– Screen Two is “Not for the Families:” Showing Children of the Corn (R), Dawn of the Dead (R), Day of the Dead (R), Evil Dead (R)
{Find Out More}
When: October 6-7, 2017
Where: 33395 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039

FREE Pumpkin Patch at LoveCanton
Enjoy donuts, hot cocoa, and pumpkin decorating in the LoveCanton parking lot. Feel free to come in costume or as you are. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 6, 2017; 5pm-7pm
Where: LoveCanton, 701 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: FREE

Spookville
Spookville is a wooded ¼-mile trail that makes you feel like you are part of a horror movie set in the woods. Appropriate for all ages. The event is presented by North Ridgeville Lions Club and will take place at South Central Park. Cost is $2 per person. Non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit Community Care. {Find Out More}
When: October 6-7, 2017; 6pm-9pm
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: $2 per person

Dracula at Trumpet in the Land
As day turns to night, the legendary vampire walks the hills of the Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre. Dracula will make your hair stand on end as you are enveloped by the ever-ominous darkness and listen to the children of the night in the open-air amphitheatre. Be enthralled by the mesmerizing story, but don’t be too quick to think that the person sitting next to you is just another audience member. The startling double twist at the end of the show will have you looking over your shoulder until you are safe in your car. {Find Out More}
When: October 6-7 & 13-14, 2017; 8pm-10pm
Where: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: $10-$20

Corn & Pumpkin Festival at Lake Metroparks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition of celebrating the harvest season with Corn & Pumpkin Festival. Help husk, shell, and grind the corn or plow behind draft horses while younger visitors make handmade corn husk dolls and paint pumpkins. {Find Out More}
When: October 7-8 & 14-15, 2017; 9am-5pm
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: Farmpark admission applies

Goblins in the Garden at Holden Arboretum
Bring your costumed children to trick-or-treat during the daylight hours in the decorated garden setting of this annual Halloween celebration. Activities include wagon rides, leaf trail, Scarecrow Row, corn stalk maze, straw pyramid climb, face and hand-painting, live entertainment, crafts, and food. {Find Out More}
When: October 7-8, 2017; 10am-4pm
Where: Warren H. Corning Visitor Center, 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: Members: $10 per car; Non-members: $20 per car

FREE Halloween Craftival at Pat Catan's
What happens when you combine the Halloween season with a weekend full of free crafting at Pat Catan’s? A Halloween Craftival of course! Starting Saturday, October 7, enjoy FREE crafting, a DIY Pumpkin Challenge, and interactive giveaways! {Find Out More}
When:
– Saturday, October 7, 2017; 12pm-3pm
– Sunday, October 8, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

FREE Fall Family Fun Fair
Join in a family-filled day of fun, bonfire, kids craft, food, games, bounce houses, vendors, pumpkins, face painting, hayrides, petting zoo, trick-or-treat maze, and a spooktacular costume contest. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017; 12pm-8pm
Where: Summit County Fairgrounds, 229 E. Howe Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost: FREE admission; Small fee for some activities

Green Springs Harvest Festival, Harvest Festival 5K, & Monster Dash Kids 1-Mile
One-mile and 5K runs, crafts show, 50/50, kids games, beer tent, corn hole tournament, Mud Tug, live entertainment, and music. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for Monster Dash entry before Sept. 22; pumpkins will be given to all Monster Dash participants. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 8, 2017; All day
Where: Green Springs Park, 120 Catherine St., Green Springs, OH 44836
Cost: Festival is FREE; Register for runs: $12-$25

46th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Hiram House
Enjoy beautiful autumn foliage, food, rides, animals, entertainment, games, crafts, and fun for the whole family, on 172-wooded acres in NE Ohio’s scenic Chagrin Valley. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 8, 2017; 10am-5pm
Where: 33775 Hiram Trail, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Cost: Admission: $5 per person, FREE for children under 12; All-day Activity Wristband: $25 (does not include food, balloons, pumpkins and mums)

The Great Pumpkin Carve at Beech Creek Gardens
This is a fun, creative, hands-on project time for the whole family. Pumpkins are supplied for families to prepare, design, and carve. Bring your favorite carving tools or use ones provided. Creative design templates will also be available. The carved pumpkins will be kept on display at Beech Creek Gardens every night during the Spooky Science event. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 8, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Week of October 9 – 15, 2017

Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Fun by Day, Fright by Night! Enjoy daytime fun with the Great Pumpkin Fest and the frightfully scary thrills of Haunt at night during Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 15-October 29, 2017; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets
Ride the train to the Ohio Station Pumpkin Patch and choose your own pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30-October 29, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
Cost: $6 per person ages 2+, $2 per baby ages 1 and under (includes train ride and pumpkin). Train ride only: $4

FREE Pumpkin Pick & Paint at Eastwood Mall
Want to enjoy painting a pumpkin with your kid but not worry about clean up? This pick and paint workshop is perfect for you! Children can paint their own pumpkins, courtesy of Home Depot. Pumpkins will be on display around the pumpkin patch until Sunday, October 15. Children can pick up their pumpkins on Monday, October 16. While you're here take a family photo in the pumpkin patch display in Center Court. The pumpkin patch will be set up from 10/4-10/17 for families to enjoy a festive fall photo opportunity. {Find Out More}
When: October 10 & 14, 2017; 11am-1pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

Jack-o-Lanterns: Beyond Triangles & Circles at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 15. Carving area is in the Service Building, which may be chilly, so dress in warm layers. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. While pumpkin supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: $12-$14

Pumpkin Carving at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 15. Carving area is in the Service Building, which may be chilly, so dress in warm layers. Carving tools will be available or bring your own. While pumpkin supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: October 12-14, 2017; 9am-3pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509

FREE Halloween Crafts for Kids at Lorain County Metro Parks
Crafts and activities for school age kids. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 12, 2017; 3pm-4pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE for Miller members, $3 for nonmembers

FREE Jack ‘O Lantern Jog at Lock 3
This is a free kids 1-mile fun run and costume contest and is the kick-off to a 5K for older folks/runners through the historic Glendale Cemetery. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 12, 2017; 5pm
Where: 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: The Jog is FREE. Race does have an entrance fee.

Spooky Science at Beech Creek Gardens
Mix up your own science experiments including glow-in-the-dark slime, create an owl mask, take a hay ride, dig up bones, watch the mad scientist, and get up-close with reptiles and woodland animals! Spooky Science is all about teaching people in a fun and creative environment about all the things in nature that can “spook or creep” you out, like spiders, snakes, and bats. Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season at Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 13-21, 2017; 4:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Enchanted Forest at The Wilderness Center
Poor little Bat! No one can come to his party. They are all too busy! But what are his friends Tree Frog, Opossum, Caterpillar, Flying Squirrel, and Raccoon doing? Families will be escorted along pumpkin-lit trails to meet these friendly nocturnal characters as they sing songs, tell jokes, and share the story of their lives in the nighttime woodlands. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-14, 2017; 6:30pm
Where: 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44989
Cost: $6 per member, $8 per nonmember, and FREE for children age 3 and younger

Dracula at Trumpet in the Land
As day turns to night, the legendary vampire walks the hills of the Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre. Dracula will make your hair stand on end as you are enveloped by the ever-ominous darkness and listen to the children of the night in the open-air amphitheatre. Be enthralled by the mesmerizing story, but don’t be too quick to think that the person sitting next to you is just another audience member. The startling double twist at the end of the show will have you looking over your shoulder until you are safe in your car. {Find Out More}
When: October 6-7 & 13-14, 2017; 8pm-10pm
Where: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: $10-$20

Annual Halloween Camp Out at Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground
Family camping fun for the whole family with Halloween-themed events and activities, including haunted hayrides, trick-or-treating, apple and chili contests, live owl program, costume ball, movies, crafts, potluck dinner. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-15, 2017
Where: 3431 State Route 95, Perrysville, OH 44843
Cost: Camping fee special $20 per night, Spooky Forest Hayrides: $1 per person

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest at Boardman Park
The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest at Boardman Park is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack O' Lanterns! You do the Art we will do all the clean up! {Find Out More}
When:
– Friday, October 13, 2017; 6pm-9pm
– Saturday, October 14, 2017; 12pm-9pm
– Sunday, October 15, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: There is a small charge per pumpkin.

Family-friendly Haunted Wagon Rides at Boardman Park
Take a family haunted wagon ride. Free activities during the event include Jocko the Clown balloon art, bonfire, climbing wall, children's bouncers, and a lighted pumpkin display October 20-31. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 6pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per child age 12 & under; Family Rates: $15 per Boardman resident family, or $18 per non-Boardman resident family (Family rate is based on 2 adults and up to 4 children. Prices subject to change).

Halloween Hayrides at Lake Metroparks
Travel down a one-mile trail on a Halloween hayride filled with family-friendly thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. After riding on the wagon, take a short 1/4-mile walk through a haunted graveyard, hay maze, scarecrows and see a fun glow stick dance show. All ages welcome, rated PG-5; earlier ride times are best suited for younger children. Registration is required; tickets sold online only! {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017; Evenings
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: $7 for guests age 2 and older, FREE for children under 2

FREE Nightlights 3.0: Halloween Planetarium Show at the Ward Beecher Planetarium
The Ward Beecher Planetarium's spooky and spectacular annual Halloween spectacular has been going strong since 1974! Enjoy all new visuals this year with the new SkySkan system. Come in costume! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017
Where: Ward Beecher Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University, Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
Cost: FREE

Boo at the Zoo (Cleveland Zoo)
Boo at the Zoo, presented by Giant Eagle, is a neighborhood of safe Halloween entertainment, with a spooky delight on every corner including animals on exhibit each evening. Happy haunts include: treats for children, magic shows, costumed characters, spooky train ride and Monster Mash Dance Party. {Find Out More}
When: Friday-Sunday, October 13-29, 2016; 5pm-9pm
Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Lorain County Metro Parks Halloween Fair
The Halloween Fair trail (Carlisle Reservation’s Short Loop Trail) is designated as “Family-Friendly” during the hours of 5pm-7pm. Families are invited to experience the trail during daylight hours without actors and activated scare devices. The trail turns “Scary” from 7pm-10pm. The Haunted Trail invites guests to experience a number of walk-thru spooky and startling stations equipped with actors and other trail side scenes featuring mechanical scare props. Visitors can ride either the Little Green Choo or the Tractor-Pulled Wagon to experience the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail with inflatable Halloween characters and other family-friendly displays. Plus, enjoy midway games, DJ music, entertainment, including a costume contest on Friday evenings. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 5pm-10pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: Admission: $2 per person, FREE for children ages 3 and younger; Midway game tickets can be purchased separately

Corn & Pumpkin Festival at Lake Metroparks
Lake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition of celebrating the harvest season with Corn & Pumpkin Festival. Help husk, shell, and grind the corn or plow behind draft horses while younger visitors make handmade corn husk dolls and paint pumpkins. {Find Out More}
When: October 7-8 & 14-15, 2017; 9am-5pm
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: Farmpark admission applies

FREE Jump Into Fall Days
Celebrate autumn with hands-on activities for all ages: free horse-drawn wagon rides, kayaking, fishing, face painting and balloon creations, harvest bounty treats for sale and much more. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods will be offered first come, first served 1pm to 4pm; free passes ensure first-come, first-served boarding. {Find Out More}
When: October 14-15, 2017; 10am-4:30pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

METROMUTTS: Howl-O-Ween Hike at Mill Creek Metroparks
Have a “howl” of a good time at this popular fall event. Bring your dog dressed in his/her Halloween finest! There will be a hike, dog costume contest, prizes, and refreshments in barn #4. MetroMutts members will receive a free pumpkin. Easy, 2-mile hike is free for all. Refreshments and Costume Contest: MetroMutts members: FREE; not-yet-members: $2. Share the “spirit” and bring along an item to donate to Falcon Animal Rescue. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017; 11am-12pm
Where: MetroParks Bikeway MetroParks Farm Trailhead

FREE Pumpkin Pick & Paint at Eastwood Mall
Want to enjoy painting a pumpkin with your kid but not worry about clean up? This pick and paint workshop is perfect for you! Children can paint their own pumpkins, courtesy of Home Depot. Pumpkins will be on display around the pumpkin patch until Sunday, October 15. Children can pick up their pumpkins on Monday, October 16. While you're here take a family photo in the pumpkin patch display in Center Court. The pumpkin patch will be set up from 10/4-10/17 for families to enjoy a festive fall photo opportunity. {Find Out More}
When: October 10 & 14, 2017; 11am-1pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

Children's Pumpkin Jamboree at Dragonfly Tea Room & Gift Shop
Join Dragonfly Tea Room's Pumpkin Jamboree, which features a fun, themed lunch, treat bag, games, crafts, pumpkin and decorating kit. Reservations are required by calling (330) 854-4832. {Find Out More}
When: October 14, 2017; 11am-3pm
Where: 116 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Cost: $12 per child

Boo at the Zoo (Akron Zoo)
Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone's favorite non-scary Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Acme Fresh Market. Use your candy passport to find all the treat stations at the zoo! {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 14-29, 2017; 11:30am-7:30pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: Click here for pricing details

FREE Pumpkin Patch Festival at Rivertree Jackson
Everyone is welcome at this free community festival featuring a magic show, costume contest, trunk-or-treat, face painting, inflatables, hayride, petting zoo, maze, kids crafts, games and activities, and food (for purchase). {Find Out More}
When: Saturday , October 14, 2017 (6pm-9pm) & Sunday, October 15, 2017 (12pm-3pm)
Where: 7373 Portage St. NW, Massillon 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE Harvest Festival & Trick-or-Treat in Berea
Daytime activities include trick-or-treat, inflatable corn maze, mini pumpkin patch, toddler zone, characters, and face painting. Evening activities include hay maze, hay rides, inflatables, games, food vendors, corn box, juggler Billy Matsumoto, fireworks, and a showing of the family movie “Moana.” {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017; 12pm-10pm
Where: Daytime activities are in Downtown Berea, while evening activities take place at Jason Malone Park, 640 Woodmere Dr., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Key Church
There will be trunks decorated with fun themes handing out candy, along with popcorn, cider, hayrides & Josh the Juggler. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: 1825 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE

FREE Painesville Fall Festival & Truck-or-Treat
This annual event includes a trunk-or-treat, costume contest, games, live entertainment featuring Dr. Insecta, hayrides, and more! Fall produce and custom pumpkins for sale. FREE pumpkin painting for the first 300 children. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017; 3pm-6pm
Where: Kiwanis Recreation Park, 301 Latimore St., Painesville, OH 44077
Cost: FREE

Family-friendly Monster Mash Halloween Bash
Join the fun at the family friendly Monster Mash Halloween Bash! Come dressed in costume and do the Monster Mash! This family friendly event includes a light dinner, a DJ and dancing, a keepsake photo, and a Halloween treat bag for the kids. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 14, 2017; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost: $12 per resident, $14 per nonresident (Pre-registration is required starting September 25 for residents and October 2 for nonresidents.)

FREE Pumpkin Patch Festival at RiverTree Jackson
This event is free and everyone is welcome! Highlights include a magic show, costume contest, trunk-or-treat, face painting, inflatables, hayride, petting zoo, maze, kids crafts, games and activities, food available for purchase, and more! {Find Out More}
When: October 14-15, 2017; Saturday 6pm-9pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
Where: 7373 Portage St. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo Thru the Woods at Boardman Park
Receive treats from area businesses as you trick-or-treat through the woods, beginning at the Hofmaster Pavilion. Afterwards, enjoy carving pumpkins at the Pumpkin Carve-out Contest and some fall food at the concession stand. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 15, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Masks at Lorain County Metro Parks
Come create a fun Halloween mask! For child and adult. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 15, 2017; 2pm-3pm
Where: French Creek, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
Cost: FREE

FREE Pumpkin Walk at Twilight at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Experience the magic of the fall season during Pumpkin Walk at Twilight! Take a stroll along the Gardens’ pumpkin-lined paths as day turns to night. Enjoy live entertainment and family-friendly activities. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 15, 2017; 5:30pm-8pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: FREE

Week of October 16 – 22, 2017

Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Fun by Day, Fright by Night! Enjoy daytime fun with the Great Pumpkin Fest and the frightfully scary thrills of Haunt at night during Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 15-October 29, 2017; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets
Ride the train to the Ohio Station Pumpkin Patch and choose your own pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30-October 29, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
Cost: $6 per person ages 2+, $2 per baby ages 1 and under (includes train ride and pumpkin). Train ride only: $4

Spooky Science at Beech Creek Gardens
Mix up your own science experiments including glow-in-the-dark slime, create an owl mask, take a hay ride, dig up bones, watch the mad scientist, and get up-close with reptiles and woodland animals! Spooky Science is all about teaching people in a fun and creative environment about all the things in nature that can “spook or creep” you out, like spiders, snakes, and bats. Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season at Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 13-21, 2017; 4:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Halloween Hayrides at Lake Metroparks
Travel down a one-mile trail on a Halloween hayride filled with family-friendly thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. After riding on the wagon, take a short 1/4-mile walk through a haunted graveyard, hay maze, scarecrows and see a fun glow stick dance show. All ages welcome, rated PG-5; earlier ride times are best suited for younger children. Registration is required; tickets sold online only! {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017; Evenings
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: $7 for guests age 2 and older, FREE for children under 2

FREE Nightlights 3.0: Halloween Planetarium Show at the Ward Beecher Planetarium
The Ward Beecher Planetarium's spooky and spectacular annual Halloween spectacular has been going strong since 1974! Enjoy all new visuals this year with the new SkySkan system. Come in costume! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017
Where: Ward Beecher Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University, Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
Cost: FREE

Lorain County Metro Parks Halloween Fair
The Halloween Fair trail (Carlisle Reservation’s Short Loop Trail) is designated as “Family-Friendly” during the hours of 5pm-7pm. Families are invited to experience the trail during daylight hours without actors and activated scare devices. The trail turns “Scary” from 7pm-10pm. The Haunted Trail invites guests to experience a number of walk-thru spooky and startling stations equipped with actors and other trail side scenes featuring mechanical scare props. Visitors can ride either the Little Green Choo or the Tractor-Pulled Wagon to experience the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail with inflatable Halloween characters and other family-friendly displays. Plus, enjoy midway games, DJ music, entertainment, including a costume contest on Friday evenings. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 5pm-10pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: Admission: $2 per person, FREE for children ages 3 and younger; Midway game tickets can be purchased separately

Family-friendly Haunted Wagon Rides at Boardman Park
Take a family haunted wagon ride. Free activities during the event include Jocko the Clown balloon art, bonfire, climbing wall, children's bouncers, and a lighted pumpkin display October 20-31. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 6pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per child age 12 & under; Family Rates: $15 per Boardman resident family, or $18 per non-Boardman resident family (Family rate is based on 2 adults and up to 4 children. Prices subject to change).

Boo at the Zoo (Cleveland Zoo)
Boo at the Zoo, presented by Giant Eagle, is a neighborhood of safe Halloween entertainment, with a spooky delight on every corner including animals on exhibit each evening. Happy haunts include: treats for children, magic shows, costumed characters, spooky train ride and Monster Mash Dance Party. {Find Out More}
When: Friday-Sunday, October 13-29, 2016; 5pm-9pm
Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Boo at the Zoo (Akron Zoo)
Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone's favorite non-scary Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Acme Fresh Market. Use your candy passport to find all the treat stations at the zoo! {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 14-29, 2017; 11:30am-7:30pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: Click here for pricing details

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Goodwill stores
Kids and parents will trick-or-treat around a Goodwill store visiting candy and craft stations.
When: Thursday, October 19 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: In-Store Trick-or-Treat Events will be held at 7 local Goodwill stores including,

• Alliance – 12501 West State St., Alliance, OH 44601
• Canal Fulton – 2254 Locust St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
• Jackson Township – 7257 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
• New Philadelphia – 260 Bluebell Dr., New Philadelphia, OH 44663
• North Olmsted – 23100 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
• Painesville – 2175 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077
• Strongsville – 16160 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44149

Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat Massillon
Children of all ages can enjoy trick-ortreating fun in a safe, kid-friendly environment. Wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat by going from cart trunk to car trunk in the Massillon Recreation Center parking lot. Please bring a non perishable food item to donate. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 19, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 5 Erie St. N, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE Cedar Lee Kids Candy Crawl
Kid's in costume will be able to trick-or-treat at participating businesses located between the Cedar Lee Theatre and the Lee Road Library. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 5pm-7pm
Where: Cedar Lee Business District, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Cost: FREE

SOLD OUT Magical Whooloween at Lake Metroparks
This is a non-scary Halloween alternative for families with children ages 2-11, and features storytelling, crafts, games, night hike, nature facts, snack, and a miniature steam train ride. Pre-registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: October 20-21, 2017; 5:30pm-10:30pm
Where: Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

FREE Willoughby Hills Halloween Party
Join the fun with games, contests, treats, and candy! There will be a haunted hayride, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Willoughby Hills Community Center, 35400 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

Streetsboro Monster Ball
Scare up some of your friends and join in a ghoulish time! Enjoy an evening of dancing, costume contest, and more! DJ and photo booth will be provided. This event is for students in 5th and 6th grades.{Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: City Hall, 9184 OH-43, Streetsboro, OH 44241
Cost: $10 at the door

Hauntaquarium at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Avast ye, mateys! Bring the little buccaneers and join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a trick-or-treat pirate party. Search for treasure and enjoy magic, face painting, animal encounters, games, a DJ dance party, and so much more! Stay warm and dry during this not-so-spooky Halloween high seas adventure. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 20-28, 2017; 6pm-9pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Boo Bash at the Y at North Royalton Family YMCA
Arts & crafts, dance party, haunted house, face painting, games and more! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 11409 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: Free for members and $5 non-members (per family)

Spooktacular Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Join Goldfish Swim School for a night of ghouls, goblins, and goldfish! They will be hosting some kid-friendly fun at their Halloween-themed Family Swim event! Enjoy open swim, arts and crafts, snacks, and more! If your little guppy wears their Halloween costume they will be entered to win a special prize! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Goldfish Swim School-Cleveland East, 4670 Richmond Rd., Ste. 100, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Cost: $5 per swimmer or $15 max. per family

FREE Halloween All Aboard! Model Train Rides
Bring your friends and family out to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event. Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but for safety, please avoid long, flowing garments. {Find Out More}
When: October 20-21, 2017; Friday & Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday only: 2pm-4pm
Where: 3654 Lester Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

The Haunted Treat Trail at Westlake Recreation Center
The trail will run behind the Recreation Center between the pond and the tennis courts. One of the many creatures who live near the trail will greet you as you start your walk down the haunted path. There will be plenty of treat stops along the way so don’t forget your bag to collect them all. Wear your favorite costume and you might scare the creatures back into the woods. Refreshments will be available at the end of the trail. We encourage pre-registration, however registration will be taken the day of the event until 8:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 20, 2017; 7pm
Where: 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: $3 per member, $4 per nonmember if registering by Oct. 27, $5 per person day of event

I-X Center Trick-or-Treat Street
This safe, not-so-spooky Halloween event will bring back favorites including trick or treating at the 12 creatively themed spooktacular candy stations, amusement rides, costumed entertainers, magic shows, juggling, and performances by local dance, singing, and martial arts groups. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 21-28, 2017; Saturdays: 11am-8pm, Sundays: 11am-7pm
Where: One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135
Cost: This is a ticketed event

Spooktacular Science Weekend at Great Lakes Science Center
Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein as pumpkins explode, mad scientists experiment and zombies are operated on! Guests of all ages are sure to enjoy this family friendly Halloween-themed party. {Find Out More}
When: October 21, 2017 AND October 28, 2017
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: All activities are included with general admission, with the exception of the dissection workshop.

Beginner Cookie Decorating: Halloween Cookies at Mill Creek MetroParks
Adults and ages 10+ with paid adult. Cindy Velt will lead the class in different decorating techniques using royal icing to create a fun set of delicious, colorful cookies to take home. All supplies are provided and instruction sheets and recipes to take home are included. Register/pay at Fellows Riverside Gardens by Oct. 18. {Find Out More}
When: October 21, 2017; 10am-1pm
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: $36-$40

FREE Spooktacular Weekends at Susan Hambley Nature Center
All ages are welcome! {Find Out More}
When: October 21-22 & 28, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 1473 Parschen Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
Cost: FREE

FREE RiverTree Lake Pumpkin Patch Festival
Join in this FREE community event featuring free food, pumpkin decorating, hay maze, hay ride, kids arts & crafts, firetrucks, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 12-2:30pm
Where: RiverTree Lake, 2201 Lake Center St. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Strongsville United Methodist Church
Come in costume for free Trunk-or-Treat fall Fun for families! No scary costumes please. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: 13500 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween on the Heights
Halloween on the Heights is a fun filled family event featuring indoor trick-or-treating, costume competitions, carnival games, inflatables, food for sale, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Cost: FREE

FREE Horse-drawn Wagon Rides at Swine Creek
Horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods will be offered first come, first served 1pm to 4pm; free passes ensure first-come, first-served boarding. Rides will last about a half hour and are cancelled by bad weather. Last ride leaves at 4:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 21-29, 2017; 1pm-5pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo Bash/Trick-or-Treat at New Towne Mall
Mark your calendars! Trick-or-treat is moving to Saturday, October 21 and transforming it into a fun-filled afternoon for the family with pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, street magic, face painting, coloring, games, and a costume contest. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 1:30pm-5:30pm
Where: New Towne Mall, 400 Mill Ave. SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: FREE

FREE Owloween at Quail Hollow Park Nature Center
Visit with Wildlife staff at the Quail Hollow Park Nature Center as we celebrate Owloween! Meet the animal ambassadors and learn about the owls of Ohio. Discover their favorite treats and the tricks they use to find them. Afterwards, use the tricks you’ve learning to find your own treats! Appropriate for all ages. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers: Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but, for safety, please avoid long, flowing garments. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Lester Rail Trail, 3654 Lester Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Green Trick or Treat Trail & Costume Contest at Central Park
– 2:15pm: ages 8-12
– 2:30pm: ages 4-7
– 2:45pm: ages 0-3 {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 3pm
Where: 1795 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: Admission is a non-perishable food item. (Please check the expiration date.)

Preschool-Kindergarten Trick-or-Treat at the Historical Village
The Strongsville Historical Society will have its annual Trick or Treat for preschoolers and kindergartners at the Historical Village. Reservations are required. Call (440) 572-0535. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 3pm
Where: Historical Village, 13305 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44136

FREE Truck-or-Treat at Riverfront Family YMCA
Come out for a fun afternoon of trunk or treat! Be sure to dress up in your Halloween costume as we will have costume contests with prizes! Other activities include a food truck, a DJ, face painting, games, complimentary car seat checks provided by ECP Auto Repair and Services, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 3:30pm-5:30pm
Where: 544 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: FREE and open to the public

Family Halloween Bash at the Old Mill
Dress in your Halloween finest for a family-friendly Halloween party! Music, dancing, games, snacks, costume competition, and more. Register/pay at Ford Nature Center by Oct. 19. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 21, 2017; 3:30pm-6pm
Where: Lanterman's Mill, 1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511

Bucyrus Linda Friend Memorial Spooktacular
Highlights include a costume contest, hayride around the park, straw maze, games, refreshments, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 4pm-7pm
Where: Aumiller Park, 500 Aumiller Park Dr., Bucyrus, OH 44820
Cost: FREE

City of Lyndhurst 16th Annual Children's Halloween Party
Designed for ghosts and goblins age 8 and under this party consists of games, crafts, kid-friendly food, entertainment, and a modified trick-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 5pm-7pm
Where: City of Lyndhurst, OH Community Center, 1341 Parkview Dr., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Cost: Adult Tickets: $6, Children's Tickets: $4

Boo-tanical Bash at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Your little ghosts, witches, goblins, and superheroes get to play in Hershey Children’s Garden during the evening hours, go trick-or-treating on decorated garden paths, and engage in a variety of fun activities. There will be hands-on Halloween crafts and games, as well as music entertainment. Best of all, the BOO-tanical Bash includes trick-or-treating in a safe environment where the family can relax and have fun. Advance reservations are required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 5pm-8pm
Where: 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: Adult: $10 per member/$15 non-member, Child: $13 per member/$16 non-member; Limited garage parking: $6

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Jackson Friends Church
Enjoy trick or treating in the church parking lot. There will be other fun activities, too! Costumes are encouraged, but only kid-friendly ones, please – nothing scary, gory, or ghostly. Rain or shine. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: 7945 Portage St. NW, Massillion, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE Pumpkin Carving Contest at Richmond Town Square Mall
Do you think you have some skills at carving pumpkins? Well, here is your chance to show it! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 12pm-4pm
Where: 691 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Cost: FREE

Cedar-Fairmount Fall/Halloween Festival
This Fall Festival incorporating the best of the previous festivals plus a costume contest, trick-or-treat, and a ribbon cutting ceremony introducing the newly renovated Cedar Fairmount district. Festivities will include children's activities, Euclid Beach Rocket Car, bounce house, music, entertainers, superheroes, clowns, arts and crafts, food, and more. Plus, Appletree Books will be Superhero Headquarters! Kids of all ages are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero and to try their hand at Bowling for Avengers in our back “bowling alley” to win a superhero temporary tattoo. Browse superhero books and have some fun in the low-tech photo booth. From 2:30-3:30 pm, pose for a picture with superhero visitors! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: Cedar Fairmont Business District, 2460 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE

Booville Halloween Party
Goulish Goblins of all ages are invited for Halloween thrills, including hayride & pumpkin patch, caricature drawings, Our Zoo to You, The Magic of Rick Smith, Jr., balloon art by BoJangles the Clown, and a Halloween costume contest (Scariest, Most Creative, Prettiest & Best Overall){Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: Blossom Hill Facility, 4450 Oakes Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141

FREE City of Bentleyville's Booville
Bring the family out for an evening of hayrides, pumpkin painting, Spooky Haunted River Ride, Spooky Haunted River Walk, face painting, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 22, 2017; 5pm-6:30pm
Where: Village Community Park, 36020 Solon Rd., Bentleyville, OH 44022
Cost: FREE

Week of October 23 – 31, 2017

Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Fun by Day, Fright by Night! Enjoy daytime fun with the Great Pumpkin Fest and the frightfully scary thrills of Haunt at night during Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 15-October 29, 2017; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets
Ride the train to the Ohio Station Pumpkin Patch and choose your own pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30-October 29, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
Cost: $6 per person ages 2+, $2 per baby ages 1 and under (includes train ride and pumpkin). Train ride only: $4

Halloween Hayrides at Lake Metroparks
Travel down a one-mile trail on a Halloween hayride filled with family-friendly thrills, chills and adventure at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. After riding on the wagon, take a short 1/4-mile walk through a haunted graveyard, hay maze, scarecrows and see a fun glow stick dance show. All ages welcome, rated PG-5; earlier ride times are best suited for younger children. Registration is required; tickets sold online only! {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017; Evenings
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: $7 for guests age 2 and older, FREE for children under 2

Lorain County Metro Parks Halloween Fair
The Halloween Fair trail (Carlisle Reservation’s Short Loop Trail) is designated as “Family-Friendly” during the hours of 5pm-7pm. Families are invited to experience the trail during daylight hours without actors and activated scare devices. The trail turns “Scary” from 7pm-10pm. The Haunted Trail invites guests to experience a number of walk-thru spooky and startling stations equipped with actors and other trail side scenes featuring mechanical scare props. Visitors can ride either the Little Green Choo or the Tractor-Pulled Wagon to experience the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail with inflatable Halloween characters and other family-friendly displays. Plus, enjoy midway games, DJ music, entertainment, including a costume contest on Friday evenings. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 5pm-10pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: Admission: $2 per person, FREE for children ages 3 and younger; Midway game tickets can be purchased separately

Family-friendly Haunted Wagon Rides at Boardman Park
Take a family haunted wagon ride. Free activities during the event include Jocko the Clown balloon art, bonfire, climbing wall, children's bouncers, and a lighted pumpkin display October 20-31. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 13-28, 2017; 6pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per child age 12 & under; Family Rates: $15 per Boardman resident family, or $18 per non-Boardman resident family (Family rate is based on 2 adults and up to 4 children. Prices subject to change).

FREE Nightlights 3.0: Halloween Planetarium Show at the Ward Beecher Planetarium
The Ward Beecher Planetarium's spooky and spectacular annual Halloween spectacular has been going strong since 1974! Enjoy all new visuals this year with the new SkySkan system. Come in costume! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-28, 2017
Where: Ward Beecher Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University, Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
Cost: FREE

Boo at the Zoo (Cleveland Zoo)
Boo at the Zoo, presented by Giant Eagle, is a neighborhood of safe Halloween entertainment, with a spooky delight on every corner including animals on exhibit each evening. Happy haunts include: treats for children, magic shows, costumed characters, spooky train ride and Monster Mash Dance Party. {Find Out More}
When: Friday-Sunday, October 13-29, 2016; 5pm-9pm
Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Boo at the Zoo (Akron Zoo)
Dress your little ghosts and goblins in their costumes for everyone's favorite non-scary Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Acme Fresh Market. Use your candy passport to find all the treat stations at the zoo! {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 14-29, 2017; 11:30am-7:30pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: Click here for pricing details

I-X Center Trick-or-Treat Street
This safe, not-so-spooky Halloween event will bring back favorites including trick or treating at the 12 creatively themed ‘spooktacular’ candy stations, amusement rides, costumed entertainers, magic shows, juggling and performances by local dance, singing, and martial arts groups. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 21-28, 2017; Saturdays: 11am-8pm, Sundays: 11am-7pm
Where: One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135
Cost: This is a ticketed event

FREE Spooktacular Weekends at Susan Hambley Nature Center
All ages are welcome! {Find Out More}
When: October 21-22 & 28, 2017; 12pm-5pm
Where: 1473 Parschen Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
Cost: FREE

Hauntaquarium at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Avast ye, mateys! Bring the little buccaneers and join the Greater Cleveland Aquarium for a trick-or-treat pirate party. Search for treasure and enjoy magic, face painting, animal encounters, games, a DJ dance party, and so much more! Stay warm and dry during this not-so-spooky Halloween high seas adventure. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 20-28, 2017; 6pm-9pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113

FREE Horse-drawn Wagon Rides at Swine Creek
Horse-drawn wagon rides through the woods will be offered first come, first served 1pm to 4pm; free passes ensure first-come, first-served boarding. Rides will last about a half hour and are cancelled by bad weather. Last ride leaves at 4:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 21-29, 2017; 1pm-5pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Carnation City Mall
Come Trick-or-Treat and see what everyone else decided to dress up as. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, October 23, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 2500 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE

Trick-or-Treat at Eastwood Field
Trick-or-Treat at Eastwood Field is a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: Children and adults will require a ticket. Tickets are just $1 each and are available starting Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Scrappers Team Office located at Eastwood Field. In addition, anyone that donates canned goods at the Trick-or-Treat event for Project Feed Our Valley will receive a free general admission Scrappers ticket valid during the 2018 season.

FREE Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat at Great Lakes Mall
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun during the trick-or-treat night at Great Lakes Mall. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween on the Hill
Halloween is back at Chapel Hill Mall! Come join in a night of trick-or-treating, coloring contest, costume contest, and a goody bag for costumed children! Kids age 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat from 6pm-8pm at participating stores. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Chapel Hill Mall, 2000 Brittain Rd., Akron, OH 44310
Cost: FREE

Halloween Roller Skating Party at Mentor Skateland
You are invited to a Spooktacular Roller Skating Halloween Party. Everyone is welcome! Wear your costume. There will be games and prizes – fun for all ages! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2017; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 5615 Andrews Rd., Mentor on the Lake, OH 44060
Cost: Skater's admission: $5, skate rental: $3

FREE Mall-O-Ween Belden Village Mall
Little ones 10 and under come join us enjoy trick-or-treating through the mall. Free photos of your little one in the Halloween costume, costume runway for our little monsters, and of course lots of treats! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: 4230 Belden Village Mall, Canton, OH 44718
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo U at Kent State University Stark Campus
Kent State University at Stark welcomes the community to campus for Boo U, a free family-friendly, educational fall celebration for elementary school-aged kids. Wear a weather-appropriate costume for outdoor activities. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 5pm-7pm
Where: 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooktacular Costume Contest at Eastwood Mall
Join in a Spooktacular Costume Contest in Center Court, featuring a Halloween-themed toddler event followed by a costume contest. The costume contest will be broken down into three groups: 0-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-8 years and 9-12 years. For more information please call (330) 652-6980, ext. 104. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Hudson Walking Tour for Kids at Hudson Library & Historical Society
Seek out the legends, folk tales, and ghost stories of Hudson's dearly departed just in time for Halloween! Grades 4-6. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm-7pm
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

FREE Scare on the Square in Wadsworth
Bring the kids to Downtown Wadsworth for a Halloween celebration. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Downtown Wadsworth, Main St. and College St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat in Streetsboro
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening of trick-or-treat fun in a safe, kid-friendly environment. wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat by going from car trunk to car trunk in the parking lot of Walmart. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Streetsboro Walmart, 905 Singletary Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241
Cost: FREE to trick-or-treat

FREE Kidgits Boo Bash & Trick-or-Treat at Summit Mall
Halloween is here and Simon Malls is inviting all little ghouls, goblins, and boo'tiful princesses to come have a spooktacular time at this family friendly Halloween event. You won't want to miss all of the fun activities and giveaways including crafts, games, a Halloween parade, costume contest, and trick-or-treating with participating Summit Mall retailers! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Summit Mall (Dillard's Women's Court), 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
Cost: FREE for Kidgits Club members (Membership is just $5 per year.)

FREE Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat at Richmond Town Square Mall
It’s time for the annual trick-or-treat event. This safe, indoor, air-conditioned, and entertaining alternative to traditional outdoor Halloween activities will offer free trick-or-treating fun that the whole family can enjoy. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 691 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Wickliffe Children's Halloween Party
This event is for Wickliffe children up through 4th grade. Crafts by Wickliffe Public Library and door prizes. Entertainment for all ages. Costumed children will parade through the halls and receive treats from the Mayor, Wickliffe Recreation, Wickliffe Senior Center, Wickliffe Police and Fire Departments. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Wickliffe High School, 2255 Rockefeller Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat in Canton
Join in Canton's spook-tacular 3rd annual Trunk or Treat! Local businesses and organizations will decorate their car and pass out candy. Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Weis Park, 2600 Harvard Ave. NW, Canton OH 44709
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Street Dance at Tallmadge Recreation Center
This annual Street Party includes hot dogs, donuts, cider, coffee and cocoa, a DJ, dancing and a costume contest. It is a night of family fun and best of all – it's free! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017; 7pm-9pm
Where: Tallmadge Recreation Center Parking Lot, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost: FREE

FREE Main Street Medina Trick-or-Treat on the Square
Trick-or-Treat around the Square. {Find Out More}
When:Friday, October 27, 2017
Where: 5 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat Street in Stow
Wear your Halloween costume for trick-or-treating. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 2:30pm-4pm
Where: Stow City Center, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
Cost: FREE

Bay Rockets Association Presents … Trick-or-Treat the Track
Wear your costume and trick-or-treat around the track. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 5pm-6:45pm
Where: Bay High School, 29230 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: $10 per child age 3-12

FREE Main Street Kent Family-friendly Halloween
Come to the Hometown Bank Plaza for fun crafts and photo opportunities. Go trick-or-treating at many downtown businesses from 5pm-7pm, then stop back at the Hometown Bank Plaza for a costume contest at 7:15pm. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag and have a great time! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Hometown Bank Plaza, 142 N. Water St, Kent, OH 44240
Cost: FREE

superFamily Halloween Bash at DK Sports & Party Center
superMOM CLE presents a family-friendly Halloween party including bounce houses (including one for toddlers only), trick-or-treat, food, drinks, giveaways, and more! Join in a spooktacular time! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 5:30pm-8pm
Where: 17830 Englewood Dr., STE 20, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Cost: $5 per adult, $10 per child, and FREE for infants

Indoor Family Halloween Hullabaloo in Strongsville
Come dressed in costume to the family Halloween party and enjoy candy, games, inflatables, dancing, crafts, cookie decorating, hot dogs, chips, and Halloween treats. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 6pm
Where: Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: $8 per person (age 3+), $5 for children ages 1-2, and FREE for babies under 1 year old

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Church of the Covenant
A safe, free, family-friendly trick-or-treating activity in the Church of the Covenant parking lot. There will be hayrides, bonfire and s’mores, chili and cider, and trick-or-treating in the heart of University Circle. Costumes encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: 11205 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE and open to the public

Halloween Party at the “Boo-seum”
Join the fun at the Boo'seum for trick-or-treating in the Street of Shops and Discover World. Also enjoy hayrides (weather permitting, tickets $1 per ride), scavenger hunt, science shows, Planetarium shorts, games, stories, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: McKinley Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: $5 admission, $1 for hayride

Halloween Celebration & Hayrides at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Put on your costume and trick-or-treat through our Wildlife Gardens. Make a Halloween craft, hop on a hayride, enjoy a family-friendly holiday show in the planetarium, eat dinner with us and relax by a crackling fireplace at this un-scary celebration. Hayrides run rain or shine. For all ages. Please register in advance. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 6pm-9pm
Where: 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44116
Cost: $14 per adult, $9 per child (ages 2+), and FREE for children age 1 year and under (includes dinner)

Family Friday Night: Halloween Creatures at Cleveland Metroparks
Meet owls, spiders, snakes and more. Learn the truth about Halloween animal myths. We’ll finish the evening around a campfire. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 27, 2017; 7pm-8:30pm
Where: North Chagrin Reservation, Nature Education Building, Buttermilk Falls Parkway Entrance, Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Spooktacular Science Weekend at Great Lakes Science Center
Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein as pumpkins explode, mad scientists experiment and zombies are operated on! Guests of all ages are sure to enjoy this family friendly Halloween-themed party. {Find Out More}
When: October 21, 2017 AND October 28, 2017
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: All activities are included with general admission, with the exception of the dissection workshop.

16th Annual Halloween Run for Justice
Join the 16th Annual Halloween Run for Justice and enjoy post-race food and refreshments, a costume contest for both kids and adults, and family-friendly activities and entertainment. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; Registration: 7:30am, All Events Begin: 9am
Where: NEW LOCATION! Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: Individual: $25 before Oct. 16, $30 after Oct. 16; Family Entry (mail-in only!): $60 for four family members

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Jamie's Flea Market
Bring the kids out for some indoor trick-or-treating at the Flea Market. There will also be an annual Halloween Costume Contest in the front of the center building. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Where: 46388 Telegraph Rd., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween ComicFest at Carol & John's Comic Book Shop in Kamm's Plaza
People in costume will be able to pick up 30 free comics! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Where: 17462 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
Cost: FREE

West Creek Conservancy's Creatures in the Forest 5K Run & 1-mile Trot for Treats
Costumes are encouraged for all ages. Trick-or-Treating for children age 12 and younger. Enjoy post-race food, drinks, and a DJ. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 8am-12pm
Where: Keystone Shelter at West Creek Reservation, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: $25 for 5K Run (Chip Timed)/1-mile Hike ($30 after Oct. 13), Trot for Treats (12 & under): $5

16th Annual Halloween Run for Justice
Join the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation for its 16th Annual Halloween Run for Justice at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Planned with Hermes Sports and Events Cleveland and in Partnership with the Nautica Entertainment Complex, participants and guests can expect entertainment and fun that the whole family can enjoy, including a D.J., balloon artist, food, and adult beverages. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 9am-1pm
Where: Jacobs Pavilion At Nautica, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $25

Children's Halloween Party at the Cleveland Museum of History
Learn about the serious business of animal enrichment and see our animal ambassadors at work and play. Enjoy games, crafts, pumpkin decorating and special animal demonstrations—all in a not-so-spooky setting! Live animal demonstrations will take place every hour from 10:30am-2:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: October 28, 2017; 10am
Where: 1 Wade Oval D., University Circle, Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: Members: FREE; Nonmembers: FREE with general admission; Children under age 12 in costume are admitted FREE!

FREE The Great Pumpkin Indoor Trick-or-Treat & Safety Fair
United Way of Trumbull County and Kent State University at Trumbull present The Great Pumpkin Indoor Trick-or-Treat & Safety Fair at the Kent State Trumbull campus. Trick-or-treaters receive a FREE reusable trick-or-treat bag at the door. Kids can also earn their BAT-chelor’s degree by attending interactive safety stations: Ident-A-Kid, Stranger Danger, Car Seat Checks, Safe Sleep and Drug Prevention & Safety. Halloween story times, rock painting and our celebrity mascots will also be available. It's safe and fun for the entire family! Non-perishable food and personal hygiene items can also be donated at the door. All donations benefit Warren G. Harding’s Raider Closet. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 10am-12pm
Where: Kent State Trumbull, 4314 Mahoning Ave., Warren, OH 44483
Cost: FREE

FREE WooTown Treat Trail
Join more than 20 downtown Wooster businesses for a fun trick-or-treat experience. Begin at Wayne Center for the Arts to decorate your treat bags and get your trail map. The treat trail will open at 11am. Get a treat and a sticker from each location, then turn your completed maps in to Local Roots for a chance to win a gift basket. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 11am-1pm
Where: Downtown Wooster, S. Walnut St., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE

Capt' Willie's Children's Halloween Party
Have a swashbucklin’ good time with Captain Willie. Wear your pirate costumes! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 11am-2pm
Where: The Nautica Queen, 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

FREE Polish Village Treat-n-Greet
Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy candy, face painting, snacks, tricks & treats, samples, and drawings at 2:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 11am-2pm
Where: In Polish Village along Ridge Rd., Parma, OH
Cost: FREE

FREE Celebration Saturday: Trick-or-Treat at Buehler's
Kids, come in costume and get treats at your local Buehler’s. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
– Ashland: 11am-2pm
– Canton: 11am-3pm
– Portage Lakes: 11am-3pm
– Dover: 1pm-3pm
Where: All Buehler's stores
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat in the ‘Ville
Bring your little goblins for a family fun day of trick-or-treating in Historic Downtown Hartville. Look for orange balloons at participating businesses. Your fur kids are welcome too! Enter them in the Pet Costume contest at Snags & Wags Barkery. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 11am-3pm
Where: Historic Downtown Hartville, 101 S. Prospect Ave., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Comicfest at Hazel's Heroes Comics & More
Free comics, costume contest, guest artist Eric Lough, and sales throughout the store. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 11am-5pm
Where: 1664 N. Main St., Ste. 12, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Tricks & Treats at Grace Church
Tricks & Treats is a free event for the whole family with carnival games, inflatables, local food trucks, live entertainment, candy, and more! Kids should bring bags to carry candy and prizes from each of the games and activities! Families can come dressed in costumes and take silly pictures in one of the photo booths and parents can enjoy a warm cup of coffee from Java on Wheels. There will be games specifically designed for our younger guests and some that even parents and teens can play. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 12pm
Where: Grace Church, 7393 Pearl Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo Village
Boo Village starts at the Bayway Cabin. Monster march from Bay Village Square up Dover Center to Dover Commons Shopping Center. There will be candy, prizes, and family fun! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 12pm-2pm
Where: Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Summit Lake Community Center
Come enjoy fun trunk-or-treating and food from 12-2pm on the lake. {Find Out More}
When: October 28, 2017; 12pm-2pm
Where: 380 W. Crosier St., Akron, OH 44311
Cost: FREE

FREE Tricks & Treats – Crocker Park Halloween Celebration
Kids trick-or-treating will take place throughout the property at participating retailers (beginning at 1pm), and the Halloween Express will be running for the day ($3 per ride; 12pm-6pm). Cleveland Food Trucks will serve up lunch and dinner while you enjoy vendors and exhibitors, live music and entertainment, pet costume contest, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 12pm-4pm
Where: 25 Main St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Center at Cleveland Metroparks
Explore the creepies and crawlies of wild West Creek in our Spooky Center. Spiders, bones, bats, mad laboratory scientists, and were-coyotes! Drop-by in a costume for tricks and treats. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 12pm-4pm
Where: West Creek Reservation, Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

at Trunk-or-Treat at First UMC of Akron
Wear your Halloween costume and collect treats from decorated trunks. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 1pm
Where: 263 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Extravaganza Westgate Shopping Center
Stroll through the Westgate Shopping Center and trick-or-treat at participating retailers, which will be marked with a special sign in the window! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 1pm
Where: Center Ridge Rd. & 210th St., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Cost: FREE

FREE Children’s Halloween Program at Dudley Park
Children 10 years & Under are invited to dress in their costumes and join us for kid friendly Halloween fun, games and a hay ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: FREE

Kids Trick-or-Treat at Whole Foods Market
Treats (and maybe a few tricks) around the store for little ghouls and goblins in costume. {Find Out More for Cedar Center and Chagrin locations}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where:
Cedar Center – 13998 Cedar Rd., University Heights, OH 44118
Chagrin – 27249 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, OH 44122
Cost: FREE

FREE Haunted Gingerbread Houses at Hudson Library & Historical Society
Sweet and spooky haunted gingerbread houses! Bring your family on to this fun and festive program to build your own haunted gingerbread house. This program has 2 sessions. Please choose either 2pm or 3:30pm. One gingerbread house per family. Please register all family members attending. Registration required, begins Sep 25. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 2pm or 3:30pm
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE (Each family will be required to bring a can of frosting for their family to use. All other items to create and decorate the gingerbread house will be provided.)

Halloween Spooktacular at Keyser Park Barn
Children will have an opportunity to take part in a petting zoo, go for hay and pony rides, climb in inflatables, and wonder through a hay maze. All kids will be given a Halloween treat bag and a chance to go trick-or-treating in the barn. Plus, enter the exciting pre-carved pumpkin and best costume contests. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: Keyser Park, Barn, 851 West Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost: Trick-or-Treat: FREE, Adults: FREE, Activity Stamp: $5 per child (The activity stamp includes unlimited access to petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, inflatables, hay maze, and a Halloween treat bag.)

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Mayfield Church
This is a free fall event where families need only to show up with their children in non-scary costumes for a sweet and safe celebration! (All candy is nut-free.) We will have a snack station, games, and of course the decorated vehicles for trunk-or-treating. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: 7747 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Lighted Cross Lutheran Church
play games, win prizes, and go trunk-or-treating! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 4:30pm-7:30pm
Where: 2310 W. Ninth St., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Doylestown United Methodist Church
A safe and fun Halloween experience for all children. Halloween treats will be passed out from the decorated trunks of cars in the Doylestown United Methodist Church parking lot. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 5pm-7pm
Where: 153 Church St., Doylestown, OH 44230
Cost: FREE

FREE Brunswick Hills Firefighter Assoc. Annual Halloween Bonfire at Plum Creek Park South
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including the ever-popular hayrides! Come dressed in the spirit of Halloween for the new costume contest, and bring your own precarved pumpkin for the pumpkin carving contest. Food from Firetruck Pizza and other refreshments will be available. {Find Out More}
When: October 28, 2017; 5pm-8pm
Where: 2500 Plum Creek Pkwy., Brunswick, OH 44212
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Stow Trick-or-Treat
Come on down to Stow City Hall in your Halloween costume. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Stow City Center, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
Cost: FREE

FREE Karate Halloween Party at AA Kenpo Karate
Children age 4 and up are invited to participate in AA Kenpo Karate's annual Karate Halloween Party with a chocolate fountain, an ice cream buffet, games, maze, and candy grab bags. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: 13221 Prospect Rd., Strongsville, OH 44149
Cost: FREE

Halloween Cosmic Bowl at Roseland Lanes
Cosmic Bowling Halloween Party! Come dressed in costume. Fun for all ages. Includes bowling, costume contest, prizes, and FUN! Call (440) 232-5444 for reservations. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017; 10pm-1am
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Cost: $10 per person

Streetsboro Trick-or-Treat Trot 1-mile & 5k Race
This unique running opportunity provides runners with the option of running in a traditional 1 mile or 5K road race throughout town with one small difference … costumes! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; Registration opens at 7:30am, Race: 9am
Where: NEW LOCATION! City Hall, Streetsboro, OH 44241
Cost: $20 Pre-registration (guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by Oct. 13), $30 Race Day

FREE Malloween at Great Northern Mall
Calling all princesses, superheroes, monsters, ghosts and ghouls… Great Northern Mall is proud to host its annual Malloween event, sponsored by Top Gun All-Stars and Gold Fish Swim School. This fun-filled day is for kids 10 and under, so dress up the entire family in your favorite costumes (no full facial masks or toy weapons please) and enjoy live entertainment in the Dining Court, including a magic show and balloon twists with Flower the Clown. You can then stroll the mall and play games, participate in activities like face painting, take a spin on the prize wheel, get a not-so-creepy tattoo, or make a craft. And of course, bring your bucket or pillow case and trick-or-treat at more than 30 participating retailers. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 11am-1:30pm
Where: 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE

FREE Mall-O-Ween at SouthPark Mall
Monsters, superheroes, princesses, kings and queens, ghosts and ghouls – all 10 years old or under – are invited to have an imaginative, spooktacular good time dressing up in their Halloween finest (no full facial masks or toy weapons please) for mall-wide trick-or-treating (receive a bag from one of our participating Trick-or-Treat retailers). Kids can also enjoy a Center Court Halloween party hosted by The Real PopFusion featuring games, contests, prizes, Halloween-themed photo opps, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 11am-2pm
Where: 500 SouthPark Ctr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE

FREE Fall Festival at Christ Church Elyria Campus
Fun for everyone featuring live music, trunk-or-treating, bounce house, hay maze, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 29, 2017; 12:15pm-2pm
Where: 1420 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
Cost: FREE

FREE Treats on the Trail at Susan Hambley Nature Center
All ages are welcome to come in costume! {Find Out More}
When: October 29, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: 1473 Parschen Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212
Cost: FREE

FREE Creatures in Costume at Summit Metro Parks
What sorts of “costumes” do our animal neighbors wear? Take a closer look at critters that “dress up” as other animals and objects to survive. All participants are encouraged to dress up! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Wood Hollow Metro Park, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

FREE Truck-or-Treat at Twinsburg Fitness Center
Dress up, explore vehicles, and collect tons of candy! Free for the whole family. Don't forget a camera! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: 10084 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Cost: FREE

FREE Hallo at the Museum
Stop by the Lake Township Historical Society Museum in your costume for a treat bag hunt, photos with the muck monster, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 2pm-5pm
Where: Lake Township Historical Society Museum, 3300 Myers St., Greentown, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
This annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest is sponsored by the Amherst Fire Department. Registration for the costume contest will begin at 3pm; judging will start promptly at 4pm with the parade to follow immediately thereafter. Cider and donuts will be available at City Hall after the parade. In the event of inclement weather, the costume contest will be held at the Amherst Fire Station, located at 414 Church St. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm
Where: San Spring Building, 480 Park Ave., Amherst, OH
Cost: FREE

FREE Hallo-Scream-Bash at the Main Library
Kids age 7-12 are invited to join in spooky Halloween party full of games, crafts, and scares. Remember to wear a costume! Registration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm
Where: Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at St. Francis de Sales Church
Come to the parking lot near the school playground. There will be cars decked out in ghoulish fashion and plenty of treats and fun! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm-4pm
Where: 3434 George Ave., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Maple Heights Trunk-or-Treat
Only City Officials will pass out candy! Bring the kids, and 12 and younger, in their Halloween costumes to trick-or-treat. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm-5pm
Where: Stafford Park Parking Lot, 5400 Mayville Rd., Maple Heights, OH 44137
Cost: FREE

Halloween Bowl at Roseland Lanes
Afternoon Halloween Bowl – family-friendly, non-scary event with bowling, games, prizes, and a costume contest. Call (440) 232-5444 for reservations. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm-5pm
Where: 26383 Broadway Ave., Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Cost: $9 per person or $50 per lane

2nd Annual Bounce n Treat at Jump N Shout
There will be tons of activities for the kids, including mini pumpkin decorating, face painting, bean bag toss, prizes for the best dressed, treats, and of course, bouncing! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 3pm-8pm
Where: 887 W. Main St., Smithville, OH 44677
Cost: All activities free once entrance paid to get into Jump n Shout!

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
A fun and safe alternative to trick-or-treating. There will be food, music, and fun for all! Children are asked to bring a bag to fill with goodies. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 4pm-5pm
Where: 5930 State Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE Community Truck-N-Treat at North Hampton Bible Church
Join in a FUN family night of treats, food, games, s'mores, bonfire, and more! Family-friendly and free for all! Come dressed in your friendly costume! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 4pm-6pm
Where: 333 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost: FREE

FREE Cheer World Trunk-or-Treat
A FREE family-friendly event where children trick-or-treat at the back of decorated vehicles. The event is followed by a $5 Open Gym and Bounce. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 29, 2017; 6pm-8pm
Where: Cheer World, 6400 W Snowville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost: FREE event followed by a $5 Open Gym & Bounce

Kidsplay Halloween Party
Come join us at Kidsplay's Annual Halloweeen Party. Costumes are encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, October 30, 2017; 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Kidsplay, 32864 Pin Oak Pkwy., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Cost: Regular admission applies

FREE Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Join in some spooky and safe trick-or-treating at participating stores. Enjoy candy, store discounts, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, October 30, 2017; 5:30pm-7pm
Where: 549 S. Chillicothe Rd., State Route 43, Aurora, OH 44202
Cost: FREE

FREE SPOOKtacular Hike & Campfire at Stark Parks
Join Stark Parks staff as we take a leisurely 1.50 mile hike through the woods in our Halloween costumes! During the hike we will meet some nocturnal animals that we consider to be spooky. The hike will end near a campfire for s'mores and hot cocoa. {Find Out More)
When: Monday, October 30, 2017; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Wildlife Conservation Center, 800 Genoa Ave. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Oberlin Halloween Parade
The Oberlin High School Marching Band will perform several music numbers at Langston Middle School. Afterwards, the community is welcome inside to enjoy cider, donuts, goodies, and a magic show. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 10am
Where: Starting at Eastwood Elementary School, ending at Langston Middle School
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Lorain County Metro Parks
Join in a spooky adventure with prizes and candy! Feel free to dress in costume. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 10am-11:30am
Where: Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 N Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Oberlin Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Bring the little ones downtown for Downtown Trick-or-Treat – a special time to walk around downtown with mom and dad and visit local stores to receive special treats – no tricks allowed! Oberlin Bookstore will have scary stories – not too scary though – for little ones; there's sure to be a treat, too. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where: Downtown Oberlin
Cost: FREE

FREE Canal Fulton Truck-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat on Canal Street in historic downtown Canal Fulton. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Canal Fulton on Canal St.
Cost: FREE

FREE Valley City Halloween Party, Parade & Trick-or-Treat
Halloween is upon us again and as usual Valley City will be hosting a parade, party, and trick-or-treat fun. The fun begins Halloween night with the parade stepping off at 6:30pm and marching to the Fire Station for costume judging and treats. Trick-or-treat in the downtown area follows the parade and ends at 8:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 6pm
Where: Valley City, OH 44280
Cost: FREE

Minerva Rotary Costume Contest
The Minerva Rotary club with be holding a costume constest Halloween night immediately following the parade at the Minerva Community building. Enjoy free hot dogs, punch, donut holes, and candy. Winners of the costume contest will be given a ribbon and candy bar. this is an event for all ages. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 7pm-8pm
Where: Minerva Community Building, 123 Brock Ave., Minerva, OH 44657
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Lorain County Metro Parks
Join in a spooky adventure with prizes and candy! Feel free to dress in costume. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 31, 2017; 7pm-9:30pm
Where: Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Cost: FREE

Remember, if you know of any other family friendly Halloween events please leave a comment below or send us me email.  Thanks!

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Happy Halloween!