The Best Kid Friendly (non-scary) Halloween Events in Northeast Ohio

During the month of October, there are so many great Halloween events that you won't want to miss. We've compiled a HUGE list of the kid-friendly (non-scary) Halloween activities happening across Northeast Ohio. Nothing haunted or frightening, just fun. Enjoy!

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If you enjoy non-scary Halloween events, this list is for you!

As usual, if you know of any family-friendly Halloween events not on the list, please submit the details here and we'll get it added. Let’s all make sure everyone knows where to go to have some non-scary Halloween fun!

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

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October 1-7, 2018
October 8-14, 2018
October 15-21, 2018
October 22-31, 2018

Halloween Events – October 1-7, 2018

The Great Pumpkin Fest & HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
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:
The Great Pumpkin Fest: Saturdays & Sundays, September 15-October 28, 2018
HallowWeekends: Fridays & Saturdays, September 14-October 27, 2018; 11am-7pm
Where: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
Cost: Regular Admission Rates Apply

Dracula's Monster Dash at Trumpet in the Land
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, as the sun begins to set, contestants will “run for their lives” as Dracula emerges from his resting place to walk among those attending Trumpet In The Land’s fourth annual Monster Dash. The eerie sounds of the fall wind blowing and the fear that Dracula is following close behind, will have runners racing to the finish line before the Count can catch them. {Find Out More}
When: October 3, 2018; Registration: 4pm, Race: 6pm
Where: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: $10-$20

FREE Kirtland Senior Center Open House & Preschoolers Halloween Carnival
The Kirtland Community and Senior Center is hosting a Halloween Carnival for preschoolers and younger children, parents, and grandparents (and even great-grandparents!). The event includes games, an outdoor trick-or-treat path, and kids get to make a trick-or-treat bag. Hot dogs, apples, popcorn, and donuts and cider from Patterson's will be served. Everyone is invited to wear a costume! Barring emergencies, the Kirtland Fire Department will attend so kids can get up close to the trucks! Joining in the fun is Eb the Big Bubble guy! {Find Out More}
When: October 5, 2018; 11:30am-1pm
Where: 7900 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

Spookville
Come and face your fears inside this frightful forest. These woods are hiding someone…or something…that is always watching you! This can be enjoyed by children of all ages if you dare! Non-perishable food items will be collected to help benefit Community Care. {Find Out More}
When: October 5-6, 2018; 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 amphitheater. 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 5-6 & 12, 2018; 8pm-10pm
Where: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: $10-$20

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 6-21, 2018; Saturdays: 10am-2pm, Sundays: 1pm-4pm
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 & Sundays, October 6-28, 2018; 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

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 6-7 & 13-14, 2018; 9am-5pm
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: Farmpark admission applies

Junior Chef: Halloween Haunted House Decorating at Wiliams Sonoma
This class will be fun and spooky, oh, my! You’ll assemble a gingerbread mansion and decorate it as you please. Then you can take your bewitching creation home and show it off for Halloween! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 10am
Where: Williams Sonoma stores
Cost: $30 per child, includes a Haunted House Kit. (Registration is required.)

Kids Club Paper Pumpkins at Michaels
Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: $2-$5

FREE Halloween Craftival at Pat Catan's
Join in for festive crafts, trick-or-treating, a mystery pumpkin offer and of course delectable treats! Gather your entire family of little goblins and fly into Pat Catan's for a fun-filled weekend that you won't want to miss. {Find Out More}
When:
Saturday, October 6, 2018; 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Sunday, October 7, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

Goblins in the Garden at Holden Arboretum
Join in for this annual family-friendly, not-to-scary Halloween celebration. Bring your costumed children to trick-or-treat during the daylight hours in the decorated garden setting of our annual Halloween celebration. {Find Out More}
When: October 6, 2018; 10am-4pm
Where: Warren H. Corning Visitor Center, 9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: Members: $15 per car; Non-members: $25 per car

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 6, 2018; 10am-4pm
Where: Summit County Fairgrounds, 229 E. Howe Rd., Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost: FREE admission; Small fee for some activities

FREE RiverTree Lake Pumpkin Patch Festival
Join in this free community event featuring free food, hay ride, games, face painting, kids arts & crafts, petting zoo, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 12-2:30pm
Where: RiverTree Lake, 2201 Lake Center St. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: FREE

MAKEbreak Great Pumpkin Event at Michaels
From cute creatures to sugar skulls, these are not your average pumpkin projects! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: Buy the craft pumpkin, and the supplies to decorate it will be provided.

FREE Jump Into Fall Days
Celebrate autumn with hands-on activities for all ages, including free horse-drawn wagon rides, kayaking, fishing, face painting and balloon creations, food truck, seasonal treats, and much more. Wagon rides are first come, first served 1pm-4pm. {Find Out More}
When: October 6-7, 2018; 1pm-5pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

Fall Train Rides – Bing’s Magical Halloween Adventure
There’s nothing scary about Bing’s Halloween Adventure. Grab your Halloween Costume and hop on board with Private Bulldog Bing, the Dennison Depot Museum’s beloved WWI mascot. Visit and take photographs with Bing and his Museum friends, hear Bing’s story, play Bing Games, see some Magic Tricks from a traveling magician and eat your special Bing Halloween Treat! All passengers will get to visit Bing’s Pumpkin Patch after the train ride where all children with a train ticket receive a free pumpkin to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 3pm-4pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: $15 and up

FREE NRPRD Annual FallFest
Come enjoy a fun fall day with the Parks & Recreation Department. Families will experience fun games, food, vendors, face and pumpkin painting, balloon animals, straw fight, and hay rides (weather permitting). There are a limited number of pumpkins given out on a first come, first served basis. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 4pm-6pm
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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: Sunday, October 7, 2018; 12:15pm-1:15pm
Where: 1420 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
Cost: FREE

The Great Pumpkin Carve at Beech Creek Gardens
This is a fun, creative, hands-on project time for the whole family. Beech Creek Gardens supplies the pumpkins, you prepare, design, and carve the pumpkins. Bring your favorite carving tools or use the ones provided. Creative design templates will also be available. The carved pumpkins will be kept here at Beech Creek Gardens and on display every night during their Spooky Science event. There are a limited number of pumpkins distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 7, 2018; 1pm-4pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Halloween Events – October 8-14, 2018

Jack-o-Lanterns: Beyond Triangles & Circles at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Adults and kids ages 12+ with an adult, join Ron Roberts, Master Pumpkin Carver, to learn new carving techniques that go beyond the standard Jack-o-Lantern. Use your newfound skills to help carve pumpkins for Pumpkin Walk at Twilight. Tools and pumpkin will be provided. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: $12-$14 (Register by October 7th)

FREE Pumpkin Carving at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Have fun helping to carve pumpkins for display at the Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday, October 14th. While pumpkin supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: October 11-13, 2018; 9am-3pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: FREE

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 12-14, 2018
Where: 3431 State Route 95, Perrysville, OH 44843
Cost: Camping fee special $20 per night, Spooky Forest Hayrides: $1 per person

Spooky Science at Beech Creek Gardens
Spooky Science is Not a Halloween event! 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. It is an “open house” type venue – come anytime between 4:30-8:30pm and stay as long as you like. Most families spend an average of 2+ hours exploring all the activity stations. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 12-13 & 19-20, 2018; 4:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Halloween Fair at Lorain County Metro Parks
The non-spooky family-friendly version will be open from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Walking haunted trail is CLOSED from 6:30pm-7pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy favorites like Pumpkin Lagoon before the larger spooky attractions begin. The trail will turn spooky at 7pm, with plenty of spooks and startles to entertain everyone in the family. Walking haunted trail is CLOSED from 6:30pm-7pm. In addition, The Little Green Choo and tractor-drawn wagon rides will be running around the non-scary Children’s Nature Discovery Trail, and families can enjoy midway games, music, and entertainment. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2018; 4:30pm-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

Boo at the Zoo (Cleveland Zoo)
Boo at the Zoo, presented by Citizens Bank, is Cleveland’s sweetest Halloween tradition, Head down Trick-or-Treat Street, presented by Wayside Furniture, plus enjoy unlimited 4-D Theater movies, carousel, train rides, hay maze, Monster Mash dance party, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Friday-Sunday, October 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28, 2018; 5pm-9pm
Where: Cleveland Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Where: This is a ticketed event

Enchanted Forest at The Wilderness Center
For two nights each October, the trails surrounding The Wilderness Center are filled with the laughter and excitement of families discovering the nocturnal creatures of the Enchanted Forest. Families will be escorted pumpkin-lit trails to meet friendly, costumed animals who will sing songs, tell jokes, and share stories of life in the nighttime woodlands. Children and adults are welcome to wear non-scary costumes. {Find Out More}
When: October 12-13, 2018; Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Sunday: 6pm-8pm
Where: 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44989
Cost: FREE-$8

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. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2018; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
Cost: FREE-$9

FREE Nightlights: 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! You won’t believe your eyes or ears! Come in costume. Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 12-13, 19-20, & 26-27, 2018; 8pm-9pm
Where: Ward Beecher Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University, Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
Cost: FREE

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 amphitheater. 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 12, 2018; 8pm-10pm
Where: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, 1600 Trumpet Dr. NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: $10-$20

FREE City of Westlake Fall Festival & Pumpkin Hunt
This fun-filled family festival for children ages 9 and younger and parents have to be present. It includes a pumpkin hunt, face painting, hay rides, inflatables, refreshments, food trucks, and much more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Where: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

FREE Pumpkin Patch Festival & Trunk-or-Treat at RiverTree Jackson
Invite your friends and family! This annual free fall favorite event welcomes the community and offers great ways for RiverTree families and groups to serve together. Trunk-or-treat, inflatables, crafts, face painting, hay rides, and more. Food for purchase onsite available. {Find Out More}
When: October 13-14, 2018
Where: 7373 Portage St. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

FREE Junior Chef: Halloween Party Featuring Cookie Stamps at Wiliams Sonoma
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Let’s have a Halloween party and bake some frightfully fun and delicious cookies. They’re a snap to prepare using Williams Sonoma cookie stamps. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 6, 2018; 10am
Where: Williams Sonoma stores
Cost: FREE

Kids Club BOO-tiful Bat Crafts at Michaels
Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: $2-$5

FREE Monster Mayhem Book of Craft Spells at Pat Catan's
Oh no! It's mayhem … monsters are on the loose! Will your kids help Pat Catan's wrangle up the mischievous little creatures while conjuring up some crafty spells? Kids can visit Pat Catan's throughout October to craft (catch) each monster and be on their way to earning prizes. Complete all three monster crafts and fly away with a special treat pack and a surprise for grown-ups as well! {Find Out More}
When:
Saturday, October 13, 2018; 10am-12pm (Funky Finger Puppets)
Saturday, October 20, 2018; 10am-12pm (Misfit Monsters)
Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-12pm (Craft-A-Creature)
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

Pumpkin Princess & Pirate Party at Dragonfly Tea Room & Gift Shop
Once Upon A Time & A Yo Ho Ho! Join Dragonfly Tea Room for a Pumpkin Princess & Pirate Party featuring a fun pumpkin themed lunch, goodie bag, pumpkin, and decorating kit! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 11am-3pm
Where: 116 S. Canal St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Cost: $12 per child (Reservations are required and a $6 deposit is required per child and goes towards their final bill the day of the pumpkin event.)

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. Bring your own bag or bucket to collect treats from 12 themed treat stations located throughout the zoo. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28, 2018; 11:30am-7:30pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: Click here for pricing details

MAKEbreak Spooky Slime at Michaels
Boo it yourself! Customize orange and black slime with mix-ins to make your own creepy concoction. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: Supplies will be provided, including premade slime.

FREE Fall Festival & Pumpkin Hunt at Westlake Recreation Center
Join in a fun-filled family festival, for kids ages 9 and younger, with a pumpkin hunt, face painters, hayrides, refreshments, inflatables, food trucks, and much more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; Festival: 1pm-4pm, Pumpkin Hunt: 1:30pm sharp
Where: 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE (Pre-registration is required.)

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! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, Octobr 13, 2018; 2pm
Where: Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Night-LITE: Halloween Planetarium Show at the Ward Beecher Planetarium
This popular light and music extravaganza is presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Come in costume! {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, October 13, 20, & 27, 2018; 2pm-3pm
Where: Ward Beecher Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University, Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH 44555
Cost: FREE

FREE Monster Mash & Bash
Halloween fun for the whole family! Enjoy daytime trick-or-treating on Chardon Square as well as some not-so-scary child-friendly activities. In the evening, Haunted Chardon provides tours, and guests can enjoy dining and drink specials throughout the Square! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: Chardon Square, Chardon, OH 44024
Cost: FREE

FREE Family Fall Fest & Treat Trail at Petros Lake Park
Costumes are welcome at Stark Parks' free, non-scary seasonal event featuring a .25 mile Treat Trail, inflatables, and Critter Carnival with live animals. Live music from Shooter Sharp & the Shootouts, fall games, crafts, and more! All activities begin promptly at 2pm and conclude at 6pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 2pm-6pm
Where: 3275 Perry Dr. SW, Canton, OH 44706
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Berea Harvest Festival & Trick-or-Treat on the Trail
This all-day festival includes Trick-or-Treat on the Trail (2-4 pm), live music, magic shows, hayrides, bounce houses, mini pumpkin patch, and more fun family activities. The event concludes with a fireworks display followed by a showing of the family movie Hotel Transylvania 2. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 2pm-9pm
Where: Coe Lake, 85 South Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE

FREE Massillon Trunk-or-Treat
Children of all ages can enjoy trick-or-treating 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. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Massillon Recreation Center, 5 Erie St. N, Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

Family-friendly Monster Mash Halloween Bash
Come dressed in costume at the Downtown Pavilion 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 13, 2018; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: $12-$14

FREE Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat at Christ Church Elyria Campus
Join Christ Church for their West Campus Fall Festival! Kids can enjoy inflatables, carnival games, and other activities during their regular service times at 9:30am and 11am. After the 11am service, there will be music, a trunk-or-treat, food, and inflatables. Kids are welcome to wear costumes to go trunk-or-treating!{Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 14, 2018; 9:30am-2pm
Where: 1420 S. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
Cost: FREE

47th 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 14, 2018; 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)

Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus at the Renaissance Theatre
After three long centuries, three sisters, who happen to be witches, are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night. The only hope to save Salem are two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, this iconic hit of the 90's is fun for the whole family! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 14, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $5

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 14, 2018; 5:30pm-8pm
Where: 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
Cost: FREE

Halloween Events – October 15-21, 2018

The Great Pumpkin Fest & HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
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:
The Great Pumpkin Fest: Saturdays & Sundays, September 15-October 28, 2018
HallowWeekends: Fridays & Saturdays, September 14-October 27, 2018; 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 6-21, 2018; Saturdays: 10am-2pm, Sundays: 1pm-4pm
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: Wagon Ride: $1, Wagon Ride + Pumpkin: $3

Family-friendly Haunted Wagon Rides at Boardman Park
Take a family haunted wagon ride. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays and Saturdays, October 19-20 & 26-27, 2018; 6pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: $3-$5

Children's Halloween Party
{Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 17, 2018; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646

Tales for Tots: Pumpkins! at Mill Creek Metroparks
What’s orange and round and makes us think of fall? Pumpkins, of course! Visit the pumpkin patch and learn about these fall favorites. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 10am-11am
Where: MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: $4-$6

FREE Cedar Lee Kids Candy Crawl
Goblins, ghosts, and characters galore will be out on Lee Rd. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: Cedar Lee Business District, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Cost: FREE

SOLD OUT Magical Whooloween at Lake Metroparks
Who comes out to play in your backyard at night? While you sleep, lots of native wildlife use your backyard as a feeding station, a home or even a playground. Spend a family-friendly evening at the park to discover which insects and animals live in your neighborhood and what they’re doing at night as you take a guided night hike, make a craft, listen to fireside tales, join a costume parade, enjoy refreshments, and take a train ride through a Pumpkin Forest. Come join the fun! Costumes are optional. {Find Out More}
When: October 19-20, 2018; 5pm-10pm
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, activities, and treats! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Willoughby Hills Community Center, 35400 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

Super Halloween 2018
Join in a family and friends event for kids of all ages, featuring a pasta dinner, dessert, trick-or-treat bags, activities, a photo booth, and music. Costumes (optional) are encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: Elmwood Park Cabin, 600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Cost: $10 per person, FREE for children under age 2 (Purchase tickets here)

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 19-20, 2018; Friday: 6pm-9pm, Saturday: 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 3654 Lester Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

Hauntiquarium at The Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium swaps the scares for sharks, seadragons, and stingrays for their annual pirate-themed Halloween celebration. The event includes full Aquarium admission as well as a boatload of activities the whole family will enjoy a safe trick-or-treat trail stocked with pirate booty, a walkable gangplank, animal encounters, a 5-minute science experiment, and a DJ dance party. Face painters, balloon twisters, a magician, and “land shark” mascot Finn, and Captain NEO also join the fun throughout the evening. {Find Out More}
When: October 19-20 & 26-27 2018; 6pm-9pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $0-$12

FREE 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: October 19-21, 2018; Fri: 6pm-9pm, Sat: 12pm-9pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm
Where: 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: FREE

FREE Not-So-Spooky Stories & Campfire at Summit Metro Parks
Sit beneath the light of the moon to enjoy marshmallows and hear nighttime tales around the campfire. {Find Out More}
When: October 19, 2018; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Campfire Area, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

Boo Bash at the Y at North Royalton Family YMCA
Enjoy arts and crafts, haunted house, face painting, dance party, food/beverages, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 11409 State Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: FREE for members and $5 non-members (per family; pre-register by calling or stopping by the branch.)

FREE Halloween Flicks on the Falls
Celebrate Halloween with friends and family by watching an all-time favorite film for free on a big screen, Ghostbusters! Refreshments will be available for purchase or bring your own. Come early for a special trick-or-treating opportunity with downtown Front St. businesses from 5:30pm-6:30pm! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 7pm
Where: Downtown Pavilion, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: FREE

The Haunted Treat Trail at Westlake Recreation Center
Special areas around the outside of the center will be decorated for Halloween. There will be plenty of treat stops along the way. Wear your favorite costume and you might scare the creatures back into the woods. Trail is appropriate for young children. Pre-registration is encouraged; however, registration will be taken the day of the event until 8:15pm. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 19, 2018; 7pm-8:30pm
Where: 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: $3 per member, $4 per nonmember if registering by Oct. 17, $5 per person day of event

Kids Club Creepy-Crawly Cobwebs at Michaels
Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: $2-$5

FREE Allergy-Free Trick-or-Treat at Akron Children's Hospital
Join Akron Children’s Hospital Department of Allergy & Immunology for a trick-or-treating event that will be safe for children with food allergies! There will be children’s activities, a costume contest, entertainment and more! Also, learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: 130 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44302
Cost: The event is FREE, and your child doesn't need to be a patient to attend.

FREE Halloween Party at Once Upon a Child
Trick-or-treat around the store, play games, and make a fun craft! Miss Shannon will be face painting and PhilUP Balloons will be twisting fun creatures! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 10am-1pm
Where: 4641 Dressler Rd., Canton, OH 44718
Cost: FREE

Boo-tanical Bash at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Boo-tanical Bash is back and better than before. The Cleveland Botanical Gardens has stirred up a witches' brew of new family-friendly fun, giving families more opportunities to experience Halloween in the gardens. {Find Out More}
When: October 20-21, 2018; Saturday: 10am-8pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Where: 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: $10-$15 (Registration is required)

FREE Spooky Kooky Reptiles at North Royalton Branch Library
Do you fear snakes and reptiles? Celebrate Hauntober and learn about these cold-blooded creatures as Scales and Tails of Ohio bring some of their friends. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 10:30am-11:30am
Where: 5071 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, OH, 44133
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Pumpkin Pick & Paint at Eastwood Mall
Want to enjoy painting a pumpkin with your kid without the worry of 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 Wednesday, October 17th. {Find Out More}
When: October 20, 3018; 11am-1pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

FREE Kids Craft at Lakeshore Learning
Kids can make a silly spider headband. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore Learning, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: FREE

FREE All City Candy 5th Anniversary Spooktacular
The event will include family-friendly activities, games, raffles, and giveaways. Activities will include a Blind Candy Tasting, the Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Challenge, face painting, raffles, games, and free samples. The event will also be the kick-off to All City Candy’s Halloween Costume Contest. Customers can wear their costume to either location between October 20-31, 2018, to enter the contest to win a $25 All City Candy gift card. Photos will be posted on All City Candy’s Facebook page for voting. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 11am-6pm
Where: All City Candy – Mentor, 7441 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

I-X Center Trick-or-Treat Street
I-X Trick or Treat Street, Cleveland’s Halloween tradition for children 10 and under, returns to the International Exposition (I-X) Center. Thousands of little ghosts and goblins will receive more than 300,000 pre-approved, packaged pieces of candy as they make their way through creatively themed not-so-spooky Halloween houses. But wait, there’s more than just candy! Surrounded by fall foliage including pumpkins and larger than life decorations, trick-or-treaters will enjoy pony rides, kiddie rides, plus live entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 20-21 & 27-28, 2018; 11am-7pm
Where: One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135
Cost: This is a ticketed event

FREE KidX Club Boo Bash at Great Lakes Mall
Join in Boo Bash, a KidX Halloween party, near Build-A-Bear Workshop. Enjoy crafts, snacks, games, and more! Come in costume, walk the runway, and participate in the costume contest! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 11:30am-1pm
Where: 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

FREE KidX Club Boo Bash at Eastwood Mall
Enjoy crafts, snacks, games and more! Best of all … it's FREE! Come in costume, walk the runway, and participate in the costume contest! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 11:30am-1pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

11th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade
This one is for the dogs…but you’re invited, too. LakewoodAlive’s 11th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade brings the bark to Kauffman Park where dogs will rule the day in Downtown Lakewood. Sponsored by Discount Drug Mart, The Spooky Pooch Parade consists of a free-to-attend festival in Kauffman Park, a parade through Lakewood’s downtown business district on Detroit Ave., and an awards presentation. A favorite Halloween tradition for Northeast Ohio dog lovers and their families, this community festival represents one of the only events of its kind in the region, providing a tail-wagging good time for canine and human guests alike. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 12:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Kauffman Park, 15450 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH, 44107
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 day of event

Willowick Pumpkin Patch
Bring the family to Manry Park on Saturday, October 20th to purchase your pumpkins at a discounted price from our Pumpkin Patch! Stay to decorate or carve your pumpkins together here at the park. Decorating supplies will be provided. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 12pm-4pm
Where: Manry Park, 30100 Arnold Rd., Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: Purchase your pumpkins at a discount, then decorate or carve them for 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 20, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: 13500 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Slime at Pat Catan's
Halloween is the perfect time for slime! Join your local Pat Catan's and create your own ooey, gooey glittery slime and decorate the bag with accessories to make your favorite Halloween character. This craft is safe and easy to make so don't miss out on adding slime to your Halloween fun! {Find Out More}
When: October 20-21, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
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 20, 2018; 1pm-4pm
Where: Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Cost: FREE

FREE Horse-drawn Wagon Rides at Swine Creek
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of fall with a horse-drawn wagon ride. First come, first served boarding. {Find Out More}
When: October 20-21 & 27-28, 2018; 1pm-5pm
Where: Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo Bash at Berea Branch Library
Join in for an afternoon filled with spooktacular stories, howlin’ good tunes, and ghostly games, crafts and activities. Feel free to come in a costume! Ages 2 ½ and up. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 2pm-3:30pm
Where: 7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH, 44017
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

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.) Festivities include a snack station, games, and of course the decorated vehicles for trunk-or-treating. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: 7747 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
Cost: FREE

FREE City of Avon Not-So-Spooky Halloween in the Park
Come in costume and trick-or-treat through the storybook trail! Activities include a hay maze, bounce house, face painting, and crafts. Plus, get safety tips from Avon Police and Fire. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: Every Child's Playground, 36265 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE for residents

FREE City of Green Trick-or-Treat Trail & Costume Contest
At 2:15pm, the annual costume contest will be held on the amphitheater stage for the following age categories – infants to 3-year-olds, 4- to 7-year-olds, and 8- to 12-year-olds. Prizes will be awarded in each category for first, second and third place. The Trick-or-Treat Trail opens at 3pm. The trail, for Green residents only, begins on the walking path near the community hall. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 3pm
Where: Central Park, 1755 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Cost: Admission is a donation of a non-perishable food or personal care item to benefit Green Good Neighbors.

Preschool-Kindergarten Trick-or-Treat at the Historical Village
The “Villagers” will be in costumes appropriate for the “wee” ones. They will be handing out treats (some candy-some prizes) to the costumed guests. There will be games and refreshments. This is an opportunity for the younger children to have a safe Halloween in the daytime. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 3pm-4:30pm
Where: Historical Village, 13305 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44136
Cost: Admission is one non-perishable food item or $1 per person donated to the Strongsville Emergency Food Bank. (Reservations are required by Oct. 17th. Call (440) 572-0535.)

FREE Truck-or-Treat at Riverfront Family YMCA
Join in a trunk-or-treat and have a scary amount of fun with a costume contest, DJ, games, face painting, $5 meals, giveaways, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 544 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: FREE and open to the public

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 20, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 153 Church St., Doylestown, OH 44230
Cost: FREE

FREE Painesville Fall Festival & Truck-or-Treat
This annual event includes a trunk-or-treat, costume contest, games, live entertainment, hayrides, and more! Fall produce and custom pumpkins for sale. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 3pm-6pm
Where: Kiwanis Recreation Park, 301 Latimore St., Painesville, OH 44077
Cost: FREE

Family Halloween Bash at Mill Creek Metroparks
Dress in your Halloween finest for a family-friendly Halloween party! Music, dancing, games, snacks, costume competition, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 4pm-6pm
Where: Lanterman’s Mill, 1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
Cost: $3-$7

Bucyrus Linda Friend Memorial Spooktacular
Highlights include zombie events, costume events, pumpkin decoration, coloring contest, hayride, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays, October 20 & 27, 2018; 4pm-7pm
Where: Bucyrus Aumiller Park, 500 Aumiller Park Dr., Bucyrus, OH 44820
Cost: FREE

City of Lyndhurst 17th 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 20, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: City of Lyndhurst, OH Community Center, 1341 Parkview Dr., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Cost: This is a ticketed event

FREE Harvest Bash
The event is free and includes food, games, music, and a costume contest! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 3018; 5pm-8pm
Where: St. Mary's Catholic School, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo by the Woods: The Trail of Haunted Tales at Avon Lake Public Library
Join in the DJ dance party. Take your pictures with a princess, superhero, the Ghostbusters, or Star Wars characters. There’ll also be pumpkin decorating, face painting, crafts, food and kettle corn for purchase, a visit from some live creatures of the night from Back to the Wild, and so much more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018; 6pm-9pm
Where: 32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Cost: FREE

4th Annual Spooktacular 5K & 1-Mile Casper Crawl
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: Sunday, October 21, 2018; 8am
Where: Sunny Lake Park, 885 E. Mennonite Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
Cost: FREE-$25

FREE Booville Halloween Party
Goulish Goblins of all ages are invited for Halloween thrills, including carnival games, pumpkin painting, cake walk, caricatures, performances by Jungle Bob and Rick Smith Jr., balloon creations by Balloon Bender Dave, and a Halloween costume contest. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018; 1pm-4pm
Where: Blossom Hill Facility, 4450 Oakes Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost: FREE

3rd Annual Bounce n Treat at Jump N Shout
There will be tons of activities for the kids, including cookie decorating, face painting, bean bag toss, prizes for the best dressed, treats, and of course, bouncing! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: 887 W. Main St., Smithville, OH 44677
Cost: All activities free once entrance paid to get into Jump n Shout!

FREE Community Truck-N-Treat at North Hampton Bible Church
Join in a fun family night of trick-or-treating, balloons, games, food and treats, and more! Family-friendly and free for all! Come dressed in your friendly costume! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: 333 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost: FREE

Kids Fun Run – Trick OR Treat?
Trick-or-Treat FITNESS style will take place at the Mercy Health & Recreation Center on October 21st, when children (ages 12 and under) will participate in a fun run that will have them leaving the event with a cardio workout and candy! Have you ever received a trick instead of candy? Well, at this Kids Fun Run you just may. If the participant is given a trick, they will be conducting a fitness exercise … but don’t worry, the traditional treat will be given out throughout the run, too; how many times is a random chance. Costumes are encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Mercy Health & Recreation Center, 47160 Hollstein Dr., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: $2 per child

Halloween Events – October 22-31, 2018

FREE Spooky Hudson Walking Tour
Seek out the legends, folk tales and ghost stories of Hudson’s dearly departed, just in time for Halloween. {Find Out More}
When: Mondays, October 22 & 29, 2018; 6pm
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Carnation City Mall
Bring your little goblins and ghosts to celebrate Halloween! Show off your costumes and get lots of treats at this annual Trick-or-Treat night. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, October 22, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: 2500 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601
Cost: FREE

Howl-O-Ween at the at the Aut-O-Rama Drive-in
Costume party for your favorite canine at the drive-in! For a $5 donation per dog, you can bring your Pup to the drive-in in their favorite Halloween costume! (Costumes optional, but there will be prizes!) {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 22, 2018; 7pm-midnight
Where: 33395 Lorain Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: $5 donation per dog

FREE Cedar Fairmount Halloween Fall Festival
Trick-or-treat (5pm-6pm), Whipples the Balloon Clown, community exhibits, cupcake decorating, pumpkin decorating, restaurant specials, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: Cedar Fairmont Business District, 2460 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Ohio University Heritage College Campus
Wear your Halloween costume and collect candy from decorated car trunks. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2018; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: 4180 Warrensville Center Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat at Great Lakes Mall
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun trick-or-treating at Great Lakes Mall. This year, trick-or-treat night will kick off near Shelby's Sugar Shop, and kids will receive a special Shelby's bag (while supplies last). {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
Cost: FREE

FREE Pumpkin Carving at Summit Metroparks
Join a naturalist to create a seasonal work of art! It's B.Y.O.P. (pumpkin, that is) or register to receive a free pumpkin while supplies last. Limit one free pumpkin per family. Some carving utensils will be provided. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2018; 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Firestone Metro Park, Coventry Oaks Area, 40 Axline Ave., Akron, OH 44319
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Mall-O-Ween Belden Village Mall
Bring your ghouls, goblins, and ghosts for some indoor Halloween fun, FREE photos at Center Court, and trick-or-treating at participating retailers! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 4pm-6pm
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. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

FREE Mall-wide Trick-or-Treat at Richmond Town Square Mall
There will be candy for trick-or-treaters as well as games, prizes, arts and crafts, the chance to win a footlocker gift card, and a special Halloween performance. Be sure to dress the part in your best Halloween costume and take lots of pictures. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: 691 Richmond Rd., Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Summit Metro Parks
Drop in for a self-guided scavenger hunt along Downy Loop Trail to search for various spooky and not-so-spooky items. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: Wood Hollow Metro Park, 2121 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

FREE Howl-O-Ween Bash at New Towne Mall
Starting at 5pm Blathmac will be bringing you an hour of tricks, with his famous magic show. The New Towne Retail shops will provide you with treats and Spirit Halloween will be holding a contest, with a chance to win lots of prizes! Registration required for costume contest. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5pm-8pm
Where: New Towne Mall, 400 Mill Ave. SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Cost: FREE (Tickets only needed for the costume contest.)

FREE Wadsworth's Scare on the Square, Featuring Wadsworth Thriller & the Spooky Pooch Parade
Bring the kids to Downtown Wadsworth for a Halloween celebration. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5pm-9pm
Where: Downtown Wadsworth, Main St. and College St., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE

FREE Pumpkins in the Park
Celebrate the season with a FREE pumpkin courtesy of Walmart South Euclid and Giant Eagle. One pumpkin per family while supplies last. Enjoy treats, cider, and a spooky mad scientist experience from Dr. UR Awesome. Please enter Bexley Park from Felton Rd. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Bexley Park, 1630 Wrenford Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
Cost: FREE

FREE All Tricks, No Treats at Summit Mall
Come in costume for spooky family fun and activities based on Vampirina and your favorite Disney Junior pals! Trick-or-treat with mall retailers (look for the orange pumpkin signs in the windows for participating stores), and enjoy premiums and giveaways for attendees, a costume contest a parade around Center Court, and tons of Halloween fun! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Summit Mall (Dillard's Women's Court), 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at the Streetsboro Walmart
Children of all ages can enjoy trick-or-treat fun in safe, kid friendly environment. Wear your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat by going from car trunk to car trunk in the Walmart parking lot. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Streetsboro Walmart, 905 Singletary Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241
Cost: FREE

Family Day: Trick-or-Treat on South High Street at the Akron Art Museum
Break out your costume early for a family-friendly Halloween bash and explore your museum in unexpected ways. Meet enchanting new friends and creatures while creeping through the galleries, collect art trinkets, mix up creative concoctions in the idea laboratory, and show off your monster floss-and-dab at a groovy dance party. Trinket collecting in the galleries 6pm-8pm. Art-making and discovery activities 6pm-8:30pm. {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE for members, $10/non-member child (Registration is required.)

FREE City of Wickliffe Children's Halloween Party
This event is for Wickliffe children up through 4th grade. Costumed children parade through halls and receive treats from Mayor, Wickliffe Recreation, Wickliffe Senior Center, Wickliffe Police & Fire Departments. Crafts by Wickliffe Public Library. Entertainment by Jungle Terry and Friends. Door Prizes! {Find Out More}
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 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 25, 2018; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Carl Weis Park, 2600 Harvard Ave. NW, Canton OH 44709
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Street Dance at Tallmadge Recreation Center
Every year after Beggar's Night, the City of Tallmadge, Recreation Department and a wealth of amazing volunteers and sponsors host the Halloween Street Dance in the Recreation Center Parking lot. 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 25, 2018; 7pm-9pm
Where: Tallmadge Recreation Center Parking Lot, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Magic Show with Jim Kleefeld
Visit the library on your day off of school and watch Magician Jim Kleefeld perform his Spooky Magic show. This performance is full of funny magic tricks, spooky sights and goofy fun! Jim’s light, bright, colorful program will delight the whole family. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Fun for all ages (and not too scary!) {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 11am-12pm
Where: 96 Library St., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: FREE

FREE Tots Trick-or-Treat
BOO! Bring out your little witches and goblins to City Hall to march in a parade and receive some ghoulish treats. Please pre-register for the event so there will be plenty of treats for all to enjoy. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 1pm
Where: South Central Park, 7565 Avon Belden Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat Street in Stow
Trick-or-Treat Street at Stow City Hall. Enjoy kid-friendly games, sidewalk chalk, treats, and a visit from characters, including Spidey, Patriotic Hero, Little Mermaid, and an Arabian Princess. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 2:30pm-4pm
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
Cost: FREE

FREE Main Street Kent Family-friendly Halloween
Trick-or-treat at the downtown businesses from 5-7pm, enjoy games and activities at the Hometown Bank Plaza, and check out the Kent Jaycees haunted train car. Stop at the gazebo on Franklin Ave. for a fun photo opportunity, and stay for the costume contest at the Hometown Bank Plaza at 7:15pm. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Main Street Kent, 138 E. Main St., Kent, OH 44240 & Hometown Bank Plaza, 142 N. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
Cost: FREE

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, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 6pm-8:30pm
Where: McKinley Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
Cost: $5 admission, $1 for hayride

Hauntaquarium at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium swaps the scares for sharks, seadragons, and stingrays for their annual pirate-themed Halloween celebration. The event includes full Aquarium admission as well as a boatload of activities the whole family will enjoy a safe trick-or-treat trail stocked with pirate booty, a walkable gangplank, animal encounters, a 5-minute science experiment, and a DJ dance party. Face painters, balloon twisters, a magician, “land shark” mascot Finn, and Captain NEO also join the fun throughout the evening. {Find Out More}
When: Fridays & Saturdays, October 19-20 & 26-27, 2018; 6pm-9pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $0-$12

Halloween Celebration & Hayrides at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Put on your costume and trick-or-treat through the Wildlife Gardens! Make a Halloween craft, hop on a hayride, and view the stars at a family-friendly holiday show in Schuele Planetarium. Dinner will be provided so you can relax by a crackling fireplace at this non-scary celebration. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 6pm-9pm
Where: 28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44116
Cost: FREE-$15

Spooktacular Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Join Goldfish Swim School for a night of ghouls, goblins and goldfish at our Halloween-themed Family Swim Event. Come swim and do arts and crafts, eat sweet treats, play games and much more! Kids in costume will win a special prize. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 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

Indoor Family Halloween Hullabaloo
Dress in your costume and enjoy a family Halloween party at the Rec Center. There will be candy, games, inflatables, dancing, crafts, cookie decorating, plus hot dogs, chips, and Halloween treats. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Strongsville Recreation and Senior Complex, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE-$8

Creepy Creatures at Cleveland Metroparks
Come meet some of the animals that can make us say: “Nope.” Spiders, bats, and snakes are, in reality, important players in neighborhoods and natural habitats. Learn what important roles they play. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 26, 2018; 7pm-8pm
Where: North Chagrin Reservation, 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

Spooktacular Science Weekend at Great Lakes Science Center
Calling all mad scientists! Great Lakes Science Center gets a hair-raising transformation with the return of Spooktacular Science! Guests of all ages are sure to enjoy this family-friendly Halloween-themed party. All activities are included with general admission and costumes are encouraged. {Find Out More}
When: October 27-28, 2018
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: All activities are included with general admission.

5th Annual Hermes Dead Sprint 5K Through Kamm's Corners
This event includes a chip-timed 5K and a non-timed Little Monster Candy Dash! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 7:30am
Where: West Park Station, 17015 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
Cost: $10-$35

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Jamie's Flea Market
Annual Halloween at Jamie's Flea Market. Trick-or-treat with participating vendors and Facebook Costume Contest. Trick-or-treat will start at 8am and go while supplies last. Photos for the Facebook costume contest will be taken from 9am-3pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 8am until supplies run out
Where: 46388 Telegraph Rd., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE

West Creek Conservancy's Creatures in the Forest 5K Run & 1-mile Trot-for-Treats
Get active with a benefit trail run through West Creek Reservation or take a 1-mile fun walk. There is also a Trot-for-Treats for children under 12. Includes food trucks, spirits, and awards. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 8:30am-12pm
Where: Keystone Shelter at West Creek Reservation, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: $5-$30

Brecksville Trick-or-Trot 5K Run & 1-Mile Trick-or-Treat Walk at Cleveland Metroparks
Trick-or-Trot is a spooky, Halloween-themed 5K run and family friendly 1-mile Trick-or-Treating walk in the Brecksville Reservation! The Saturday before Halloween, “Trick-or-Trot” will bring together ghosts, goblins, firefighters, and pilots of all sizes to benefit the Brecksville Kiwanis! Children will enjoy music, face painting, costumes, crafts, and of course, the trick-or-treating! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 9am
Where: Oak Grove Pavilion at Brecksville Reservation, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost: $10-$25

17th Annual Halloween Run for Justice
This event benefits our Lawyers Giving Back community outreach programs including the 3Rs, helping students in the Cleveland and East Cleveland City Schools. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 9am
Where: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $25+

FREE City of Oberlin Halloween Parade
The Oberlin High School Marching Band will perform several music numbers at Langston Middle School. Afterward, the community is welcome inside to enjoy cider, donuts, goodies, and a magic show.{Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am
Where: Starting at Eastwood Elementary School, ending at Langston Middle School
Cost: FREE

FREE Jesse's Jukebox (not so) Spooky Halloween Show at Beviamo!
Bring your little one to Beviamo Cafe and join Jesse for an entertaining and interactive Halloween concert! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-11am
Where: Beviamo Cafe, 2275 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Halloween Fun & Games at Orange Branch Library
Walk on a spider web if you dare! Make fun, spooky or silly crafts and games to take home. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-11:30am
Where: 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

Kids Club: Monster Bash at Michaels
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When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

Children's Halloween Party at the Cleveland Museum of History
Hoot like an owl, howl like a coyote and hoof it down to the Museum for an early Halloween treat! Learn about the serious business of animal enrichment and see 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 10am-3pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-3pm
Where: 1 Wade Oval Dr., University Circle, Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: Included with general admission. Children in costume ages 12 and under admitted free!

FREE Halloween Dance Party at South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch Library
Come join in a SPOOK-TACULAR Dance Party! Come dance your scares away with your friends and enjoy some light refreshments. Feel free to come in costume! For ages 0-5 with caregiver. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am-12pm
Where: 1876 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
Cost: FREE

FREE Monster Mash at Chagrin Falls Branch Library
Dance and wiggle for spooky fun! Dress in costume, if you dare! Snacks and a craft will be provided. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am-12pm
Where: 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

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. Two e’s in a pod is hosting a kids' costume contest! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am-1pm
Where: Historic Downtown Hartville, 101 S. Prospect Ave., Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Science at Eastwood Mall
Join in some wild, wacky and astonishing experiments. Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science,” will be in Center Court performing his show at 11am and 1pm. Prepare to be amazed! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am & 1 pm
Where: 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: FREE

FREE Polish Village Treat & Greet
Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy candy, face painting, tricks & treats, and samples. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am-2pm
Where: In Polish Village along Ridge Rd., Parma, OH
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Comicfest at Hazel's Heroes Comics & More
Free comics, costume contest, guest artist Sean Coss, and sales throughout the store. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 11am-5pm
Where: 1664 N. Main St., Ste. 12, North Canton, OH 44720
Cost: FREE

I-X Center Trick-or-Treat Street
I-X Trick or Treat Street, Cleveland’s Halloween tradition for children 10 and under, returns to the International Exposition (I-X) Center. Thousands of little ghosts and goblins will receive more than 300,000 pre-approved, packaged pieces of candy as they make their way through creatively themed not-so-spooky Halloween houses. But wait, there’s more than just candy! Surrounded by fall foliage including pumpkins and larger than life decorations, trick or treaters will enjoy pony rides, kiddie rides, plus live entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 20-21 & 27-28, 2018; 11am-7pm
Where: One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135
Cost: This is a ticketed event

Boo at the Zoo at the 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. Bring your own bag or bucket to collect treats from 12 themed treat stations located throughout the zoo. {Find Out More}
When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28, 2018; 11:30am-7:30pm
Where: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Cost: Click here for pricing details

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, a DJ, tons of candy, face painting, balloon artist, petting zoo, and more! Families can come dressed in costumes and take silly pictures in one of the photobooths and parents can enjoy a warm cup of coffee from our coffee truck. There will be games specifically designed for younger guests and some that even parents and teens can play. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm
Where: Grace Church, 7393 Pearl Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Cost: FREE

FREE WooTown Treat Trail
Collect candy from downtown businesses and take silly pictures at the selfie station. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: Downtown Wooster, S. Walnut St., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo Village March
Annual Bay Merchants Boo Village Halloween March. Meet at Bayway Cabin at noon. The Bay Village Auxiliary Police will escort children and parents across Wolf Rd., where children can trick-or-treat at Bay Square and at Dover Center Rd. merchants. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE

FREE Ravenna Halloween Festivities, Costume Parade, & Halloween Walk
Meet at the courthouse lawn for spooky fun and games beginning at noon, and join the Costume Parade around the courthouse at 12:30 pm. Ravenna Police Department will also be holding their Chili Cook-off from 12:30pm-3pm. The Halloween Walk will be open from 1pm-3pm. Those looking for more spine-tingling haunts can seek out The Haunted Salon and The Son of Ghoul. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm-3pm
Where: Ravenna, OH 44266
Cost: FREE

FREE Tricks & Treats – Crocker Park's Halloween Celebration
Bring the kiddos, and pups, along for a pet costume contest, some trick-or-treating, and live entertainment, all thanks to our great sponsors Sylvan Learning, Q104 – Cleveland, and Star 102 Cleveland. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm-4pm
Where: 25 Main St., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooky Center at Cleveland Metroparks
Visit the spooky side of the Watershed Stewardship Center, where every room delves into the depths of creepy critters, poisonous plants, and blood-sucking beasts. Nefarious naturalists lead costumed families and guests of all ages through the spooky center and deliver treats to those who survive. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 12pm-4pm
Where: West Creek Reservation, Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

Trunk-or-Treat at First UMC of Akron
Wear your Halloween costume and collect treats from decorated trunks. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm
Where: 263 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE

FREE Tricky Treat Tote at Pat Catan's
Create a mischievous little monster on a tote using pom poms, felt, glow in the dark eyes and more! Once complete, your little crafter will have the perfect tote for carrying around all of their tasty treats this Halloween season. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

Buy a Tee, Halloween-it for FREE! at Pat Catan's
Crafters of all ages can use stencils, stamps, and more to create a shirt for their costume or upcoming party! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE with the purchase of any t-shirt bought at Pat Catan's.

FREE City of Willowick's Children’s Halloween Program
Children 10 years and under are invited to dress in their costumes and join in for kid-friendly Halloween fun, games, and a hayride! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Dudley Fieldhouse, 31500 Willowick Dr., Willowick, OH 44095
Cost: FREE

MAKEbreak Monster Slime & Jar at Michaels
Have a monstrously good time customizing slime! Michaels will provide the supplies, including premade slime. As a bonus project, buy a jar to store your slime in and turn it into a silly or spooky monster. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE to make slime, purchase a jar in-store to turn it into a silly monster to store your slime.

FREE Tricky Treat Tote at Pat Catan's
Join your local Pat Catan's and create your own Tricky Treat Tote for Halloween! Create a mischievous little monster on a tote using pom poms, felt, glow in the dark eyes and more! Once complete, your little crafter will have the perfect tote for carrying around all of their tasty treats this Halloween season. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Pat Catan's stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

FREE Boo at the Museum
For one afternoon League Park will come to life with visitors from its past. Stories, activities, performances and trick-or-treat. Scheduled to visit: Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Family storytime featuring a reading of Night at the Stadium></em by Derek Jeter. Something for all ages. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Baseball Heritage Museum, 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween Spooktacular at Keyser Park Barn
Join your friends and neighbors at the Cuyahoga Falls Halloween Spooktacular! A variety of activities will be offered including a craft tent, photo booth, games, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides, and more! A costume contest will be held promptly at 2pm with categories that include: newborn-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-10 years, and family. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Keyser Park, Barn, 851 W. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Cost:
Trunk-or-Treat, Craft Tent, Photo Booth, Games: FREE
Activity Stamp (unlimited hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides): $5 per child
Adults: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat at Hartville Marketplace
Bring your kids for a fun filled day! Many of our indoor vendors will be handing out candy to the children. Dress up in kid friendly costumes! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632
Cost: FREE

FREE Sticker Treat & Spooky Magic at Maple Heights Branch Library
Get ready for Spooky Magic with Jim Kleefeld followed by trick or treating around the library for non-edible treats. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where: 5225 Library Ln., Maple Heights, OH 44137
Cost: FREE

FREE Spook!-tacular Saturday! at Southeast Branch Library
Come dressed in costume for a spectacularly spooky good time. Enjoy games, crafts, and snacks. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 3pm-4pm
Where: 70 Columbus Rd., Bedford, OH, 44146
Cost: FREE

FREE Clyde Halloween Parade
Float arrive/setup 2:30pm, Float Judging 3pm, Parade Lineup 3:30pm, Parade 4pm. Lineup for the parade will be at Clyde Elementary School. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 4pm-5pm
Where: Clyde Elementary School, 821 S. Main St., Clyde, OH 43410
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Champion Christian Church
Everyone is invited to Trunk-or-Treat at Champion Christian Church. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 4pm-6pm
Where: Champion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 151 Center St. W, Warren, OH 44481
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat Night in Stow
Leave your porch light on for Halloween visitors. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Stow, OH 44224
Cost: FREE

Splash Zone’s Splash-O-Ween Party at Lorain County Metro Parks
The party is fun for the entire family which will include swimming, snacks & beverages, crafts, a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest! Please pack your costume so you can go swimming first! The trick-or-treating and costume contest will take place at the end of the party. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 5:30pm-8pm
Where: Splash Zone, 95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: $3.50 for members or $5 for non-members

FREE Falloween at Christ Church (Columbia Station Campus)
Fall-O-Ween is fun for the whole family, with a trunk-or-treat, games, activities, and food! Kids and adults are encouraged to dress up in fun costumes. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 6pm-8pm following the service
Where: 23080 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
Cost: FREE

FREE Halloween on the Hill
Join in a night of trick-or-treating, coloring contest, costume contest, and a goody bag for costumed children! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Chapel Hill Mall, 2000 Brittain Rd., Akron, OH 44310
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat
Join in for a night of fun and friends! Kids can safely trick-or-treat by walking both the United Methodist Church of Berea and St. Thomas Episcopal Church parking lots, joined by Seminary St. Cars will decorate and pass out treats. Kids may dress up in not-too-scary costumes if they wish. Check-in at either church for a goodie bag! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Parking lots of both United Methodist Church of Berea, 170 Seminary St., Berea, OH 44017 & St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: FREE

Splash Zone’s Dive-In Movie Night: Hocus Pocus at Lorain County Metro Parks
The feature will be Hocus Pocus playing on the big screen while you float in a inner tube in the front indoor pool from 6pm-8pm. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Splash Zone, 95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: $3.50 per person (Registration is required.)

Halloween Cosmic Bowling Party at Roseland Lanes
A Cosmic Bowling party with bowling, prizes, costume contest, and tricks or treats. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018; 10pm-1am
Where: 5615 Andrews Rd., Mentor on the Lake, OH 44060
Cost: $13 per person

19th Annual Amherst 5K Skeleton Run
This event includes a chip-timed 5K and a free, non-timed 1/2 Mile Funny Run (Children 12 and under) & 1/4 Mile Silly Run (Children 6 and under)! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 7am
Where: Amherst Steele High School, 450 Washington Ave., Amherst, OH 44001
Cost: FREE-$25

Hickory Ridge Cinemas 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat and the family film Casper in the Hickory Ridge Cinemas Luxury seats. Trunk-or-treating starts at 9:30am followed by the movie at 11am. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 9:30am-2pm
Where: Hickory Ridge Cinemas, 1055 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH, 44212
Cost: $6.50 (Pre-sale only. This is a ticketed event, all guests will need a ticket. Tickets available online or at the theatre box office.)

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 following the hike. MetroMutts members receive a free pumpkin. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 28, 2018; 11am
Where: MetroParks Bikeway, Kirk Road Trailhead, 6685 Kirk Rd., Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: FREE for MetroMutts members, $2 for not-yet-members

FREE Malloween at Great Northern Mall
Calling all princesses, superheroes, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls! This fun-filled day is for kids ages 10 and under, so dress up the entire family in your favorite costumes (no full facial masks or toy weapons please) and enjoy strolling the mall to play games, participate in activities like face painting, take a spin on the prize wheel, and get a not so creepy tattoo. And of course, bring out your bucket or pillow case and trick or treat at more than 30 participating retailers. Don't forget to smile and get your free Malloween photo taken from 11am-1:30pm in the Sears Wing, compliments of Cherry Hill. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 11am-1:30pm
Where: 4954 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE

FREE Mall-O-Ween at SouthPark Mall
SouthPark is excited to present Mall-O-Ween. Bring your ghouls, goblins, and ghosts for a Halloween costume party at Center Court, FREE photos at Cinemark Court, and trick-or-treating at participating retailers! Win prizes throughout the fun-filled afternoon with The Real PopFusion, Cherry Hill Photos, and special Halloween Guests!{Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 11am-2pm
Where: 500 SouthPark Ctr., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Christ Church (Old Brooklyn Campus)
A safe, fun Halloween alternative for families! Come dressed in your costumes and walk our parking lot, trick or treating from car trunk to car trunk. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 12pm
Where: 6400 Memphis Ave., Cleveland, OH 44144
Cost: FREE

FREE Kids Boo Bash at Quaker Steak & Lube (Vermilion)
Candy pass out, cookie decorating, warm apple cider, and arts & crafts. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, OH 44089
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival at Key Church
Kids can collect candy and goodies from decorated trunks, and this year there will be food trucks where you can purchase food and drinks. Plus, enjoy a hayride, bonfire, and live music. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: 1825 Reimer Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cost: FREE

FREE Truck-or-Treat at Twinsburg Fitness Center
Let the kids explore their favorite vehicles and collect candy. Great photo opportunities. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: 10084 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Cost: FREE

Family Fun in Nature: Pumpkin Carving with Cleveland Metroparks
Halloween is just around the corner. Bring your pumpkins to carve. Tools and patterns will be provided. Ages 6 years and up with adult. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: Brecksville Reservation, Trailside Program Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost: Registration is required.

FREE Not-So-Spooky Olmsted Fall-O-Ween
Free family fun with trick-or-treating, contests, activities, a Halloween Trail through David Fortier Park, and more! Hosted by Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District, City of Olmsted Falls (Friends of Olmsted Falls Parks), and more! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: 8082 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
Cost: FREE

FREE Hallo at the Museum
Lake Township Historical Society will have its annual Trick-or-Treat at the Museum. Come in costume and visit the updated Hartville Elevator display and other items. Weather permitted will have some old farm items for demo. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 2pm-5pm
Where: Lake Township Historical Society Museum, 3300 Myers St., Greentown, OH 44720
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 28, 2018; 2:30pm-3:30pm
Where: 3434 George Ave., Parma, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE Trunk-or-Treat at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Trunk-or-Treat is a fun alternative to trick-or-treating, where community members meet in the parking lot of Good Shepherd Church to decorate their vehicles/parking spots with family-friendly Halloween decor and pass out candy to children ages 12 and under. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 3pm-4pm
Where: 5930 State Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134
Cost: FREE

FREE Amherst Costume Contest & Parade
The annual Amherst Halloween parade will be held from on Sunday, October 28th starting from the San Spring building located at 480 Park Ave. Costume contest registration will begin at 3pm, and the judging will start at 4pm. In the event of rain, the contest will be held at the Amherst fire station, 414 Church St. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: San Spring Building, 480 Park Ave., Amherst, OH
Cost: FREE

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra: Symphony Spooktacular at the Renaissance Theatre
Featuring Ellie Nickoli, the winner of the the MSO’s 2018 Bach to Rock competition and outstanding young singers from MY Theatre and RYOT programs, the Symphony presents slightly-spooky and fun Halloween hits to be enjoyed by the entire family. Be sure to wear your favorite costume! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $15-$40

Halloween Bowl at Roseland Lanes
A Cosmic Bowling party with games, prizes, Petey the Pin, photo booth, costume contest, and goody bags for the kids. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 5615 Andrews Rd., Mentor on the Lake, OH 44060
Cost: $9 per person or $50 per lane (up to 6 people)

FREE Orange Village Fire Department Open House & Halloween Fun Fest
Join the Orange Village Fire Department for a fun evening with crafts, hayrides (weather dependent), haunted fire station, costume parade, and much more. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: Orange Village Fire Department, 4600 Lander Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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 28, 2018; 3pm-5:30pm
Where: Stafford Park Parking Lot, 5400 Mayville Rd., Maple Heights, OH 44137
Cost: FREE

FREE Macedonia Firefighters Association Fall Party
Visit Macedonia Fire Station 1 for a costume party featuring fire truck rides and fun for all ages! Enjoy cookies, cider, and popcorn, and prizes will be given for the best costumes. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 4pm-6pm
Where: 9691 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
Cost: FREE

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 28, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: Village Community Park, 36020 Solon Rd., Bentleyville, OH 44022
Cost: FREE

Fall Make-and-Take Bags & Blankets Workshop
Kid-friendly make and take event! Get yourself and the kids ready for Halloween, fall, and pumpkin spice lattes! Kids learn how to prepare and heat press their own matching glow-in-the-dark shirt and trick-or-treat bag and adults can make a heavy duty fleece blanket and coffee koozie with the same methods. Personalization optional. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, October 29, 2018; 3pm
Where: 30 Park St., Berea, OH 44017
Cost: $30-$35 (Pre-registration is required.)

Kidsplay Halloween Party
Kidsplay is holding its annual Halloween Party! Included with admission is a game, craft, and snack. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018; 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Kidsplay, 32864 Pin Oak Pkwy., Avon Lake, OH 44012
Cost: Regular admission applies (Reservations are not required but space can be limited.)

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: Tuesday, October 30, 2018; 5:30pm-7pm
Where: 549 S. Chillicothe Rd., State Route 43, Aurora, OH 44202
Cost: FREE

FREE Spooktacular Costumes Hike at Stark Parks
Put on your best Halloween costume and take a leisurely two-mile hike through the woods, then top off your evening the right way – with delicious s'mores! During the hike, keep your eyes peeled for nocturnal animals that are considered to be spooky! The hike will end near a campfire for the s'mores treats. {Find Out More)
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018; 7:30pm-9pm
Where: Sippo Lake Park-West, 800 Genoa Ave. NW (west side of Sippo Lake Park), Massillon, OH 44646
Cost: FREE

Spooktacular Donate-to-Play at Playground World
Join in for a special Halloween Donate-to-Play! Come dressed in costume to receive a treat. Playground World will have their regular play with pumpkin coloring page and story time. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 10am-11am
Where: 4400 Renaissance Pkwy., Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
Cost: Entry is $1/child, or bring a box of crayons (1 box/child and 24 box min.) for our monthly charity Help Me Color A Rainbow!

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: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 10am-11:30am
Where: Carriage Barn at Vermillion River Reservation, 51211 N. Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089
Cost: FREE

FREE Scary Critters Hike for Halloween at Lorain County Metro Parks
Crafts and activities for school age kids. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: FREE

FREE City Hall Trick-or-Treat
Different departments will be participating in the first annual City Hall Trick-or-Treat. No need to worry about the weather since it's all inside, and it's free! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 3pm-4:30pm
Where: Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Building, 2310 Second St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Cost: FREE

FREE Trick-or-Treat on Canal Street
Trunk-or-Treat on Canal Street in historic downtown Canal Fulton. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Historic Downtown Canal Fulton on Canal St.
Cost: FREE

FREE Valley City Halloween
The fun begins at 6pm at the Depot Museum with a parade line-up by grade, followed by the parade at 6:30pm down Center Rd. to the Liverpool Township Fire Station, where there will be costume judging and treats. {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 6pm
Where: 1638 Lester Rd., Valley City, OH 44280
Cost: FREE

FREE Willoughby Hills Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat
Wear your costumes and bring a bag to collect treats! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018; 6pm-8pm
Where: Willoughby Hills Community Center, 35400 Chardon Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

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Michele says
October 8, 2012 at 7:26 pm

Love you site! Thank you so much for providing this list. It’s just what I was looking for, and no one else does it! Love the fun, not scary, side of Halloween!
- Find Time for Fun says
  October 8, 2012 at 8:47 pm
  
  Thanks, I’m glad you find it helpful!
  
  Danielle

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