Kid-Friendly (Non-Scary) Halloween Events 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. {Find Out More}

Top Haunted Houses in Northeast Ohio

If you're looking for frightening haunts, we've got those, too! {Find Out More}

Essential Fall Fun

During the fall area farms invite visitors to their pumpkin patch, corn maze and hayrides. Our handy guide can help you find the best pumpkin patch near you.

Enjoy the fun at an annual Fall Festival with pumpkin carving contests, s'mores, caramel apples and more. 

Test your navigation skills and take your family to one of these amazing corn mazes. 

Head to the orchard to go apple picking. Then make some homemade apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp or caramel apples

Check out our Fall Fun Guide for even more things to do this fall

FREE Friday Morning Storytime at Barnes & Noble – Crocker Park

Bring the littles for a Halloween storytime! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 25, 2019; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble – Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

FREE Star Wars IncrediBuilds Event at Barnes & Noble Stores

Calling all Rebels! Hop on the nearest starship and join us to build your very own BB-8 from IncrediBuilds to take home. Plus, get a coupon for a $1 Rice Krispy Bar (Café stores only).
When: Friday, October 25, 2019; 7pm
Where: Barnes & Noble locations across Northeast Ohio
Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 {Find Out More}
Akron, 4015 Medina Rd., Akron, OH 44333 {Find Out More}
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Meet the Berenstain Bear Kids at Geauga County Public Library

Come to the library to meet the Berenstain Bear kids and enjoy stories and crafts. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 25, 2019; 7pm-8pm
Where: Middlefield Branch, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield, OH 44062
Cost: FREE

FREE Ancient American Skywatchers at Geauga Park District

Learn about the ancient astronomers of North America, from the builders of Ohio's vast earthworks to the creators of the great medicine wheels. Followed by night-sky viewing with park telescopes until 11pm, weather permitting. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, October 25, 2019; 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
Cost: FREE

Superheroes Weekend at Maize Valley Winery

Dress up as your favorite superhero (or wear your favorite superhero t-shirt). The first 300 kids each day will receive a bottle of “superhero” spray to take home. Plus, superhero capes will be available for the kids along with a photo booth from 12pm-4pm both days. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am
Where: Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
Cost: Discounted admission that day for all Firemen, EMT, Police, Military, and Nurses. $2 off regular admission for all of these superheroes (both active duty and retired with valid ID), their spouses, and children.

FREE American Sign Language & Deaf CultureS Program for Kids at Akron-Summit County Public Library

Children in grades 3 through 6 are invited to learn about the Deaf community and basic American Sign Language from the KSU Deaf CultureS Club! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am
Where: Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., Kent, OH 44240
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Storytime & Trick-or-Treating at Barnes & Noble – Akron

This goofy, adorable book about conquering your fears will soon become a household favorite! Join in for storytime and activities, plus wear your Halloween costume for some in-store trick-or-treating! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble – Akron, 4015 Medina Rd., Akron, OH 44333
Cost: FREE

FREE Storytime & Activities Featuring No More Monsters Under Your Bed! at Barnes & Noble – Crocker Park

This goofy, adorable book about conquering your fears will soon become a household favorite! Join in for storytime and activities and get a coupon from the B&N Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only). {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 26, 2019; 11am
Where: Barnes & Noble – Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
Cost: FREE

Dracs Daughter visits Cafe O'Play

Your favorite Transylvanian, Dracula's Daughter, flies in to play, dance, and meet your little boos and ghouls! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am-12pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Ste. 27, Stow, OH 44221
Cost: Regular admission applies

FREE Kids Craft at Lakeshore Learning

Kids can make a friendly monster this week in stores. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore Learning, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Cost: FREE

FREE moCa Saturday at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Join in on Saturdays to explore the art and ideas of our time through special activities. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 11am-5pm
Where: 11409 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Cost: FREE

FREE The Last Kids on Earth Training Camp Event at Barnes & Noble Stores

See if you have what it takes to fight the Monster Apocalypse! Join in for activities, a survival quiz, trivia, giveaways, and more to celebrate this favorite series! Plus, get a coupon for a $1 Rice Krispy Bar (Café stores only).
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 2pm
Where: Barnes & Noble locations across Northeast Ohio
Crocker Park, 198 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 {Find Out More}
Akron, 4015 Medina Rd., Akron, OH 44333 {Find Out More}
Cost: FREE

FREE Butterfly Queens & Dragonfly Kings Tea Party at Akron-Summit County Public Library

Dress up and enjoy tea with author and storyteller, S. R. Taylor, as she reads from her book Round. Celebrate kindness and creativity with a moving message about the power of believing in yourself. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH 44326
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Playscape Playdate: Twosome Tree Hike at The Wilderness Center

Bring a friend or family member and help each other on a rope hike between the trees in the Playscape area. Maneuver your partner around or among but never beyond the trees. Join in at the Nature Playscape. Stop by any time during the Playdate to participate in the activities! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 2pm-4pm
Where: Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost: Program is FREE for members, a donation is appreciated from non-members.

Family Fun Golf Nights at Mill Creek Golf Course

On Saturday evenings, Mill Creek Golf Course will be offering families the opportunity to play a round of golf to groom their skills in a fun setting. Kids (under age 15) will be encouraged to take advantage of the kids' tee markers and will receive a prize each time they participate. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 4:30pm
Where: 1 W. Golf Dr., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost: $25 per family of 4 (Registration is required. Family fee includes two golf carts and greens fees for the group.)

Fall Hayrides at the Chalet at Cleveland Metroparks

Enjoy Tractor Drawn Public Hayrides on Saturday nights in October. Hayrides are open to the public and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Hay wagons leave approximately every half hour. All side load wagons are ADA accessible. Hay throwing is permitted on the hayrides; non-hay-throwing hayrides are available by reservation between 5pm-6pm. Saturday Night Entertainment includes a DJ with Line and Square dancing for all ages, face painting, balloon twisting, kids crafts, kids games and prizes, and a Kids Scavenger Hunt. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 6pm-10pm
Non-hay-throwing hayrides (by reservation): 5pm-6pm
Where: The Chalet at Mill Stream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, OH 44136
Cost: $9 per person ages 12+, $7 per child ages 3-11, and FREE for little ones ages 2 and under (child must sit on lap of adult during the hayride). Call (440)572-9990 to make a non-hay-throwing reservation.

Fall Night Hike for Little Kids at Cleveland Metroparks

You don’t have to stay up late to enjoy nature at night! Join Naturalist Carly Martin to meet a live animal and go on a little night hike that is just right for young nature enthusiasts and their adult companions. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 6:45pm-7:45pm
Where: North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Willoughby, OH 44094

FREE Nassau Night Sky Viewing at Geauga Park District

Observe the wonders of the night sky using this facility's giant research-grade telescope! If weather prevents sky viewing, enjoy a planetarium presentation in the McCullough Science Center instead. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019; 7pm-11pm
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
Cost: FREE

Medina Railroad & Toy Show

Trains and planes and things that GO are on display. This is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 9am-3pm
Where: Medina County Community Center (Medina Fair Grounds), 735 Lafayette Rd. (SR.42), Medina, OH 44256
Cost: $6

Open Studio: Day of the Dead Rocks at Akron Artworks

In this open studio, participants will make Sugar Skull (Day of the Dead) rocks. Decorate using paint to make decorations for this festive holiday for families to remember and honor deceased loved ones. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 1pm-4pm
Where: 1720 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: $10 individual, max $25 family (up to 4 persons)

FREE The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show at Geauga Park District

Join in for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky this week. Building open house 1pm-4pm. Weather permitting, also view the sun using safe solar-viewing equipment. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 2pm-3pm
Where: Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville, OH 44064
Cost: FREE

FREE Environment Investigators: “Creepy” Critters at The Wilderness Center

Come face-to-face with the animals sometimes considered creepy! Distinguish truth from fiction, and gain a new appreciation for some of the creepiest wild critters! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 2pm-3pm
Where: Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, OH 44689
Cost: Program is FREE for members, a donation is appreciated from non-members.

Family Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Renaissance Theatre

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 3pm
Where: The Renaissance – Main Stage, 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, OH 44902
Cost: $5 general admission

Harry Potter & the Night Sky at Cleveland Metroparks

Join in to explore the constellations and stories associated with the Harry Potter universe, create a custom starfinder and test your O.W.L. knowledge. Then, head outside to view the night sky. All ages and wizarding levels welcome! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 7pm-9pm
Where: Brecksville Reservation, 9000 Chippewa Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141

Fall Resale Events

This is a great another opportunity to save on clothing for your kids. You can score deals on kid's clothing, furniture, toys and more at these area Fall Resale Events.

Tip: If you have gently-used clothing or toys that your kids have outgrown? Sign up to sell your items at one of these events!

Plan Ahead

Kids Eat Free On Halloween

Give yourself a break from making dinner this Halloween and take advantage of these special kids meal deals and restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free on Halloween.

Play Hockey for Free

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 10 is National Try Hockey for FREE.

It is designed to encourage kids (ages 4 to 9) to come try youth hockey and ten local rinks are offering FREE opportunities for kids to come and play hockey. {Find Out More}

Have a great weekend!