Fall events
Saturday, Oct. 3
6th Annual Open House
An open house with local rock band 5th ACE, family activities like pumpkin launching and decorating, food trucks, a bounce house, and visits from the fire department and mascot Chipper.
Renewed Outdoors Perrysburg North Location, 11330 Avenue Rd., Perrysburg
Fall Craft Fun!
A fall craft program for kids ages 6-10, where young makers create a seasonal craft to celebrate the autumn season.
Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee
Glass City Fall Festival
A metroparks fall festival with a community pumpkin patch, canoeing, pumpkin carving and painting, trolley tours, campfire s’mores and a kids’ zone.
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo
Saturday, Oct. 10
47th Annual Oak Harbor Apple Festival
A fall festival with a grand parade, classic car show, 5K run, kids zone, 120-plus vendors, and live entertainment. Free admission.
Downtown Oak Harbor, State Route 163, Oak Harbor
Stevens Gardens Fall Festival
A fall garden festival with hayrides, a corn maze, cow train, corn cannon, games, food trucks, and kids’ activities.
Fall Festival Honoring Our First Responders
A family-focused fall festival celebrating first responders, with trunk-or-treat, carnival games, food trucks, and a chance to meet police, K9 units, and firefighters.
Waterville United Methodist Church, 7115 Waterville Monclova Rd., Waterville
Annual Fall Festival
An indoor fall festival with Candy Bar Bingo, games, dancing, pumpkin pinatas, and a non-gory costume parade where every participant wins.
Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St., Maumee
Fall Is for Pumpkins
A kids craft program for ages 6-10, making pumpkins to celebrate the season.
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania
Sunday, Oct. 11
2026 Applebutter Fest
A beloved local tradition since 1977, the Applebutter Fest offers historical reenactments, artisan crafts, live music, food, and of course, apple butter.
Downtown Grand Rapids, Front St. Grand Rapids
Monday, Oct. 12
Fun Fall Mosaic with Molly Miller
Kids ages 6-10 can create a fall-themed mosaic picture by assembling colorful pieces into an autumn design.
King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Toledo
Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18
40th Annual Sylvania Fall Festival
The 40th annual community fall festival with a parade, local vendors, food trucks, family activities and entertainment.
Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Pathway Fall Festival
A fall festival and open house featuring food, a costume contest, and community resources.
Pathway, Inc., 505 Hamilton St., Toledo
Thursday, Oct. 22
Fall Fur All Family Night
An autumn evening at the zoo with giant pumpkins, silly magic shows, strolling performers, animal meet-and-greets, and seasonal food and drink.
The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
Halloween events around Toledo
Weekly
Ritter Planetarium: “Spooky Space”
A planetarium show connecting cosmic phenomena like black holes and nebulae to Halloween imagery, with spooky-themed visuals and science for ages 6 and up. Each Saturday through Oct. 31.
University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo
Spooky House
A family-friendly haunted-house experience inspired by classic spooky stories, open Friday nights in October at a historic home.
The Cooke/Kuhlman House, 5717 Main St., Sylvania
Haunted Waterville Tours
Guided walking tours exploring Waterville’s haunted history, with local legends, ghost stories, and paranormal tales. Ticketed.
Robbins House Museum, 114 S. River Rd., Waterville
Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3
Octobernight 2026
An evening exploring the historic roots of Halloween through interactive vignettes at an 1817 farmstead, with live music and light refreshments. Ticketed.Â
Territorial Park, 3815 N. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI
Monday, Oct. 5
Exploding Pumpkins
A Halloween craft session where kids turn pumpkins into erupting volcanoes, combining seasonal decor with a hands-on science twist. Designed for ages 6-10.
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6
S.O.A.R. Haunted Trail at Maumee Bay State Park
An inclusive haunted trail experience with a half-mile walk through spooky scenes, a sensory-friendly hour, food, games, and a coat and diaper drive to support the community. Ticketed.
Maumee Bay StatePark, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon
Saturday, Oct. 10
Boo Bash
An after-hours Halloween event at Indian Creek Zoo with 10-plus character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, animal visits, a costume contest, and raffle prizes. Ticketed.
Indian Creek Zoo, 2744 Consear Rd., Lambertville, MI
Collectique’s Monster Mash Halloween Spectacular Extravaganza
A family Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treat, a vendor marketplace, costume contests, live music, karaoke, and a chili cook-off. Includes autism awareness activities.
Shoreland Park Shelter House, 5470 Patriot Dr., Toledo
Norf End Trunk or Treat
A trunk-or-treat event open to all ages, with candy, food, and a festive atmosphere; costumes encouraged but not required.
Salem Lutheran Church, 1127 N. Huron St.., Toledo
Our Haunted Lock
Hear the story of Lock 43 North and the mysterious death of lock tender William Bellinger during an outdoor program at the historic lock. Registration is required.
Providence Metropark, 13200 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Saturday, Oct. 31
YesterWays – Eerie Edition
A free drop-in craft session where participants make vintage-style paper Halloween decorations, from lanterns to articulated pieces, guided by museum staff.
Monroe County Museum System, 126 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI
Sunday, Oct. 11
Spooky Boardwalk
A Halloween boardwalk event with trick-or-treating and an open barn, designed for all ages and abilities.
Sunshine Communities Main Campus, 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee
Trunk Or Treat
A Halloween event for families with a swim session followed by trunk-or-treating in the parking lot.
Goldfish Swim School, 4959 N. Holland Sylvania Rd., Sylvania
CIW Presents – Haunted Havoc ’26
Championship International Wrestling brings Halloween-themed pro wrestling, with WWE and ECW original Tommy Dreamer on the card. Costumes welcome. Ticketed.
The Believe Center, 1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Dr., Toledo
Monday, Oct. 12
Family Pottery: Haunted Wall Hangings
A family pottery class where an adult and child work together to create a haunted house wall hanging with Halloween details, then decorate it with underglazes. Registration is required.
The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front St., Perrysburg
Wednesday Oct. 14
Halloween Craft Party – Watercolor Spider Web
A spooky watercolor spider web craft party with all supplies provided. For kids ages 6 to 10.
West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo
Thursday, Oct. 15
Try It! Spooky Night Climb (ages 8+)
A guided nighttime tree climbing experience in a park, with harness and equipment provided. Registration is required.Â
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo
Frankenmonster Craft Party
A spooky craft party where kids and teens can design their own monster using craft supplies. Costumes encouraged.
Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., Toledo
Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16
Little Boo
Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo along with additional Halloween activities. Ticketed.
Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
Friday, Oct. 16 – Saturday, Oct. 24
Garrison Ghost Walk
A guided lantern-lit ghost walk through a historic fort, featuring eerie tales and a glimpse into its haunted past. Ticketed.
Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd.,Perrysburg
Saturday, Oct. 17
Halloween Craft Party
A spooky craft party with all supplies provided. For kids ages 6 to 10.
Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee
4th Anniversary/Halloween Party
A family Halloween party with a bounce house, crafts, games, costume contest with prizes, and special character guests. Ticketed.
Spin & Splat Art Studio, 2785 W. Central Ave., Toledo
Manahan Fall Festival
A community fall festival with live music, food trucks, family games and a trunk-or-treat path. Sensory resources and accessibility accommodations are part of the setup.
Manahan, 120 S. Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo
Fox Agency Mayhem Halloween Bash & Trunk or Treat
A free community Halloween bash with decorated trunks, candy, and entertainment.
Northwood Community Recreation Center, 3700 Main St., Northwood
Pumpkin Palooza
A Halloween community event with face painting, carriage rides, a trick-or-treat lane, haunted trail, scarecrow contest, and games.
Ottawa Park, 2205 Kenwood Blvd., Toledo
UToledo Health 4th Annual Trunk or Treat
The fourth annual community trunk-or-treat hosted by UToledo Health, with decorated cars and candy for kids.
Ruppert Health Center (RHC), UToledo Health Medical Campus, 3125 Transverse Dr., Toledo
Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18
Pumpkin Path
Trick or treat around the zoo while enjoying additional fun activities. Ticketed.
The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
Sunday, Oct. 18
Oregon Community Candy Crawl
A drive-through Halloween trick-or-treat experience where kids collect candy from local businesses, organizations, churches, and schools.
Christ UMC, 5757 Starr Ave., Oregon
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Lucas DD Trunk or Treat
A free, inclusive trunk-or-treat for all ages, with decorated trunks, costumes, and a welcoming environment for the whole family. No registration needed for attendees.
Lucas County Board of DD Training Center, 1155 Larc Lane, Toledo
Build a Halloween Automaton – with Kool Kat Science
A free STEM class for grades 3 to 6 where kids build a Halloween-themed automaton and learn about cranks and cams. Registration is required.
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., Toledo
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Halloween Craft Party
A spooky craft party with all supplies provided. For kids ages 6 to 10.
Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., Toledo
Trunk or Treat
A family-friendly trunk-or-treat event with decorated vehicles, candy for kids, and indoor backup in case of bad weather.
Maumee Eagles Aerie 2562, 708 Scott St., Maumee
Friday, Oct. 23
A Halloween event for ages 6 and under with a trick-or-treat parade through the mall, balloon art, a kids comedy show, games, and a costume contest.
Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., Toledo
Friday, Oct 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Toledo Ballet presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through dance, with choreography by Eric Otto and a score by Jonathan Heck. Ticketed.
The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo
Friday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 31
Eerie Manor
Family-friendly Halloween tours through 30-plus haunted spaces at the Wildwood Manor House. The first floor suits all ages, while upper floors add mild gore and jump scares. Costumes encouraged.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo
Saturday, Oct. 24
Sundance Drive-In Trunk or Treat
Drive-in Halloween with trunk-or-treating, an inflatable obstacle course, a Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice double feature, and a paintball zombie hay ride. Ticketed.
Sundance Drive-In, 4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon
Free Community Halloween Party, hosted by Children’s Theatre Workshop
A free halloween party for families with costumes, trick-or-treating, crafts, carnival games, and a movie.
Children’s Theatre Workshop, 3106 Lagrange St., Toledo
Halloween Hike
Families can enjoy a Halloween hike at Olander Park, where children in costume collect candy at more than 20 stations throughout the park. Registration is required.
Olander Park, 6390 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25
Camp Miakonda Halloween Party
A Halloween party with haunted attractions, scare zones, games, a hayride, and trick-or-treating. Rain or shine. Ticketed.
Camp Miakonda, 5600 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo
Boook Bash
A Halloween-themed story celebration for kids 6-10, with games, crafts, and activities inspired by spooky picture books.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo
Trunk or Treat at MSC
Family-friendly trunk-or-treat at Midwest Shooting Center with activities, giveaways, and costumes.
Midwest Shooting Center, 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Sunday, Oct. 25
UAW Local 12 Women’s Committee Trunk or Treat
A trunk-or-treat event offering Halloween fun for families, with decorated trunks and candy.
UAW Local 12, 2300 Ashland Ave., Toledo
Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp
Animals get Halloween-themed enrichment as they explore pumpkins and other spook-tacular items in their exhibits.
The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo
Rossford Halloween Parade
A community Halloween parade through Rossford, offering a festive way to celebrate the season with costumes and local spirit.
Veterans Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford
Trunk or Treat at Brandywine Country Club
A free trunk-or-treat with decorated car competition, prizes, and plenty of candy for families.
Brandywine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee
Impact Toledo’s 5th Annual Trunk Or Treat
A free trunk-or-treat event with decorated cars and treats, celebrating Halloween in a community setting.
Palmetto’s Gift Studios, 2615 W. Bancroft St., Toledo
Monday, Oct. 26
Creepy Crawlies Workshop with Imagination Station
A hands-on bug and worm workshop for kids 6-10, led by Imagination Station, with live observation and a closer look at the ecological value of crawlers. Registration required.
Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania
Watercolor Spiderwebs
Kids 6-10 can learn a little about spiders and paint their own colorful spiderweb in watercolor at this library craft session.
Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Uptown Maumee Trick-or-Treat
An annual Uptown trick-or-treat event where families can visit participating businesses in the historic district, with each stop offering a possible trick or treat.
Maumee Uptown Historic District, Conant St., Maumee
Halloween Craft Party
Kids 6-10 can make Halloween-themed crafts with supplies provided at this library party.
Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St., Toledo
Three Meadows Post Acute Trunk or Treat
A Halloween trunk-or-treat with candy, games, cider, and decorated vehicles.
Three Meadows PA, 10540 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg
St. Paul’s Lutheran Trunk or Treat
A trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot following the Maumee Uptown Business Trick or Treat, with hot dog dinners by donation.
St. Paul’s Lutheran, 112 E. Wayne St., Maumee
Halloween Craft Party
Kids 6-10 can make Halloween-themed crafts with all supplies provided at this library program.
South Branch Library, 1736 Broadway St., Toledo
Trunk or Treat
Family-friendly trunk-or-treat with costumes and candy.
Maumee Bay Brewing Co., 27 Broadway St., Toledo
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Movie and Craft (Hocus Pocus Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 36m)
Kids 6-10 can watch Hocus Pocus and make a pretend mini witch’s broom at this Halloween movie-and-craft program.
West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo
Halloween Craft Party
Kids 6-10 can make Halloween-themed crafts with supplies provided at this library program.
Kent Branch Library
3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo
Halloween Craft Party
Kids 6-10 can make Halloween-themed crafts with supplies provided at this library program.
Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St., Toledo
Inclusive Trunk or Treat
Wood County Board of DD invites families to put on their costumes and enjoy a fun, safe, and sensory-friendly evening of Trunk-or-Treating.
Wood County Board of DD, 1921 Gypsy Lane Rd., Bowling Green
Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Friday, Oct. 30
Halloween Boo! Cruise on The Sandpiper
A family-friendly Halloween cruise with costumes, jokes, and festive fun on the water. Ticketed.
J&M Cruise Lines, 1 Jefferson Ave., Toledo
Thursday, Oct. 29
Exploding Pumpkins
Kids carve small pumpkins and trigger a fizzy, foamy eruption in this Halloween science-meets-craft program. Registration required.
King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd.,Toledo
Friday, Oct. 30
Scary Snacks & Scarier Stories! – Movie and Craft (Hocus Pocust Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 36m
A spooky story-writing session for kids and teens, with encouragement to add goosebump-inducing details, followed by a deliberately creepy snack.
Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St., Toledo
A Frightful Delightful Halloween Event
A Halloween trick-or-treat event with costumes, music, and candy.
Walmart Holland – S Mccord Rd, 1355 S. McCord Rd., Holland
Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday Oct. 31
Boo on the Boat
Halloween trick-or-treating aboard historic museum ships, with pre-portioned treats and non-food options via Teal Pumpkin Project. Costumes encouraged.
National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo
Saturday, Oct. 31
Exploding Pumpkins
Kids turn pumpkins into volcanoes in this hands-on Halloween science program exploring chemical reactions. Registration required.
Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee
Caramel Apples and a Movie
Teens ages 11-17 can dip and decorate their own caramel apples while watching a spooky movie in costume.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo
Spooky Scavenger Hunt!
A spooky scavenger hunt for kids ages 6-10, leading to candy and treats with Halloween fun along the way.
Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., Toledo
Halloween Hoopla
The Halloween Hoopla is a FREE family friendly event in downtown Swanton, Ohio presented by Swanton Lions Club.
Downtown Swanton, Main St., Swanton
Nightmare on Front Street
A downtown Halloween street event with vendors, food trucks, local artisans, live music, and ghost stories.
Downtown Fremont, Front St., Fremont
Sunday, Nov. 8
Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Smash
A free fall family event at an animal sanctuary featuring trunk-or-treating, costumes, pumpkin smashing, and visits with rescued farm animals.
Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary, 5900 N. River Rd., Pemberville
